Welcome to the 2011-2012 academic year at the 草莓污视频导航.聽 Though the university is relatively young in the context of many universities鈥攚e celebrated our 40th anniversary only five years ago鈥攚e pursue the highest levels of excellence in scholarship, research, and teaching, as is evidenced by our lofty position among the most research-intensive universities in Canada.
Graduate students are important members of the 草莓污视频导航鈥檚 academic community.聽 As well as taking courses and undertaking research, many of you will be engaged in teaching, either as teaching assistants or as teaching fellows.聽 This experience will be an important element of your academic development, and, additionally, a valuable contribution to undergraduate education.
The Graduate Students鈥� Association (GSA) has become a strong and effective advocate for graduate students at the 草莓污视频导航, and offers a number of opportunities that will expand your horizons and broaden your graduate experience.聽 I encourage you to avail yourself of the services offered by the GSA, and to consider becoming engaged in the Association鈥檚 many activities.
Good luck for the coming year.聽 May it be both successful and fulfilling.
Dr. Sandy Murphree,
Deputy Provost
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