Category Archives: Mark Your Calendars
BC Conservation Symposium – September 11, 2014
The BC Conservation Symposium is an annual event coinciding with the international Artists for Conservation Festival. It brings together conservation professionals to share information and insights, with a special emphasis on synergies between the arts and sciences. The Symposium is … Continue reading
Dietetics Applicant Info Session – Sept 18, 2014
Attention all prospective Dietetics students Each fall we host a Dietetics Applicant Information Session. A panel of UBC staff involved in admissions will be there to speak about the process and answer your questions. Program students and graduates on the panel will share their experiences … Continue reading
International Nutrition Major: Meet Up and Learn More – Sept 9 & 11
International Nutrition Major: Meet Up and Learn More Want to learn about International Nutrition? Find out what it’s like to work in Rwanda, Cambodia, Laos, Zambia and Beyond? Stop by one of these events to find out more. What: Informal … Continue reading
UBC Reads Sustainability Speaker Series – George Marshall and Climate Change, Sept 10
George Marshall, founder of the Climate Outreach and Information Network, will be speaking as part of his new book tour: Don’t Even Think About It: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Ignore Climate Change. Come and see him speak on September 10, 12:30 – 2pm … Continue reading
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LFS Firsts – Register by September 2nd!
Attention LFS First Year Students! The new school year is approaching and it is time to dive into the first moments of your undergraduate experience. It is time to meet new friends, join clubs, and grow a stronger understanding of … Continue reading
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LFS Tri-Mentoring Info Session – September 10, 2014
Looking for new opportunities to network, jump start your career, to mentor and be mentored? Consider applying to the LFS Tri-Mentoring Program! LFS is one of the founding faculties of this program happening across campus. Clusters are created that match … Continue reading
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MD/PhD Program Open House – Sept 5, 2014
Interested in applying to the UBC MD Undergraduate Program? Check out their open house happening on Sept 5, 2014 from 1:45 – 5pm in Room 216 in the Student Union Building. For further details, please visit their website at http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/mdphd/mdphd-program-research-forum-and-open-house/?login.
SCWIST BrownBag: Get The Job You Really Want, Jul 30
Get The Job You Really Want: 2 Essential Career Building Tools – Compelling Career Branding Statements & Information Interviews Date: July 30, 2014 Time: 12.00 to 1.30 pm Location: Room 225, Tony Sinclair Room, Biodiversity Building, UBC Join us for a fun, … Continue reading
Three Sisters in the Kitchen: Traditional Maya Cooking Workshop
Members of the Maya in Exile Garden at the UBC Farm invite you to a traditional cooking workshop. Help prepare (and eat!) four dishes: Bledo con frijol (beans with amaranth leaf), tortillas de maiz (corn tortillas), ensalada tradicional (traditional salad), … Continue reading
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International Symposium on Agroecology for Food and Nutrition Security – Sept 18-19, 2014
FAO will host an International Symposium on Agroecology for Food Security and Nutrition from 18th to 19th September 2014 to explore recent scientific research and knowledge and promote open dialogue while showcasing existing experiences and programs on Agroecology. The event brings together … Continue reading