Hi LFS! Did you know there’s a Food Bank on campus? The AMS Food Bank is located in room 2131 at the Nest, supplied with a variety of items to support students.
We recently launched a blog, check out the blog at: https://amsfoodbank.wordpress.com/about/.
Please help raise awareness!
The Faculty of Land and Food Systems Undergraduate Society (LFS|US) would like to invite members of the LFS community to identify students for their annual LFS Undergraduate Student Leadership Award. This award is intended to recognize outstanding student leadership and commitment to the Faculty of Land and Food Systems by an undergraduate student.
Please help us identify talented student leaders! Students can be nominated by faculty, staff or their peers. We would appreciate nominations of student leaders who:
Nomination process:
If you know an LFS student who is deserving of this recognition, please nominate them using this online form. You will be asked for information including: student’s full name, e-mail address, student number (if available) and a description of the student’s involvements and contributions. The deadline for nomination submissions is Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 11:59 PM.
Thank you in advance for your help in ensuring that we are able to identify truly outstanding students. Please contact Jin Low (lfsus.vpfinance@gmail.com) if you have any questions, and please feel free to forward this message to any LFS colleagues and students you may know who have had the opportunity to work with outstanding student leaders.
Want to get involved with First Week 2017? Become a UBC Navigator for First Week 2017! This is a joint position between LFS and Science students that support new-to-UBC students, by helping them NAVIGATE their way to classrooms and buildings across campus. Responsibilities include a mandatory training session during Labour Day weekend, volunteering at least 5-10 hours of your time during the first week of September, and being a positive and engaging student leader!
As a UBC Navigator, you are a key member of the orientation teams welcoming and supporting students in their transition to UBC. Navigators will be some of the first faces students see when they’re arriving on campus during the first week; the service is a timely, on-demand support for students who are learning about our campus and how to get to their classes. Navigators provide one-on-one transactional support to find buildings and classrooms on campus.
Applications are open on a rolling basis until Sunday, June 4th at 11:59 pm.
For more information, please visit the website here.
The MacMillan Basement Project 2017
The MacMillan Agora student space, the heart of student life in the Faculty of Land & Food Systems, requires upgrades to meet student needs.
Our goal this year is to raise an additional $25,000 for us to proceed with phase one of the project this Summer 2017, to replace the furniture and install better lighting in the Agora space. Better furniture and lighting will create a more warm and welcoming space, inviting more individuals to use the space for work and recreation.
Our overall vision includes reconfigurable furniture, a comfortable lounge area, electrical upgrades to provide access to power sources and multimedia ports for presentations and seminars, digital signage, a resource centre, locker to study space conversion, and Agora Café expansion. We appreciate your donations and support for improving this well-used space.
About the LFS Undergraduate Society:
This project is a joint effort led by students from the LFS Undergraduate Society and Agora Café, with support from the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Many of the students involved have been with the faculty for many years. We are excited to transform the Agora student space into a home away from home for LFS students, from their first day through to graduation day, and beyond. We are passionate about providing a revitalized space for the next generation of LFS students.
Share and donate on the crowd fundraising link: http://crowdfundraising.ubc.ca/projects/macmillan-student-space-upgrade-project-2/
Donate by April 28, 2017.
Lauren Archibald, Marketing and Sales Development at Ethical Bean Coffee
Lauren Archibald works in sales and marketing at Ethical Bean Coffee, inspiring consumers to drive positive social and environmental change through their daily cup of coffee. Ethical Bean is a leading, Vancouver based, roaster of 100% Fairtrade certified, organic coffee which has grown into an international success. Fostering relationships with B Corp, Fairtrade, and other key partners, Lauren is always seeking new ways to collaborate and bring the Ethical Bean story to life.
Previously working as the Western Marketing Manager at Bullfrog Power, Lauren engaged brands such as MEC, Rocky Mountain Soap, and Deloitte to leverage their support of renewable energy through innovative marketing activations. Lauren is a known connector and is armed with delicious coffee, contagious energy, and a passion for adventure on the beautiful West Coast and beyond.
Date: March 17
Time: 3:30-5PM
Location: MCML160
For more information please visit the website.
Interested in applying to the Co-op program?
Want to learn what it’s like to be in the program from current and previous Co-op students?
Join the LFS ACE Team for an engaging evening of personal stories and networking!
The purpose of this event is to provide an opportunity for
prospective or current co-op students to gain first-hand knowledge and experience from current or past co-op students about their time in the co-op program.
The event will have panelists sharing their co-op experience, followed by a mingling session where everyone will have an opportunity to reach out and network.
Snacks will be provided.
RSVP here for a chance to win a gift.
Day: Tuesday, March 21st, 2017
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm
Location: MCML160
2357 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Have any questions? Feel free to contact the LFS ACE team at lfs.aceteam@ubc.ca.
Visit the LFS ACE Team Facebook Page for more information.
UBC Nutrikids is looking to hire some new coordinators for next year! We strongly encourage you to apply if you’ve enjoyed volunteering with UBC Nutrikids and are looking for experience in leadership, would like to add activities on to your resume, or just want to get more involved on campus and in the community!
Past experience volunteering with UBC Nutrikids is not required but considered an asset.
To apply or find our more information about the application, please visit the UBC Nutrikids Blog.
Deadline to apply is midnight March 17, 2017.
Course Overview:
Major viticultural issues related to grape and wine production, including: origin of the major wine grape varieties and rootstocks, morphological features of the grapevine, major training systems in the Okanagan Valley, berry composition in relation to wine quality, and the impact of terroir on grape and wine quality. Field trips and laboratory classes will provide hands on sessions on the topics described above.
The course will run from *August 8th to August 18th,* 2017 from 9:30am-4:30pm. The course dates have recently changed – so please make sure you check your schedule to ensure these dates work for you.
Check out the UBC Course Schedule for more information.
The Outside-In: International Photojournal is holding the annual photojournalism conference, “Global Crisis”, and print journal launch taking place on Thursday, March 16th from 3-6pm in the Multipurpose room at the Liu Institute for Global Issues.
The Conference will feature three professional and distinguished speakers:
