Category Archives: Mark Your Calendars
US Visa Info Session for international students – November 13th, 2014
Do you want to visit the United States? Learn how to apply for a US visa. If you’re a citizen of a country that’s part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), you will need to apply for ESTA (Electronic System … Continue reading
NutriSocial’s Exciting Events, Oct 30 & Nov 5
1) Thursday October 30th at 1pm: NutriSocial Ice Breaker with FREE smoothies! Membership purchase will also be available at $5 for the whole year. The event will likely be in MCML 154 (look for the sign!). 2) Wednesday, November 5th at … Continue reading
What Next? Creating Your Own Community Experience.
October 30, 2014: Connect to Community Grants Meet with Connect to Community and Chapman & Innovation grant winners as they share how they took past experiences and shaped an exciting new project with community. At this event, you’ll meet and … Continue reading
Vancouver Dairy Nutrition Symposium, Nov 17
Monday, November 17, 2014 Vancouver Convention Centre The main focus of dietary guidelines throughout the world is on nutrients, especially with respect to obtaining sufficient amounts of essential nutrients while limiting others. This “nutrient-focused” approach to dietary guidance has largely … Continue reading
New Farms, Big Success Vancouver Screening, Oct 25
Vancouver Screening featuring three rock star farmers: Kristin Kimball – author of “The Dirty Life” and farmer of Essex FArm Jean-Martin Fortier – author of “The Market Gardener” and farmer of Les Jardins de la Grelinette Lauren Rathmell – greenhouse … Continue reading
UBC Animal Welfare Judging Team Fundraiser
Please help support UBC and LFS in our first ever participation at the Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging Competition, http://www.awjac.org/, at Michigan State University! They are a team of 5 undergraduate students and 2 coaches, who are devoted to improving the lives of … Continue reading
Common Energy Presents: Herb Harvest Booth! Oct 27, 28, 29
Come join Common Energy at their Herb Harvest Booth! Make your own FREE potted kitchen herb using recycled containers (or pick up a pre-made one) and learn how you can take care of it! We’ll have a contest at the … Continue reading
Common Energy Presents Pumpkin Pooloza! Oct 23
Pumpkin Pooloza! Pumpkins Galore! Common Energy, a sustainability group on campus, wants to show you how to use all parts of this iconic symbol of harvest season and Halloween. It’s easy and tasty to reduce food waste, it just takes … Continue reading
APBI Information Session, Oct 27
APBI Information Session: 5-7 pm, Monday October 27 at Agora Cafe in MacMillan Meet your fellow peers while learning about opportunities to extend your academic experience! Speakers include: GoGlobal Exchange, Orchard Garden, APBI 497/498/499 (Directed Studies, Essay, Thesis), UBC Farm, … Continue reading
LFS|US & AMS Food Bank collaboration – Food Drive! Oct 20-31
Feeling thankful and want to give back? LFS|US and AMS Food Bank are collaborating to host a Food Drive from Oct 20-31! All proceeds will go towards the AMS Food Bank. We will be giving away small prizes in recognition … Continue reading