{"id":10689,"date":"2024-04-22T09:05:09","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T16:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/?p=10689"},"modified":"2024-04-22T09:05:09","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T16:05:09","slug":"gradupdate-isgp-annual-nexus-conference-esri-canada-gis-scholarship-gaa-with-orice-public-writing-for-academics-celebrate-learning-week-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/post-10689","title":{"rendered":"GradUpdate -ISGP Annual Nexus Conference, Esri Canada GIS scholarship, GAA with ORICE, Public Writing for Academics, Celebrate Learning Week, and more."},"content":{"rendered":"
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In this issue, ISGP Annual Nexus Conference, Esri Canada GIS scholarship, GAA with ORICE, Public Writing for Academics, Celebrate Learning Week, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Seats available<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Academic Book Publishing 101<\/span>
\nOnline | Wednesday, Apr 24 | 12 – 1 pm Register<\/a><\/p>\n

Academic CV<\/span>
\nOnline | Thursday, Apr 25 | 1 – 2 pm Register<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Events and Opportunities <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A selection of upcoming events are highlighted below.\u00a0 I’ve also highlighted some online, on-demand recordings to check out if you have end-of-term time.<\/em>
\nVisit\u00a0\u00a0community.grad.ubc.ca <\/a>and grad.ubc.ca\/current-students\/professional-development<\/a>\u00a0for our full events calendar.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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ISGP 7th Annual Nexus Conference<\/span>
\nJoin the Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Program for an inspiring exploration of the innovative work of students and alumni as they showcase how their research insights translate into tangible solutions for society’s most pressing challenges.
\nIn-person | Wednesday, Apr 24 | 12 – 4 pm Program<\/a>; Registration<\/a><\/p>\n

Esri Canada GIS Scholarship<\/span>
\nApply to win $2000, a 3 year license of ArcGIS, training courses, and more. Learn more<\/a> and submit by May 7<\/p>\n

Call for Submissions – Mantle Interdisciplinary Journal<\/span>
\nMantle, the interdisciplinary journal at UBC, is currently accepting submissions for their 2nd issue. They are seeking thought-provoking work from all disciplines. Learn more<\/a> and submit by May 31st<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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CAREER<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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WL GAA Job \u2013 First Year Experiential Education Project<\/span>
\nThe Office of Regional and International Community Engagement (ORICE) is hiring a Graduate Academic Assistant (GAA) for the First Year Experiential Education (FYEE) Project<\/a>. Contribute to research on experiential learning in large first-year classes and collaborate with faculty and staff to advance knowledge of experiential education at UBC. Check out the complete job description<\/a> and apply by April 26!<\/p>\n

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) workshop<\/span>
\nOnline | Learn about eligibility criteria, application process, work eligibility during the transition to a PGWP, and important considerations when staying in Canada after graduation | Register for one session only:
\nThursday, May 2 | 2 – 3 pm Register<\/a>
\nWednesday, May 22 | 12 – 1 pm Register<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Celebrate Learning Week<\/span>
\nIn-person and Online | Monday – Friday, May 6 – 10 | various times | Check out the full schedule<\/a>. Sessions include keynotes and panels with topics including Gen AI in teaching,Gen AI and Student Careers, Re-membering and Renewal for Human Flourishing, and more. Learn more<\/a> and register.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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WRITING AND COMMUNICATION<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Owning and Honing Your Voice: A Public Writing Webinar for Academics<\/span>
\nOnline | Wednesday, May 1 | 11 am – 12:30 pm
\nJoin NCFDD<\/a> for free through UBC’s subscription, then register<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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