SESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR POSITION, Summer Term 2B (July-August 2014) The Department of Educational Studies invites applications for co-instructor position for a three week course in the Doctor of Education in Leadership and Policy (EdD) program. The course is scheduled to be offered during Term 2B (July 21 to August 8) of the 2014 Summer Session. EDST […]
The following message is being sent on behalf of Alex Bayne, Director of Integrated Strategies, Human Resources, to Heads Up (Vancouver campus). Please visit http://www.focusonpeople.ubc.ca/awards/presidents-awards-for-staff/ for full information on the awards. Do you know UBC staff who have made outstanding contributions to the University community? Faculty, staff and students are invited to submit nominations for this […]
Are you an Education graduate student who is applying for the 2013-2014 FoE Graduate Student Research Grant? If so, the following information session will be of interest to you: “How to Prepare a Strong Research Proposal” A strong research proposal is critical to a successful grant application. But writing a convincing and compelling proposal is […]
Curriculum Reform in China: Historic Legacy, Current Debate, and Future Directions Professor Zhang Hua, Hangzhou Normal University, China Date: Wed, Feb 12, 2014 Time: 12:30 – 2:00 pm Venue: Scarfe 1107 A light lunch will be served at noon in Scarfe 1223. The lecture commences at 12:30 pm in 1107. Abstract: The ongoing […]
Dear Graduate Students, The newsletter comes early this week with a crucial message about the AMS & GSS Elections this week. A lot of work has gone into organizing these elections, and a lot is at stake. We hope you will take the time to participate. As you vote, do not forget to sign up […]
Three Minute Thesis 2014 registration is now open. A preliminary heat schedule is available at http://3mt.grad.ubc.ca/schedule/ . For information, please e-mail graduate.pathways@ubc.ca . There is still space available for this week’s workshops: Professional and Business Effectiveness, Tuesday, January 28, 9:00am to 12:30pm To register, please visit: https://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g2fa3 Time Management, Wednesday, January 29, 10:00am – 12:00pm […]
Do you believe that research makes a difference? Are you interested in learning about the broad spectrum of research conducted by members of the Faculty of Education? Would you like to use your writing, research and creative skills to showcase the impact of that research to broader audiences? If you answer those three questions with […]
For more information on any of the items or copies of previous NewsFlashes, please e-mail: educ.ogpr@ubc.ca, or call: 604-822-5512, Fax: 604-822-8971. Please visit http://ogpr.educ.ubc.ca/newsflash for all new and current NewsFlash items. For UBC-wide events, please visit Live @ UBC: http://www.liveat.ubc.ca.
Removing the Invisibility Cloak: The Impact of Professional Schools of Education and Social Work on the Lives of Aboriginal Children and Youth Through Their Instructional and Curricular Choices With Drs. Maggie Kovach, Jeannine Carrier, and Harpell Montgomery Monday January 27th Noon to 2 p.m. Sty-Wet-tan Hall, First Nations House of Learning Lunch Provided If you […]
Just wanted to let you know about this amazing event which will take place March 8. Early bird registration ends January 31, 2014! Serendipity 2014: Children’s Literature in a Digital Age Saturday, March 8 2014 UBC Education Building: 2125 Main Mall 8am-4pm (lunch is included) From practical advice on using literature-based apps with children to […]
Thursday, January 23rd, 2014 at 12:30PM – 2:00PM This interactive workshop is designed to help you understand the ethical issues present in your research while at the same time giving you hands on assistance navigating the UBC Behavioural Research Ethics Board (BREB) online application process. You may start your BREB application in t= he workshop […]
Dear Graduate Students, Are you looking for a) a break from your academic life b) an excuse to escape the glare from your computer screen c) a cheap dinner option d) a reason to put on your old dancing shoes e) good music and fun times f) all of the above? You’re in luck! The […]
Wednesday January 29, 2014, 12-1pm Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice (www.grsj.arts.ubc.ca) Jack Bell Building, 2080 West Mall, Room 028, UBC Directions to Office 038, Jack Bell Building: http://bit.ly/R5WyjE Lunch Provided on RSVP (wynn.archibald@ubc.ca) Dr. Joy Johnson Professor, School of Nursing, UBC and Director, CIHR Institute of Gender and Health Integrating Gender Considerations […]
Wednesday January 22 1-2pm LIU Institute, Multipurpose Room 6476 North West Marine Drive Dr. Alison Alkon, Assistant Professor and Chair of Sociology, University of the Pacific Black, White and Green: Food Justice, Farmers Markets and the Green Economy This talk will begin by describing the emergent concept of food justice, which is found at the […]
Ted T. Aoki Prize for Outstanding Dissertation in Curriculum Studies All Faculty of Education PhD supervisors are invited to nominate one of their Winter 2013 PhD graduates whose work resides in the field of curriculum for the Ted T. Aoki Prize. A prize worth approximately $325 has been endowed in honour of the contributions of […]