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APBI 496: Applied Animal Biology Practicum
Applications are now open for AABI students interested in an APBI 496 practicum placement in Term 2 (January-April). This practicum is designed for students to gain experience in potential fields of future employment working with animals. Students will apply knowledge … Continue reading
Feeding 9 Billion | November 11-12, 2018
This year we’re teaming up with CUS to bring you The Feeding 9 Billion Challenge. It is a 24-hour case competition open to students from all faculties and challenges students to create sustainable solutions to food system issues. It is … Continue reading
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LFS Senior Orientations Leader Hiring closes this Sunday, November 4!
Are you looking for an opportunity to take your leadership skills to the next level? Are you passionate about LFS and welcoming new students to our Faculty? If so, apply to be a Senior Orientation Leader! This is a wonderful … Continue reading
MFRE Speaker Series: Vertical Farming: The Future of Agriculture | November 2, 2018, 3:00–5:00pm
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 speaker, Nick Brusatore, is a known design expert … Continue reading
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Meet the Dietitian Night | November 7, 2018, 6:15-8:30pm
Hosted annually by the UBC Dietitians of Canada Student Reps, Meet the Dietitian Night is a networking event for students to meet and chat with 10+ dietitians about their experiences within a variety of fields. Join us and learn more … Continue reading
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What’s Your Vision for Agriculture?
FCC Vision, a national agriculture research panel, is looking for new members to help shape the future of agriculture. This is your chance to share your ideas and opinions about Canadian agriculture and how FCC can better serve our exciting, … Continue reading
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Attention LFS Grads!
Attention all November 2018 and May 2019 Grads! Your class composite and graduation portraits are being taken at Evangelos Photography Ltd. (3156 West Broadway, Vancouver) The deadline is March 31, 2018. You can contact Jaspreet and Sophia at lfsus.grad@landfood.ubc.ca for … Continue reading
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MFRE Speaker Series: Sustainable Cricket Protein Bars and Powders | October 26, 2018, 3:00-5:00pm
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 speaker, Dylan Jones, is the Founder of Coast … Continue reading
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FarmFolk CityFolk’s BC Seed Security Program
FarmFolk CityFolk’s BC Seed Security Program is focused around helping organic farmers scale up production of high-quality organic vegetable seed. In addition to running a number of training and outreach programs they have developed a suite of resources to provide … Continue reading
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LFS Community Dinner | November 25, 5:30-9:30pm, Great Hall at the AMS Nest
The LFS Community Dinner has been a UBC tradition for over 10 years. This annual event is a collaboration between fourth-year dietetics students and the Land and Food Systems Undergraduate Society (LFS|US). On November 25th, we invite you to join … Continue reading
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