Category Archives: Mark Your Calendars

Beating the Burnout with LFS|US and AMS Speakeasy – Oct 25, 2016

Are you Feeling the Heat from Midterms and Life in General? Check out LFS|US and AMS Speakeasy’s FREE workshop with COMPLIMENTARY refreshments! LET US help YOU gain the skills to manage stress and combat BURNOUT! Beating the Burnout will be … Continue reading

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Research Inspiring Students Engagement (RISE) Dinner – Oct 26, 2016

Interested in research? Networking? Speaking with professors and graduate students? Or just exploring your options? Then come to RISE, the Research Inspiring Students Engagement Dinner. Professors and graduate students from different LFS disciplines will be presenting a snapshot of their … Continue reading

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WCVM Presentation to UBC Pre-Vet Students: October 24th, 2016

Are you interested in becoming a vet? If yes, the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) from the University of Saskatchewan will be giving a presentation on the admission requirements and processes for those interested in veterinary medicine at the … Continue reading

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Feeding 9 Billion Challenge LFS|US & Engineers without Borders – deadline Nov 3

By 2050, the world will have to feed 9 billion people – and the ways to achieve this begin with you! The Feeding 9 Billion Challenge, hosted by LFS|US and Engineers Without Borders, is back! This is a fantastic event … Continue reading

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UBC Reads Sustainability presents Simran Sethi | Nov 10, 2016

UBC Reads Sustainability presents Simran Sethi Thursday November 10 12:00pm – 2:00pm Jack Poole Hall, UBC Alumni Centre 6163 University Boulevard UBC Vancouver Campus Join Simran Sethi for this UBC Reads Sustainability talk to find out more about the loss … Continue reading

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UBC Global Health Conference | Oct 14-15, 2016

The Global Health Conference at UBC is back! We invite you to join us on October 14th and 15th at the Life Sciences Centre to become inspired and explore the nuances of socioeconomic disparities in health care, learn about traditional … Continue reading

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Careers with Agriculture Canada Info Session – Oct 11, 2016

Consider a career with Agriculture Canada! In 2014, the agriculture and agri-food system generated $108.2 billion, accounting for 6.6% of Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The agriculture and agri-food system also provided one in eight jobs in Canada in 2014. … Continue reading

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LFS Field Studies in France Info Session | Oct 20, 2016

Field Studies in France * From the farm to the table… A Sustainable Food System in Anger, France and * Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems in Lyon, France October 20th 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. MCML 260 For Faculty specific information please … Continue reading

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LFS Field Studies in Cuba Info Session | Oct 13 & 24, 2016

LFS Field Studies Information sessions: Field Studies in Cuba October 13th and October 24th 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. MCML 258 For Faculty specific information please contact Roxana Quinde at quinde@mail.ubc.ca.

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Global Experience Fair | October 5, 2016

The Go Global office is organizing “The Global Experience Fair, ” this will take place on Wednesday October 5th in the main lobby at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre from 11am to 5pm. Students will explore the variety of international learning opportunities available and discuss … Continue reading

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