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MFRE Speaker Series: The Role of AI in Finance | March 22, 2019
The MFRE speaker series is a professional development program designed to show a glimpse into the complexities of ‘real world’ food and resource economics issues. The next featured speaker is Natalie (Nat) Cartwright, Co-Founder, Board Member, and Chief Operating Office at Finn … Continue reading
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LFS|US Funding Programs
Hey LFS, have you heard? LFS|US has a bit of money to share with you! LFS|US is happy to announce the official launch of their funding programs to help their LFS peers pursue extracurricular ambitions. There are currently 4 funding … Continue reading
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Opportunities to Get Involved: UBC Nutrikids & CSFS at UBC Farm
Looking for ways to enrich your undergraduate experience? Check out the opportunities below! UBC NutriKids is Hiring! UBC Nutrikids is a student-led organization that delivers nutrition workshops to elementary schools across Vancouver and has been well-known in the LFS community. If … Continue reading
Doggie Destress | March 27, 2019
Hosted by the UBC Student Housing and Hospitality Services, come to the Place Vanier Ballroom between 11:00am and 1:00pm to play with therapy dogs and enjoy light refreshments! All proceeds go directly to Vancouver Eco Village. To reserve a time … Continue reading
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MFRE Speaker Series | March 15, 2019
The MFRE speaker series is a professional development program designed to show a glimpse into the complexities of ‘real world’ food and resource economics issues. The next featured speaker is Mukesh Eswaran, a Professor at the Vancouver School of Economics, … Continue reading
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Volunteer at Congress 2019 at UBC | June 1 – 7, 2019
Canada’s largest interdisciplinary conference is being hosted by UBC, and we need your help! Congress 2019 volunteers will play avital role in the success of this academic event, which will bring more than 70 academic associations and approximately 10,000 … Continue reading
AACT John Kitt Memorial Scholarship
The American Association of Candy Technologists (AACT) is offering the AACT John Kitt Memorial Scholarship. The $5,000 scholarship award for the 2019-2020 academic years will be awarded to an undergraduate student (sophomore or above) who has demonstrated an interest in … Continue reading
Executive Management Programs in Brazil – Accepting Applications
IBS Americas is currently accepting applications for 30 partial scholarships available to their executive programs in Sao Paulo, the most important business hub of South America. Their short-term, intensive business programs are entirely taught in English, running during academic holidays, … Continue reading
SOCI 495F: Community Based Participatory Research: Approaches and Applications
Looking for practical experience with Community-Based Participatory research? Check out this exciting International Service Learning Program! SOCI 495F: Community Based Participatory Research: Approaches and Applications Summer 2019 | Taught by: Kerry Greer | Apply Collaborate with an international community partner and learn … Continue reading
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Roots on the Roof is Hiring!
Roots on the Roof is recruiting for its Core Committee! Applications are open right now until Friday, March 8. These positions will start in September 2019 and will run for the school year. Apply here! They are also recruiting 2 … Continue reading