Coronavirus (COVID-19) UBC Library Research Commons Update

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We know this is a difficult time for everyone. We hope that you and all of your students are somewhere safe.
We wanted to send an update on the services that will continue to be offered to support your Graduate Students while we are all working remotely. Please share the newsletter below with your students. If it is easier, here is a link also:
As you will see, our one-on-one consults continue as before online:
  • GAA Consults (Thesis Formatting, Citation Management, NVivo, R, LaTeX, Python, and SPSS
  • Librarian Consults (Digital Scholarship, Data Services, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS))
  • Graduate Writing Consults
  • UBC Research Ethics
Information about booking any of these services can be found here:
Additionally, we will be gradually adding online workshops to our offerings in the coming weeks. See newsletter for details.
Take care of yourselves and each other and let me know if you have any questions.
researchcommons.library.ubc.ca
COVID-19 UPDATE: All of our consultations are still available, but only in online format. Use the methods listed below to book your online consultation. Graduate Student Expert Get help with Thesis Formatting, Citation management (RefWorks, Zotero, Mendeley), Data Analysis (R, Python, SPSS, NVivo).
Sarah Blay (she, her, hers)
Program Coordinator | UBC Library Research Commons 
Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory
Walter C. Koerner Library | 455-1958 Main Mall | V6T 1Z2

 

COVID–19 — UBC’s spring graduation ceremonies

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Many of you have been asking about the university’s plans for one of the highlights of the year, spring graduation.

Earlier today, I sent a message to our graduating students, informing them of the fact that — in light of the current circumstances — we have had to make the very difficult decision to not hold in-person spring graduation ceremonies at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan.

This was not an easy decision, and I know how disappointing it will be, not only for our graduating students, but also our faculty members, staff and the broader UBC community. As I told the students, we will come together online to celebrate. No virtual gathering can match our in-person ceremonies, but I promise you, it will be special, and it will be meaningful.

I also want to let you know that UBC is committed to holding a postponed graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020, when safe to do so, that has all elements of a traditional graduation ceremony. Further details will be available at graduation.ubc.ca and graduation.ok.ubc.ca.

As you have heard me say many times, we are experiencing unprecedented challenges as we navigate the ongoing impact of COVID-19. Each week brings something new, and I continue to be grateful for your patience, understanding, empathy, flexibility and selfless efforts during this time.

Stay safe.

Santa J. Ono
President and Vice-Chancellor

Directed Studies opportunities through SEEDS Sustainability Program and Climate Crisis in Urban Biodiversity Initiative

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We are writing to invite you to join a collaborative opportunity. Please contact us, if you are a student interested in driving an impactful applied research project on Environmental and Climate Change Issues. Topics could include climate justice, ecosystem services, landscape stewardship, urban ecological connectivity & green corridors, and integrated valuation of biodiversity. 

Background

Climate Crisis in Urban Biodiversity (CCUB) is an initiative aimed towards co-creating interdisciplinary, demand-driven, diverse, and inclusive student-led research that develops urban solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises simultaneously. CCUB was launched as a 2-year PURE (Program for Undergraduate Research Experiences) funded pilot as part of the SEEDS (Social Ecological Economic Development Studies) Sustainability Program in partnership with the Faculties of Arts, Forestry, Science, and others. We are interested in supporting innovative research projects that advance sustainability on campus and beyond, working hand in hand with students, faculties, staff and community partners.   

How it works

CCUB and The SEEDS Program will help:

  • Connect faculty, students and staff to initiate projects collaboratively, by meeting with them to discuss their project ideas, and translating these ideas into applied learning projects.
  • Find a suitable class for project ideas in appropriate senior level (typically 4t year) classes, directed studies, undergraduate or graduate thesis projects, where students can earn academic credit for their work, gain professional experience and receive mentorship from experts in the field.
  • Shares project findings with appropriate stakeholders where findings are ideally implemented or further built upon by future students working on related projects.

Deliverable

  • Upon project completion, the student researcher will draft a report and a presentation. After the evaluation by the instructor, these drafts will be shared with staff where majority of project recommendations are implemented and ultimately the results will be published on the Sustainability Office website.

If you are interested, please contact Laura Arango laura.arango@ubc.ca, with the name of the project you are interested in, a paragraph stating why you are interested in the project, and your availability to discuss it on online meeting. 

Best regards

Laura Maria Arango, MS.

Applied Research Coordinator, Climate Crisis in Urban Biodiversity (CCUB) | SEEDS Sustainability Program

Community Development | Campus and Community Planning

The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory

2346, 2nd Floor, 2260 West Mall, CIRS Building | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z1 Canada

Phone 604 822 5076

laura.arango@ubc.ca

Last Call – Recruiting for Food Tasting Trial at FNH

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NOTE:  DEADLINE IS SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020

We at the UBC Food Science Program are developing plant-based dairy alternatives. We are recruiting for a consumer food tasting trial at FNH building that will take approximately 30 minutes of your time. Sessions will run on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 and on Wednesday April 1, 2020. To compensate for your time, you will be rewarded with a $10 gift card.

To participate, please provide us with the permission to use your email address on the link below before Sunday, March 15, 2020. We will then send you a further questionnaire designed to help us determine whether you are eligible to participate.

www.tinyurl.com/ubc-consumer-survey

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Anubhav Pratap Singh at anubhav.singh@ubc.ca

Hope to see you there.

Cheers,

Food Process Engineering Laboratory        

Food, Nutrition and Health

University of British Columbia

Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4

 

 

No on-leave fees for students effective January 2020

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On February 14, 2020 UBC’s Board of Governors approved the discontinuation of on-leave fees for graduate students, retroactively effective as of January 1, 2020 (see attached proposal). Students who have paid on-leave fees for this term should contact Financial Services in Brock Hall to arrange a refund.

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Our website and form have been updated to reflect this change.

Kind regards,

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