Category Archives: News & Events
New/Revised 2017W APBI courses
2017 WINTER TERM NEW AND REVISED COURSES FOR LFS STUDENTS Check out these new and revised courses offered in 2017 Winter Term. (REVISED) APBI 222 Introduction to Horticulture (3) Term 1 Mon-Wed-Fri 10:00 – 11:00 Lab Wed 12:00 – 3:00 … Continue reading
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Tagged apbi, new courses, registration, registration tips
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Seminar with Dr. Jeffrey Stone (Oregon State U) | June 1, 2017
Dr. Richard Hamelin is hosting a special seminar this week, with Dr. Jeffrey Stone as a visiting speaker. Dr. Stone is a Research Professor in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University. http://bpp.oregonstate.edu/stone He will be discussing … Continue reading
Posted in Mark Your Calendars
Tagged climate change, forest and conservation sciences, forestry, seminar
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Lallemand Forward Scholarship program – Deadline: August 4th, 2017
In continued support of the future of animal agriculture, Lallemand Animal Nutrition will once again award Lallemand Forward scholarships to North American students. Three $2,500 undergraduate scholarships and one $3,000 master’s scholarship will be awarded to students who are excelling in their … Continue reading
Volunteer for the Let’s Talk Science Marine Connections Project – May 25th 2017
Volunteer for the Let’s Talk Science Marine Connections Project Let’s Talk Science UBC, in conjunction with the Vancouver Aquarium and Sigal Balshine from McMaster, is running a one-day scientific outreach event for two Surrey secondary school classes from schools identified … Continue reading
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Tagged apbi, applied biology, get involved, volunteer
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Prof. Santa Ono to Present at Next Community Meeting: June 5th
We are delighted to welcome Prof. Santa Ono to our next Community Meeting on Monday, June 5th. Prof. Ono will be discussing UBC’s strategic plan and answering questions. There will be an open mic or you can send your questions … Continue reading
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BCFT Student Scholarships – deadline Jun 30, 2017
BCFT Student Scholarships – Due June 30, 2017 BCFT would like to recognize students who are members of BCFT for their accomplishments. These awards are available for UBC and BCIT students who demonstrate outstanding scholastic achievements, leadership skills and devotion … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Bursaries, Scholarships
Tagged apbi, application, BCFT Scholarship, fnh, food science, fre, grs, internships, LFS
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Volunteer as a UBC Navigator | deadline June 4th
As a UBC Navigator, you are a key member of the orientation teams welcoming and supporting students in their transition to UBC. Navigators will be some of the first faces students see when they’re arriving on campus during the first … Continue reading
**New Course: SPPH 381C Environmental Impacts on Human Health
Will be offered Fall 2017. SPPH 381C: Environmental Impacts on Human Health This course will build on the concept of ecological public health. It will take an integrative approach to how our surrounding environment influences various domains of health and … Continue reading
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Tagged apbi, environmental impacts on human health, fnh, fre, grs, LFS, new course, SPPH 381C
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My DUX Tip Challenge – deadline May 7, 2017
WHAT’S YOUR TIP TO EAT BETTER, LIVE BETTER? MY DUX TIP CHALLENGE is both a contest and a mean of communication using video (or a picture with a 50 words text) and social media, inviting Canadian students aged 16 and older to … Continue reading
Joy of Feeding | June 24, 2017
13 cooks. 13 countries. One delicious day. Join us for Joy of Feeding, a unique inter-generational, international food festival and fundraiser for the UBC Farm – where we celebrate home-cooked dishes from around the world! Chefs from Vij’s, Cacao, the Pacific … Continue reading