Category Archives: News & Events
LFS Graduation Dinner – Apr 1, 2017
LFS Graduation Dinner 2017 LFS|US proudly presents the annual Land and Food Systems Graduation Dinner! A dinner celebrating the LFS graduating class with guest speakers Rickey Yada, and more! Where: Dockside Restaurant & Brewing Company on Granville Island When: Saturday … Continue reading
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Agora Cafe is Hiring for the 2017-2018 Executive Committee – deadline Mar 4, 2017
Agora Cafe is Hiring for the 2017-18 Executive Committee! Available positions: Brand & Development Manager Catering Manager Finance Manager Food Safety Manager Fundraising Manager Inventory Manager Prep Shift Manager Secretarial Manager Position descriptions on our website: https://blogs.ubc.ca/agora/ How to apply? … Continue reading
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Tagged agora cafe, apbi, executive committee, fnh, grs, LFS, student positions
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Permaculture Design Certification Course 2017S – July 1 – 19, 2017
Permaculture Design Certification Course@ UBC Farm 2017 Presented by the Conscious Design Collective With support from the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems and the University of British Columbia. July 1st – July 19th, 2017 | UBC Farm, Vancouver City & Surrounding Bio-region Permaculture is an … Continue reading
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Tagged 2017S, apbi, course, grs, LFS, permaculture, ubc farm
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Sustainability Research and Career Symposium – Mar 15, 2017
The annual research symposium is a celebration of UBC research developments that have the potential to improve sustainability in our communities. This year’s symposium will feature 3 guest speakers, a poster session, a group discussion and Pecha Kucha style talks. … Continue reading
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Tagged career, fnh, fre, grs. apbi, LFS, research symposium, sustainability
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Wednesday Night Dinner – Mar 1, 2017
The LFS|US First Year Committee is back at it again with another special Wednesday Night Dinner on Wednesday, March 1st at 5pm at the MacMillan Basement! We will feature dishes from around the world. All dishes will be vegetarian/vegan and … Continue reading
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Tagged apbi, fnh, grs, LFS, lfsus, macmillan, vegan, vegetarian, wednesday night dinner
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UBC Triathalon Duathlon on Mar 11, 2017 – volunteer opportunities available
UBC’s 32nd annual Triathalon Duathlon is happening on March 11th! There are a ton of amazing volunteer opportunities available and we need all the help we can get. This event is TriBC sanctioned and allows students to meet and work … Continue reading
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Tagged duathlon, triathlon, ubc recreation, ubcrec
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2017 UBC Animal Welfare Conference – Mar 17, 2017
The 2017 UBC Animal Welfare Conference aims to provide students and members of the public with a comprehensive introduction to current animal welfare issues surrounding animals within our food industry. Conference topics will be presented by experts representing academic, policy, … Continue reading
The Dr. Elizabeth Feniak Award for Excellence in Technical Writing – deadline Apr 30, 2017
The Canadian Home Economics Foundation offers the Dr. Elizabeth Feniak Award for Excellence in Technical Writing, a writing award for undergraduate and graduate students. The Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF) is the only registered charity that supports home economists and … Continue reading
Food Solutions Challenge – March 2017
What is the Food Solutions Challenge? The Food Solutions Challenge is designed to raise awareness and holistic thinking around issues stemming from food production and distribution. Participants will dream up a blueprint that will move us toward a carbon neutral … Continue reading
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Tagged challenge, food distribution, food production, food solutions
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LFS Community Meeting – Feb 23, 2017
LFS Community Meeting The Community Meeting for LFS faculty, staff and students will take place on Thursday, February 23 from 12:00-1:00 pm in MCML 160, MacMillan Building. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Agenda 12:00-12:15pm: Dean’s message 12:15-12:30pm: Indian Residential … Continue reading