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Rothney Astrophysical Observatory Trip

Dear PHAS Grad Students,

We are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive tour of the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory (RAO) on Monday, September 23rd. This special event, tailored specifically for physics graduate students, offers a unique opportunity to explore the observatory’s facilities and delve into the exciting astronomical research being conducted.

Event Details:

 • Date: Monday, September 23rd

 • Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

 • Location: Rothney Astrophysical Observatory (RAO)

 • Address: 210 Avenue W, Hwy 22 S, Foothills County, AB T0L 1W0

Please keep in mind that transportation to the RAO should be self-arranged, so we encourage you to plan your travel in advance–carpooling is a great option!. To secure your spot, kindly sign up using the Google form by Friday, September 20th, at 11:59 PM.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Cheers,

PHAS DGA

Coffee Break

Join us every Friday at 11:30 AM in Science B 324 for coffee and treats! Take a break, enjoy some refreshments, and connect with fellow grad students. This is a perfect opportunity to unwind, share your experiences, discuss challenges, and celebrate your triumphs. It’s a chance to relax and build meaningful connections outside of the classroom or lab. We look forward to seeing you there!

The PHAS DGA is a student organization that represents the students of the Department of Physics and Astronomy to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Your DGA represents graduate students at meetings for the PHAS Department as well as the Faculty of Graduate Studies. We also organize social and academic events throughout the year such as the Annual PHAS Graduate Symposium, PHAS graduate assistant workshop, monthly coffee breaks, outdoor activities and more!

Chair: Gabrielle Lee
Vice President, Finance: Nick Kuzmin
Vice President, Communication: Pouya Heidari, Mahsa Karimi
Vice President, Academic: Aria Jafari
Vice President, Internal: Ali Mahani, Sareh Askari
Vice President, Events: Sabah Ud Din Ahmad
Graduate Representative Council: Mohsen Mehrani, Ghazaleh Gholizadeh, Sabah Ud Din Ahmad
Vice President, EDI: Vacant
Emeritus Chairs: CJ Osakwe, Pooja Woosaree
Members at Large: Becky Booth

If you are interested in joining the PHAS DGA, please contact our Chair at the addresses listed below.

You can find out about the previous members of the PHAS DGA in this link! 

We encourage all students to approach us with any concerns or issues regarding graduate student life. We also welcome all student involvement in DGA activities. Please feel free to contact any of the committee members if you would like more information.