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Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey
The UBC Population Physical Activity Lab is pilot testing the Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey to ensure it is acceptable to assess the wellbeing of students at Canadian postsecondary institutions. This study will involve completing an online survey in our lab … Continue reading
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LFS Gala: Azora | Sponsored Tickets Available!
LFS|US presents the second annual LFS Gala: Azora! Azora is associated with “azure”, meaning the bright blue colour of a cloudless sky. The annual gala, held this year on Friday, March 1 from 5:30 – 9:30pm, is a formal reception and … Continue reading
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Nelson Park Community Garden Maintenance Assistant Opportunity
The Nelson Park Community Garden Association is a Non-Profit Community Garden located in Nelson Park in Vancouver’s West End. It is made up of 83 Garden Plots individually maintained by members of the neighbourhood, and two small communal show gardens. … Continue reading
UBC Farm Summer Internship Opportunities
Summer internship opportunities are now open for students looking to gain hands-on experience in a Land and Food Systems-related field this summer! Check out positions at Coho Commissary, Culture Kefir Co., Earth Apple Farm, Growing Chefs!, Richmond Food Security Society, Small-Scale … Continue reading
UBC Reads Sustainability with Johanna Wagstaffe | January 29, 2019
Join us as CBC’s meteorologist and seismologist, Johanna Wagstaffe, discusses her book Fault Lines, exploring the concept of ‘resilient city’ and how it can support sustainability practices. Date: Tuesday, January 29 from 11:00am – 1:00pm Location: Jack Poole Hall, Robert … Continue reading
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XdHacks 2019: Sustainable Health | February 9-10, 2019
Come out to XdHacks! The theme this year is Sustainable Health, and this is a 24-hour hackathon that includes fun workshops, inspiring you and your teammates to work cross-disciplinary to create software that tackles society’s issues! Looking for opportunities to … Continue reading
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Career Panel on Bioinformatics, Entrepreneurship, and Technology| January 17, 2019
Join the Department of Microbiology & Immunology and the Department of Computer Science at UBC for a panel to explore career and opportunities in the combined field of Computer Science and Life Sciences. Experts from academia, data sciences and the health … Continue reading
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MFRE Speaker Series: Agricultural Land Reserve & Valuation | Friday, January 18, 2019
The MFRE speaker series is part of the professional development program and is designed to show a glimpse into the complexities of ‘real world’ food and resource economics issues. The next featured speakers are Julie Wilson and Brian Smith from BC … Continue reading
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Check Your Head Volunteer Opportunity
Check Your Head is a youth-driven, not-for-profit organization. They provide workshops and training to support and engage youth volunteers. Their mission is to educate, activate, and empower young people (aged 15-25) to engage in social, environmental, and economic justice movements … Continue reading
Info Session: LFS 302D: Asian Elephant Compassionate Conservation | January 18, 2019
LFS 302D: Asian Elephant Compassionate Conservation Info Session on Friday, January 18 An information session will be held on Friday, January 18 at 12:30pm in MCML 258 for LFS 302D – Asian Elephant Compassionate Conservation in Thailand, which will run … Continue reading
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