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Call for Applications – BC Dairy Scholarships due March 31, 2016!
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS Dairy Industry Research and Education Committee Scholarship Terms of Reference The British Columbia Dairy Association’s Dairy Industry Research and Education Committee (DIREC) offers up to FOUR scholarship awards ($2,500/year each) to students studying agriculture or related subjects including … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Bursaries, Scholarships
Tagged apbi, BC Dairy, bsfn, LFS, scholarship
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UBC Sustainability Fair – Feb. 4th, 2016
UBC Sustainability Ambassadors invite you to the fourth annual UBC Sustainability Fair. The Annual Sustainability Fair is a celebration of student initiatives in sustainability. By highlighting sustainability groups on campus and showcasing achievements, the fair aims to inspire students, faculty … Continue reading
UBC Reads Sustainability Presents Raj Patel: How will the world eat in the future? – Feb 11, 2016
With a global population of nine billion by 2050, and climate change already taking a toll, how will the world eat in the future? Join award winning author, activist, and academic Raj Patel, presented by UBC Reads Sustainability, on February … Continue reading
Posted in Mark Your Calendars, News & Events
Tagged climate change, info session, sustainability
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Dietetics Resume/Cover Letter Workshop: handouts and slides now available
The slides and handout from the January 8th, 2016 workshop are now posted on the UBC Dietetics Major website. You can access the handouts here http://dietetics.landfood.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-tips/, under the section titled “Attend an Applicant Information Session”.
Doing Development Differently: A Symposium on International Development – October 17th, 2015
This symposium on international development invites the UBC and wider Vancouver community to come together and engage in dialogue and critically explore what it means to learn, act, and be in solidarity with others in international development activities. UBC students returning from their … Continue reading
Improve your English
UBC welcomes students from all over the world, many of whom speak English as an additional language. If you want to improve your English, there are a range of programs that will help meet your needs. Language Proficiency Index To … Continue reading
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Tagged english support, international
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2015 CFHS National Animal Welfare Conference: May 2 – 5th, 2015
Location: River Rock Casino Resort – Richmond, British Columbia Keynote by Dr. Marc Bekoff Rewilding our hearts: Animal emotions, compassionate conservation, and the importance of individual animals In his talk Dr. Bekoff will discuss the notion of personal rewilding, how it can … Continue reading
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Tagged animal welfare, applied animal biology, conference
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Launch a Career in Canada Event – March 3rd
Launch a Career in Canada is the largest networking event dedicated to supporting international students for career development at UBC. International students are provided with the opportunity to connect with industry professionals and UBC international alumni, to learn more about … Continue reading
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Tagged career, fourth year, info session, international students, networking
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Returning Home? Essential job search tips before going back – March 5th
Are you an International Student returning home to work after graduation? Join us for a workshop that will provide you with tips on how to leverage the skills you developed in Canada and start your job search. You will also … Continue reading
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Tagged careers, fourth year, graduation, info session, international, job tips
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Forum on ‘Food Matters: Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa’ – February 6th
Food Matters: Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa Come hear from various students on the innovative ways in which the youth is contributing to Food Security in their communities in Africa. While food insecurity remains a development challenge on the African … Continue reading