Objective: To encourage Canadian students with permanent disabilities to pursue university studies with the ultimate objective of obtaining a first undergraduate degree.
Deadline: Postmarked paper application must be sent to the AUCC no later than MAY 15, 2012.
For more information and to request a scholarship application please visit the AUCC Scholarship website.
The Mental Health Network has put together a listing of mental health resources and services available on campus and the information is now posted on the Live Well Learn Well website under ‘Wellness Resources‘.
The information is also available on the Mental Health Networks’s website along with a whole bunch of other useful information as we try to connect volunteers and staff between all these groups.
The Canadian Federation of University Women of Comox Valley is offering two bursaries of $1,000.00 each to female students who have graduated from secondary school in the Comox Valley, Vancouver Island.
Eligible candidates must be:
1. full time students
2. entering at least their second year of a four year bachelor program leading to a degree at an accredited Canadian college or university
3. or transferring from a completed first or second college year to a university in order to complete a bachelor program (proof of acceptance from receiving university required)
4. must provide secondary school and all university transcripts as well as current references
For bursary application, and more information, please contact the Bursary Chair, Pat James at pmjames@telus.net.
Please state your full name, year and university attending in Sept. 2012 when applying for applications.
Closing date: May 31st, 2012
No exceptions for late documents.
Want to get involved at UBC? Are you interested in becoming an Equity Ambassador in 2012-13? Learn how at the CSI’s 2nd Birthday and Involvement Fair! Stop by the Centre for Student Involvement on January 25th between 12 and 3 pm to learn about campus resources, meet student leaders and get involved!
There will be live entertainment provided by the Blank Vinyl Project, as well as light snacks and birthday cake! There will also be resource booths with information about exactly how and when to get involved in some amazing opportunities, as well as the stories of some of UBC’s brightest student leaders! The CSI is all about finding your passion and niche at UBC – whether it’s the tools to be an Imagine MUG leader or a UBC REC volunteer, the CSI Involvement Fair will have the resources to connect you to your involvement path.
Come for the free birthday cake, leave with the inspiration to be involved in the next big thing!
For more information on the Centre for Student Involvement, check out:http://involvement.ubc.ca/
Dear UBC Child Care Staff and Parents:
Do you have concerns about child care in BC, such as the lack of access to high quality care, or other issues? Did you spend a long time on a wait list for child care? Are you worried that there are too many people having to choose sub-standard care for their children? The Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC and the Early Childhood Educators of BC have put together a well-researched plan based on concerns they have heard from people all over the province. They are presenting it to the provincial government, and would like to hear your feedback (and garner your support if possible, to help put pressure on the government to change the situation). The plan allows for $10 per day child care and $25 per hour average wage for child care workers. The UBC Child Care Parent Council has arranged for them to give a presentation on this plan that is free and open to anyone and everyone.
When: Tuesday, Jan. 17, 7pm
Where: UBC Child Care Main Office, in the gym
Please RSVP if you plan to come, so we know how many handouts to have available: daycareadvocacy@gmail.com
Hope to see you there!
Christina Hendricks
President, UBC Child Care Parent Council
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is a UBC community initiative that was developed to help put an end to sexual violence and make our campus safer for everyone! We want to engage and inform the UBC community to spread awareness about this important issue. Our focus is a positive one – we intend to inspire people to realize that stopping sexual assault is everyone’s responsibility, and that as friends and bystanders, there are important and concrete actions we can all take to raise awareness and stop violence. For more information please visit our website at https://blogs.ubc.ca/saam or email us at sa.awareness@ubc.ca.
Current Featured events:
Wednesday, January 11th & Thursday, January 12th Sexual Assault Awareness Month Info Fair in the I.K.Barber Learning Center, 1961 East Mall, UBC
Wednesday, January 18th Denim Day. A campaign aimed to raise awareness about sexual assault. We encourage all individuals to promote awareness and support our community’s sexual assault awareness programming by getting involved.
Monday January 23rd Lecture with Dr. Jackson Katz titled “Men, Women, Sex and Violence”
I was recently asked to pull together a list of resources for subsidized, low cost and free ways to engage in physical activities on and around campus. I thought I’d share with you the list that was created:
1) The Bird Coop offers students access to the gym for $25 a term
2) AMS Minischools offers various workshops such as yoga and dance
3) Gold’s Gym on campus offers a student discount
4) There is information in the Guide to Resources and Supports for Parents on Access & Diversity’s website to services on campus and in the Greater Vancouver area.
5) All of Vancouver’s community centers offer low income individuals and families discounts on programs. Check out the Old Barn Community Center for more information.
6) UBC’s BodyWorks Fitness Centre offer’s classes and coaching.
7) The UBC Pool (pool & gym) is free if you’ve paid your athletics student fee. Check their schedule for details on swim times.
8) UBC’s Rec has a Health Promotion Team. They offer a weekly free activity every Thursday in Term 1 & 2. For more information click here.
9) The City of Vancouver’s Leisure Access Card Program.
Please let us know if you have more resources to add.
As we are nearing the end of our first week of school I wanted to extend a welcome and welcome back to you all!
This forum is being run with the intent of connecting parents on campus with each other, events, initiatives and information that might be relevant to our lives as student parents. If you have any family relevant news, activities, resources, links, etc that you’d like to post here please let me, CJ Rowe, know via email at cj.rowe@ubc.ca.
Thanks!
Please contact Sasa as she is interested in hearing from those who will be needing childcare spaces in the new SUB. Hopefully you can be a part of what is developed.
Sasa Pudar
Associate Vice President, External Affairs
AMS Student Society of UBC Vancouver
P: 604 822 2050 F: 604 822 9019
avpexternal@ams.ubc.ca
UBC Continuing Studies is offering three parenting workshop series this spring:
Gail Wilson, MPE
Building on the research and experience of the UBC School of Human Kinetics, this course provides evidence-based resources for parents, coaches and activity leaders wanting to support children’s optimal health and development. Explore innovative guidelines and techniques for designing activities to match the development of participants in order to maximize the positive impact that involvement in physical activity and sport can have.
2 Thu, May 19 & 26, 7-10pm; Robert F. Osborne Centre, UBC. $120+HST
Gail Hammond, PhD, RD; Whitney Hussain; Evon Ho
It’s sometimes difficult to make kid-friendly meals that are both satisfying and nutritious. Learn about easy tools and resources that support kids in being comfortable with both new and familiar healthy everyday food options. In the first session, parents and guardians learn techniques and can share and discuss strategies with like-minded parents. In the second session, parents and children learn together in a fun, kid-friendly environment. Finish the class with a new toolbox of ideas to try at home.
2 Sat, Jun 4 & 11, 9am-12noon; Tapestry at UBC, 3338 Wesbrook Mall, UBC. $120+HST
Suzanne Jolly, MEd
Being a parent of a tween or teen has unique challenges. Focusing on family power dynamics and communication patterns, this interactive course offers key information on coping techniques for teens and highlights substance abuse and violence prevention. Learn how teenage brain development impacts behaviors and how you can change your interactions to promote healthy relationships with your children.Gain practical skills and a concrete understanding of how to help your family be healthier and more successful.
4 Wed, May 4-25, 6-9pm; Irving Barber Learning Centre, UBC. $195+HST
For more information and to register visit http://www.cstudies.ubc.ca/wellness/courses.html.