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UBC Jump Start is a transformative, transitional academic program for first year international and Aboriginal students. UBC Jump Start provides first year international and Aboriginal students with an intensive two-week academic preparation for university life that is followed by first year transition programming. UBC Jump Start offers a combination of lectures, classes, workshops, residence living, and social and cultural activities led by our outstanding faculty, staff, and student leaders.
UBC Jump Start is currently hiring 30-40 Junior Student Leaders. These positions are suitable for developing student leaders who are interested to grow their capacities as leaders and professionals. Job descriptions for these positions and applications information can be found online by searching “Jump Start” on Career Services ‘Search for Jobs<http://www.students.ubc.ca/careers/index.cfm>’ website.
On Monday, January 9th (6-7:30pm, IBLC 260) and on Thursday, January 12th (6-7:30pm, BUCH D316), UBC Jump Start Staff will be hosting information sessions. These sessions provide an excellent opportunity for students who are interested in being a Junior Student Leader to learn more about the program and the position.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Rueckert, the UBC Jump Start Program Director, via email (caroline.rueckert@ubc.ca<mailto:caroline.rueckert@ubc.ca>) or by phone at 604-822-1818. Please note that that the deadline for the Junior Student Leader positions is Sunday, January 29th at 11:59pm.
IPP is going to a Canucks game at Rogers Arena!! Ice hockey is a big part of Vancouver culture. Join us and explore local sports while meeting and mingling with new people!
•What: Vancouver Canucks vs. Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Arena
•When: Game at 7pm Tuesday, January 17, 2012
•Price: $65/person (including transportation)
*Please try to bring the exact amount of money*
•Ticket sales: will be available at I.House front desk from December 14th, 2011- January 16th, 2011
(get yours early as tickets will be sold fast)
•Transportation: Charter bus to and from the game.
(Meet up at I.House at 5pm on the day of: face painting at 5pm & bus pick-up at 5:30pm).
If you have any questions regarding the event, please email to Jin at jin.lee@ubc.ca
Time: January 7, 2pm – 5pm
Location: International House
Description:
The 2012 IPP Welcome Back is a not-to-be-missed event for everyone! Being your friends and come join us in an afternoon of extremely fun activities, games and refreshments. Whether you are returning or new to UBC, already an IPP member or just want to find out more about the program and make some of your first on-campus connections, you will definitely have a great time!