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2021 Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference (MURC)

MURC is a conference for UBC undergraduate students to showcase their research in front of their fellow UBC students, family, and friends. Researchers may choose one of two formats to showcase their research: presentation or poster. See the conference schedule here.

The 2021 Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference (MURC) will be taking place live online from March 20 – March 21, 2021.
The recorded conference programming will be available on Canvas from March 22 – March 28, 2021.

Register here by March 18.

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Summer 2021 WorkLearn Positions Open

Summer 2021 WorkLearn positions are now posted on Careers Online. WorkLearns are a great way to gain valuable work experience, connect with faculty and build your skillset. Connect with Rob Kim for career advising if you have any questions about perfecting your resume or acing that interview.

The UBC Farm has 26 openings and there are several openings within the LFS faculty!

Try using search terms in the search bar that match your interests or the faculty you want to work with (e.g. science, biology, insects, Land and Food Systems, botany, animals, etc).

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Volunteer Opportunity: Wildlife-In-Focus Contest Coordinator

The BC SPCA’s annual Wildlife-In-Focus photography contest runs July 1 – 30. They need a team of 2 dedicated volunteers to make the contest a success. Do you love B.C.’s diverse wildlife? Are you passionate about wild animals and urban wildlife? If you are self-motivated, organized and enthusiastic, they are looking for you!
The Volunteer Contest Coordinator requires a commitment of approximately two to six hours per week for the duration of the contest and includes such tasks as managing and labelling photo contest entries, daily checking and response to contest emails, and soliciting prizes for winning entries. There will also be some required commitments in advance of the contest opening and after the conclusion of the contest. Volunteers should expect the position to last from mid-June through mid-August, with most hours occurring in the month of July.
For more information on the position and how to apply, visit the BCSPCA webpage.
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UBC PAW’s Animal Welfare Conference

When: March 20th

Where: Zoom

How to register: https://forms.gle/g8UEkr6kcP59SZMd9

UBC PAW’s 5th annual Animal Welfare Conference has an exciting speaker lineup. AWC serves the purpose of providing animal welfare education for those wishing to learn more about animals in agriculture, research, zoos and aquariums, and more.

This year’s theme is based on animals in entertainment and the ethical complexities around the recreational use of animals in captivity. With five incredible presentations from experts in animal welfare, this conference is the perfect opportunity for anybody to learn more about the recreational use of animals, the moral complexities associated with this area, and the advocacy work being done.

For more information, feel free to check out our facebook event page.

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