The UBC Equity & Inclusion Office is now accepting applications for the 2018 Equity Enhancement Fund. The fund supports collaborative projects that engage campus communities towards a more equitable, inclusive and welcoming UBC. Funding is available for projects up to $25,000 and is open to students, staff and faculty. To learn more about the application criteria, please visit equity.ubc.ca/eef. The deadline for applications is February 28.

You are also invited to learn more and help recognize last year’s projects at the Showcase + Info Session on February 13 at 12:30 at the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability. Presenters include members from the Indigenous Collective on CiTR, Forestry Diversity Crew, Faculty of Education, and Faculty of Medicine. Free but registration is required as refreshments will be provided. A Proposal Writing Workshop is taking place on February 15 to facilitate applications. 

Thank you, 

Marko— 

Marko Pajalic  MA
Communications Manager
UBC Equity & Inclusion Office
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory
2306 – 1874 East Mall | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z1 Canada
Phone 604 827 2384
marko.pajalic@ubc.ca | https://twitter.com/EquityUBCV
http://www.equity.ubc.ca | http://www.equity.ok.ubc.ca

This is to confirm that the final Spring 2018 graduation schedule has now been posted here on the www.graduation.ubc.ca website. 

Thank you so much for your help and your flexibility with this year’s changes. 

At present, students are still applying to graduate and to attend their ceremony. You are welcome to refer them to the graduation checklist for more information on what they need to do to graduate as well as deadlines for applications, gown and ticket reservations: http://graduation.ubc.ca/students/your-graduation-checklist/ 

Thanks again and our office will likely be in touch soon for nominations for student speakers and for volunteer staff and faculty to assist as marshals and ushers. 

With best regards,

Melissa 

Melissa Picher Kelly

Academic Events Manager | Ceremonies & Events Office | The University of British Columbia | Phone 604 822 5414 | Cell 604 649 0102 | 204-2029 West Mall, Ponderosa B | Vancouver, BC  Canada V6T 1Z2

 

melissa.picherkelly@ubc.ca | www.ceremonies.ubc.ca

 

LFS Community Meeting with Andrew Szeri

We are delighted to welcome Andrew Szeri to our next Community Meeting on Thursday, February 22 at 12-1 pm in FNH 60.  This is a great opportunity to share any issues and/or challenges with our new Provost and Vice-President, Academic. RSVP: rsvp@landfood.ubc.ca by Feb 16 .  Pizza lunch will be provided.  Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.  If you would like to be included on the agenda, please contact Rebecca Lee at lfs.dean@ubc.ca

A new Master of Education in Science Education (SCED) cohort being offered online by the UBC Faculty of Education, an opportunity to consult and have input into its priorities, and an upcoming information session for those who may be interested in taking this part-time, online degree. 

1. Online Consultation regarding the MEd in Science Education
   • Date: Monday, February 19, 2018
   • Time: 4 ­ 5 pm
   • Let us know what you would like this program to address and ways we can include learning and support the recent curriculum changes.
   • Join the conversation through the Blue Jeans Network. See connection information below. 

1. Online information session for those interested in taking the MEd in Science Education
   • Date: Thursday, February 15, 2018
   • Time: 4 ­ 5:30 pm
   • Join the session through the Blue Jeans Network. See connection information below. 

I encourage you to please forward this information to faculty, staff and students of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, and others who you feel may be interested. 

If you have any questions about these upcoming opportunities, please contact the Senior Program Assistant: 

Yvette Kharoubeh

Senior Program Assistant
604.827.5662
yvette.kharoubeh@ubc.ca 

Sincerely, 

Milena Constanda  

Communications Coordinator

Faculty of Education | Professional Development & Community Engagement

The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus 

1304 ­ 2125 Main Mall | Vancouver, BC | V6T 1Z4

pdce.educ.ubc.ca | @UBC_PDCE

Waitlist registration is now open for the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) April 7, 8, 14 2018.  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 April 7, 8, 14 2018 please go to the following link and sign-up: https://events.ctlt.ubc.ca/events/graduate-instructional-skills-workshop-april-7-8-14-2018/ . 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,

Julia  

Julia Levasseur
Senior Events Program Assistant
Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus
214-1961 East Mall  | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z1 Canada
Phone 604 822 0064
julia.levasseur@ubc.ca | @UBC_CTLT
http://www.ctlt.ubc.ca/