Sep 29: Research to Action: Advancing Urban Sustainability 2022 

Enjoy an afternoon of engaged discussion on a diverse range of research projects produced by UBC graduate students at this conference on applied urban sustainability research completed through the Sustainability Hub’s Scholars program.

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/research-to-action-advancing-urban-sustainability-2022-tickets-416310214057

Please don’t hesitate to connect with any questions or feedback and thanks so much for your consideration,

natalie

 

Natalie Hawryshkewich (She, Her, Hers)
Communication and Engagement Specialist
Sustainability Hub
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory
Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability 2260 West Mall, 2nd Floor | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z4
Phone 604 827 2606
natalie.haw@ubc.ca
https://sustain.ubc.ca/hub | http://climateemergency.ubc.ca/

The UBC Vancouver campus is situated within the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam).

Hello,

 

I’m reaching out to share the attached Winter 2022 co-op job opportunity at Environment and Climate Change Canada with your students. We are looking for a Junior Policy Analyst with experience and interest in environmental regulation, resource management, Indigenous reconciliation, and more to help in developing the exciting proposed Coal Mining Effluent Regulations and the development of regulations for the oil sands mining sector.

 

Please see the job poster attached. Please note that students should register in a winter co-op program or be enrolled in the Federal Student Work Experience Program to apply.

 

Thank you,

 

Nika Moeini (she/her)

Policy Analyst, Regulatory Development and Analysis

Mining and Processing Division
Environment and Climate Change Canada, Government of Canada
nika.moeini@ec.gc.ca / 778-829-6452

 

Analyste de Politiques, Elaboration et analyse des règlements

Division des mines et traitement

Environnement et Changement climatique Canada, Gouvernement du Canada

nika.moeini@ec.gc.ca/ 778-829-6452

 

Co-op job poster (E)-Winter 2023

RSVP for LFS Welcome back event this Friday, Sept. 23!

If you haven’t already, register for this Friday’s Welcome Back Event!  The Faculty is once again hosting a kick-off event to mark the new school year together.  LFS faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students are invited to attend. The popular food trucks will make a return this year, so bring your appetites!

We encourage you to also bring a picnic blanket as the event takes place at UBC Farm – and it will go forward, rain or shine!

Event Details:

Date: Friday, Sept. 23, 2022

Time: 3-5 pm

RSVP by Sept. 21 (5pm) to be entered for a draw prize: Click here

Cost: $5 minimum donation, with proceeds going to the United Way

Location: UBC Farm events field, 3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver

Map and directions to UBC Farm: https://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/contact-us/

 

Questions: Contact Barbara Hsiao (Barbara.hsiao@ubc.ca) or Karen Lee (Karen.lee98@ubc.ca).

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Karen Lee  (She, Her, Hers)
Director of Marketing and Communications
Faculty of Land and Food Systems | Room 235
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory
H.R. MacMillan, 2357 Main Mall | Vancouver British Columbia | V6T 1Z4 Canada
Phone 604 827 5297 | Cell 604 312 6343
karen.lee98@ubc.ca | @ubcLFS
http://www.landfood.ubc.ca

Click here to view this newsletter in your browser   GradUpdate In this issue, Exploring career options for students in course-based programs, Intro to Reproducible Research, Academic Book Publishing, EDI in TAing, Careers in Science Consulting, Writing your CGS-M proposal, and more. Registration Open   Exploring career options for students in course-based programs Online | Tuesday, Sep 27 | 5 – 6 pm Register Intro to Reproducible Research and its Pitfalls Online | Wednesday, Sep 28 | 10 am – 12 pm Register Research as a Book – Academic Book Publishing 101 In-person and online | Wednesday, Sep 28 | 2 – 3:30 pm Register Seats available   Exploring career options for students in research-based programs Online | Tuesday, Sep 20 | 1 – 2 pm Register Events and Opportunities   A selection of upcoming events are highlighted below.  Visit  community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development for our full events calendar. ACADEMIC   Choosing a citation management tool and migrating from RefWorks Online | Monday, Sep 26 | 4 – 5:30 pm Register Research to Action: Advancing Urban Sustainability 2022 Enjoy an afternoon of engaged discussion on a diverse range of applied sustainability projects produced by UBC graduate students in collaboration with community partners including the City of Vancouver, Metro Vancouver, BC Hydro, Translink, and many other local governments, local health authorities, and NGOs. Online | Thursday, Sep 29 | 1 – 5 pm Register CAREER   Careers in Science Consulting: Lessons and Opportunities from Lifescience Dynamics S2BN Vancouver-Victoria Chapter event | In-person @BC Cancer Research Centre or Online Thursday, Sep 22 | 11 am – 12 pm Register Employer Virtual Info Session: Jobber Online | Tuesday, Sep 27 | 12 – 1 pm | For Computer Science and Engineering students interested in front- or back-end development Learn more Employer Virtual Info Session: Mastercard Online | Thursday, Sep 29 | 5 – 6:30 pm | For graduate students in Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, and Business (with heavy analytical skills) Learn more RESEARCH   Introduction to R and RStudio Online | Tuesday, Sep 27 | 10 am – 12 pm Register TEACHING   EDI in TAing Explore how to build a more inclusive learning environment for your students Online | 4 – 6 pm | Wednesday, Sep 21 | Creative Arts Online | 4 – 6 pm | Wednesday, Sep 28 | Social Sciences & Humanities Learn more Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop In-person | Oct 29, Nov 5 & 6 | 8 am – 5 pm Register by Oct 26 | Learn about additional ISWs WRITING AND COMMUNICATION   CGS-M Proposal: Crafting a Compelling Research Story In-person and online | Wednesday, Sep 28 | 10 am – 12 pm Register Writing in STEM: Writing to Engage in Scholarly Conversations In-person and online | Thursday, Sep 29 | 10 am – 12 pm Register   Workshops and events Services Resources    SEND TO A FRIEND   WEBSITE

 

 

Jacqui Brinkman, (hear it pronounced ) MSc (She,Hers)
Director, Graduate Student Professional Development
Office of the Dean | Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory
170 – 6371 Crescent Road | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z2 Canada
Phone 604 827 4578

jacqui.brinkman@ubc.ca | grad.ubc.ca/

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