2018 UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture – APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Emma Loughton

The UBC Farm Practicum can be taken for-credit (6-9 credits), or as non-credit, and as either a six-month (April – October), or as a four-month (April – August), experiential-learning program. The program is part-time (approximately 20 hours per week), and is designed for aspiring farmers, urban gardeners, environmental educators, and students with an interest in applying their learning about sustainable agriculture and food systems. The UBC Farm is a 24-hectare gem, the largest urban farm in Vancouver, British Columbia, and situated on a site with numerous research, educational, and community outreach activities.

Participants gain a deeper understanding of agricultural management and small-scale farming, and a network of incredible people to support them along the way. The main approach to learning within the program is hands-on practice. Participants carry out seasonal farming activities with leadership provided by UBC Farm staff in the greenhouses, gardens, fields, orchards, and at our farmers’ markets. In addition, the program includes numerous guest speakers, field trips to various farming operations within the province, and access to a plot at the UBC Farm for individual and shared production.

For more information, and to apply, please see:

http://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/community/practicum-in-sustainable-agriculture/

All applications received by October 2nd will be considered for Early Admission. All applications for the Regular Deadline pool are due by November 5th. Please note: You do not have to be a UBC student or post-secondary student.

A Practicum Open House at the UBC Farm is scheduled for September 16th, 12 pm – 2 pm to provide you with a forum to ask questions, meet current practicum students, and receive a tour of the site. No registration is required. Events also occurring at the Farm on Sept 16th include a special themed Farmer’s Market at the UBC Farm between 9 am – 1 pm, as well as a workshop on Soil Biology (10:30 am – 12:30 pm, advanced registration required). To stay informed of our latest updates regarding UBC Farm Programming (including the Practicum Program), please sign up for our weekly newsletter.

 

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UBC Farm Workshops – Discounts for Students!

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Emma Loughton

More than 35 workshops per year are offered at the UBC Farm, ranging from 1.5-3 hours to full-length short courses. Topics range from food production (gardening/farming, foraging, mushroom cultivation, aquaponics), food transformation (cooking, preserving, canning, cheese & beer making, baking), to sustainable living skills (making fiber, craft-making).

To view a list of upcoming workshops, please visit our website here: http://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/workshops/

Register early, as registration is subject to closure up to five days before a workshop!

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Dietetics Applicant Info Session – Sept 21, 2017

Posted on September 13, 2017 by sarahmakepeace

Are you interested in the UBC Dietetics Major? 

Join us for our annual Dietetics Applicant Information Session to learn more about applying to the program. The session will feature a panel of UBC staff involved in admissions to provide some tips for applying and answer your questions. The panel will also include program students to share their experiences with admissions and being in the Dietetics program.

Information session details are as follows:

Date: Thursday, September 21, 2017

Time: 12:30pm – 1:50pm

Location: Woodward (IRC), Room 5

Please review the website prior to attending the session, as we will not be covering material that is available online.

In particular, please review the Prospective Students tab, which contains information on:

–   How many students are accepted into the program and how many apply

–   Admissions requirements, including prerequisite courses and GPA requirements

–   How to apply

–   Information for transfer students and students with a previous degree

–  Tips for creating a successful application

Can’t make the session? We are aiming to make a video recording of it available on the Dietetics Major website shortly after the event.

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LFS Community Meeting | Sept 20, 2017

Posted on September 11, 2017 by nlim20

LFS Community Meeting

The Community Meeting for LFS faculty, staff and students will take place on Wednesday, September 20 at 12:00-1:00 in Rm 158, MacMillan Building.  Coffee and cookies will be provided.

Agenda

12:00-1:00  Dean’s update

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Roots on the Roof Core Committee – applications due!

Posted on September 7, 2017 by emma rowbotham

Roots on the Roof are currently looking for applicants for their Core Committee for the upcoming school year.

Anybody who wants to explore the world of food+community is welcome to apply, no garden experience is necessary!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMqBi1qBuyULglTtuVg3Hc4UCPP5DwGHWI_7yuX3lCtrM4kA/viewform

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LFS Tri-Mentoring Program | Applications due September 17, 2017

Posted on September 7, 2017 by karcarr

The deadline to apply for the LFS Tri-Mentoring Program is fast approaching!

The Faculty’s Tri-Mentoring Program works to create networking and career development opportunities for current students. This free program is open to all students in their second-year and above and is an excellent way to explore new career pathways, engage with alumni and local professionals, and develop professional practices prior to graduation.

Student applications require a one-page resume and close at 11:59pm on Sunday, September 17th. To learn more about the program and apply, please visit trimentoring.landfood.ubc.ca.

We look forward to seeing your application!

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2017 LFS Co-Op Info Sessions | Sept 12 & 13

Posted on September 7, 2017 by nlim20

Find out more about LFS Co-op and come to an info session! LFS students apply for co-op in Year 3; applications are due October 2, 2017

LFS Co-op Info Session #1

  • Tuesday, September 12, 2017
  • 12-1PM
  • ESB 2012

LFS Co-op Info Session #2

  • Wednesday, September 13, 2017
  • 12-1PM
  • WOOD 5

For more information about Co-op, please visit the Science Co-op website.

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Student Diversity Initiative: Get Connected

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Emma Loughton

Get Connected is a chance for students to come together and meet your peers. There will be free food, activities, and the opportunity to connect and build community.

Brought to you by the Student Diversity Initiative.

The events will take place as follows:

Transfer Students

Date: Tuesday, September 19th

Time: 5PM-7PM

Location Chilcotin Board Room (Room 256), Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, 1961 East Mall

 

BIPOC* Students

Date: Wednesday, September 20th

Time: 5PM-7PM

Location: Lilloet Room (Room 301 in the Chapman Learning Commons), Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, 1961 East Mall

*Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour

 

Queer & Trans Students

Date: Thursday, September 21st

Time: 5PM-7PM

Location: Dodson Room (Room 302 in the Chapman Learning Commons), Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, 1961 East Mall

For More information, please visit: http://equity.ubc.ca/2017/09/05/get-connected/

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UBC Education, Vancouver Aquarium and HR MacMillan Space Centre Joint Initiative – Sky, Water, Earth

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Emma Loughton

Sky, Water, Earth is a free, online, self-paced resource that takes the form of a career preparation initiative for youths who are interested in the field of science. This is a year-long joint initiative between UBC Faculty of Education, the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, and the HR MacMillan Space Centre

Students complete competency-based activities delivered through playlists, and will earn points which can be redeemed for a variety of unique Real-World Opportunities. These opportunities are curated to build success in their academic and professional careers (e.g.: job shadowing, personal interviews with science professionals (Marine Biologists, Astronomers, UBC Faculty of Science Instructors), LinkedIn recommendations, network events).

The project guides youths to participate in learning playlists that help them build competencies outlined by the National Research Council Canada (NRC), some of which overlap with the BC Curriculum Core Competencies. Learners choose the playlists they want to work on with each highlighting one more of the NRC competencies for excellence in research – such as creative thinking, communication, teamwork, and more.

The activities, developed by Educators, Career Counsellors, Graduate Students and Instructional Designers, lead learners to produce concrete evidence that demonstrates such competencies. Participants will build on their resume and practical experience, expand their personal and professional networks, and ultimately become more employable in their future careers.

Playlists

Learners can sign-up now and preview the playlists that will launch in September 2017. New playlists will launch throughout the 12-month project. Examples of the playlists include:

Grade Level

Anyone can engage the playlists, and we encourage anyone with an interest to do so, though the activities are developed at a Grade 11 – 2nd year undergrad level.

Spread the Word

The Sky, Water, Earth project is available to anyone with an interest. If you are planning to attend the BCTF PSA Super Conference in October, please look for our booth there – we’ll have posters and other items to share!

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American Chemical Society Ag/Food Division Undergraduate Award Application: Deadline Oct 31, 2017

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Emma Loughton

American Chemical Society Ag/Food Division Undergraduate Award Application Deadline Oct 31, 2017

 

AGFD has an upcoming student competition:

  • For undergraduate students there is the Undergraduate Student Poster Competition. Finalists receive $750 toward travel expenses to attend the national ACS meeting in New Orleans where they will present their research during the AGFD General Poster Session. For more information go to: http://agfd.sites.acs.org/awards.htm. Application deadline for the competition is October 31, 2017.

 

If you wish to apply please complete and submit your applications by that date for consideration for these prestigious awards.  Application forms & details at www.acs.org/agfd.

 

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