Category Archives: Opportunities to Get Involved
2016 Summer Roots on the Roof intern opportunity | apply by Feb 19, 2016
Roots on the Roof, the rooftop garden club on The Nest, is looking for 2 summer 2016 interns. The volunteer interns will learn about gardening, food distribution, food literacy workshops, and much more! This is a great opportunity to connect … Continue reading
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2016 UBC Farm Internships available | apply by Feb 17, 2016
Now accepting applications for 2016 UBC Farm internships! Apply by February 17 The UBC Farm Career Development Internship engages UBC students with their local food system and creates opportunities to experience the working environment of a food sustainability focused organization. … Continue reading
Call for Volunteers: LFS Graduate Student Conference on Mar 3, 2016
Volunteers are needed for the 3rd annual Land and Food Systems Graduate Student Conference! This one-day conference on Thursday, March 3, 2016 needs lots of helping hands to be a success. As a thank you, all volunteers will receive free admission to … Continue reading
International Development Week – Feb 6-12, 2016
What is International Development Week? International Development Week celebrates the many achievements of Canada and its people in promoting international development both nationally and globally. To commemorate the 25th year of IDW, UBC Global Lounge and Resource Centre is holding … Continue reading
2016 Summer APBI practicum applications now open – due Mar 1, 2016
Applied Animal Biology Students! Applications for APBI 496 Practiucm in Applied Animal Biology are now open! Great opportunities with Vancouver Aquarium, Marine Mammal Rescue, BC SPCA Shelter Management, BC SPCA Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, and Stanley Park Ecological Society. Go to the Animal Welfare website for details – applications … Continue reading
2016 Student Changemaker Advisory Council Recruitment (6 positions) – apply by Feb 14, 2016
The Centre for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) is recruiting for the Student Advisor Council for the second annual Changemaker Showcase to be held in Fall 2016. The members of this team will play an important role in providing a vital … Continue reading
Student Directed Seminar Programs | Info sessions avail, application deadline Apr 4, 2016
Are you an academically motivated and talented 3rd-year or higher undergraduate students who is interested in trying something rather exceptional within your learning experience? Then consider the Student Directed Seminars Program. The Student Directed Seminars Program has been running at UBC since … Continue reading
My journey with UBC Orientations
Katie Mack (far left) and members of her Squad, September 2015. My first year at UBC was less than ideal. I was overwhelmed and felt completely alone all year; it was a difficult year. I made it through and managed to make … Continue reading
First Year Midterm Prep Night | February 3rd!
We’re excited to announce that we are bringing back our Midterm Prep Night for another term! Join LFS|US on February 3rd for Wednesday Night Dinner ($5 at 5pm in Agora) and then head up to the Learning Commons (MCML 360) for … Continue reading
Have some #UBCfun with Orientations
Hannah Xavier (second from right) and members of the 2016 Squad Leader team. Coming to UBC fresh out of high school can be an overwhelming experience. I had decided not to visit UBC before applying, and when I arrived, I was in shock … Continue reading