Grad School Fair – Mar 1, 2017

Check out the Grad School Fair at the AMS Student Nest on March 1st from 10am-3pm.  Details are here.

The seminars offered on the grad fair, appear on this page http://www.studyandgoabroad.com/vancouver-grad-fair/ – here’s the full schedule below:

10am The Search for Scholarships

Every year millions of dollars in scholarships, bursaries and financial aid are left untouched. ScholarshipsCanada.com is home to more than 85,000 awards worth over $193,000,000. Join us to uncover myths and find a scholarship that’s perfect for you!

Presenter: Wesley Taylor, Account Manager, Scholarships.com

11am Earn a Postgrad Degree in the UK!

Ask us how! Across the Pond works in conjunction with 40+ British universities, offering free expert advice to Canadian students who want to pursue a Master’s Degree in the UK.

Presenter: Amanda Thorson, Across the Pond

12pm UK Law School Advantage

No LSAT. Direct entry into three year LLB with high school. Two-year accelerated LLB for university graduates. NCA Fair Access Accreditation.

Presenter: John Kelly, Canada Law From Abroad

1pm The Legal Advantage: Specialise in Law and go Further at the University of Southampton, UK.

Study postgraduate law at Southampton, home to one of the largest selections of bespoke LLM programmes in the UK, and specialise in Maritime, IT, Corporate, Commercial, Insurance, International or International Business Law. New to Law? Consider our two-year LLB programme.

Presenter: Prof. Hazel Biggs, Professor of Healthcare Law, University of Southampton

2pm Learn to Navigate Graduate Admissions

Stevens is a leading STEM research and technology-centric university in the USA offering more than 40 master’s programs, 20 Ph.D. programs, and 122 graduate certificates; offering $3.5 million in Fellowships and Assistantships.

Presenter: Dina Iskaros, Associate Director of International Graduate Admissions, Steven’s Institute of Technology

 

 

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LFS Graduate Student Conference – Mar 9, 2017

You are invited to the 4th annual Land and Food Systems Graduate Student Conference! For the past 4 years we have hosted this event to showcase the amazing research happening within the Faculty by graduate students, undergraduate students, and post-doctoral research fellows.

Interested in pursuing an academic career? Want to know more about the research happening in LFS? Then this is an event you’ll want to attend!

This year’s conference will feature a plenary address from Dr. Steve Hallam from UBC’s Michael Smith Laboratories, as well as feature oral and poster competitions, non-competitive sessions, and the 3 Minute Thesis! To cap off the day, there will be a wine and cheese reception where the awards ceremony will take place.

For all this and more, registration is only $15!

Time and Date: 9AM – 6PM, March 9th, 2017
Location: Thea Koerner Lounge and Penthouse, 6371 Crescent Rd, UBC, Vancouver

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 2nd, 2017

Payment may be made via e-payment online: Click here for e-payment link

To pay by cash, cheque, or speedchart, please email the planning committee: lfs.gsc@ubc.ca

Questions? Please contact the LFS GSC planning committee: lfs.gsc@ubc.ca or feel free to check out the website: http://gsc.landfood.ubc.ca/

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Work Learn Positions Summer 2017 – Application cycle Mar 13-24, 2017

Looking for a summer job? The Work Learn Program offers part-time, on-campus positions for students of all year levels. Check out Work Learn job postings on CareersOnline from March 13-24.

Find out more here:

Work Learn Program: https://students.ubc.ca/career/campus-experiences/work-learn-program
CareersOnline: https://ubc-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php/pid455940?ss=jobs&mode=list&job_type=36&s=jobs

 

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LFS|US presents Muggle Munchies – Mar 28, 2017

Feeling stressed from midterms and upcoming finals? In need of a magical night to destress? Look no further! LFS|US FYC presents Muggle Munchies, a night full of Harry Potter inspired-desserts and snacks (vegan options available), entertainment from various clubs, a photobooth, and so much more!

Come out to Abdul Ladha on March 28 @ 4:30pm-7:00pm for an unforgettable night!

Check out the event Facebook page for details and tickets!

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iKonnect 2017 Networking Event – Mar 9, 2017

iKonnect – a charitable healthcare networking event that gives students the chance to mingle and connect with professionals within the community.

Learn more about PROFESSIONS, FUTURES and ADMISSIONS into programs such as Medicine, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Dietetics and Pharmacy, etc.

When: March 9th, 6 – 8pm

Where: Brock Hall – UBC Campus

Who: Attendees include: MDs (doctors), Surgeons, Dentists, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, MD students, DMD student, Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, and more!
We invite students from all faculties to attend.

There will also be a Silent Auction for prizes- Details to be announced!

There is a MINIMUM $4 DONATION at the entrance that includes one raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased during the event.
This year all donations will go towards UBC Splash Kids, which is a non-profit organization providing special needs children private swimming lessons at a local therapeutic pool specifically designed for patrons with physical and developmental disabilities.

Coat and baggage check is provided for all attendees (try to limit to one piece). Food and beverages will be served throughout the evening.

Should you have any questions regarding iKonnect, please contact us at ikonnect2017@gmail.com.

The event will take place from 6-8pm on March, 9th, 2017 at Brock Hall.

For more information, please visit the Facebook Page.

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LFS Graduation Dinner – Apr 1, 2017

LFS Graduation Dinner 2017

LFS|US proudly presents the annual Land and Food Systems Graduation Dinner! A dinner celebrating the LFS graduating class with guest speakers Rickey Yada, and more!

Where: Dockside Restaurant & Brewing Company on Granville Island
When: Saturday April 1st, 2017, 6 pm – 12 am
Details: 19+ event! 2 drink tickets and complimentary Champagne.
***Must bring 2 pieces of ID (UBC student ID not accepted).
Who: Open to all students, faculty, and staff members!

***HIGHLIGHTS***

Dinner & Dessert Buffet (Vegetarian menu items will be available. Notify all other dietary restrictions during ticket purchase)
Complimentary Champagne & 2 Drink Tickets
After dinner dance floor DJ’ed by UBC EDM Club
UNLIMITED photo prints from Star Speed Pictures & Photobooth
Custom Snapchat Filter for the evening!

***PRICES***

Early bird (February 20th – March 6th)
LFS Students $50; Guests $55

Regular (March 7th – March 24th)
LFS students $60; Guests $65

There will be no refunds after March 24th.

We would like all students to know that the annual LFS|US Graduation Dinner is an event open to everyone, prioritizing LFS graduating students. Recognizing that times may be tight, and some students may not be able to afford the ticket pricing, we have offered opportunities for LFS faculty and staff to generously sponsor a limited number of tickets to our event. If you would like to apply for a sponsored ticket, please email Karla Carreras (karla.carreras@ubc.ca) indicating a brief description of the circumstances of your need, your student number and any dietary restrictions, and we will work to connect you with a sponsor. Sponsored ticket applications will be accepted until March 6th, 2017.

Any other inquiries, please email Carmina and Winnie at lfsus.gradrep@landfood.ubc.ca

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Agora Cafe is Hiring for the 2017-2018 Executive Committee – deadline Mar 4, 2017

Agora Cafe is Hiring for the 2017-18 Executive Committee!

Available positions:
Brand & Development Manager
Catering Manager
Finance Manager
Food Safety Manager
Fundraising Manager
Inventory Manager
Prep Shift Manager
Secretarial Manager

Position descriptions on our website: https://blogs.ubc.ca/agora/

How to apply?
Email your Cover Letter and Resume to agora.gm@gmail.com and indicate your availabilities for an interview time on here http://doodle.com/poll/tn4hteq4c2itrhc7
Deadline: 12 pm Saturday March 4
You may apply to up to 3 positions, only one application/cover letter is required.

Please visit here for more information.

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Permaculture Design Certification Course 2017S – July 1 – 19, 2017

Permaculture Design Certification Course@ UBC Farm 2017

Presented by the Conscious Design Collective

With support from the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems and the University of British Columbia.

July 1st – July 19th, 2017 | UBC Farm, Vancouver City & Surrounding Bio-region

Permaculture is an holistic method of design leading to establishing a “permanent culture” guided by grounded ethics, principles and design practices.  It considers the whole system at multiple levels of scale through the intelligent integration of social, economic, land, water, plants, and shelter sub-systems.  Using Permaculture can lead to the design and implementation of self-sustaining, regenerative systems that “do good” for both human kind AND the Earth.

Topics Include:

  • How to read the opportunities and needs of a landscape.
  • How to designfor resilient catchment and water supply systems systems including ponds, swales, drip irrigation planning, keyline systems, and water catchment.
  • How and why to build soil, plan amendments, avoid erosion and produce good food.
  • How to manage animals in urban and rural environments.
  • How to make a food forest (design, management, implementation).
  • How to designfor energy efficient homes and communities.
  • How to live better with less stuff.
  • How to designfor sustainable small and large places (room, home, village, region).
  • What are the invisible structures that govern the relationships between the environment and economics and us.
  • How to communicate designideas with hand graphics and models.
  • How to listen, speak and facilitate in community settings.
  • Horticultural techniques (propagation, grafting, efficient weeding and planting).
  • The practice, science and philosophy of Natural building (cob, earthen plaster).
  • and many more …

Please join us for a dynamic, internationally recognized and academically supported (UBC credit available) certificate course on the principles and practice of Permaculture Design.  We will guide you to finding practical applications of sustainable design in urban and rural contexts though presentations, interactive design activities, and applied hands-on sessions.

Details and registration can be found at http://permacultureubcfarm2017.eventbrite.com

Please contact the course coordinator, James Richardson, at consciousdesigncollective@gmail.com if you’ve further questions.

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Sustainability Research and Career Symposium – Mar 15, 2017

The annual research symposium is a celebration of UBC research developments that have the potential to improve sustainability in our communities.

This year’s symposium will feature 3 guest speakers, a poster session, a group discussion and Pecha Kucha style talks.

The event will take place on March 15th from 10:30am – 3:30pm at the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS).

Registration is free and lunch will be provided.

To register or find out more information please click here.

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Wednesday Night Dinner – Mar 1, 2017

The LFS|US First Year Committee is back at it again with another special Wednesday Night Dinner on Wednesday, March 1st at 5pm at the MacMillan Basement! We will feature dishes from around the world. All dishes will be vegetarian/vegan and for $5 only! Visit the LFS|US Facebook Page for more details!

 

 

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