Waitlist registration is now open for the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) September 8, 15, 16 2018.  The ISW is a 3-day intensive workshop that develops participant’s teaching skills and confidence.  It is appropriate for first time teachers or those with years of experience.  Join the thousands of students who have taken this workshop. The ISW is an internationally recognized program and students receive transcript notation for their participation. In addition, graduate students in STEM departments are eligible to become CIRTL associates upon completion of the workshop.   

IMPORTANT: The workshop runs from 8:15am-5:00pm. Please note you must attend all three days for the complete duration of the workshop, i.e. the entire 24-hour workshop.  Please find attached the policy for registering in an ISW and an FAQ sheet.  

This workshop is always in high demand. To register for the September 8, 15, 16 2018 please go to the following link and sign-up:  

https://events.ctlt.ubc.ca/events/graduate-instructional-skills-workshop-september-8-15-16-2018/

Waitlist registration will close on Friday Aug 10 at 4:30pm. By clicking this link, you can register for the waitlist, however this does not register you for the workshop. If you are accepted into the workshop, you will be contacted directly by our office.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely, 

Elisa Herman
Events Assistant
Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus
214-1961 East Mall  | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z1 Canada
Phone 604 827 4871
elisa.herman@ubc.ca | @UBC_CTLT

http://www.ctlt.ubc.ca

Don’t miss out! The deadline is approaching!!

BCFPA_Fall_Conference_Poster_Competition

The British Columbia Food Protection Association is currently accepting abstract submissions to their student poster competition to be held at their fall conference (October 18th, 2018; Executive Plaza Hotel, Coquitlam).  Any students researching subjects related to food safety or foodborne pathogens are eligible to participate.  This one day conference will be a great opportunity for students to meet and network with industry and regulatory members in the area, as well as to share their research with fellow students and potential future employers.

Please find attached a poster with more detailed information on abstract submission guidelines.  For additional information, please contact Justin Falardeau (justin.falardeau@ubc.ca)

The deadline for abstract submission is August 31st, 2018.

Cheers,

 

Justin Falardeau

Vice-President, BC Food Protection Association

 

 

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Faculty of Land and Food Systems Graduate Student Council

lfsgrads@gmail.com

Paddling for a Cleaner Ocean ….What Happened Next?

Passage Adventure’s Plastic Free, Two-Thousand Kilometre Kayak Expedition

When: Tuesday 14th August @ 7pm
Price: Free, but register here to guarantee your seat
Accessibility: This event will be ASL signed and is wheel-chair accessible
Location: The Vancouver Aquarium
Website: education.ocean.org/oceanmatters

About The Event

At the start of May, Lucy Graham and Mahilde Gordon (a.k.a. Passage Adventures) launched their sea kayaks from the shores of Glacier Bay in Alaska, beginning a 2100km, 3-month long journey through the Inside Passage, raising awareness of marine debris along their way! They collected data on marine debris, participated in a beach cleanup and spoke at several public events. They have also raised thousands of dollars for ocean charities.

Come along to find out if, at the end of their trip, they are still friends! Did they starve or was the plastic free food storage a success? How was their journey around Cape Caution? What did they see on their remote beach cleanup with the Living Oceans Society? What are some ideas to combat global marine debris and stop this rubbish at the source?

Which Species Are On The ‘Ark’?

The Devastating Decline in Amphibian Numbers and What Zoos & Aquariums are Doing

 

When: Tuesday 28th August @ 7pm
Price: Free, but register here to guarantee your seat
Accessibility: This event will be ASL signed and is wheel-chair accessible
Location: The Vancouver Aquarium
Website: education.ocean.org/oceanmatters

About The Event

Amphibians, such as frogs and salamanders, face serious threats including habitat loss, pollution, and disease. The threats are so extreme that at least one third of amphibians are threatened with extinction.

The last chance for some species is the establishment of captive populations in zoos and aquariums. But what amphibian species are in these institutions and are they the ones with the greatest conservation need?

In this talk, Alannah Biega examines the role that zoos and aquariums are playing in the conservation of this important group of animals. From researching the efforts of institutions worldwide (including a salamander breeding program run by a Mexican nunnery) to presenting her work at one of the oldest zoos in the world, Alannah shares her insight into the novel efforts to save species at the brink of extinction.

And.. Even though this event is not free ($35 a ticket), it might still be of interest

Celebrate Pride at Vancouver Aquarium’s After Hours | Thursday August 9th – Ticket Price: $35

Celebrate the Pride Season with fishy drag performances, unusual animal sex lives science talks, or just grab a friend and explore the Aquarium, with a drink in hand.

Get more details and buy tickets here!

If you have any questions, please let me know!
Thanks
Ruth

Ruth Sharpe, PhD
Manager of Public Programs

Ruth.Sharpe@ocean.org
D 604 659 3497

The first of four doctoral examination deadlines for students looking to complete their programs by December 31, 2018 is approaching. If there are students in your program who are aiming to finish by the end of the year and have their degrees conferred in February 2019 then we ask that you make them aware of these upcoming deadlines: 

·        Friday, August 17, 2018 – Nominations for External Examiner form submitted to Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

·        Friday, October 12, 2018 – Doctoral dissertation and supporting documentation submitted to Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for external examination.

·        Friday, December 14, 2018 – Last day for final doctoral oral examinations.

·        Friday, January 4, 2019 – Acceptance of final, approved doctoral dissertation by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. 

Students who are hoping to complete their programs by the end of December but are concerned about their ability to meet any of the above deadlines should contact the Doctoral Exams team as soon as possible at graduate.doctoral@ubc.ca. 

Students and supervisors looking for information about the doctoral examination process will find a number of tools and resources on our website: 

·        Final Doctoral Examination Guide – https://www.grad.ubc.ca/current-students/final-doctoral-exam/final-doctoral-examination-guide

·        Doctoral Deadlines – https://www.grad.ubc.ca/current-students/final-doctoral-exam/doctoral-deadlines

·        Doctoral Examination Planning Tool and Checklist – https://www.grad.ubc.ca/forms/doctoral-examinations-planning-tool-checklist-candidates-supervisors

 

Thanks,

Jenn 

Jenn Fletcher  MSc
Acting Doctoral Exams Coordinator

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 3989 | Fax 604 822 5802
jennifer.fletcher@ubc.ca | @UBCGradSchool
www.grad.ubc.ca

The following workshop may be of interest to PhD students in your department. Please consider forwarding or sharing information about this event.

Organizing Your Academic Job Search

Monday, August 20, 1:00-2:00 pm

Centre for Student Involvement and Careers 

Are you planning to apply for academic jobs in the coming months? Have you mapped out your strategy? This workshop will help you to understand and prepare for the application process, including typical components of an application. The workshop will be delivered by Danielle Barkley, PhD, UBC’s Graduate Career Educator. For details and registration, please see https://www.calendar.events.ubc.ca/s/8p6 

Thank you!– 

Nikki Shen

Graduate Career & Development Assistant

Centre for Student Involvement and Careers

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

1036-1874 East Mall | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z1 Canada

nikki.shen@ubc.ca  

http://www.students.ubc.ca/career