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2016 Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference (MURC) | Mar 29-31, 2016
MURC is a conference for UBC undergraduate students to showcase their research in front of their fellow UBC students, family, and friends. Researchers may choose one of two formats to showcase their research: presentation or poster. Registration to present at … Continue reading
Repaying Your Student Loan Workshops | Mar 16&17, 2016
What you need to know about repaying your loans Graduating with student loans from Canadian sources? Want to know what happens with your loans after graduation? This workshop is for you! You will learn things like: • When you have to … Continue reading
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Sexism, Racism, and Speciesism: Intersecting Oppressions | Apr 1, 2016
Social justice, animal justice and environmental justice are intimately connected and we should no longer treat them as separate issues. Speaking from an eco-feminist perspective, Élise Desaulniers will demonstrate why our relationship with non-human animals is at the core of … Continue reading
MFRE Speaker Series: David Minato, BC Salmon Farmers Association – Mar 11, 2016
MFRE is hosting a seminar series: MFRE Resource & Environment Speaker Series and would like to invite you! The next seminar is on (Please note the time change): Friday March 11th, 2016 David Minato, Regulatory Affairs & Community Manager at BC … Continue reading
First Nations and Indigenous Studies Speaker Series – Mar 11, 2016
The First Nations and Indigenous Studies Department is offering some talks regarding “Decolonization and the Settler State”. “Community-based Solar in First Nations communities and Energy Sovereignty in the Tar Sands” by Melina Laboucan-Massimo DATE: March 11th, 2016 TIME: 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. … Continue reading
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Eating Sustainably for Wellbeing | Mar 23, 2016
Eating Sustainably for Wellbeing Eating sustainably is not only beneficial for the planet, but it is crucial for the health and wellbeing of an individual. Come by the Nest and enjoy a healthy meal for only $2! All proceeds will … Continue reading
Sustainability Research Symposium | Mar 18, 2016
Sustainability Research Symposium This year’s symposium will feature 4 guest speakers, a poster session, as well as 7 doctoral students presenting their research in Pecha Kucha format. Date: March 18, 2016 Time: 11AM- 3:45PM Location: BC Hydro Theatre, CIRS Registration
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UBC Reads Sustainability presents Naomi Klein | Apr 7, 2016
UBC Reads Sustainability presents Naomi Klein Forget everything you think you know about global warming. On April 7th, join UBC Reads as we welcome Naomi Klein, award-winning journalist, columnist, and #1 international bestselling author, as she delivers her most provocative … Continue reading
Public Lecture, “Forests, People & Food: Why trees are good for you” – Mar 10, 2016
Public Lecture co-sponsored by the Master of International Forestry (MIF) program, Faculty of Forestry, UBC “Forests, People & Food: Why trees are good for you” Dr Terry Sunderland, Principal Scientist, CIFOR (Centre for International Forestry Research) Thursday, March 10th … Continue reading
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Tagged agriculture, apbi, fnh, food, forestry, public lecture, trees
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LFS|US Vintage Clothing Sale – Mar 9-11, 2016
The Land and Food Systems Undergraduate Society (LFS|US) is hosting a Vintage Clothing Sale. Come out and purchase a wide variety of vintage LFS-branded clothing so that you can show some Faculty pride. This event will take place from 6-7 … Continue reading