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UBC Farm Fall Fair | Sept 16, 2017
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UBC Day of the LongBoat | Sept 30 – Oct 1, 2017
This signature UBC event takes place on the shores of Jericho Beach with over 3,000 people paddling in the largest voyageur canoe race in the world. Your team races in either just-for-fun or competitive heats to the finish line. You can also enjoy games at the Day of the LongBoat festival, and the facilities at the Jericho Sailing Centre.
For an event overview, race details and to register, please visit the UBC REC website.
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UBC Harvest Feastival | Sept 28, 2017
On September 28, grab your friends and colleagues for a night of food, art and culture. Start things off with a little cocktail & conversation at the Alumni Centre, and then head just a few steps away for a feast featuring fall favourites from the UBC Farm. Before your last mouthful of dessert or sip of wine, be sure to plan your after-dinner entertainment at one of the many special shows and exhibits planned just for you at UBC’s world-class Arts and Culture District.
Will it be letting the feast settle as you soak in UBC’s Symphony Orchestra or laughing off the calories at improv from Vancouver Theatre Sports? Whatever you choose, Harvest Feastival is the perfect way to kick off the fall season.
For event details, menus and entertainment selection, please visit the Harvest Feastival website. Limited amount of tickets are available online – don’t wait!
AMS FirstWeek | Sept 2 – 16, 2017
UBC will come alive with AMS Firstweek, a two-week long orientation festival for all UBC students in every year and every faculty. With tons of different events all across campus from a paint party and yoga to fantastic live performances and Homecoming, there’s something for everyone. Check out our website and be sure to purchase a Firstweek kit to gain access to all your student orientation events!
Access & Diversity New Student Welcome Session | Sept 21, 2017
New to UBC? Wondering about:
- accommodations
- services through Access & Diversity
- Campus Wellness services
- learning resources
- planning for success at UBC
If so, then come to the New Student Welcome Session that introduces Access & Diversity and the services they offer.
WHEN: September 21, 2017
WHERE: Crane Library – Room 1253 Brock Hall, 1874 East Mall, UBC
TIME: 2:30 – 3:30PM
No registration required, but if you do require captioning or interpreting, please contact A&D 2 weeks in advance of the session: heidi.nygard@ubc.ca.
Check out the info session poster for details and directions –> A&D Welcome Session Info 2017
AMS Food Bank – Volunteer Opportunity
The AMS Food Bank is recruiting volunteers to help run the service for this upcoming academic year. The AMS Food Bank has been growing exponentially since it’s inception 12 years ago and now services over 500 client visits per semester. If you are interested in applying to be a volunteer please submit you resume and a short cover letter to the job positing on UBC Careers online by September 8th 2017.
For further information, visit the volunteer posting at:
https://ubc-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php/pid944028?mode=form&id=4a37df584a62521656eb83477d86adf1&s=jobs&ss=jobs
or contact foodbank@ams.ubc.ca with any additional questions.
The Scientific Connection Between Plants, People, and the Environment with Brian Minter – September 16
As we move towards supporting 9 billion people, thanks to science there has been a dramatic shift in our understanding of the value of plants. Brian will share the emerging discoveries of how plants affect us and the world around us. From health and wellness to pollinator food sources, sequestering carbon and cooling urban heat islands, the role of plants has been re-positioned to a new and far more important level.
Get more details and reserve your ticket here: http://www.landfood.ubc.ca/events/alumni-lecture-brian-minter/
or contact Meryn Corkery (meryn.corkery@ubc.ca) with any further questions.
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Intergenerational Landed Learning Project: Farm Friend Volunteer Opportunity
Put your hands in the earth and wonder at the journey of the seeds, the many flavours of leaves, and the small magnificence of bees!
Join the Intergenerational Landed Learning Project as a Farm Friend Volunteer!
Intergenerational Farm Friend teams of one elder, one younger adult, and 3-5 elementary school children learn and practice caring for the Earth as they explore, grow, harvest, cook, and eat together at the UBC Farm. Farm Friends commit 13 days (Wednesday or Thursday, 8:30am-1pm), every other week, September-June. On-call volunteers also sought.
Register for an Info Session or Questions: Email landed.learning@ubc.ca, or call 604-822-4842.
Info sessions for prospective volunteers*:
- Wednesdays: September 6
- Thursdays: September 7
*9:30-11am @ the UBC Farm.
Internship Position: Food Skills Education
There is an exciting upcoming (for-credit) internship opportunity at the UBC Farm. Students will have the great opportunity to help create, coordinate, and liaise workshops. The deadline is for applications is Sep 1st!
For more information on the position please follow the link here: http://lfs-ubcfarm.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2017/06/LFS-496-Internship-Food-Skills-Education-FINAL-2.pdf
or contact Seth Friedman (seth.friedman@ubc.ca) with any questions.
LFS Firsts: Tickets Available Now
LFS Firsts marks the beginning of your chapter at UBC. It is a great chance for you to meet incredible individuals like yourself and to fully embrace your first moments as a UBC student. This is an event that all First Year students can participate in and feel welcomed to grow a sense of belonging. The theme for this year is Uncharted. We want to show you what a real university experience is like. Get ready for an amazing one night two day trip, loaded with the most awesome events; this retreat will create lasting memories worth cherishing!
Wondering about ticket pricing?
Tier 1 tickets: $80 + service fee charges from August 20 – September 8
Tier 2 tickets: $90 + service fee charges from September 9 – September 19
Please see the website: http://lfsfirst.wixsite.com/2017
or contact Lizzie Yan (yan.lizzie@gmail.com) with any questions!
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