Friendly reminder — TA Orientation day and registration deadline.

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Dear LFS TAs
 
This is a friendly reminder that our TA orientation day is fast approaching. Please make sure to register so we can place an accurate catering order. 
 
Please register before January 15th by filling out this Google Form.
Mark your calendars as the LFS TA Training Orientation for new and returning TAs is fast approaching!  
If you are TA’ing in LFS in any capacity in the 2018/2019 academic year, this training will provide all the information, connections, and expectations for you to succeed in your role.  
Date: Thursday, January 17th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in AGORA basement – MacMillan Building. 
***Beverages and lunch will be provided – Please indicate dietary restrictions when you register***  
At the orientation, you will become familiar with:
  • Key resources to help you build your teaching skills
  • People and policies relevant to your role as a TA
  • The expectations of you as a TA
Bring your laptops or tablets with a copy of the TA Orientation Handbook (attached). 
To conserve paper, we will not be printing handbooks this year. 
You can also find the handbook online at the LFS TA Blog Portal.
 
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with either Colin or Jun. 
 
Kind regards, 
Jun Obayashi (jun.obayashi@ubc.ca)
&
Colin Dring  (colind@mail.ubc.ca
 
Teaching Assistant Training Coordinators | Land and Food Systems 

LFS TA Training Orientation for new and returning TAs

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Dear Term 2 LFS TA‘s!
Mark your calendars as the LFS TA Training Orientation for new and returning TAs is fast approaching!  
If you are TA’ing in LFS in any capacity in the 2018/2019 academic year, this training will provide all the information,
connections, and expectations for you to succeed in your role.  
Date: Thursday, January 17th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in AGORA basement – MacMillan Building. 
***Beverages and lunch will be provided – Please indicate dietary restrictions when you register***  
Please register before January 15th by filling out this Google Form.
At the orientation, you will become familiar with:
  • Key resources to help you build your teaching skills
  • People and policies relevant to your role as a TA
  • The expectations of you as a TA
Bring your laptops or tablets with a copy of the TA Orientation Handbook (attached). 
To conserve paper, we will not be printing handbooks this year. 
You can also find the handbook online at the LFS TA Blog Portal.
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with either Colin or Jun. 
 
Kind regards, 
 
Colin Dring  (colind@mail.ubc.ca
Jun Obayashi (jun.obayashi@ubc.ca)
Teaching Assistant Training Coordinators | Land and Food Systems