TA Workshop: Navigating Challenging Classroom Situations February 21

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Have you ever had students ask you for a re-grade? Dealing with lack of engagement in discussions? Conflicts during group projects?

Join our upcoming workshop: Navigating Challenging Classroom Situations, where we will discuss strategies to prepare and respond to challenges that arise during your TAship.

When: Friday, February 21st, 3:30 – 5:00pm

Where: Michael Smith Laboratories 101 (MSL 101)

RSVP: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_diiIzlF030bDtbg

Snacks provided!

This workshop counts toward the Teaching Fundamentals category of the LFS Advanced TA Skills Letter of Completion. Questions about the certificate? Email Lexis (lexis.ly@ubc.ca) and Steven (sbristow@student.ubc.ca).

Sustainability Scholars Program

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The Sustainability Scholars program is now accepting applications for the Summer 2025 cohort.

The Sustainability Scholars Program is an innovative paid internship program open to all UBC graduate students in all programs. Students are matched with on- and off-campus partners to work on applied research projects that advance sustainability across the region. We are offering two online info sessions and one resume workshop in January for those interested in learning more about the program and refining their applications. The deadline to apply is January 26, 2025.

Belén Garcia  (she,her,hers)
Communications and Engagement Specialist
Sustainability Hub
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus
Traditional, Ancestral and Unceded Territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)
2355 – 2260 West Mall | Vancouver, BC | V6T 1Z4 Canada
belen.garcia@ubc.ca | sustain.ubc.ca | climateemergency.ubc.ca

THESIS DEFENSE – PHD – SOIL – JORDAN KERSEY

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Announces

The Oral Examination for the Degree of

Doctor of Philosophy
(SOIL)

Jordan Kersey

“Evaluation of Agricultural Practices for Regenerative Outcomes in Cropping Systems of Southwestern British Columbia”


Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 – 12:30 PM

 Exam Location: Zoom

 

EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Chair: Dr. S. Mansfield

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. S. Smukler– Supervisor

Dr. K. Mullinix – External member

Dr. M. Krzic– Committee Member

Defense Committee Composition
Dr. S. Smukler – Supervisor

Dr. M. Krzic – Committee member

Dr. A. Black  – University Examiner

Dr. M. Jones – University Examiner

Dr. K. Mullinix– Committee Member

Dr. J. Whalen – External Examiner

THESIS DEFENSE – MSc – PLNT – HANNAH ANDERSON

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Announces

The Oral Examination for the Degree of

Master of Science
(PLNT)

Hannah Anderson

“NOCTURNAL MOTH POLLINATORS OF BERRY CROP AGROECOSYSTEMS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA”


Thursday, December 19th, 2024 – 9:00 AM

 Exam Location: MCML 350

 

EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Chair: Dr. S. Smukler

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. J. Carrillo – Supervisor

Dr. R. Sargent– Committee member

Dr. M. Tseng – Committee member

Defense Committee Composition
Dr. J. Carrillo – Supervisor

Dr. M. Tseng – Committee member

Dr. D. Srivastava – External Examiner

New Final Grade Submission Tool: Training and Live Support Available!

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New Final Grade Submission Tool: Training and Live Support Available!

Are you working as a Teaching Assistant (TA) this term? With the transition to Workday’s Final Grade Submission Tool (FGST), we want to ensure you’re supported as you prepare to input grades.

To help you navigate this change, Enrolment Services is offering:

  • Q&A Sessions on Zoom: Drop in to review the grade entry process, ask questions, and troubleshoot.
  • Live Troubleshooting Support: Available via email between December 9-23.

Whether you’re uploading grades or making manual entries, these resources are here to make the process smoother.

???? Full details and session schedules are available on the Resources and Support for UBC faculty and instructors webpage.

Don’t miss these opportunities to get your questions answered and ensure grade submissions are stress-free.