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Study Sustainable Agriculture in Cuba – LFS 302A (CANCELLED)

Updated: Apr 2, 2014 – this field studies course has been cancelled due to low enrollment LFS 302A (3 cr): International Field Studies in Sustainable Agriculture – Cuba When the Soviet Union collapsed, Cuba went from high input monoculture to … Continue reading

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Mar 17: 2014 LFS FROSH Planning Committee Positions – Apply now!

The LFS|US is looking for the help of LFS students with the planning process of the third annual LFS Frosh. The event is an opportunity to welcome incoming first year students to the faculty in this social, daylong event. The … Continue reading

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Feb 27: Job Search/Networking Skills Workshop

Looking for a job but don’t know HOW to start? Come to the  Job Search/Networking Skills Workshop where you can learn effective ways of looking for jobs! When: Thursday Feb 27th, 5-6pm Where: ANGU 295

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Mar 7: UBC Faculty Cup – tshirt registration deadline this Friday Feb 14

Are you ready to prove which faculty is the best on campus? Well here is the event for you! Faculty Cup is a campus-wide sports competition where faculties compete to be the best at UBC. When – 1:30pm, Friday March … Continue reading

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City Beet Farm Summer Internship Opportunity

City Beet Farm is an urban farm located in the Riley Park/Mt. Pleasant neighbourhoods. They are looking for summer interns for the upcoming farming season. Information on the Farmhand Apprentice, as well as volunteer opportunities can be found at: http://citybeetfarm.com/FarmHands.php … Continue reading

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Wanted: Anti-Discrimination Response Training (ART) Workshop Facilitator – Apply by Jan 22nd

The “Really?” Campaign has some exciting upcoming leadership opportunities. We are looking for a team of Anti-Discrimination Response Training (ART) Workshop Facilitators to help us build an inclusive living and learning environment at UBC. The role of the ART Workshop … Continue reading

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Nov 27: Wednesday Night Dinner

This week’s dinner theme is Christmas!Come down for some delicious food, the menu includes: perogies with mushrooms and onions, garlic mashed potatoes, cranberry, orange and avocado salad with candied walnuts, spiced quinoa with almonds and feta. Dessert is mini tiramisu … Continue reading

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Nov 13: Wednesday Night Dinner Menu – Fiesta Fusion!

  This week’s menu: Salad: Bit Chopped Salad with Corn, Feta, and Avocado Main: Good Ol’ Mexican Rice Side: Veggie Tacos Dessert: Key Lime Pies $5 at 5pm in Agora! Don’t forget to BYOC (bring your own container to skip … Continue reading

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Nov 19: ‘Jamaican Me Hungry’ FNH 440 Students

Already tired of this cold, rainy weather? Dreaming of an island getaway? If so come to the ‘Jamaican Me Hungry’ special event at Vanier Dining Hall on Tuesday, November 19! Enjoy tasty Jamaican dishes like jerk chicken, beef patties, jerk … Continue reading

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Nov 21: Lecture on Genetically Engineered Foods and Human Health

When: Thursday Nov. 21, 2:00-4:00pm Where: The Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS), 2260 West Mall, U.B.C. What: This event will provide opportunities for the public to discuss their concerns regarding GE foods. This lecture is part of a … Continue reading

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