Food Systems Career Development Placements are open for summer 2022

Students gain credit and on-the-ground experience through the course and work placement. Open to all UBC students.

About the Program

The Career Development in Land and Food Systems course (LFS 496) prepares UBC students professionally and academically for future careers through a mentored learning experience with a real food business or organization. Students apply the theory they gain from class through on-the-ground, food system-related work and course assignments that support their practical learning. 

Available Positions for Summer 2022

• Community Education Team Member (Fresh Roots Urban Farm)
• Education Assistant (North Shore Neighborhood House)
• Farm Hand (North Shore Neighbourhood House)
• Program Facilitator (Food Stash Foundation)
• Urban Farm Hand (City Beet Farm)
• Sustainable Agriculture Consulting: Cacao Farming in the Philippines (Kasama Chocolate)

Find Out More

https://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/learn/lfs496/

 Deadline to Apply

Thursday, April 28.

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If you have any questions, please reach out. Also, if you are not the right person to contact, let me know.

 

Thanks!

Melanie

 

Melanie Kuxdorf (She, Her, Hers)

Communications and Marketing Manager

Faculty of Land and Food Systems | Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm
The University of British Columbia | Unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm Territory
2357 Main Mall | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z4

melanie.kuxdorf@ubc.ca | ubcfarm.ubc.ca

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IMPORTANT – deadline for May, 2022 graduation

This is a reminder that the deadline for students to have their theses approved in cIRcle (not just submitted) in time for May graduation is April 22 at 4 p.m.

This is a firm deadline and it is unlikely that exceptions will be approved, so please be aware of this deadline to avoid disappointment.

If you complete ther submission after April 22 but before April 30 you will not be assessed fees for the May term, but you will not be able to graduate in May.

Many thanks for your assistance,

 Max

Max Read
Associate Director, Student Academic Services
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Office of the Dean and Vice-Provost
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus
170-6371 Crescent Road | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z2 Canada
Phone 604 822 0283
max.read@ubc.ca | http://www.grad.ubc.ca

Friendly reminders – Deadlines

Happy April!

The deadline for submission of Nominations for External Examiner for PhD candidates wanting to complete on the timeline for August 31, 2022 Program Completion is next week, Friday, April 8. This is a flexible deadline, and there is still time for students to submit those forms. They should come in by mid-April to reduce the likelihood of a delay in the invitation process.

As a reminder, the other dates candidates need to meet are as follows:

FRIDAY, 10 JUNE 2022 – Doctoral dissertation (and supporting documentation) submitted to Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for external examination

FRIDAY 5 AUGUST – Last Day for Final Doctoral Oral Examination

FRIDAY, 26 AUGUST – Acceptance of final, approved doctoral dissertation by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Students will be able to choose to defend either in person or on Zoom. We will work with students to select the most appropriate mode for their defence. (Please note that the exam rooms in Thea Koerner House may not be available in July and August due to planned work on the roof.)

There is an information session for students about the Doctoral Exam process organized by Graduate Pathways to Success on April 5 at 2pm. Students who are interested in attending this Zoom session can register here: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/21787-doctoral-defence-doctoral-examination-defence-procedures

Please distribute this email to any faculty or students you think may be interested.

Best,

Robyn

Robyn Starkey (Pronouns: No Preference)
Doctoral Exams Coordinator
Office of the Dean | Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory
The University of British Columbia 170 – 6371 Crescent Road | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z2 Canada
Phone 604 822 3989
robyn.starkey@ubc.ca
http://www.grad.ubc.ca

The PRSSS is hosting their soil ID course in May.

The Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science is hosting their annual Soil Identification Workshop

Date: May 3-5

Time: 9-5

Location: South Vancouver Island

Cost:

$100 for Students

$200 for Professionals

Course Description:

Every summer the PRSSS hosts a soil identification course that is suitable for both the soil professional and soil-curious alike. Each year the course is held in a different region of BC where course participants can benefit from the wealth of knowledge shared by local soil experts as they explore the diverse array of soil types throughout the province.

The course runs for three days, beginning with an introduction to soil classification and field descriptions, as well as proper hand-texturing methods and jar testing. The remaining time is spent in the field where participants gain hands-on experience digging soil pits, interpreting what they discover, and integrating what they observe from the surrounding environment as soil formation factors and soil processes are revealed.

From students to professional foresters and surficial geologists, the varied backgrounds of participants create a unique group dynamic that fosters great conversations, debates, and a lot of fun!

Please note that completing the registration form does not guarantee you a spot. Space is limited to 25 participants. If more than 25 are interested, priority will be given to residents that live in the area and the First Nations community

To attend the course, you must be a 2022/2023 PRSSS member (membership fees are $10 for students and $20 for professionals

Link to apply: 2022 Summer Soil ID Course – South Vancouver Island Peninsula | Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science (PRSSS)

Thank you!

Best,

Trish Hanuszak