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*updated*Tri-Nations Education Conference – Mar 29-30, 2014 (Call for Papers due Feb 16)
*Update* The Call for Papers has been extended to February 16, 2014! Submit your proposal at http://trinations.educ.ubc.ca . 2014 Tri-Nations Education Conference March 29-30, 2014 The University of British Columbia | Vancouver, Canada ————————————————————————————— Internationalization in Education: Its Nature, Challenges and Possibilities … Continue reading
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Tagged education, research, tri-nations education conference
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APBI Get-together: Life After Applied Biology – Feb 11
Attention APBI students! You are invited to “Life After Applied Biology” a careers themed get-together in Agora, Tuesday, February 11, at 5pm. We’ll have a presentation on networking skills followed by a panel discussion by LFS alumni talking about their work experiences since … Continue reading
Drop-in Advising in FNH is back! – starting Jan 28
It’s back! Starting January 28, 2014 until the end of term, an advisor will be available in the Food, Nutrition & Health building (2205 East Mall) from 12:30 – 4pm in Room 275 (2nd fl). Feel free to come by … Continue reading
Innovate youBC Culture – 2014 Mental Health Symposium, Feb 1
On Saturday, February 1st, students, staff, faculty, community members, and parents will be coming together to engage in a dialogue that raises awareness and fosters collaborative action toward a shift in campus culture that values and supports mental well-being. When? … Continue reading
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) Community Cafe: Creating a Safe(r) Campus, Jan 21
Students, staff, faculty and community members are invited to join for an evening of dialogue, creativity and critical engagement. Help us explore what a safe(r)and healthier campus community would look like and how we can creatively approach the thoughtful design of such … Continue reading
LFS Co-op Info Session – Feb 14
Are you interested in doing co-op and want to learn more? There will be a Co-op Info Session for Prospective LFS Students on February 14, 2014, 1-2pm in WOOD 4. If you have been considering co-op, this is your chance … Continue reading
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Tagged career, co-op, co-operative education, info session, work experience
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NutriKids Administrative Coordinator opportunity – applications due Feb 7
Nutrikids is recruiting a new Administrative Coordinator for 2014! Are you looking for an opportunity to improve your public speaking and leadership skills? Are you looking to meet other nutrition students? This is also a great opportunity to strengthen your … Continue reading
NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards available – deadline Feb 28
NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) Program Undergraduate Summer Research Awards sponsored by the National Science and Engineering Research Council are available to well qualified LFS undergrads. For details on eligibility, how to apply, etc. go to the NSERC-USRA web page at http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/students-etudiants/ug-pc/usra-brpc_eng.asp or the … Continue reading
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Tagged nserc, research, scholarship, undergraduate
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Food Justice lecture – Social Justice@UBC, Jan 22 (Venue change)
Dr. Alison Alkon, Assistant Professor and Chair of Sociology at the University of the Pacific will be giving a talk by describing the emergent concepts of food justice, which is found at the nexus of inequalities and food and agricultural … Continue reading
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Tagged farmer's market, food justice, lecture series, social justice
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“Seeds” – PuSH Festival, Jan 22-26
A docu-theatre work will be showing during the PuSH Festival (Vancouver’s International Performing Arts Festival) that looks at the Monsanto four-year court case. A wonderful and relevant opportunity for our LFS students in all programs, as well as a chance … Continue reading
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Tagged documentary, Monsanto, performing arts, push festival
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