Get Out There! Community placements for LFS Students – apply by Sept 24

Posted on September 5, 2014 by nlim20

Get Out There! Community placements for Land and Food Systems students

Looking to get involved this year? A weekly Trek placement with a non-profit organization can enable you to learn more about community issues, apply your academics in the real world, build lasting connections, and make a difference. There’s a placement to match your interests, schedule, and career goals.

Learn about our other placements on our website or by attending an information session where you’ll meet with community partners. Apply online by September 24, 2014 at students.ubc.ca/trek

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Dietetics Applicant Info Session – Sept 18, 2014

Posted on September 4, 2014 by nlim20

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 with admissions and within the Dietetics program. 

Information session details are as follows:

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2013

Time: 12:30pm – 1:50pm

Location: SWNG building, room 222 (2175 West Mall)

Cannot make the session? We will be posting a video recording on the Dietetics Major website –  shortly after the event. 

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LFS Imagine Day 2014

Posted on September 3, 2014 by ethanYVR

Thanks to everyone who shared their stories from Imagine Day 2014 with us! Enjoy your first week of classes, and welcome to LFS!

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International Nutrition Major: Meet Up and Learn More – Sept 9 & 11

Posted on August 29, 2014 by nlim20

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 drop in; snacks and beverages will be provided
  • Meet and chat with current undergrad and graduate students
  • Ask the program coordinator your questions about the Major and application process

When:

  • September 9th: 5-6 pm
  • September 11th: 12:30-1:30 pm
  • Students can attend either date

Where:

  • Atrium: Food, Nutrition and Health Building (2205 East Mall)

RSVP on the Facebook event pages:

Event 1: https://www.facebook.com/events/281377312066755/

Event 2: https://www.facebook.com/events/326755320865273/

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International Nutrition Meet-Up

Posted on August 28, 2014 by ethanYVR

Pascasie, Sharon and KaylenFind out what it’s like to work on nutrition projects through the UBC International Nutrition Major in Rwanda, Cambodia, Laos, Zambia, and more!

What:

  • Meet and chat with current undergrad and graduate students
  • Ask the Program Coordinator your questions about the Major and application process
  • Informal drop-in; snacks and beverages will be provided

When*:

*Students can attend either date

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UBC Reads Sustainability Speaker Series – George Marshall and Climate Change, Sept 10

Posted on August 28, 2014 by nlim20

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 in Woodward IRC 5. Registration and livestream at sustain.ubc.ca/wired.

UBC Reads George Marshall poster Final Sept 2014

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LFS Firsts – Register by September 2nd!

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Winnie Ng

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 the ever-growing Land and Food Systems community. There is a first for everything, so let’s start your first experience at UBC right. Let’s start with LFS FIRSTS.

4 days of adventure – don’t miss out! Sign up now!

 

Sign up today and get ready to kick start your year. This pirate themed event will be held from Sept. 3-6, and consists of 4 days of never-ending craziness and fun. An array of exciting events that you do not want to miss out on, such as a bonfire, boat cruise, treasure hunt and an amazing finale at Treasure Island is all included in this package!
For more information, please check out the Facebook page, or email lfsfirsts.hr@gmail.com. The application deadline is Sept. 2 at 11:59 p.m. Please fill out this form below and get ready to find your paradise.

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LFS Tri-Mentoring Info Session – September 10, 2014

Posted on August 27, 2014 by nlim20

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 a “junior” student with a “senior” student to an industry professional currently working in their area of interest. Over the course of 6 months, you will be able to work together, develop a mentorship and excellent skills in career self-management. 

Please visit our website for more information about LFS Tri-Mentoring, or come to an info session open to ALL interested applicants! Get your questions answered, meet the Program Coordinator as well as previous Tri-Mentoring participants to get their take on this awesome opportunity. 

When: September 10, 2014

Time:  12-1pm

Where: ESB 2012 (Earth and Ocean Sciences Building) 

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Nutrikids Seeking New Volunteers

Posted on August 27, 2014 by ethanYVR

Nutrikids is a UBC student initiative that provides nutrition education workshops in Vancouver elementary schools.

Student volunteers work in pods to plan and run interactive workshops. Our focus is to teach fundamental nutrition concepts and decision-making skills that will help children make healthy choices and establish positive dietary habits.

Each workshop, the student volunteers visit the classroom, bringing stories, songs, games, a variety of bread, fruits and vegetables, and a message that goes with them: good food and physical activity are smart choices.

If you’re looking for a unique volunteer opportunity to practice nutrition education skills, and to gain excellent experience in working with children and developing nutrition workshops, you should think about Nutrikids!

Watch this video to get a great idea what Nutrikids means to the current volunteers!

Apply before September 10th to participate in the 2014/15 Nutrikids Program.

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Discussion Invitation: Health Canada’s Proposed Nutrition Labelling Changes

Posted on August 27, 2014 by ethanYVR

After hearing from Canadians what they like and don’t like about Canada’s nutrition labels, Health Canada has proposed changes to the way nutrition information is presented on food labels and wants to know what you think. To give you an opportunity to share your thoughts on these proposed changes, Health Canada is holding discussion groups in Burnaby during the month of September. We would love to hear what you think. 

DISCUSSION GROUPS WILL BE HELD AS FOLLOWS:
 Location  Date and Time  Deadline to Register
 Burnaby, BC  September 3 (1:00 PM-3:00 PM)  August 29
 Burnaby, BC  September 3 (5:30 PM-7:30 PM)  August 29


All sessions will be held in English, however, materials will be available in both official languages and bilingual staff will be available at all sessions.

Please complete the attached form and email it to nut.labelling-etiquetage@hc-sc.gc.ca  or fax it to 613-941-6636 by the deadline date indicating your interest in one of the sessions. Pre-Registration for the event is required. Spaces are limited and will be available on a first come basis. Registrations will be confirmed and further details will be provided with the confirmation.

For more information on the proposed changes to nutrition labelling and to provide feedback through the online consultation, please consult Health Canada’s website: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/label-etiquet/consultation/index-eng.php

Please Note: Although information of interest will be shared with participants during the session, please note that no compensation, financial or other, will be offered in exchange for your participation, time, transportation and parking.

We look forward to discussing these proposals with you.

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