Women in Science & Technology: Wonder Women Networking Evening – Mar 7, 2017

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

The Society of Canadian Women in Science and Technology in collaboration with Science World is hosting the Wonder Women Networking Evening (WWNE) at Science World, Vancouver on March 7th, 2017.

Date:  Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Time:  5:15 – 9:30 PM
Location: Science World at TELUS World of Science, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7
Ticket price: $10 SCWIST members, $15 non-members

This event is a great opportunity for STEM undergrads, recent graduates, and any other women in STEM who are curious about where their studies might take them.

To learn more about this event, or to buy tickets please visit here.

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Volunteer Call-Out for Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference (MURC) – deadline Feb 25, 2017

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

Applications are now open for students to volunteer for the 2017 Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference (MURC), which will be happening from March 23 to 25, 2017. As you may already know, MURC is a unique opportunity for undergraduate students as it provides them a platform to showcase their research with their peers across different faculties.

MURC volunteers are integral to the success of this conference. Volunteers are given the opportunity to network with other student leaders and all the great research that is happening on campus. Volunteers will be supported by the MURC Committee and UBC Centre for Student Involvement and Careers Staff. Volunteer tasks include the following:

  • Assisting with any pre-conference preparations such as organizing name tags, preparing conference programs etc.
  • Assisting in the check-in of conference presenters and delegates
  • Assisting in the set-up and clean-up of spaces used for the conference
  • Providing assistance to conference presenters
  • Representing both UBC and the MURC team in a professional manner
  • Providing any other logistical assistance as required

Interested applicants may visit our MURC Volunteers page to find out more about the position and to apply. Applications close on February 25, 2017.

It is important to note that prior experience in research or working at a conference is not necessary!

For any questions about volunteering or anything about MURC, please email: undergraduate.research@ubc.ca.

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2016 T4’s for UBC Employees

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

2016 T4 information for students & others employed by the university:

  • On-line T4’s are now available on-line in Self-Service to view and print.
  • Printed T4s:
    • For employees who selected to receive printed T4s, printed copies will be delivered/mailed the week of Feb 20th
    • Active employees will have printed T4s delivered to their departments.
    • Terminated/retired employees will have T4s mailed to the home address on record in HRMS Self-Service.
    • Anyone selecting to receive a printed T4 also has the option to access it on-line in Self-Service.
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Launch a Career in Canada – Mar 7, 2017

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

Tuesday, March 7, 2017
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre

Are you an international student with an interest in expanding your professional network and gaining insider tips on how to make the transition from UBC to the Canadian workplace?

Join us at UBC’s annual networking event for international students, Launch a Career in Canada! You’ll have the opportunity to connect with alumni who were previously international students and build your confidence in networking. The event will be held on Tuesday March 7th from 6:00-8:30 pm at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre. For more information and to register, please visit https://students.ubc.ca/career/career-events/launch-career-canada.

Please note there is a $10 (plus tax) registration fee for the event.

Please visit the website for more information.

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Applications Open: For-Credit Internships at UBC Farm/CSFS – deadline Feb 19, 2017

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

Food System Career Development Internship applications are now open!
Please share this posting through your networks to reach potential candidates.

The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems is currently accepting applications for a diversity of Food Systems Career Development Internships. Available positions can be found here. Applications due Sunday, February 19, 2017.

  • Food Systems Communication Intern
  • Organic Farming Intern
  • Tu’Wusht Indigenous Garden Intern
  • Organic Seed Production Intern
  • Organic Orchard Intern
  • Poultry Care Intern
  • Community Engagement Intern
  • Food Entrepreneur Intern
  • Food Education Skills Intern

The LFS Career Development Internship (LFS 496) prepares UBC students professionally and academically for future careers through a mentored learning experience with a real food business or organization. Students apply the theory they gain from class through on-the-ground food system-related work and through reflections and course assignments that support their practical learning. It’s a great opportunity to gain credit and work experience!

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Panel: How Technology is Transforming Medicine & Health Care – Feb 28, 2017

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

Event organized by the Department of Microbiology & Immunology and the Department of Computer Science at UBC CS/Life Sciences.

Panel: How Technology is Transforming Medicine & Health Care

Join us for a panel to explore career and opportunities in the combined field of Computer Science and Life Sciences!
Experts from medicine, data science and the health care industry will come and share their knowledge on how technology is transforming research and delivery of health care. 

Food will be served. Please sign up here: https://survey.ubc.ca/s/CS/LifeSciencesPanel/

Date: Tues., Feb 28, 2017

Panel: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Food & Networking: 7:00 PM onwards  

Location: Life Sciences Centre Lecture Hall 3 (LSC 3), 2350 Health Sciences Mall

Moderator: 

Dr. Michael Gold, Professor & Head, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, UBC

Panelists:

Paul Fijal, Head of Product Development, AwakeLabs

Dr. Martin Hirst, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, UBC

John LaRusic, Development Lead, AnalysisWorks

Lerly Luo, Medical Student, UBC

Dr. Raymond Ng, Professor, Department of Computer Science; Director, Data Science Institute; CIO, PROOF Centre of Excellence, UBC

Dr. Raymond Tang, Clinical Assistant Professor, Anesthesiologist, VGH

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Food Systems Career Development Internships – deadline Feb 19, 2017

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

Food Systems Career Development Internships are now open!
Applications due Sunday, February 19, 2017.

The LFS Career Development Internship (LFS 496) prepares UBC students professionally and academically for future careers through a mentored learning experience with a real food business or organization. Students apply the theory they gain from class through on-the-ground food system-related work and through reflections and course assignments that support their practical learning.

February is Internship month! CSFS will also be sharing Q&As with past interns and supervisors throughout the month of February.

Please visit http://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/internships/ for more information or email Melanie at melanie.kuxdorf@ubc.ca.

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North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Teaching Award of Merit – deadline Feb 20, 2017

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

We are now accepting nomination for the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Teaching Award of Merit. Among the criteria taken into consideration will be sustained teaching excellence, the ability to motivate students and stimulate critical thinking, and development of innovative approaches to teaching methodology and curricula.

UBC LFS faculty members, including lecturers and sessional lecturers, appointed for a minimum of three years in any of the Faculty’s programs are eligible to be nominated for the prize. NACTA Award and Killam Teaching Prize recipients http://www.landfood.ubc.ca/teaching/teaching-awards/ within the last six years may not be nominated.

Nominations are made by a letter of nomination from students, alumni and/or faculty including reasons for nominating this candidate, and one or more examples of her/his excellent teaching practices.

The nomination should be submitted to: Judy Chan at judy.chan@ubc.ca<mailto:judy.chan@ubc.ca by Monday, February 20, at 12 noon.

To find out more, please visit click here.

 

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Undergraduate Research Awards (NSERC USRA) Application – deadline Mar 10, 2017

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

Apply for work positions doing research with faculty members in LFS.

Deadline to apply is March 10, 2017.

Please review all eligibility requirements and application details here.

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MFRE Resource & Environment Speaker Series: Sabrina Santoro – Feb 8, 2017

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

MFRE Resource & Environment Speaker Series
OPEN TO ALL!

Sabrina Santoro, Communications Manager at BC Salmon Farmers Association

Date: Wednesday, Feb 8th
Time: 12:30-2PM
Location: MCML160

Pleases visit here for more information.

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