Workshop: Learn about getting Canadian residency through the B.C. Provincial Nominee Program – Jan 15

Posted on January 10, 2014 by sarahmakepeace

Interested in applying for Canadian permanent residency? Government officers from the B.C. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will speak about current government regulations and application procedures. Learn about the various pathways to immigration through the PNP, the CIC’s Canadian Experience Class, and about Labour Market Opinions. Gain tips and insights about applying for these programs and permanent residency.

When: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Where:  Neville Scarfe Building, Room 100

RSVP as soon as possible at https://ubc-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php/pid492569?mode=form&id=360023845fa42f7dcb456ecc7860bb7c&s=event&ss=ws

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Victory Gardens – 4 positions, apply by Jan 24

Posted on January 10, 2014 by nlim20

Victory Gardens is a Vancouver-based team that Helps People Grow Food – think urban farmers for hire who specialize in transforming all types of urban space for food production!

They have volunteer positions available for the upcoming season: (1) Curriculum Development, (2) Garden Installation, (3) Greenhouse and (4) Photographer and Website.

Please visit their website for job descriptions of each position and how to apply for this season! They are hoping to have our team ready for action by mid-February, so if you’re keen to work with Victory Gardens this growing season, apply now!

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Nutrition Leadership Volunteer Opportunity – Sir Franklin Elementary

Posted on January 8, 2014 by kylenelson

Reading Week: Sir John Franklin Elementary School

About the project

Students in grades K to 7 will participate in fun activities that encourage healthy living and promote the school’s values of social responsibility and school health. Through engaging classroom activities, students will explore three topics: Healthy Eating, Active Living, and Healthy Relationships.

What you’ll do

  • Engage students in health living and relate healthy living to daily practices in students’ lives
  • Help students learn about healthy eating, active living, and social responsibility
  • Encourage students to participate in engaging, fun activities that encourage personal wellbeing
  • Help students find the “superhero” within themselves

Qualifications that would be helpful to this placement

  • Background in Nutrition/Dietetics, Kinesiology, Dance, or Theatre
  • Interest in working across disciplines

Scheduling

Tuesday, February 18
Wednesday, February 19
Thursday, February 20

Location

250 Skeena St.
Vancouver, BC V5K 4N8

FAQ

What’s the time commitment?
  • Attend the mandatory Reading Week Kick-off orientation on Saturday, February 1st from 1-4pm on campus
  • A few hours of prep work (can be done independently) in early February to learn the project activities before the project begins
  • Three days (8:30am-3:30pm) over Reading Week.
Will I be working by myself or with others?

Each project will have a UBC student team ranging from 5 to 40 UBC students. You may work in smaller sub-groups within the project.

Am I expected to plan the project activities?

Your project leaders have been working since the fall to coordinate the objectives and details of the projects. You will have the opportunity to share your input on the activities. The level of input will vary across the different projects.

I’ve never worked with kids before. Can I still participate?

Yes! Participants working in schools will always be supervised by school staff. Take a look on each project page under the “Qualifications” section to see if this project is a fit for your experience and skills.

How do I get to the project site?

We encourage you to take public transportation to the project site. You can even coordinate with your team members to catch the bus together in the morning!

If you have further questions, contact us (UBC Centre for Community Engaged Learning)

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2014 UBC Farm Symposium – Feb 7, 2014

Posted on January 8, 2014 by nlim20

Greetings from the UBC Farm,

Join us on Friday February 7th, 2014, for the 2014 UBC Farm Symposium, a full and free day of presentations and group activities providing insights on our food system sustainability, with topics ranging from hops production, institutional food procurement, and community education.

Held at the Old Barn Community Centre, snacks, refreshments, and a delicious local lunch will be available for $5. Please register in advance here as space is limited and demand is high! Or tune in to our live stream.

Date: Friday February 7th, 2014

Time: 9am-2:30pm

Location: The Old Barn Community Centre Upstairs Meeting Room

Cost: Free! Lunch is available for $5

Registration: http://symposium.ubcfarm.ubc.ca/registration/

More details? Visit our website.

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Student Leadership Conference – Jan 11

Posted on January 7, 2014 by nlim20

The Student Leadership Conference (SLC) is one of Canada’s largest student-run conferences, taking place at the University of British Columbia on January 11, 2014. Through a series of inspiring speakers and interactive workshops, delegates are provided with the infinite resources and possibilities to grow as student leaders. Empowering over 1,300 delegates, the SLC is a unique opportunity for UBC students develop their leadership skills and thrive within the campus leadership community.

Registration is required and it is still open! For further details, please visit their website.

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Tandem UBC Language Exchange Program – registration deadline Jan 16

Posted on January 7, 2014 by ethanYVR

Want to improve your Spanish? Your English? Your Arabic? Your Mandarin? The Tandem UBC Language Exchange Program pairs you with someone at UBC who speaks this language and who wants to improve in a language that you speak. The registration deadline is Thursday Midnight, January 16th, 2014.

No teaching experience required – just enthusiasm! Activities and support are provided by a facilitator. The program will run from January 20 to April 4, 2014. Partners meet every week for a total of 10 weeks. You spend half of each meeting in each language – the one you’re learning and the one you’re teaching.  In other words, you help each other.  This is a fully student-run program, and it’s free! It’s also great for meeting people across cultures.

If you are interested in joining, complete the registration form in this link: http://bit.ly/1diAdqb

Looking forward to receiving your application!

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Wanted: Anti-Discrimination Response Training (ART) Workshop Facilitator – Apply by Jan 22nd

Posted on January 7, 2014 by sjsaddler

The “Really?” Campaign has some exciting upcoming leadership opportunities.

We are looking for a team of Anti-Discrimination Response Training (ART) Workshop
Facilitators to help us build an inclusive living and learning environment at UBC. The role of the ART Workshop Facilitators is to increase student awareness and understanding of issues surrounding intercultural competency. They will do this by instilling among individuals the skills and confidence needed to respond to discrimination. By facilitating ART workshops throughout the year, they will empower members of the UBC community to intervene when they witness comments or behavior that targets others on the basis of differences in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, language, ability, age, nationality or any other distinction.

More details about the position, the application process and the “Really?” campaign
can be found on the pdf document attached to this e-mail. Applications close at 4 :00
pm on Wednesday, January 22nd.

When to Apply?Apply by January 22nd  at 4:00 pm.

Any questions can be directed to intercultural.u@exchange.ubc.ca.

More details can be found in the PDF attached below

Really-Workshop-Facilitators-Position-Description-February-2014

 

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Volunteer at Agora Cafe! Applications due Jan 8th

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Winnie Ng

Thinking of volunteering for Agora? Here’s your chance! Applications are now open until Jan 8th. Please visit the Agora website for application information.

Note: those accepted will be required to participate in mandatory training on Jan 9th – times TBA on the Agora facebook page and blog.

(added Jan 8) Note: Prep shift leaders for Thursday afternoons are also needed! Interested applicants can email Curtis Ng at agora.prep@gmail.com with resumes and cover letters. More information can also be found on the Agora Cafe blog. 

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Mission: Impulseible Contest – register by Feb 10

Posted on January 2, 2014 by nlim20

Enter the MISSION IMPULSEIBLE competition and win cash prizes! Your mission: to develop (in groups of 2-4) a wholesome & delicious snack food for kids using Canadian pulses and to promote how the product provides nutritious snack solution(s) to consumers and industry.

For a detailed breakdown of the competition requirements, check out this Mission Impossible Criteria PDF. Full registration details to be published on their website soon but registration is due Feb 10, so don’t wait!

Get more information by viewing their YouTube video or visiting their website.

Contact Dr Scaman with your team members and questions.

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Jan 21 – International Nutrition Meet-up

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Winnie Ng

Drop in to meet your fellow International Nutrition Major students over a coffee and cookies. This is a great opportunity to meet students who have already completed placements: bring your burning questions about what it’s like to work on nutrition in Rwanda, Cambodia, Laos, Zambia, and beyond…! The program coordinator, Jen, will be on hand to answer any questions you have about the program and placement opportunities. Prospective students very welcome.

Tue Jan 21, 2014
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
FNH Atrium (Main Floor)

RSVP before Monday, January 20 at http://whoozin.com/WUM-44W-XWT4

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