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MFRE Speaker Series | Friday March 29, 2019
The MFRE speaker series is a professional development program designed to show a glimpse into the complexities of ‘real world’ food and resource economics issues. The next featured speaker is Susan Dong, Manager of Brand Communications for A&W Food Services of Canada … Continue reading
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Climate Friendly Food Forum | March 26, 2019
The Climate Friendly Food Forum will be an interactive and open format demonstration of sustainability in food systems. There’s no fixed timetable, so feel free to drop in from 4:30-6:30 pm on Tuesday, March 26 in the Lower Agora of … Continue reading
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APBl 496 Practicum Info Session | April 4, 2019
Dr. Sara Dubois, instructor for the APBl 496 Practicum in Applied Animal Biology, will host an info session on Thursday, April 4 at 3:30pm in MCML 342 to discuss the course and talk about an exciting new location for practicum … Continue reading
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MFRE Speaker Series: The Role of AI in Finance | March 22, 2019
The MFRE speaker series is a professional development program designed to show a glimpse into the complexities of ‘real world’ food and resource economics issues. The next featured speaker is Natalie (Nat) Cartwright, Co-Founder, Board Member, and Chief Operating Office at Finn … Continue reading
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LFS|US Funding Programs
Hey LFS, have you heard? LFS|US has a bit of money to share with you! LFS|US is happy to announce the official launch of their funding programs to help their LFS peers pursue extracurricular ambitions. There are currently 4 funding … Continue reading
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Opportunities to Get Involved: UBC Nutrikids & CSFS at UBC Farm
Looking for ways to enrich your undergraduate experience? Check out the opportunities below! UBC NutriKids is Hiring! UBC Nutrikids is a student-led organization that delivers nutrition workshops to elementary schools across Vancouver and has been well-known in the LFS community. If … Continue reading
Doggie Destress | March 27, 2019
Hosted by the UBC Student Housing and Hospitality Services, come to the Place Vanier Ballroom between 11:00am and 1:00pm to play with therapy dogs and enjoy light refreshments! All proceeds go directly to Vancouver Eco Village. To reserve a time … Continue reading
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MFRE Speaker Series | March 15, 2019
The MFRE speaker series is a professional development program designed to show a glimpse into the complexities of ‘real world’ food and resource economics issues. The next featured speaker is Mukesh Eswaran, a Professor at the Vancouver School of Economics, … Continue reading
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Volunteer at Congress 2019 at UBC | June 1 – 7, 2019
Canada’s largest interdisciplinary conference is being hosted by UBC, and we need your help! Congress 2019 volunteers will play avital role in the success of this academic event, which will bring more than 70 academic associations and approximately 10,000 … Continue reading
AACT John Kitt Memorial Scholarship
The American Association of Candy Technologists (AACT) is offering the AACT John Kitt Memorial Scholarship. The $5,000 scholarship award for the 2019-2020 academic years will be awarded to an undergraduate student (sophomore or above) who has demonstrated an interest in … Continue reading