UBC Farm Internships – several opportunities, application deadline Mar 23, 2014

Posted on February 25, 2014 by nlim20

Internships at UBC Farm aim to engage UBC students with their local food system and create opportunities to experience the working environment of a food sustainability organization. Student interns work alongside UBC Farm staff and faculty to increase their understanding and knowledge of food systems research, from organic agriculture to food production methods, community engagement, and business management.

The application deadline for all postings in March 23rd, 2014. Please visit http://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/about/current-openings/ to see the full list of positions available.

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2014/15 LFS|US Exec Candidates Meeting – Mar 6, 2014

Posted on February 25, 2014 by nlim20

Running for the LFS|US Exec Committee for 2014/15? There is a mandatory All-Candidates Meeting on March 6th at 1-2PM in Mcml 64 (In the Agora Space of the Macmillan Building). Nomination forms, found here, are to be submitted during the All-Candidates Meeting.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, please provide a reason and submit an online copy of the nomination form to lfsus.president@landfood.ubc.ca. If you have any questions about the procedures, please email lfsus.president@landfood.ubc.ca

Want more info about the LFS|US Exec Elections? Check out our 2014/15 LFS|US Exec Committee Elections Blog post! 

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2014/15 LFS|US Executive Committee Elections – Feb 25 to Mar 5, 2014

Posted on February 25, 2014 by nlim20

General Information:

With only a couple months left before the end of the school year, the LFSUS is looking for an executive team for the 2014/2015 academic year! The Executive team is responsible for overseeing all of LFSUS activities and put the LFS undergraduate’s voices out into the community. There are 8 positions in the executive team that you are available to run for:

  • President, Secretary
  • VP External
  • VP internal
  • VP Academic (Senator)
  • Social Coordinator
  • Treasurer
  • AMS Representative

There is a mandatory All-Candidates Meeting on March 6th at 1:00PM-2:00PM in Mcml64 (In the Agora Space of the Macmillan Building). Nomination forms, found here, are to be submitted during the All-Candidates Meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please provide a reason and submit an online copy of the nomination form to lfsus.president@landfood.ubc.ca. If you have any questions about the procedures, please email lfsus.president@landfood.ubc.ca

Nomination Period: 

Nomination forms will be provided on February 25th and must be submitted by the March 5th. You can also find the nomination form online at https://www.facebook.com/events/549977488448637/.

Campaign Period:

After that time, campaigning will begin for the first two weeks of March (5th to 14th)

Voting Period:

The voting period will be from March 10th to 14th. The LFSUS will be using the AMS Simply Voting System to conduct the voting period online.

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No Wednesday Night Dinner – Feb 26, 2014

Posted on February 25, 2014 by nlim20

Sorry folks – no WND this week! 

Check back for next week’s delicious menu! $5 at 5pm in Agora, every Wednesday evening, brought to you by your one and only LFS|US. 

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LFS|US 1st Year Committee presents BLANC Dance Charity Event – Feb 28, 2014

Posted on February 25, 2014 by nlim20

The LFS|US First Year Committee proudly presents to you BLANC!

Grab your friends, come on over, and enjoy a fun-filled alcohol-free night with the hottest hits spun by DJ Gary Liu, satisfy your tastebuds by indulging in our delectable white chocolate fountain and smile for the photobooth!

Half of the event’s proceeds are towards the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. For more information on the cause and on how to make a contribution visit, https://www.bcchf.ca/donate/

WHEN: February 28, 2014 

TIME: 8:30 – 11:30pm

WHERE: Abdul Ladha Science Student Centre (2055 East Mall) 

DRESS CODE: white

TICKETS:
$8 early bird
$10 at the door

Coat check is FREE

$8 EARLY BIRD TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED FROM:

Outside North entrance of the sub (to the right of the Gallery Lounge)

TUESDAY FEB 25TH – FROM 1PM-6PM 

WEDNESDAY FEB 26TH – FROM 11AM-4PM 

THURSDAY FEB 27TH – FROM 1PM-6PM 

Residence Reps (Starting TUESDAY FEB 25TH)

TOTEM

Gloria: (604)-353-3747 
Stephanie: (778)-881-0838

VANIER

Peter: (778)-251-4351
Katie: (604)-813-6787

REMINDER: This event is open to ALL POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS so get your tickets SOON because there are a limited number!!!

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Remember your Student ID on the day of the event so that you can be allowed in!

 

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Self-Management BC – Program Leaders Wanted

Posted on February 20, 2014 by nlim20

Self-Management BC offers programs that give people the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to successfully manage chronic health conditions. Self-management programs are led by peer leaders, many living with chronic conditions themselves. 

Interested in becoming a leader? They receive applications on a rolling basis. For more information about what they are looking for, about Self-Management BC and how to apply, please visit their website: http://www.selfmanagementbc.ca/becomeaprogramleader. 

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APBI 315 offered in 2014 Summer!

Posted on February 20, 2014 by nlim20

A section of APBI 315: Animal Welfare and the Ethics of Animal Use will be offered this summer in the 2014 Summer Session Term 2 (July 2 – August 8, 2014)!

You can view the 2014 Summer Session course schedule online at https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/main?sessyr=2014&sesscd=S. 

For more information about this course, check out the APBI 315 poster. Open to all students with 3rd Year standing! 

2014 Summer registration will be in mid-March. Stay tuned for an email from Enrolment Services on when your personalized registration date/time will be and when you can sign up for this course offering! 

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UBC Tax Assistance Clinics for Students (free!) – Feb 25 to Mar 31, 2014

Posted on February 20, 2014 by nlim20

The UBC Tax Assistance Clinics for Students (UBC TACS) is offering FREE assistance with taxes for UBC students from February 25 to March 31, 2014.

This year, the clinic will be operating in International House (1783 West Mall) from Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm and additionally from 5-8pm on Thursdays in Neville Scarfe Room #201. 

Appointments are free and tend to fill up within the first two weeks of operations, so don’t wait!

For more information, check out their website at www.ubctacs.org.

UBC Tax Assistance Clinic for Students 2014.pdf

 

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XX Networking Evening at Telus Science World – March 5, 2014

Posted on February 20, 2014 by nlim20

XX Evening at TELUS World of  Science

How to Survive and Thrive in Your Chosen Science and Technology Career

Along with TELUS World of Science, The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) is proud to present the annual XX networking evening where participants can find out how amazing Wonder Women are making careers in science, engineering and technology.

Join us, at this women only event, for a lively evening of networking, food and fun.

Date – Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Time – 5:15 – 9:30 p.m.

Location – TELUS World of Science (1455 Quebec Street (at Terminal), Vancouver)

Tickets: $10 SCWIST members/ $15 non-SCWIST members / Register for the event on:

http://xx_evening_2013.eventsbot.com/ 

Entrance includes:

  • Light dinner (pizza & salad with juice or water)
  • A chance to learn from > 30 local women employed in STEM
  • Printed biographies of the Wonder Women in attendance
  • Time to schmooze, network & mingle with the Wonder Women as well as meet other women in science much like yourself
  • An OMNIMAX® Film
  • Door Prizes

More information: www.scwist.ca

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UBC CAFP Presents: FoodSafe 2 Workshop, Mar 1 & 3, 2014 – deadline Feb 28

Posted on February 17, 2014 by nlim20

UBC CAFP hosts Food Safe Level 2 Certification

When: March 1 (9am-5pm) and March 3rd (6:30pm-10pm)
Where: FNH Building Room 50
Cost: $90 Members | $95 Non-Members

How: Email cafp.ubc@gmaill.com or Register with Barb at the UBC FNH Admin Office (2nd Floor FNH Building, 2205 East Mall) between Mon and Fri from 9am to 4pm with exact cash payment or cheque made to: UBC Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals.

The  workshop includes the Food Safe Level 1 refresher course ($35 value)
Please note: This is a 2 day workshop; make sure you can attend both days.
No Refunds. First Come First Serve. Deadline: Feb 28th @ 4pm

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