GradUpdate

In this issue, Developing and Sustaining Your Academic Writing Practice, Introduction to Machine Learning: Classification and Clustering, Data Visualization for Teaching and Learning, and more.

 

Registration open

Developing and Sustaining Your Academic Writing Practice Online | Thursday, Jul 18 | 10 am – 1 pm Register

 

Seats available

Write to Flourish, Write with Flourish: An On-Campus Writing Retreat In-person | Wednesday, Jul 10 | 9:30 am – 2:30 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.

 

RESEARCH

Introduction to the Unix Shell Online | Tuesday, Jul 9 | 1 – 3 pm Register Introduction to Machine Learning: Classification and Clustering Online | Wednesday, Jul 10 | 1 – 3 pm Register

 

TEACHING

Data Visualization for Teaching and Learning Online | Wednesday, Jul 10 | 10 – 11:30 am Register

 

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

14-Day Writing Challenge Online | Jul 15 – 28 | An opportunity to experiment with daily writing, online community, and supportive accountability. Join NCFDD through UBC’s subscription, then register by Jul 5.

Dear LFS graduate students,

The Applied Biology Program will be interviewing the 3^rd candidate for the Assistant Professor in Plant Science position (see Ad) in July. We would like to invite all graduate students to lunch with the candidate, Dr. Mark Paul Selda Rivarez, on Thursday, July 11, 12:00pm to 1:00pm, McM 350.

Please RSVP to Harini Aiyer (harini.aiyer@ubc.ca) and include any dietary restrictions by 12pm on Monday, June 8.

We’d also welcome your feedback following the lunch, using the Feedback Form: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aftjzl5JwfQw2TI

 

You are also invited to attend his research and teaching seminars, as below.

Dr. Mark Paul Selda Rivarez (July 10-11)

Research Seminar

July 10, 10:00am, MacMillan 158

Registration Link: TBC

 

Teaching Seminar

July 11, 11:00am, MacMillan 158

Registration Link: TBC

 

Thank you and best regards,

Melanie

 

 

Melanie Train

Human Resources Manager (Faculty) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems

The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus

248-2357 Main Mall | Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4

Phone 604-822-3105 | Fax 604-822-6394

Email:  melanie.train@ubc.ca

Office: M/W/F: Remote: T/Th

Dear graduate students,

Hello! We hope everyone are enjoying the summer. Thanks to those who have already filled out the survey. We’re emailing again to ensure we reach all of you for feedback and comments.

The graduate student space desk assignment proposal has been adopted for almost 2 years and it is time to perform another quick review of how this arrangement has worked for you.

Just a quick recap, the proposal basically assigns desks to each PI proportionally to their student enrollment, in hope to offer flexibility of desk use while encouraging sharing of limited resources.

We would love to hear your feedback so will greatly appreciate if you could spend some time to fill out the below survey. You can either click on the link below or scan the QR code to partake. We’ve also sent out a separate survey to your PIs to collect their valuable feedback as well.

https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3rWhpPrhypPGpBI

We also continue to offer ways for PIs and students to provide feedback in these graduate student shared spaces. We have included them below for your reference.

• LFS Open Feedback Channel (Anonymous) continues to be available:

https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d0xslqMad9vS1iB

• Any concerns/feedback can also be sent to:

lfs.facilities@ubc.ca

Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we navigate a better and more efficient use of limited graduate student space.

 

Cheers,

Imelda Cheung

 

Imelda Cheung
Education and Research Support Technician
Food, Nutrition and Health Program

Faculty of Land and Food Systems
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus
230D – 2357 Main Mall | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z4 Canada
Phone 604 827 0344
Imelda.Cheung@ubc.ca
https://wiki.ubc.ca/FNH_Teaching_Lab

GradUpdate

In this issue, an on-campus writing retreat, Policy Ideas Challenge, 14-Day Writing Challenge, Sound Leadership and Team Building, and more.

 

Registration Open

Write to Flourish, Write with Flourish: An On-Campus Writing Retreat In-person | Wednesday, Jul 10 | 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Register

 

Events and Opportunities

A selection of upcoming events are highlighted below.  I’ve also highlighted some online, on-demand recordings to check out if you have end-of-term time. Visit  community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development for our full events calendar.

 

ACADEMIC

The Cadieux-Léger Fellowship Global Affairs Canada opportunity supporting doctoral students conducting research on topics related to Canada’s foreign policy priorities Sep 2024-Apr 2025 | up to $48k | Learn more and apply by Jun 25 International Policy Ideas Challenge 2024 5 – 10 awards | $4k + coaching program | for current masters, PhDs and postdocs | for Candadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Visit the program website for themes and eligibility. Apply by Jul 15.

 

CAREER

Positions available: Doctoral Writing Consultant $25.26/hr | 10 hrs/week, Sep 2024-Apr 2025 | The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication is seeking to appoint our team of Doctoral Writing Consultants for the Winter 2024/2025 term. Apply by Jun 28

 

LEADERSHIP

Applying the principles of sound leadership and team building Online, Mitacs training with Maggi Feehan | Wednesday, Jul 10 | 10 am – 1 pm | You must complete the pre-requisite “high performing leadership and teams”  Learn more and register.

 

RESEARCH

Introduction to Machine Learning: Regression Models Online | Wednesday, Jul 3 | 1 – 3 pm Register Introduction to Git and GitHub Online | Thursday, Jul 4 | 1 – 3 pm Register

 

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

14-Day Writing Challenge Online | Jul 15 – 28 | An opportunity to experiment with daily writing, online community, and supportive accountability. Join NCFDD through UBC’s subscription, then register by Jul 5