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Go Global application deadline – Jan 21, 2016
Thinking of gaining some international experience as part of your academics? Consider doing a global seminar, a summer abroad or an international research experience through Go Global! There are lots of ways to gain experience abroad. For more information about … Continue reading
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Pop-up Photo Booth: Jan 12-14, 2016
School’s in and it’s time to capture some of your best memories! Grab your friends to get a free picture taken at the Photo Booths that will be popping up around campus next week. Share your picture from the Photo … Continue reading
Denim Day – Jan 20, 2016
Wear a Denim Day sticker Wear denim and a Denim Day sticker on January 20 to show that you’re standing up against sexual assault. Get your sticker at the following locations: Access and Diversity Sexual Assault Support Centre Wellness Centre Why denim? … Continue reading
International Studies on Sustainable Agriculture – Cuba Info Session: Jan 14, 2016. Applications due Jan 21
How can we feed a world of 9 billion people? Some say agricultural intensification (high-input, high-technology, high-investment) is the way to go; others claim that the only strategy is to return to agro-ecological methods. The field course, “International Studies on … Continue reading
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15W Term 2 APBI 412: Belowground Ecosystems
Are you a 4th Year student looking for another course in Term 2? Consider APBI 412: Belowground Ecosystems (previously APBI 490 sec 006)! (3 credits) Concepts, methods, and applications of belowground ecology with emphasis on biotic interactions in soil; roles … Continue reading
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Dietetics Resume/Cover Letter Workshop – Jan 8, 2016
This is a reminder of our upcoming workshop this Friday to help Dietetics Major applicants prepare their cover letter sand resumes in advance of the application deadline at the end of this month. Event details are below. UBC Centre for Student Involvement and … Continue reading
Intergenerational Landed Learning Project Volunteer Opportunity – applications due Jan 19, 2016
ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT LAND, FOOD, AND COMMUNITY? Do you want to share your passion with children? The Intergenerational Landed Learning Project seeks individuals with interests and enthusiasm for agriculture, gardening, sustainable food practices, and the environment to become Farm Friends … Continue reading
2015W Term 2 Agora Volunteer Opportunity
Agora Cafe is looking for general volunteers, prep shift volunteers and prep shift leaders for Term 2! Agora Cafe is a student run cafe in the MacMillan basement that strives to serve organic, local, healthy and affordable food to students … Continue reading
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Dual Degree BSFN/Education Info Session – Jan 21, 2016
Thinking about being an educator? Consider the BSFN/BEd dual degree program! This concurrent program offers capable students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Education, Secondary (Home Economics) degree alongside their B.Sc in Food, Nutrition and Health program, all in … Continue reading
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Tagged bachelor of education, dual degree, education, home economics, info session
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Charles R. Stumbo Graduate Student Paper Competition – applications due Jan 13, 2016
2016 IFTPS Award Programs Charles R. Stumbo Graduate Student Paper Competition IFTPS (Institute for Thermal Processing Specialists) invites papers from students presenting researched progress in methodologies, techniques, system technologies, or other topics relevant to thermal and/or non-thermal processing of food … Continue reading