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2016 Rick Hansen Access Innovation Competition | March 29th
Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to an interactive evening of innovation, design, and talks from leading experts in entrepreneurship, access, health sciences and biomedical engineering. Competing students will be given an access challenge and present their solutions to a … Continue reading
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My journey with UBC Orientations
Katie Mack (far left) and members of her Squad, September 2015. My first year at UBC was less than ideal. I was overwhelmed and felt completely alone all year; it was a difficult year. I made it through and managed to make … Continue reading
First Year Midterm Prep Night | February 3rd!
We’re excited to announce that we are bringing back our Midterm Prep Night for another term! Join LFS|US on February 3rd for Wednesday Night Dinner ($5 at 5pm in Agora) and then head up to the Learning Commons (MCML 360) for … Continue reading
Have some #UBCfun with Orientations
Hannah Xavier (second from right) and members of the 2016 Squad Leader team. Coming to UBC fresh out of high school can be an overwhelming experience. I had decided not to visit UBC before applying, and when I arrived, I was in shock … Continue reading
The benefits of giving back
Elizabeth Yu (far left) and members of her Squad, September 2015. Starting a new chapter in my life and entering a university with 60,000 students, I was filled with anxiety and excitement all at the same time. I was the first … Continue reading
How becoming a student leader improved my UBC experience.
Andie Walterhouse (second from left) and members from her Squad, September 2015. Coming to UBC, I knew I wanted to get involved eventually. I aspired to develop my elementary leadership skills from my high school experience. I took my first … Continue reading
Faculty Sponsorship for 2016 SLC Registration | Apply by November 20th
The Faculty of Land and Food Systems is invested in the leadership development of students within our Faculty. As part of this investment, we are offering partial sponsorship of LFS students who wish to attend the 2016 UBC Student Leadership … Continue reading
2016 Jump Start Student Coordinators and Community Animators – applications due Nov 1, 2015
Applications for the Community Animator and Student Coordinator positions for the UBC Jump Start program are being accepted until Sunday, November 1st. The job descriptions and application instructions can be found on UBC CareersOnline [Job ID 821641 (Community Animator) and 821642 (Student … Continue reading
The Great Climate Race | Nov 8th
Want to do something tangible about climate change in your community? Join The Great Climate Race to crowdfund for local solar energy projects! Th Grate Climate Race is a new 10k or 2.5k walk/run in Stanley Park happening on November 8, … Continue reading
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Community Grant Information Sessions – Oct 26 & 29, 2015
Have an IDEA? Grants are not scary and they are not exclusively for research or academia. Learn how to tap into your strengths and reach out to the Greater Vancouver community. This session is open to students of all years, … Continue reading