Year: 2022

Thesis Defense – Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems – MSc – Sarah Clements

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Announces

The Oral Examination for the Degree of

Master of Science
(Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems)

Sarah Clements

“ Identifying critical knowledge, skills and teaching methods for training new farmers in alternative agricultural practices”

Monday, April 18th, 2022 – 10 AM

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https://ubc.zoom.us/j/65110992949?pwd=UkRUREVzM3Fma3RCQnczNDlPOVpkZz09

EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Chair: Dr. C. Chanway

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. M. Krzic – Supervisor
Dr. K. Mullinix – Co-supervisor
Dr. W. Valley – Committee member
Dr. S. Nashon – Committee member

Defense Committee Composition
Dr. M. Krzic – Supervisor
Dr. K. Mullinix – Co-supervisor
Dr. S. Nashon – Committee member
Dr. L. Lavkulich – External

 

GradUpdate – Public Scholars Info session, Using theatre scenes to discuss graduate supervision, Resiliency, Exploring the Education Literature, Designing for Transformation, P/T work opportunities, and more.

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GradUpdate

In this issue, Public Scholars Info session, Using theatre scenes to discuss graduate supervision, Resiliency, Exploring the Education Literature, Designing for Transformation, P/T work opportunities, and more.

Registration now open

Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) Scholarship Information Session
Online | Friday, Apr 22 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
UBC’s flagship scholarship program to encourage and fund impactful, cross-disciplinary, multisectoral doctoral research, the Public Scholars Initiative (PSI), is currently accepting applications for its 8th cohort. Public Scholars enjoy academic support, professional development and networking opportunities, and, not least, up to $20,000 in funding. Apply by May 20th.

Register

Using Theatre to Reimagine Graduate Supervision
Online | Grad Wellness Series | Screening of short scenes followed by discussion on navigating student, supervisor interactions
Wednesday, Apr 27 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM

Register

Harnessing your Resilience for Thriving in Grad School and beyond
In person | Thursday, Apr 28 | 2:00 – 5:00 PM
From a participant “As I’m preparing to write my thesis, this workshop was an incredible opportunity to build resiliency skills that I will use to finish my degree strong, as well as carry forward beyond my education”

Register

Seats available

Interview and Negotiation
Online | Employer Panel | Tuesday, Apr 12 | 4:00 – 5:15 PM Register

Events and Opportunities

A selection of upcoming events are highlighted below.  Visit  community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development for our full events calendar.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND SUCCESS

Designing for Transformation
A free non-credit course to empower transformative change – weaving systems design, social innovation, regenerative development & rooted in eco-social justice.
Module 1: Planting Seeds | May 17, 24, 31 | Register by May 10
Module 2: Growing Roots and Shoots | various dates in June and July
Learn more

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Let’s Talk Science is hiring
2 positions | May 1, 2022 – Apr 30, 2023 | 10 hrs/wk | $18.40/hr
Climate Change Program Coordinator Learn more
SMaRT Program Coordinator Learn more

Research Project Coordinator (Grad Academic Assistant)
May 1, 2022 – Apr 30, 2023 | up to 20 hrs/wk | up to $2800/mo at $35/hr
Apply by Apr 12 @noon Learn more

TEACHING DEVELOPMENT

Exploring the Education Literature
Online | Teaching as Research workshop
Tuesday, Apr 19 | 1:30 – 3:00 PM Register

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

National Communicating Science Workshop
ComSciConCAN 2022 | Aug 12 – 14
Hybrid | Free | For graduate students | Apply by Apr 18th Learn more

Mentorship Focus Group Apr 8 12pm (Online)

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Thank you so much for your participation in our online focus group this Friday. Dwayne and myself were so happy to connect with so many of you. As I mentioned, if you do happen to be on campus, we are having 2 in-person focus groups, feel free to stop by and grab some food! If you were not able to make the online meeting, you may have already received the email invitation, but feel free to stop by one of the two focus groups, no RSVP needed:

Tuesday Apr 12 5-6:30 pm

Wednesday Apr 13  12-1:30 pm

Location: GSS Loft (Room 4202) in the AMS Nest, located on the top floor, Northwest corner of the building.

Refreshment and food to be served. Please let me know of any dietary restrictions.

Please feel free to attend either one, you are also welcome to bring any other graduates you feel might be interested.

If you have any trouble finding your way, feel free to text or call me at my number: 604-603-7719.

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Thank you again for your volunteering on time. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me here.

Best,

Negar

Negar Khodarahmi, M.A.

Graduate Research Assistant and PhD student
Human Development, Learning, and Culture
The University of British Columbia
negar.khodarahmi@alumni.ubc.ca

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