UBC – Faculty of Land and Food Systems Announces The Oral Examination for the Degree of

PhD in PLNT

Li MA

“Ecophysiology of the Effects of Red to Far-Red Light Ratio on Selected Weed and Crop Species”

 

Tuesday, September 19, 2017, 9:00 am

Room 203, Graduate Student Centre 

Latecomers will not be admitted  

 

EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Chair:

Prof Jaymie Matthews (Physics)

Supervisory Committee:

Prof Mahesh Upadhyaya, Research Supervisor (Plant Science)

Prof David Clements (Biology & Environmental Studies, Trinity Western University)

University Examiners:

Prof Gary Bradfield (Botany) Prof Leslie Lavkulich (Soil Science)                                                                                                                                            Everyone is welcome!

Waitlist registration is now open for the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) October 22, 29, 29 2017.  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.   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. 

IMPORTANT: The workshop runs from 8:15am-5:00pm. Please note you must be able to attend all three days, 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 October 22, 28, 29 2017 please go to the following link and sign-up: http://events.ctlt.ubc.ca/events/graduate-instructional-skills-workshop-october-22-28-29-2017/ . Waitlist registration will close on Friday 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,

Elissa Morris
Events Assistant | Centre for Teaching Learning and Technology
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver
214-1961 East Mall, Vancouver BC, V6T 1Z1 Canada
Phone 604 827 4871| elissa.morris@ubc.ca

http://www.ctlt.ubc.ca | @UBC_CTLT

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Field Trip – Soils of the North Cascade Region (Sep 30 – Oct 1, 2017)

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On behalf of the Pacific Regional Society of Science (PRSSS), I am pleased to invite you to attend our upcoming Fall Field Trip which will be held in the North Cascade region of British Columbia, Canada and Washington, USA from September 30 – October 1, 2017.

The Field Trip is targeted to undergraduate and graduate students and professionals in Soil Science, Earth Science, Agronomy, Forestry, Applied Biology and Environmental Science disciplines. All the information pertaining to the Field Trip are available in the attached poster and on our website.

Spots are limited. Please register soon.

I look forward to seeing you at the Field Trip!

Regards,

Siddhartho Paul – PRSSS President

Can you please remind all Graduate Students that are hoping to have their degree granted in November, with the option to attend the November congregation ceremony, that the application for graduation will be available on the Student Service Centre until Friday, September 15, 2017.

A late application form for graduation will be available on our website early next week for students that have missed the Student Service Centre deadline.  Please note that this form is for Graduate Students only.

https://www.grad.ubc.ca/forms

Please advise students that are hoping to graduate in November 2017, that it is very important that they apply for graduation as soon as possible, and should not wait until they submit their final thesis to G+PS or complete the program requirements for non-thesis programs.

Friday, September 15, 2017

Last day for graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services using the Student Service Centre by all students expecting to graduate in November 2017.

Friday, October 20, 2017

Last day for late applications for graduation to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all students expecting to graduate in November 2017.

Last day for final master’s theses and doctoral dissertations to be approved by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for degrees to be conferred at November 2017 Congregation. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm.

Last day for students to complete all program requirements (including major papers) for non-thesis master’s degrees to be conferred at November 2017 Congregation.

I have attached the important deadlines for November Graduation.  If you have any questions, please contact me.

Thank you

Evelyn Sanderson

Academic Support Manager | Office of the Dean and Vice-Provost | Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus

Phone 604 822 3558 | Fax 604 822 5802

170 – 6371 Crescent Road | Vancouver, BC  Canada V6T 1Z2.

Evelyn.sanderson@ubc.ca  www.grad.ubc.ca

     

Let’s Talk Science UBC Wants You!!

Let’s Talk Science is a nationwide non-profit that seeks to improve science literacy and interest in Canada’s youth. Basically we go around to K-12 schools and do sweet hands-on activities to help kids get STOKED about science! The UBC branch alone reaches over 34,600 youth across Vancouver and British Columbia <– What?! That’s a lot of kiddos! Chyeah, and get this: 95% of kids say they’re more interested in STEM fields after one of our visits! Woop woop! 

If you love science and want to make an impact on the community WHILE getting some resume boosting skills, we want you! Come to one of our volunteer information sessions on Sept 13 (Wed, 5:30-6:30pm), Sept 15 (Fri, 12-1pm), or Sept 20 (Wed, 5-6pm). We’ll have free food (yeah, you heard me), as well as a bit of info to get you started with Let’s Talk Science!

 

Please RSVP for the info session:

https://tinyurl.com/yca3tzfo :)

 

If you have any questions, comments, or just want a free nerdy science fact, email volunteer.lts@gmail.com. And don’t forget to join our Facebook group to get more info! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/ubclts/)