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Hi All,
We had a wonderful community turnout at our first book club event. We have another book club discussion set for Thursday Nov. 14th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Staff Room at Point Grey Secondary School (5350 East Blvd). The focus of this book club discussion will be on gender, harassment and bullying in schools and classrooms.
Our speaker for the event is Dr. Elizabeth Meyers (California Polytechnical State University).
The format will be similar to our first book club meeting, where our speaker will set a context for the topic in relationship to our chosen book, The Absolute True Diary of a Part-time Indian. We will then break in to book club discussion groups to talk about themes of the book and the role of educators, parents, and community to address the issue. We will then conclude with our guest speaker who address strategies to support students.
Please join us even if you have not finished reading the book. There are opportunities for all to take part in discussions.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Jan Hare
The SFU Vancouver Speaker Series returns on November 22, with “Climate Wars,” a lecture by Dr. Gwynne Dyer.
Moderated by Georgia Straight editor Charlie Smith, Climate Wars is based on Dyer’s book of the same name. Drawing on interviews with scientists, policy-makers, and military strategists, in a dozen different countries, it explores the grave geopolitical implications of large-scale (and probably rapid) climate change.
Dyer has worked as a freelance journalist, columnist, broadcaster, and lecturer on international affairs for more than 20 years, but was originally trained as a historian. With a Ph.D. in Military and Middle Eastern History from the University of London, Dyer served in three navies, while his first television series, the 7-part documentary ‘War,’ aired in 45 countries.
What: Climate Wars: Gwynne Dyer
When: November 22, 2013 – 7 pm
Where: Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema, Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 West Hastings St.
Cost: $20, purchase online
The SFU Vancouver Speaker Series is supported by SFU’s Vancity Office of Community Engagement, SFU Public Square, SFU’s Centre for Dialogue, SFU’s Institute for the Humanities and Gen Why Media.
Good Afternoon CATE Membership
In 2012 CATE created an award to publicly recognize and reward the accomplishments of scholars who have contributed substantively to teacher education in Canada over their careers; people whose research has been focused on teacher education and who is recognized for this work nationally and internationally. This award is called the “CATE Lifetime Achievement Award for Contributions to Research in Teacher Education”.
I have attached a document detailing the award, who is eligible, and what is involved in order to nominate someone for this award. This award includes the recognition of CATE during their AGM at CSSE, as well as a lifetime CSSE membership. 2014 CATE Award for Contributions to Research in Teacher Education
If you are interested in nominating someone for this award, please consult the details in the attached document and return the application package to Mark Hirschkorn, CATE President by March 31st, 2014.
Sincerely,
Mark
Dear Faculty of Education members:
Just a reminder that the Call for Papers for the STEM 2014 Conference is quickly approaching on December 9, 2013.
We hope those of you engaged in STEM Education are planning to submit a proposal and join the conference here on campus next July. Detailed information on the submission process and other conference details can be found on the STEM 2014 website.
Your assistance in sharing the Call for Papers with your colleagues and networks would be greatly appreciated.
United Way works with over 150 community partners to prevent social problems like child poverty, bullying, and senior isolation. This year, the Faculty of Education will work together to raise funds to create a better future for children and seniors by hosting a fundraising BBQ on Wednesday, November 13, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. To streamline the process we are encouraging folks to pre-purchase burger tickets. Those who do will be able to go through the “Got Tickets” line – a much quicker route to a delicious burger! We are encouraging everyone who buys a ticket to consider purchasing a gift ticket as well! These are specially-designed “Burger for a Buddy” and “Patty for a Prof” tickets. All tickets, regular or gifts, are $5 each.
Please pre-purchase your ticket from Kalie Fong by November 6th.
Let’s surpass our 2012 contribution!
Watch how United Way changes lives in a video here.
“What makes United Way unique is the focus on prevention and addressing the issues at the grassroots level.”
Your gift makes a difference.
Take a look at how your dollar translates into United Way support services here.
Make a pledge and contribute to the 2013 campaign now.
Change starts here.
- Mark your calendar for the United Way BBQ: Wednesday, November 13, 11:30am – 1:30pm.
- Please contact Kalie Fong for tickets before November 6th.
- Join & share the fundraising event on Facebook here.
Dear CSSE/SIGEM members, faculty, museum professionals and graduate students,
As president and vice-president of the Special Interest Group in Education and Museums (SIGEM), we invite you to submit a presentation proposal for our May 2014 Annual Symposium day which reunites since 1993, professionals, scholars and graduate students involved in research and/or working in museum and historical sites.
We look forward to your participation in this day of shared ideas, thinking and conversation.
With our best regards,
Dr. Virginie Soulier, president SIGEM
Message send on behalf of Colin Sharwood:
Dear Students,
Effective Tuesday November 12th, Education AV Services will transition to UBC IT. The following changes may impact you:
The print pilot to the library printers on the ground floor will be implemented. The printers in Room 1 will be de-commissioned, and not be available for printing from the computer labs.
o Please use up the balances in your print accounts, and begin printing in the library.
o If necessary, refunds may be arranged through Edna Johnson in Room 1.
o Small balances remaining in accounts that are not claimed may be donated to United Way in the new year.
· The equipment loan desk managed by Edna will close by November 29th.
· The GAA support in Room 1 will be re-deployed next term.
· The laminating, large format poster printing & sales will also discontinue.
Greetings!
Attached here is the latest FINE newsletter (FINE Newsletter 12 – November 2013). I want to thank everyone for the strong showing of UBC graduate students at last year’s FINE meeting at AERA. I encourage you to take a look at the newsletter and check out future FINE events. FINE is truly a hidden gem and a fantastic social and academic resource for graduate students – not to mention the amazing free food!
As always, if anyone has any further questions about FINE please feel free to contact me.
I hope you are all staying warm and dry and productive as we head towards winter break!
My best,
Jim Bigari
FINE Student Rep.
Dear Faculty of Education Community, The Office of Graduate Studies and Research is delighted to invite you to the first session of the Education Research and Teacher Practice: Inspiring Educators Series. Throughout this cycle of round tables and discussion panels, current incumbents of our Faculty Chairs and Professorships will share how their research is informing current teacher education practices in British Columbia and beyond. Featuring the following panelists: Dr. Linda Farr Darling / Eleanor Rix Professorship in Rural Teacher Education Dr. Shelley Hymel / Edith Lando Professorship in Social and Emotional Learning Dr. Linda Siegel / Dorothy Lam Chair in Special Education Dr. Monica Pamer / Superintendent of Schools, School District No. 38 (Richmond) Join the conversation and become inspired by the amazing research that is taking place in our Faculty of Education. This is a Year of Teacher Education event. WHEN: Thursday, November 28, 2013 WHERE: Scarfe 310 TIME: 12:00 to 2:00 pm RSVP: <http://tinyurl.com/EducResearch> http://tinyurl.com/EducResearch Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact Adriana Briseno-Garzon (adriana.briseno@ubc.ca).
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NewsFlash #645. Nov 1, 2013
UBC Faculty of Education NewsFlash for Graduate Students #645
November 1, 2013
For more information on any of the items below 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.
Dear Graduate Students,
It’s almost All Hallow’s Eve! This week, the GSS Weekly Newsletter comes early and nutty because there are things you ought to know now:
The GSS Halloween Party is this Friday. Our resident spook has questions. I like to play nice with the spooks where I can, so I have my ticket. You can get yours here, and here for your non-grad guest. Or just come pick ’em up at the GSS office during office hours.
Want a plan for earlier Friday evening?
– Bring your kids (and/or friends) to the GSS Pumpkin Carving Event
– Go to the First Friday Queer Grad Student Social @ Koerner’s Pub
– On Thursday, the coffee social is a Murder Mystery Party! Are you the ultimate detective?
– In times of Ghosts, Ghouls and Financial pressure, GSS exists for you as members of the Graduate Student body. We’re currently advocating for a BC Graduate Scholarship. Read on.
– Join the team! Apply to be The GSS Council Speaker
– Looking for extra money? You could teach GRE & GMAT Preparation Courses in Vancouver on the Weekend!
I shall not get away with this next week! Carpe Diem, friends. Be awesome!
Ngwatilo
If you are considering applying for the SSHRC/AF for 2014/2015 academic year please be advised that:
- Only full-time students are eligible to apply,
- Students are eligible for these scholarships for their FIRST TWO years of study.
- Students MUST have 1st class standing in their last two years of full-time studies.
All domestic students who want to apply, must apply for SSHRC. They will automatically be considered for the Affiliated Awards.
Students entering their second year of a program are eligible for a CGS M as long as they have not completed more than 12 months of studies overall at the Master’s level as of December 31.
Students will find information about application, process, etc. at: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSM-BESCM_eng.asp.
All international students who want to apply:
- Are eligible for these scholarships for their FIRST TWO years of study.
- MUST have 1st class standing in their last two years of full-time studies.
They need to apply directly for the Affiliate Awards. Here are the links.
Affiliated Scholarships link: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/affiliated-fellowships
Application link: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/forms/affiliated-fellowships-application-form-applicants-masters-level-funding
Reference form link: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/forms/affiliated-fellowships-reference-form-applicants-masters-level-funding
Once you decide to apply, you must prepare a research proposal ASAP. Research proposal is one of the most important elements in the application. You might want to contact your supervisor ASAP to consult.
The best of luck!
Basia
The Research Commons invites graduate students from any discipline – engineers, philosophers, computer scientists, writers, neuroscientists, artists, psychologists, social theorists, and others – to explore the boundary between mind and machine.
Join us for the next FIREtalk (bit.ly/firetalk), Learning Machines.
When: Wednesday, November 27, 4-6 pm
Where: Koerner Library, Room 216
About the Topic
What cutting-edge applications of computers and machines help improve human life? What are the different approaches to the study and design of learning and intelligence? How can systems learn from data? What natural behaviors can be simulated by a machine? Can the brain be interpreted as a computer? How do our cultural perceptions of machines influence the way we interact with them? Where can speculative fiction and other works of the imagination take artificial intelligence?
Be part of the discussion: submit your proposals for a 5-minute presentation by the 12th of November, 2013. Find more information at: http://bit.ly/FTpresent
Interested but don’t want to present? Attend as an audience member and join the discussion after the presentations! To attend without presenting, register at: http://bit.ly/27NovFT
FIREtalks: An interdisciplinary forum for graduate students, by graduate students.
Dear Member:
On behalf of the CSSE Board of Directors, I would like to take this opportunity to invite faculty, staff and graduate students from your institution to submit a presentation proposal for the 2014 CSSE Annual Conference in St. Catharines, Ontario on 24 – 28 May 2014 (pre-conferences on 24 May 2014). Held in conjunction with the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, this bilingual conference provides an opportunity for discussion of educational issues among practitioners and educational scholars from across the nation.
We encourage participative sessions in various formats including themed, symposium/panel, small round table, multiple paper, single paper, and poster (featuring the use of graphic or other multimedia material). Presentation proposals can be submitted 25 October 2013 – 27 November 2013 by going to our website: http://www.csse-scee.ca/conference/.
We would appreciate you forwarding this invitation to other faculty, staff and graduate students, and look forward to your participation in this key event for education professionals – The 2014 CSSE Annual Conference.
Sincerely,
Victor Glickman, EdD
CSSE President – Président
Canadian Society for the Study of Education