*** Sent on behalf of Dean Rickey ***

Dear LFSers,

Thank you so much to those who made it to the LFS Faculty BBQ and who were part of the event yesterday – I was honoured to see so many of you there.

I was very humbled and touched by all of the kind sentiments. The signed Ichiro baseball, the Asahi jersey, the T-bird top were amazing!!  Topped off by Coke Zero and the ever-elusive Bugles – Thank you so much for these thoughtful gifts.

To everyone, it has truly been my pleasure to serve as Dean of the Friendly Faculty.  Thank you for making LFS the wonderful faculty it is – it was a team effort.

Wishing you all the best in the future – come and visit us in Edmonton.  Go Canucks Go!

Stay well/safe. Have a great weekend.

Regards and Cheers, Rickey

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Rickey Yada, PhD
Professor and Dean
Faculty of Land and Food Systems
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus
Traditional Ancestral Unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm Musqueam Territory
248-2357 Main Mall | Vancouver BC | V6T1Z4 Canada Phone 604 822 2536
r.yada@ubc.ca | https://www.landfood.ubc.ca

We are happy to announce that Kelli Kadokawa will be joining us as our new Manager, Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies! This position plays a key role in providing programming support for our graduate and postdoctoral programs, including strategic planning, program evaluation, and facilitation of student/fellow support activities such as orientation, professional development, and leadership initiatives for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

Kelli brings extensive UBC experience having held various roles within the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies from Academic Systems Support Manager to her current role as Graduate Program Support Manager. Kelli holds an MFA in Furniture Design from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She spends most of her free time looking after her 80 lb. Bernedoodle, Clifford, whom you might see in her office on occasion. Her first day will be Monday, June 10th, 2024 so please come by and introduce yourself (either virtually or in-person)!

Dear valued member of the UBC Research Community,

In the fall of 2024, the University-Industry Liaison Office and entrepreneurship@UBC, both under the Vice-President Research & Innovation Portfolio, will join together to offer enhanced support to UBC researchers.

At this pivotal juncture, we kindly request 5-10 minutes of your time to help us identify opportunities and address gaps in our services to better support you.

Please note that this survey is anonymous and seeks your honest feedback.

You can access the survey here: 

https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1UgCzIbHAw3jb0y

As we strive to reach the widest audience possible, please be aware that you may receive this survey from multiple sources.

Thank you for your valuable time and insights,

Sincerely,

Andrea Lloyd

 

Andrea Lloyd (She, Her, Hers)

Associate Director, Engagement, entrepreneurship@UBC
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory
6163 University Boulevard | Vancouver BC | Cell 778 773 3662
andrea.lloyd@ubc.ca | @ubcentrepreneur
https://www.entrepreneurship.ubc.ca

Bert Brink Scholarship
This scholarship for $2500 is awarded to graduate students. Applicants should be registered in full-time studies towards a post-graduate degree (Masters or Doctoral) at an accredited institution in BC. Appropriate programs include those contributing to an awareness and appreciation of biodiversity, conservation, restoration, and understanding of our natural environment.

The scholarship honours the memory of Dr. Bert Brink, a past president of BC Nature and strong advocate of nature stewardship and conservation. Brink was active in many organizations related to agronomy and plant science. They include the Agricultural Institute of Canada (AIC), the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association, the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA), the Canadian Society of Agronomy, the American Society of Agronomy, the Genetics Society of Canada, the American Society of Range

Management and numerous others.

Deadline for applications is July 15, 2024

Bert Brink Scholarship application:
https://bcnature.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-Bert-Brink-Scholarship-application.pdf

Rene Savenye Scholarship

This scholarship for $2000 is awarded to a post-secondary student enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited BC institution. Programs should relate to awareness, appreciation, and understanding of our natural environment. The scholarship is intended to support research projects involving species and habitat conservation, rehabilitation of disturbed sites or developing educational materials about nature and conservation.

The scholarship honours Rene Savenye, naturalist and mentor. Rene was an enthusiastic contributor to numerous clubs: the North Shore Hikers, Vancouver Natural History Society, Valley Outdoor Club, White Rock and Surrey Naturalists, Surrey Green Timbers Forest advisory committee and the Geological Survey of Canada. Rene mentored several organizations at their start-up and was always quick to volunteer to lead a nature walk in the community. He was the consummate teacher, exhibiting uncommon patience and enthusiasm while explaining the marvels of nature.

Deadline for applications is July 15, 2024

Rene Savenye Scholarship application:
https://bcnature.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-Rene-Savenye-Scholarship-pplication.pdf

BC Nature – 1620 Mt. Seymour Road, North Vancouver, BC V7G 2R9
Tel (604) 985-3057 ~ email: info@bcnature.ca – Web site – www.bcnature.org

The 29^th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29) summit is taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024.

 

Each year UBC receives a limited number of observer badges for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (UNFCCC COP) negotiation space, known as the Blue Zone.  

 

Applications for UBC’s delegation at COP29 is now open and closes on July 1, 2024.

 

Selected undergraduate students are eligible for up to $1500 and selected graduate students are eligible for up to $1000 to cover travel and accommodations.

 

Find out more and apply today at https://sustain.ubc.ca/cop29