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January 25, 2021

Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science – Spring Workshop and AGM

Biodiversity in Soils: Environmental, Social, and Economic Effects

Saturday, March 6, 2021

The PRSSS will be hosting the annual Spring Workshop and AGM online this year. It will feature soil scientists and experts from many disciplines discussing key issues related to Biodiversity in Soils: Environmental, Social, and Economic benefits in a changing world. There will also be a student poster competition.

Registration cost is $15 for students and $50 for non-students. The price includes registration and a PRSSS annual membership for 2021/2022. The 2022/2022 membership registration cycle lasts from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022.

For more details, and to register, CLICK HERE!

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

Applications for Competitive Majors and Minors Now Open

Attention all students!

The applications for competitive majors and minors have now opened for the 2021 Winter Session.

Deadline to submit for most is March 31.

For more details and major/minor specific deadlines, visit the applications page on the LFS website.

January 18, 2021February 6, 2021

College of Applied Biology Info Session and Panel Discussion

Wednesday, Feb 3 from 12-1pm
Recommended for: Any year

In this session, professionals from the College of Applied Biology will be presenting on what it means to be a Registered Professional Biologist and what qualifications you need to obtain this designation. There will also be a panel of Registered Professional Biologists from different fields of work (wildlife, agricultural consulting, etc) for a Q&A session about all things career related.

In case you missed it, here are some links and resources:

The College of Applied Biology main page and Applicant Self-assessment Tool will help you in identifying courses that you need to be eligible for the college. Here is some information on membership categories. Remember, there is a student membership available for $20!

Some other information shared was:

Background information on Pamela Zevit’s role with the City of Surrey
Information on the APBI 496 practicum which includes a project with Erika Nassichuk at the District of North Vancouver. You can also hear about student experiences here. You can also see a profile of Erika and this project in Reach Out
Information on the Aquaculture Certificate program at UBC can be found here or by emailinglfs.aquaculture@ubc.ca or Justin Henry justin.henry@ubc.ca
Information on the Master of Land and Water Systems can be found here

January 18, 2021February 1, 2021

BC Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) Info Session and Panel Discussion

Wednesday, Jan 27 from 4-5pm
Recommended for: Any year

In this session, professionals from the BCIA will be presenting on what it means to be a Professional Agrologist and what qualifications you need to obtain this designation as a student and once you graduate. There will also be a panel of Professional Agrologists from different fields of work (wildlife, agricultural consulting, etc) for a Q&A session about all things career related.

In case you missed it!
Information from the Presentation:

A similar presentation by the Deputy Registrar of BCIA that covers the same material (15 minute video)
Careers in agrology video (2.5 minute video)
How to become a student Member

January 18, 2021January 25, 2021

Welcome to APBI! Event

Wednesday, Jan 20 from 7-8pm
Recommended for: 1st year, transfer students or anyone wanting an introduction and welcome!

In this session we will be presenting information about the APBI program requirements, tips for choosing your major and a timeline of your degree in Applied Biology. You will get a chance to connect with your program advisor and some upper year APBI students and ask any burning questions you may have about your degree in Applied Biology.

Review the Slides from this Event

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.