Divestment 101 – Mar 9, 2017

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

Divestment 101
Date: Thursday March 9th
Time: 7-8:30pm
Location: Geography building, room 100 (1984 west mall)

UBCC350 is hosting Divestment 101 – a night of learning and celebration surrounding the past, present and future of fossil fuel divestment at UBC.

Hosts will run through the history of the campaign from its very beginnings and hear from a variety of students and faculty that have played pivotal roles in this movement. Hosts will discuss where we’re at right now with the approval of the Sustainable Future Fund and how students can get involved. Event is open to all and no prior knowledge is necessary. More information on UBCC350 and our divestment campaign at ubcc350.org.

For more information please visit the Facebook page for this event.

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Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference (MURC) – Mar 23-25, 2017

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

Interested in research or want to know more about the other disciplines? Attend the Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference (MURC) on March 23-25 2017!

Oral and poster presentations will be held at Henry Angus Building and Irving K. Barber Learning Centre respectively. For more information, visit the website.
MURC is a free event, open to all faculties across campus! Not only is this a great opportunity to network with other students, all the attendees will be put in a draw pool with a chance to win prizes!
To pre-register, visit https://survey.ubc.ca/surveys/emmav/murc-pre-registration-survey/
Like and follow @ubcmurc on Facebook and for further updates.

For more information please click here.

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Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science – 34th Spring AGM Workshop: Soil Water Dynamics in Urban, Agricultural and Wetland Ecosystems – Mar 25, 2017

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

The Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science presents their 34th Spring AGM and Workshop: Soil Water Dynamics In Urban, Agricultural and Wetland Ecosystems

Saturday March 25th, 2017 (9AM – 4PM)
University of British Columbia, Vancouver (MacMillan Building – click for a map)

This year’s workshop will draw on the knowledge of expert soil scientists from around the province to discuss issues related to land use management and soil science. Expect engaging seminars, vibrant panel discussions, and plenty of opportunities for networking.

EVENT PREVIEW:
Hans Schreier (Keynote) – Extreme Climatic Events & Land Use Intensification: A New Challenge for Water Management
Geirant Khan – Urban Soil Water Design and Management
Albert Leung and Siddhartho Paul – Irrigation Water Quality and Management on the Fraser Delta
Tom Pypker – Potential Impact of Climate Change on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from sub-Boreal Peatlands
Denise Neilson (Workshop) – The Irrigation Water Demand Model
Melina Biron (Tour) – The Art of Soilless Cultivation – An in-depth look into the inner workings of the greenhouse world and water use systems.
CALL FOR POSTERS:

This is a great venue to show off your soil science research in the form of a poster. Prizes will be awarded for the top three choices ($150 for first place, $100 for second place and $50 for third place). All submissions welcome. Email prsssemail@gmail.com for more info.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN: $70-regular* and $25-students*.

*Your registration fee includes: coffee/refreshments, lunch, and your 2017-2018 membership (Value: $20, Students $10). If you have renewed your membership in 2017, you can register for the workshop only.

We will also be selling some PRSSS merchandise (T-shirts, hats and mugs). If you are interested in purchasing something, make sure to bring some cash!

Please visit the website for more information.

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MFRE Food & Agribusiness Speaker Series: April Bellia – Mar 10, 2017

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

MFRE Food & Agribusiness Speaker Series

April Bellia, founder of Granola Girl

Date: Friday, March 10
Time: 3:30-5PM
Location: MCML260

For more information please click here.

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Volunteer for UHill Young Naturalists Club – deadline Mar 8, 2017

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

Do you like being outside in the forest? Do you like working with kids? Are you looking to enhance your leadership and facilitation skills?

UHill elementary school (located on Chancellor Blvd at the edge of campus) is starting a Young Naturalists Club. We are looking for volunteers to either lead sessions (if you have an expertise you would like to share), or to help facilitate inquiry-based learning as the kids explore the natural world around them.

Sessions will be held on Wednesdays starting March 29 and run for 6-8 weeks from 3-5pm. If you were to volunteer to be an expert leader, you would only need to come for one session. If you are volunteering to help facilitate the inquiry-based learning, you would be expected to attend all/most sessions. We are also looking for someone to document the sessions on our blog.

Please apply by March 8, 2017 using the link here: https://goo.gl/forms/EMgGBwVaGMElEwzA2

 

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Help new-to-UBC students find their way to classes in September

Posted on February 28, 2017 by karcarr

UBC Navigator 2017 position applications are now open! Apply by Sunday, March 12, 11:59 PM.

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.

As a UBC Navigator, you can expect to:

Support new-to-UBC students through their first week

Transition programming in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems is designed to support new to UBC students throughout their first term. One important facet of the transition is assisting students in their first week at UBC by providing directions to find campus buildings and classrooms.

Engage in personal and professional skill development

This encompasses:

  • Developing competencies in areas including communication, teamwork, team building, analysis and problem solving, initiative and motivation, willingness to learn and adaptability.

Role model outstanding student leadership on campus

This encompasses

  • Embracing the role as an ambassador for student leadership and as a representative of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems.
  • Understanding the role that a Navigator leader plays within a larger scope of leadership on the UBC Vancouver campus.
  • Actively participating as a member of a larger community of leadership across the UBC Vancouver campus.

Time Commitment

  • Attend mandatory training sessions (September 2017 – Labour Day weekend) These training sessions conflict with the orientation leader training – you cannot hold positions as both an Imagine Orientation Leader and an LFS Navigator
  • Attend Imagine UBC on Tuesday September 5, 2017
  • Assist with Navigation Stations during the first week of classes in September.
  • At least 5-10 hours, based on your availability

Apply today!

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UBC Future of Food Global Dialogue Series: Angela McIntyre – Mar 1, 2017

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

You are invited to the UBC Future of Food Global Dialogue Series: a campus-wide initiative bringing together food security and sustainability experts from across UBC and North America to engage audiences with the Global Food System.

Our next talk features Dr. Angela McIntyre, a 20-year veteran of hands-on international development and policy research experience in the health, social and human security sectors.

“We were Healthier when it used to Rain: Participatory Food Security Research with Rural South African Communities”
Dr. Angela McIntyre
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Liu Institute for Global Issues, Multipurpose Room, UBC Vancouver Campus

The UBC Future of Food Global Dialogue Series is jointly convened by the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm, the Liu Institute for Global Issues, and UBC Reads Sustainability, an initiative of UBC Sustainability.

For more information please visit the website.

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Apply to be a LFS Firsts Leader – deadline Mar 21, 2017

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

LFS Firsts is a 2 day 1 night camp to welcome the incoming first year students into the faculty. This year’s theme is UNCHARTED, signalling the beginning and unmarked opportunities awaiting to be discovered by the first years! If you are fun-loving and wanting to develop your leadership and networking skills, apply to be a LFS Firsts Leader for Uncharted 2017!

Deadline for applications is March 21st at 11:59pm. Interviews will be held March 31st and April 2nd on campus.

Applications can be found here: https://goo.gl/forms/DNTSSRVlt8XAN0H23

Please visit the Facebook page for more information.

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UN SDG Youth Training – Mar 6, 2017

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

Are you interested in climate action, reducing inequalities, peace and justice, eradicating poverty, clean energy, responsible consumption, sustainable economic growth, or working for the United Nations? Do you want to get involved in locally or internationally implementing these sustainable changes to help make the world a better place?

The Mosaic Institute, Foundation for Environmental Stewardship, and the British Columbia Council for International Cooperation are excited to bring SDG Youth Training by UN officials to students in the Lower Mainland. This event is open to all, and seeks to encourage Canadians- especially youth- to learn more about how to contribute to international development.

Some phenomenal speakers confirmed from the British Columbia Council for International Cooperation, UNEP, and the Youth Commission on the Status of Women Taskforce. The training includes an Involvement Panel to provide attendees an exciting opportunity to be inspired into action by UN officials, NGOs, and the SDG mandate in the Lower Mainland. The event details are as follows:

– Date- March 6, 2017
– Time- 17:30 – 20:30
– Location- UBC Campus, Vancouver, BC. Woodward Library Room

This is an opportunity to engage and empower youth and our community in an incredibly important way at a critical time toward attaining Agenda 2030.
This event is open to everyone! Further information on registration can be found here.

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CAFP Holding Food Safe Level 2 Workshop – April 29 & 30, 2017

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Hannah Mazure
CAFP is holding a Food Safe Level 2 workshop open to the public on April 29 & 30 (2 day course).
CAFP members: $95; Non-members: $105 (includes textbook & certificate)
Please visit the Facebook Event for more information.
To register please click here.
Sign up deadline is April 6th 2017 @ 11:59pm
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