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Thesis Defense – Applied Animal Biology – PhD – Laura Whalin

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Announces

The Oral Examination for the Degree of

Doctor of Philosophy
(Applied Animal Biology)

Laura Katherine Whalin

“Applying the Natural Living Construct of Animal Welfare to Dairy Calf Management”

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 – 9:30AM

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EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Chair: Dr. H. Wittman

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. M. von Keyserlingk – Supervisor
Dr. D. Weary – Committee member
Dr. L. Lavkulich – Committee member

Defense Committee Composition
Dr. M. von Keyserlingk – Supervisor
Dr. D. Weary – Committee member
Dr. D. Kitts – University Examiner
Dr. C. Brauner – University Examiner
Dr. A. Fisher – External Examiner

BC Public Service Career Opportunity – Regional Planning Section Head

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Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

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Thesis Defense – Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems – MSc – Nguyet Anh Le

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Announces

The Oral Examination for the Degree of

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

Nguyet Anh Le

“ Human-wildlife conflict: The hidden cost of conservation “

Monday, October 18th, 2021 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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https://ubc.zoom.us/j/67997717720?pwd=MU1YcmZkVVlYRzZvR2JGdHROeGx6QT09

EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Chair: Dr. G. Singh Brar

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. S. Gulati – Supervisor
Dr. F. Noack – Committee member
Dr. C. Burton – Committee member

Defense Committee Composition
Dr. S. Gulati – Supervisor
Dr. F. Noack – Committee member
Dr. C. Burton – Committee member
Dr. R. Barichello – External

Job Search, Canadian Career Symposium, Citing to Communicate, Healthy Conflict, RDM with High Performance Computing, Getting Through Grad School with Grace and Grit, 14-Day Writing Challenge, and more.

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GradUpdate

In this issue, Job Search, Canadian Career Symposium, Citing to Communicate, Healthy Conflict, RDM with High Performance Computing, Getting Through Grad School with Grace and Grit, 14-Day Writing Challenge, and more.
Registration now open

 

Job Search
Thursday, Oct 14 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Register

Canadian Career Symposium for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows
Hosted by the Graduate and Postdoctoral Development Network | Free to UBC graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
Oct 18 – 21 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Various keynote sessions, workshops and panels

Learn more and Register

Events and Opportunities

 

The following highlights some upcoming events. Please find more on community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development
ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND SUCCESS

 

Citing to Communicate: Who, What, When, Where, Why
Wednesday, Oct 13 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Register
CAREER EXPLORATION

 

Employer Virtual Information Session: Novartis Canada
Tuesday, Oct 5 | 12:30 – 1:15 PM Register

NASA International Internship (NASA I2) Project
Apply by Oct 13 | Paid 10 and 16 week internships Learn more

But Where Are You Really From? Navigating your Racial Identity Throughout your Career Journey
Community Connection Series | Thursday, Oct 14 | 3:30 – 5:00 PM Learn more
HEALTH AND WELLNESS

 

How to Engage in Healthy Conflict
A facultydiversity.org webinar | Free through UBC’s subscription
Thursday, Oct 14 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Learn more

Getting Through Grad School with Grace & Grit: The Online Support Group
Wednesdays Oct 6 – Dec 1 | 3:30 – 4:45 PM Learn more
Additional Online Group Counselling includes Mindful Stress Management, Asian Student Support, International Student Support, and more Learn more
RESEARCH SKILLS

 

Introduction to the Unix Shell
Tuesday, Oct 12 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM Register

RDM with High Performance Computing (HPC)
Part 1 | Wednesday, Oct 13 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Register
Part 2 | Thursday, Oct 14 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM Register

Multi-processing in Julia
WestGrid advanced-computing workshop series | Thursday, Oct 14 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM Register
WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

 

Exploring Zoom
Thursday, Oct 14 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM Register

WordPress & Wiki Clinic
(Drop in) Thursday, Oct 14 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM Register
WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

 

14-Day Writing Challenge
Oct 18 – 31 | Register by Oct 13 | experiment with daily writing, online community, and supportive accountability Learn more

GradUpdate – LinkedIn, Stats I (Exploratory Data Analysis), Bookable Project Rooms at Koerner, P/T GAA (Mentorship of Racialized Grad Students), Literature Reviews: Mapping the Scholarly Conversation, Graduate ISW, and more.

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GradUpdate

In this issue, LinkedIn, Stats I (Exploratory Data Analysis), Bookable Project Rooms at Koerner, P/T GAA (Mentorship of Racialized Grad Students), Literature Reviews: Mapping the Scholarly Conversation, Graduate ISW, and more.
Registration now open

 

LinkedIn
Tuesday, Sep 28 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Register

Intro to Statistical Concepts I: Exploratory Data Analysis
Wednesday, Sep 29 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Register

Seats still available

 

Copyright for your Thesis: How to use Images and other material
Thursday, Sep 23 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Register
Events and Opportunities

 

The following highlights some upcoming events. Please find more on community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development
ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND SUCCESS

 

Graduate Student Orientation to the Library
Monday, Sep 27 | 10:00 – 10:30 AM Register
Wednesday, Sep 29 | 2:00 – 2:30 PM Register

Bookable Project Rooms in Koerner Library
Online Conference presented by the UBC Sustainability Scholars Program
Need space to work on campus? The research commons has bookable project rooms for groups of 2 or more graduate students or faculty Learn more

Free Statistics Support
Consultations through Stats 551 course | Submissions will be accepted until the end of October but the sooner you submit the more likely your project will be selected. Learn more and submit your one page project description.
CAREER EXPLORATION

 

GAA position: Effective Mentorship of Racialized Graduate Students
4-5 hrs/wk | with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Apply by Sep 24 Learn more

Academic Career Success Conference
A Beyond Prof Event | Sep 25 and Oct 2 | 8:00 AM – 12:45 PM | Fees apply Learn more
HEALTH AND WELLNESS

 

All Things Health & Dental Plan (StudentCare Q&A)
GSS Orientation 2021 event | Open to all current grad students | Monday, Sep 27 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM Register
RESEARCH SKILLS

 

Introduction to Research Data Management (RDM)
Monday, Sep 27 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM Register

Introduction to OSF
Tuesday, Sep 28 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Register

RDM Discussion Panel with UBC Researchers
Wednesday, Sep 29 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM Register

NVivo part 1: getting started with NVivo
Wednesday, Sep 29 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM Register

Introduction to Voyant
Friday, Oct 1 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM Register
TEACHING DEVELOPMENT

 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in TAing
Tuesday, Sep 28 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM Register

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshops
Nov 2-21 | various days and times | Register by Oct 28
Learn about additional upcoming sessions.

Qualtrics Studio
Monday, Sep 27 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM Register

TLEF-OER Fund Proposal Consultation Sessions
Tuesday, Sep 28 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM Register

Finding Open Educational Resources
Friday, Oct 1 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM Register
WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

 

Introduction to Production
UBC DIY Media Workshop | Tuesday, Sep 28 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Register

Literature Reviews: Mapping the Scholarly Conversation
(in person) Wednesday, Sep 29 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Register