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Want to be a part of the LFS Undergraduate Society? Nominations are due Mar 11, 2016!
Land & Food Systems Undergraduate Society elections for the 2016-2017 Academic School Year! Now is your chance to get more involved with the faculty and have your input in LFS matters. Nomination forms are due by Mar.11th at 2 pm … Continue reading
MFRE Speaker Series: David Minato, BC Salmon Farmers Association – Mar 11, 2016
MFRE is hosting a seminar series: MFRE Resource & Environment Speaker Series and would like to invite you! The next seminar is on (Please note the time change): Friday March 11th, 2016 David Minato, Regulatory Affairs & Community Manager at BC … Continue reading
First Nations and Indigenous Studies Speaker Series – Mar 11, 2016
The First Nations and Indigenous Studies Department is offering some talks regarding “Decolonization and the Settler State”. “Community-based Solar in First Nations communities and Energy Sovereignty in the Tar Sands” by Melina Laboucan-Massimo DATE: March 11th, 2016 TIME: 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. … Continue reading
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Eating Sustainably for Wellbeing | Mar 23, 2016
Eating Sustainably for Wellbeing Eating sustainably is not only beneficial for the planet, but it is crucial for the health and wellbeing of an individual. Come by the Nest and enjoy a healthy meal for only $2! All proceeds will … Continue reading
Sustainability Research Symposium | Mar 18, 2016
Sustainability Research Symposium This year’s symposium will feature 4 guest speakers, a poster session, as well as 7 doctoral students presenting their research in Pecha Kucha format. Date: March 18, 2016 Time: 11AM- 3:45PM Location: BC Hydro Theatre, CIRS Registration
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UBC Reads Sustainability presents Naomi Klein | Apr 7, 2016
UBC Reads Sustainability presents Naomi Klein Forget everything you think you know about global warming. On April 7th, join UBC Reads as we welcome Naomi Klein, award-winning journalist, columnist, and #1 international bestselling author, as she delivers her most provocative … Continue reading
“There’s no such thing as an unemployable major”
[excerpt taken from the UBC fyi Blog] Whenever I tell people I’m majoring in English Literature and Creative Writing, I get questions like, “So, uh, what are you planning to do after you graduate?” I’ve even gotten “Isn’t that more … Continue reading
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Public Lecture, “Forests, People & Food: Why trees are good for you” – Mar 10, 2016
Public Lecture co-sponsored by the Master of International Forestry (MIF) program, Faculty of Forestry, UBC “Forests, People & Food: Why trees are good for you” Dr Terry Sunderland, Principal Scientist, CIFOR (Centre for International Forestry Research) Thursday, March 10th … Continue reading
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Tagged agriculture, apbi, fnh, food, forestry, public lecture, trees
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LFS|US Vintage Clothing Sale – Mar 9-11, 2016
The Land and Food Systems Undergraduate Society (LFS|US) is hosting a Vintage Clothing Sale. Come out and purchase a wide variety of vintage LFS-branded clothing so that you can show some Faculty pride. This event will take place from 6-7 … Continue reading
March 2016 is Nutrition Month – Social Media Contest
The Dietitians of Canada Student Representative Team is happy to announce the arrival of Nutrition Month, an event running through all of March that includes fun activities, opportunities to learn about nutrition & health, as well as chances to WIN … Continue reading