Category: Graduate Program Opportunities

Workshop: Learn about getting Canadian residency through the B.C. Provincial Nominee Program

Interested in applying for Canadian permanent residency? Government officers from the B.C. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will speak about current government regulations and application procedures. Learn about the various pathways to immigration through the PNP, the CIC’s Canadian Experience Class, and about Labour Market Opinions. Gain tips and insights about applying for these programs and permanent residency.

When:   Wednesday, January 15, 2014 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Where:  Neville Scarfe Building, Room 100

RSVP as soon as possible at https://ubc-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php/pid492569?mode=form&id=360023845fa42f7dcb456ecc7860bb7c&s=event&ss=ws

Dear Graduate Students,

Warm wishes for a happy and productive new year from all of us at the GSS!

We know that you agree or strongly agree that funding/financial issues cause you as a UBC graduate student stress or anxiety on a regular basis. You know and we know that Time to Completion for graduate studies programs is continually increasing at UBC and across Canada. Despite the GSS’s best efforts, despite the fact that graduate students number 20% of the student body, we’ve seen little change. We would like to ask for your help.

Come out on Friday, January 10th at 11am to Graduate Student Society’s Thea Koerner House on 225-6371 Crescent Rd. Let’s show the UBC Administration that Less Money and More Time isn’t a good or sustainable way to treat it’s hardworking and talented graduate student body. Stand and be counted!

GSS Elections:
– The Call for Nominations for the 2014-2015 GSS Executive Team will remain open until January 15th! Are you interested in making a difference in graduate student life at UBC as a GSS Executive? Find out how you can get involved [here]

GSS Workshops & Conferences:
– Class is in Session! Learn French, and “Fall in love” in our January GSS Art Class.  Swahili is also being offered now via the UBC Linguistics Department.

– And, this Saturday, January 11th, 2014, UBC hosts the largest student-led conference in North America.  New this year are workshops run by and specifically for grad students looking for ways to expand their leadership skills.  Register to learn about how students, staff, faculty, alumni, community partners, are coming together from around the world to “be infinite” at slc.ubc.ca.

GSS Social & Recreational:
– Advance Tickets Now On Sale for our New Term Party on January 24th!

– There’s still time to Sign Up for your Term 2 Fitness Class! GSS is offering Bellydance, Pilates, Zumba and Yoga classes starting the week of January 20th! Do it now before the classes fill up!

– There’s still a slot for you to go to Whistler with the GSS on Jan 19!

– January 10th is January Orientation Day at the GSS!  We still need a few volunteers and welcoming folks to help! There’s tickets in it for you for the New Term Party…!

Finally, a warm Congratulations to UBC Faculty members and alumnae named to The Order of Canada. It’s a great way to start the year! So how will you “be infinite” in 2014?

Ngwatilo

Dear Graduate Students,

Did you take any particularly good pictures around campus while it snowed these last couple of days? Please share them with us on our Facebook Group, Facebook Page or tag us on Twitter @ubcGSS!

GSS Social & Recreational Events:
– Come to the Last Coffee’ll Fix It for 2013! It’s this Thursday December 12th at the GSS Penthouse from 3-6pm (it’s where Seedlings cafe runs from). We’d prefer it if you were wearing an ugly Christmas sweater, because we will.  We’ll also  provide the tea, coffee, eggnog and festive treats! For enquiries, email the GSS at aa@gss.ubc.ca

– Please plan to pass by the GSS with something to the GSS Food Bin. We will offer your donations to families in need during these winter holidays. Our bin is at the Graduate Student Centre (#225-6371 Crescent Rd). Do your bit to help by dropping off either canned or non-perishable food. Thanks!

GSS Opportunities:
– Did you know that UBC hosts the largest student-led conference in North America? It’s called the Student Leadership Conference and it’s happening on Saturday January 11th 2014. New this year: workshops run by and for grad students looking for ways to expand their leadership skills.  Learn about how students, staff, faculty, alumni, community partners, are coming together from around the world to “be infinite” at slc.ubc.ca.

– Job Opportunity: Student Health Report Coordinator: Are you interested in filling this short term position? The deadline to apply is today! It would be especially relevant to you if you’re into health related research.

For those of you still doing exams or grading them, the end is coming! Enjoy the break as you get to it. Love your loved ones.

Ngwatilo

Dear Graduate Students,

You ought to help us fill the GSS Food Bin! The GSS has organized a food donation bin at the Graduate Student Centre (#225-6371 Crescent Rd) to support families in need get through the winter holidays. Do your bit to help by dropping off either canned or non-perishable food.

UBC Updates:
The GSS would like to congratulate Dr. Susan Porter on her appointment as the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies! Dr. Porter has been serving as Dean pro tem since 2011, and we at the GSS are excited to continue working with her!

– Read the November Senate Update! The meeting impacted several disciplines/Areas of study including: UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health, Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Law, Master of International Forestry Program, and UBC policy on Open Access.

GSS Advocacy & Lobbying:
– Last week was the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) advocacy week. UBC Advocacy team lobbied specifically around graduate student funding, representation on tri-councils and mental health.

– The first meeting of the Alliance of British Columbia Students (ABCS) will happen this weekend. Got some good ideas? Get involved with the GSS Academic and External Committee!

– And: GSS Needs You to come to our Advocacy event in January. We especially mean to use it to lobby for better graduate student funding at UBC. Details forthcoming!

GSS Social & Recreational Events:
– Free GSS Bellydancing Fitness Workshop – Comes ahead of our planned class  starting next semester and check it out! (One Class Only: Monday, Dec 9)

– Coffee’ll Fix it! VP Finance Lili Meng will talk about the funds available at GSS for graduate student organizations/associations and GSS plans for future expenditure. Don’t miss it!

Outstanding Graduate Students Fêted:
– The GSS cIRcle Open Scholar Awards Announced! Congratulations to Sam Bailey, Shona Robinson and Christian Brady!!

– Emily Morris, a UBC Master’s of Sciences in Genetic Counseling student, wins the Canada MITACS Master’s Award for Outstanding Innovation for her work on genetics and mental health. Congratulations!

Opportunities: 
– GSS sponsors the Third Student-Based Biomaterials Symposium! Send in your abstract by the end of this week!

Peace,

Ngwatilo

		Pro-D Announcement MED IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION & LEADERSHIP Leadership, Mentorship, and Engagement for Contexts of Diversity and Indigenous Education (VEL4) Begins April 2014 | Vancouver School Board

 

THE PROGRAM

The thoughtful practice of educational leadership in a context of school district change involves engaging with multiple constituencies – school and community-based. Constituencies hold conflicting social, political and cultural claims regarding the aims of education in a democratic and pluralist society.

Educational leadership is a situated ethical practice that extends the boundaries of schooling into the community by engaging with the social justice issues at stake.

This off-campus M.Ed. program offers a responsive, and engaging graduate program co-created with the Vancouver School District that allows participants to:

·       Prepare for a leadership role in their school or district.

·       Build relationships and interact with colleagues as part of a community of learners.

·       Engage in understanding, critiquing and improving educational policy and practice.

·       Explore the five competencies of 21st Century learning from the BC Education Plan through the lens of diversity and Indigenous education.

·       Gain a greater understanding of leadership and mentorship for social justice, diversity, inclusion, community engagement and Indigenous education.

·       Contribute to capacity building and professional capital through mentorship opportunities across the school district.

·       Reflect on the aims of education in a democratic and pluralist society.

·       Broaden their perceptions on school life and develop their thinking skills ­ within a background of Canadian content.

INFORMATION SESSIONS

VANCOUVER

Wednesday, November 20 | 4:00 p.m.­5:30 p.m.

Education Services Centre | Room 400
1589 West Broadway (at Fir)

VANCOUVER

Monday, December 2 | 4:00 p.m.­5:30 p.m.

Education Services Centre | Room 400
1589 West Broadway (at Fir)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 6, 2014