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Seminar with Dr. Jeffrey Stone (Oregon State U) | June 1, 2017

Dr. Richard Hamelin is hosting a special seminar this week, with Dr. Jeffrey Stone as a visiting speaker. Dr. Stone is a Research Professor in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University. http://bpp.oregonstate.edu/stone He will be discussing … Continue reading

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Joy of Feeding | June 24, 2017

13 cooks. 13 countries. One delicious day. Join us for Joy of Feeding, a unique inter-generational, international food festival and fundraiser for the UBC Farm – where we celebrate home-cooked dishes from around the world! Chefs from Vij’s, Cacao, the Pacific … Continue reading

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2016-17 Excellence Award for Agricultural Students – deadline May 5, 2017

The deadline for the 2016-17 Excellence Award for Agricultural Students is May5th! Farm Management Canada (FMC) and the Canadian Association of Diploma in Agriculture Programs (CADAP) have once again partnered to offer the 2016-17 Excellence Award for Agricultural Students, designed … Continue reading

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FNH 455 Poster Presentations | Mar 28 & 30, 2017

To FNH faculty, staff, and students, Come join us Tuesday, March 28th and Thursday, March 30th from 3:30 – 4:50pm in the Atrium of the FNH Building (FNH 175) where students of the FNH 455 Applied International Nutrition class will … Continue reading

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UBC Triathalon Duathlon on Mar 11, 2017 – volunteer opportunities available

UBC’s 32nd annual Triathalon Duathlon is happening on March 11th! There are a ton of amazing volunteer opportunities available and we need all the help we can get. This event is TriBC sanctioned and allows students to meet and work … Continue reading

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2017 UBC Animal Welfare Conference – Mar 17, 2017

The 2017 UBC Animal Welfare Conference aims to provide students and members of the public with a comprehensive introduction to current animal welfare issues surrounding animals within our food industry. Conference topics will be presented by experts representing academic, policy, … Continue reading

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The Dr. Elizabeth Feniak Award for Excellence in Technical Writing – deadline Apr 30, 2017

The Canadian Home Economics Foundation offers the Dr. Elizabeth Feniak Award for Excellence in Technical Writing, a writing award for undergraduate and graduate students. The Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF) is the only registered charity that supports home economists and … Continue reading

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Food Solutions Challenge – March 2017

What is the Food Solutions Challenge? The Food Solutions Challenge is designed to raise awareness and holistic thinking around issues stemming from food production and distribution. Participants will dream up a blueprint that will move us toward a carbon neutral … Continue reading

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IdeasXChange: Impact of Purchasing Power event – Mar 1, 2017

At IdeasXChange, we believe strongly in empowering the invidual to make a positive impact on the world. Through educational events, networking, and collaborative learning, we have made this possible. At this event, we will be investigating the impact of YOUR purchasing power! We will … Continue reading

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URO Research Involvement Fair (RIF) | Jan 31, 2017

Undergraduate Research Opportunities (URO) is holding a research recruitment event called Research Involvement Fair (RIF) on Tuesday, January 31st from 5pm-8pm (you may come for a 2 hour window or longer) in the SWNG Building (2175 West Mall). This event … Continue reading

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