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The UBC English Language Institute (UBC-ELI) boasts state-of-the-art facilities, highly qualified instructors, a team of committed administrative staff and a team of enthusiastic Cultural Assistants.  The UBC-ELI offers short -term and long-term ESL programs to international and national students on a year-round basis. Cultural Assistants (CAs) act as role models and as ambassadors of UBC and Vancouver to UBC-ELI students. CAs encourage participation in social activities by actively engaging and connecting with students. CAs facilitate communication and interaction among group members, assist students in and out of class, and troubleshoot as necessary. In addition, CAs are responsible for event planning/marketing with guidance from super visors and for ensuring that students have a safe and fun time during their stay.

Pay Rate: $12.95 per hour

Hours per week: 15-30 hours per week (Flexible)

Interested applicants can view the detail job posting at UBC Careers Online. Just search for job ID “789727”.

https://www.careersonline.ubc.ca/student/

Application Deadline: Sunday, April 1st at 10pm

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Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/UBCELI

Find us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ubceliyoutube

This is one for all Peer Programs leaders!

Peer Programs Awards

If you know of something fantastic that happened during Peer Programs this year, we want to hear about it! Nominate an outstanding group, project or individual! Awards will be presented at the End-of-Year Celebration on March 27th. There are 3 Group Awards – Best Collaborative, Most Influential and Most Innovative – and 4 Individual Awards – Lifetime Achievement, Emerging Leader, Above & Beyond and Most Likely to Become an Advisor.

The deadline to submit nominations is midnight this Wednesday, March 21st, 2012. More information and nomination forms are available at http://peerprograms.ubc.ca/people/peer-programs-awards-2012/

Peer Programs End-of-Year Celebration

Entertainment? Free food? Celebrating a great year with all your friends? Check, check, check. Come to the Peer Programs End-of-Year Celebration on Tuesday, March 27th from 5:00-8:00pm in the Centre for Student Involvement. Please RSVP here: http://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g1891

Fantastic news for student leaders in the Faculty of Arts!

Positions are open for the new Summer Arts Peer Advising program.

Arts Peer Advisors are a dynamic group of student leaders who support the enhanced learning experiences of all students in the Faculty of Arts. The program emphasizes a student-driven, peer advising approach through one-on-one interactions at the Front Desk and through strategic management of online communications. During the summer session, Arts Peer Advisors predominantly enhance the student success for incoming first year students into the Faculty of Arts by offering timely and accurate information. This is a unique opportunity to work with students from diverse cultural backgrounds, to gain meaningful work experience, and be actively involved in a variety of campus activities as a student leader.

There are 7 positions available. These are paid positions through the Work Study and Work Learn Programs. Check to see if you meet the criteria for Work Study or Work Learn funding: http://www.students.ubc.ca/careers/students/work-and-volunteer-opportunities/work-study-work-learn/dates-and-eligibility-criteria/

If you have any friends in the Faculty of Arts that would be a good fit for the position, let them know about this fantastic opportunity as well! It is also posted on the Careers Online website.

Launch Your Career!

On February 7,  international students planning for post-graduation employment are invited to attend the Launch a Career in Canada event, an excellent opportunity to connect with employers and UBC international alumni, learn more about the Canadian job market, and get tips on finding a great job. International alumni will share their experience and successful stories with you and give you tips and advice on how to succeed in job hunting, networking, and working in Canadian workplace. Light refreshments will be provided.

Join the conversation and register online for this event by Feb 3.

Pre-Event Networking

Students are also encouraged to attend the pre-event networking workshop on Feb 1st, 4-5pm at Irving K Barber Learning Centre Dodson room to answer any questions students may have on networking prior to the actual event. RSVP on CareersOnline by Jan 31.

Learn more: http://www.students.ubc.ca/careers/students/international-student-resources/launch-a-career-in-canada/

Did you miss the chance to Meet your Prof outside of the intimidating lecture hall last year? You’re in luck! For the first time ever Sci team and SPAC are holding a second Meet your Professors event for you to meet your term 2 professors in an informal setting!

Have you ever wondered how profs spent their time outside of the 3 hours they see you? Or how you can do better in your science courses?  Do you have burning questions regarding upper year specializations? Come meet and mingle with the grand masters themselves at the CSI: Wednesday, Jan. 18th, 2012, 5:30-7:00 PM!  Refreshments will be provided!

What: Meet Your Prof!

When: Wednesday, Jan. 18th, 2012  5:30-7:00PM

Where: Centre for Student Involvement @ Brock Hall

Register at: http://www.my.science.ubc.ca/2012/01/04/meet-your-professor-2-registration/

Further Questions? Contact SCI Team at sciteam@science.ubc.ca

You’re invited to the CSI’s 2^nd Birthday Party!

Want to get involved at UBC?  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!

Applications are now being accepted for volunteering positions with Winter GALA 2012!

GALA: International Orientation is an award-winning orientation program that supports international students’ transition to UBC and Canada. It addresses the practical aspects of studying in Canada (study permits, entry visas, health insurance and employment), fosters the development of peer communities through social programming, and encourages leadership development through an exploration of the services and resources offered at UBC Vancouver.

GALA volunteers play a key role in welcoming UBC’s newest international students to our campus and to Canada. Additionally, these positions offer opportunities for leadership development and are a great experience for anyone looking to get more involved with UBC Orientations (UBC Jump Start, Imagine UBC).

We are looking for students who will dedicate themselves to delivering a supportive, informative and inspiring orientation and transition program for new-to-UBC international students.

To apply to volunteer with Winter GALA 2012 click here.