Category: Applied Animal Biology

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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Indigeneity (EDI.I) Spotlight

Eckelbarger, M., Rice, S. L., Osano, A., Peng, J., Ullah, H., & Rhee, S. Y. (2021). Recognizing pioneering Black plant scientists in our schools and society. Trends in Plant Science.

This article highlights the achievements of four pioneering Black plant scientists to raise awareness of the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in science. Their stories come alive at Historically Black Colleges and Universities through exhibits of science and art and classroom activities (https://www.plantcellatlas.org/pca-art-exhibit.html).

*If you have an article, book or resource you would like to share and have highlighted, please send citation and links to Anisha Sandhu (anisha.sandhu@alumni.ubc.ca)

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West Vancouver Foundation Scholarship

This year the West Vancouver Foundation is offering the Hartvikson Memorial Scholarship in Memory of Lourdes Llamzon to be awarded to an individual enrolling in a post-secondary institution in Canada studying sustainable agriculture and food systems.

2021 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE – Wednesday April 14, 2021 (by end of day).

For information on eligibility and how to apply, visit their website.

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Western Canadian Dairy Seminar

The virtual seminar is spread out over 5 days (2-3 hours per day) from March 8-12, 2021.The virtual (online) version gives you the opportunity to hear from speakers presenting on a range of topics, including calf health, nutrition, and reproduction.

We will be hosting an interactive Exhibition Hall with 40 industry sponsors,  virtual tours of 3 progressive dairy operations, a student research presentation competition and poster presentation competition plus the always popular producer panel.

This seminar is designed for people who want to improve their knowledge and decision-making abilities in dairy production and management. Dairy producers, technology transfer specialists, researchers and dairy service and supply representatives will find this seminar extremely valuable.

The organizers of the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar are proud to serve the dairy industry and look forward to joining you online at the seminar!

View the program here.  Registration rate is $50. See our registration page for more details.

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BC Parks Hiring Rangers for the Summer

 

BC Parks within the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy has created the BC Parks Student Ranger Program to promote outdoor youth employment opportunities across the province.  Students studying and/or interested in pursuing future studies or employment in a related field are encouraged to apply.

Applications are now being accepted for student ranger crew member and student ranger crew lead positions. The competitions close at 11:00 pm on February 21, 2021.

Twelve crews will be recruited, hired and employed by BC Parks across BC Parks. Locations for crews during the 2021 season include:

  • Black Creek (Miracle Beach Provincial Park)
  • Chilliwack (Cultus Lake Provincial Park)
  • Cranbrook
  • Dease Lake*
  • Fort St. John
  • Hagensborg (Tweedsmuir Provincial Park (South))
  • Liard Area (Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park, Muncho Lake Provincial Park)*
  • Penticton
  • Prince George
  • Smithers
  • Squamish (Alice Lake Provincial Park)
  • Terrace (Lakelse Lake Provincial Park)
  • Victoria (Goldstream Provincial Park Office)
  • Williams Lake

Find out how to apply here

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