Author Archives: Winnie Ng
What happened to Physiology 301??
Please note that PHYL 301 has now been renamed CAPS 301. …in case you’re wondering where it is! 😉
July 24th talk on Food Security: Global and BC Perspectives
Join the BC Institute of Agrologists for an inspiring and information-filled evening on July 24th, 5:30-8:15pm devoted to global and local food security. Dr. John Hodges (former UBC professor of Animal Genetics) and Dr. Kent Mullinex (Director, Sustainable Agri-food Systems, … Continue reading
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Tagged animal, apbi, BCIA, events, food security
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Permaculture Design Certification Course @ UBC Farm – Summer 2013
We’re pleased to announce that the Permaculture Design Certification Course @ UBC Farm 2013 is now accepting applicants. Aug 17th – Sept 8th. $950 – $1250 Fifteen unforgettable days over three weeks * This course can be taken for credit … Continue reading
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Tagged apbi, Courses, design, permaculture, systems
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Academic English Support Program
UBC’s Academic English Support program has a limited number of places open from now until mid-April.The program offers free, individualized help from English language teaching specialists, including a needs analysis, language coaching, classroom and self-access based courses and resources. You may find this UBC Reports article on … Continue reading
The UBC-CLI Chapman and Innovation Grants
Available to UBC Students involved in community-based experiential learning (CBEL), including CSL/CBR with community partners in and around the Lower Mainland of BC. These grants give students the opportunity to strengthen their connections with community partners and co-develop and implement … Continue reading
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Youth Garden Worker Opportunity
The Sustainable Opportunities for Youth Leaders (SOYL) 2013 Project with the Faculty of Education is looking to hire a motivated, garden-loving UBC student this summer. For more information about this position and how to apply, please check out the Intergenerational Landed … Continue reading
APBI Students Take 1st Place at PRSSS Poster Competition
Congratulations to Applied Biology / Soil Science student winners of the poster competition at the Pacific Regional Soil Science Society (PRSSS) held this past Saturday, March 16! 1st place & People’s Choice Award: Emma Avery, Yael Harr, Michelle Radley, Nicol Read, Heather Verdin (4th … Continue reading
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LFSUS Grad Dinner, March 22
Make sure you “save the date” as you won’t want to miss your graduation dinner with your fellow LFS students! Location: Dockside Lounge on Granville Island from 6pm-12am. Prices: Early bird tickets (before March 18th) are $50 for LFS students/faculty members and $60 for non-LFS students and guests. … Continue reading
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Volunteer opportunity for growers at BC Children’s Hospital
Feel like pitching in for a day or two? The Environmental Youth Alliance needs some passionate volunteers to lend a hand. For the kids! BC Children’s Hospital and the EYA are working together with staff, families and patients to grow … Continue reading
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Undergraduate Student Research Awards in Animal Welfare
The LFS graduate program in Animal Welfare anticipates having available one or more NSERC-USRA (Undergraduate Student Research Awards) for summer 2013. Interested and qualified students should contact Animal Welfare Program Research Coordinator Chris McGill (chris.mcgill@ubc.ca) before February 25th. For details on … Continue reading
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