{"id":6503,"date":"2020-08-27T09:37:20","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T16:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/?p=6503"},"modified":"2020-08-27T09:37:20","modified_gmt":"2020-08-27T16:37:20","slug":"sustainability-scholars-program-information-session-announcement-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/post-6503","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability Scholars Program: Information Session Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I am holding two information sessions for graduate students thinking of applying to participate in the fall 2020 UBC Sustainability Scholars Program.<\/p>\n<p>During the sessions, I will provide general information about the program and application procedures. Scholars that have participated in the program before will also be there to answer questions and offer advice.<\/p>\n<p>Could you share this announcement with students in your network and encourage them to register using the link below? I\u2019ve attached a poster with all the details as well.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks in advance for supporting the Sustainability Scholars Program and best wishes for a smooth start to the beginning of the term!<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Karen<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong>UBC Sustainability Scholars Program Information Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you a UBC graduate student?<\/p>\n<p>Are you interested in . . .<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>applying your research skills to solving real-world sustainability questions and challenges?<\/li>\n<li>getting paid while gaining valuable professional work experience this fall?<\/li>\n<li>developing applied sustainability skills and knowledge under the guidance of a mentor?<\/li>\n<li>building a professional network of sustainability practitioners?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If this describes you, please attend an online UBC Sustainability Scholars Program information session on either Thursday <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/ubc-sustainability-scholars-information-session-tickets-116474944695\">September 10 at 12:00 pm<\/a> or Monday <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/ubc-sustainability-scholars-information-session-tickets-116768936031\">September 14 at 5:00 pm<\/a>. Former scholars will also be in attendance to answer your questions about what you can expect as a Scholar and what kinds of opportunities the program offers in terms of skills and job prospects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thursday, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/ubc-sustainability-scholars-information-session-tickets-116474944695\">September 10 at 12:00 pm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Monday, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/ubc-sustainability-scholars-information-session-tickets-116768936031\">September 14 at 5:00 pm<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Karen Taylor\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Program Manager | UBC Sustainability Initiative<\/p>\n<p>The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory<\/p>\n<p>Room 2343, 2260 West Mall Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4<\/p>\n<p>Phone 604 822-9362 | karen.taylor@ubc.ca | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sustain.ubc.ca\/\">www.sustain.ubc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I am holding two information sessions for graduate students thinking of applying to participate in the fall 2020 UBC Sustainability Scholars Program. 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