Robarts Association of Trainees

Today’s pumpkin spice latte social with the RATS was a success! Have a spooky Halloween and high hopes for the jays because today’s game day ⚾️💙

What better way to kick off HalloWeekend than with a pumpkin spice latte bar 🎃 Bring your sweet tooth and a spooky costume to enter our costume contest (link in bio) 👻

Free coffee? That’s right! Your daily Tim’s run has just been relocated to 2nd floor Robarts! See you tomorrow 🤩

It’s spring!! And with that, the Robarts Research Institute Formal! 

So put on your best attire (florals and bright colours are encouraged!) and come celebrate the warmer weather with colleagues and friends in an elegant setting! 

The evening will feature a nice dinner, a photobooth with prints, and a dance floor with a DJ (alongside other little surprises). 

Event Information
       Date: Saturday, May 3rd
       Time: 6–11PM
       Location: Delta Armouries (325 Dundas St)

Ticket Information
      Early-bird (now – Apr. 4th): $20
      Regular pricing (Apr. 4th – 9th): $25
      Last day to buy tickets: Apr. 9th – no exceptions!

Tickets are limited, purchase yours (and your plus one’s) using the link in our bio. 

Let’s celebrate the sun, flowers, nice temperate and friends!  

RATs present: Alumni talks!
 
We are excited to conduct our first Robarts Alumni Talks featuring Dr. Leah Groves!!

Dr. Groves will share her journey from her time at Robarts to her current career. She will discuss her academic and professional experiences, provide career insights, and answer questions during a Q&A session following her talk.

Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: BioNext (6th floor), Robarts Research Institute and Zoom
 
RSVP by Monday, December 2nd, using the treelink in our bio.

This event is a fantastic opportunity to learn about potential career pathways you might have access to as a trainee at Robarts.
 
Snacks will also be provided! ☕️🍩
We look forward to seeing you there!!

RATs present: Scholarship session!!

This past, Thursday, November 21, 2024, we conducted an informal session to help the Schulich Students to apply for their respective scholarships.

Awarded senior students attended the session to answer questions and share their perspective and tips.

With the start of the new school year upon us, the RATs council is hosting its first social event: a barbeque at the grad club on September 14th!!

The whole Robarts community is welcome. It will be a great opportunity to see the newly renovated grad club if you haven't yet, socialize with your fellow colleagues, enjoy some FREE food, and prepare for the year ahead!

Note there is a limited availability, so be sure to register early!

Registration closes September 11th:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdr1WW4bj7ASaFWtWACXLkRpPobmAAWgEQlRTiwpb9GkWg-kg/viewform

See you there!

*Note: Event exclusive for Robarts Research Institute staff and students only.

With this year's council term wrapping up, we will be having our annual Town Hall on Tuesday, June 28th at 12pm to discuss how the trainee experience was during this past year. Please feel free to join us using the following Zoom link:
https://westernuniversity.zoom.us/j/95491159842?pwd=d1hxMEQvbUVNQzhwaEdrRHNLM2NmZz09

Please also take the time to fill out the following feedback form. It will help next year's council cater more to your wants and needs - only the first section is required (demographics), so feel free to fill out as much or little of the survey as you like. We will discuss the results at the Town Hall.

Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/LmeoS4Y6qf5qSB897

Reminder to nominate yourself for next year's council! It is a great way to develop your leadership and teamwork skills. Deadline is tomorrow.

Form: https://forms.gle/aP5dy3t62cQTBbWC9

Want to meet great people, improve the trainee experience, and develop teamwork and leadership skills?

Every year the Robarts Association of Trainees organizes social and professional development events for trainees at Robarts. We also serve to advocate for and represent trainees at Robarts. The council works closely with Robarts administration to enhance the trainee experience. Some of the events we organize include Robarts Research Retreat, Winter Formal, Scholarship Information Sessions, Trainee Orientation, and Game Nights. As a council member, you will be working with a team of 8 trainees and will be expected to attend a weekly meeting. The time commitment is around 2hrs/ week.

Nominations are now open for next year’s Robarts Association of Trainees Council! Candidates must submit a short statement and attend the RATs townhall meeting.

Please submit your nomination and statement below:
https://forms.gle/AWcY5gRsWy6t65KJA

Deadline to nominate yourself is June 10th.

Take a break in your day and join us next Thursday, June 2nd at 4pm on the Grad Club patio for free appetizers and great conversation! Anyone in the Robarts community is welcome. We hope to see you there! 😊

Want to meet great people, improve the trainee experience, and develop teamwork and leadership skills?

Every year the Robarts Association of Trainees organizes social and professional development events for trainees at Robarts. We also serve to advocate for and represent trainees at Robarts. The council works closely with Robarts administration to enhance the trainee experience. Some of the events we organize include Robarts Research Retreat, Winter Formal, Scholarship Information Sessions, Trainee Orientation, and Game Nights. As a council member, you will be working with a team of 8 trainees and will be expected to attend a weekly meeting. The time commitment is around 2hrs/ week.

Nominations are now open for next year’s Robarts Association of Trainees Council! Candidates must submit a short statement and attend the RATs townhall meeting.

Please submit your nomination and statement below:
https://forms.gle/AWcY5gRsWy6t65KJA

Deadline to nominate yourself is June 10th.