BCIA Vancouver Branch AGM & Keynote Speaker – Feb 7, 2017

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

Keynote speaker: Richard Bullock, former Chair and CEO of the BC Agricultural Land Commission

Mr. Bullock has served as the Chair of the BC Provincial Agricultural Land Commission from 2010 to 2015. During his term he led a comprehensive multi-stakeholder consultation, moved the ALC forward with significant digital information projects and championed the Agricultural Land Reserve and agricultural land preservation in the province. As a member and Chair of the British Columbia Farm Industry Review Board he worked within the complex regulated marketing system both provincially and nationally. As Chair, he has worked to improve commodity board governance and encouraged commodity boards to be more responsive to national and international changes in the agricultural industry. Mr. Bullock’s has more than 45 years of experience in all levels of agriculture and agricultural processing industries, from grass roots production to senior level negotiations, policy development, management and administration of agriculture associations and processing facilities. He has represented both the Government of Canada and British Columbia on resource sector development missions throughout the Pacific Rim and Europe.

Date/Time: February 7, 2017: 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Location: Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition and Conference Centre

Registration: Includes Keynote speaker, food (hot and cold appetizers catered by Peake of Catering), entrance to motorcycle museum, and AGM.

Cost:

$20 BCIA members
$5 student members
$40 non-members
Registration for AGM only (entrance after 7:15): no charge. Please indicate if attending ONLY the AGM.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 31, 2017

Website: https://www.bcia.com/events/vancouver-branch-agm-keynote-speaker

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Reading Week Projects Application – ** EXTENDED** deadline Feb 10, 2017

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

Make Community Connections! Reading Week Projects for Land and Food Systems students Looking for a break from the books this Reading Break? A 3-day project with an elementary school or non-profit organization can enable you to work in group settings, learn more about community issues, apply your academics in the real world, building lasting connections, and make a difference.

Projects are between February 20th – 24th, and there is a placement to match your interests and career goals.

Projects that are still looking for students:

  • Mount Pleasant Elementary – Support young students with various creative projects, like creating a photography display. This 3 day project will be a fun experience for anybody looking to pursue teaching, planning, or just interested in a creative break from the lecture hall!
  • Thunderbird Elementary – Teach and engage elementary students around difference science concepts, with a focus on physics, earth, and space! This 3 day project aims to foster positive relationships with elementary and UBC students through fun, hands-on activities.
  • Queen Alexandra – Explore culture and diversity through project based learning with elementary school students! This 3 day project will allow you to guide young students with designing activities and projects related to culture and society, Aboriginal culture, and social justice.
  • Florence Nightingale Elementary – Facilitate hands-on science activities with Nightingale students! This 3 day project will allow you to have the chance to foster healthy relationships with the students and demonstrate their limitless possibilities for the future.

Students can find out more and register at students.ubc.ca/reading-week .

**EXTENDED** deadline to apply is this Friday, February 10th at noon.

Learn about our other placements on our website. Apply online at students.ubc.ca/reading-week

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Equity Enhancement Fund – deadline Feb 28, 2017

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

The Equity Enhancement Fund supports community-based initiatives that enhance equity, diversity, inclusion, and intercultural understanding at UBC. Proposals should demonstrate benefits to the representation or experiences of historically disadvantaged groups within the UBC community.

All student groups, academic or administrative units are invited to apply. Applications must be endorsed by a Head of Unit or the senior official of an organization, to ensure funds are managed responsibly.

Applications are accepted for small and large projects (max $25,000), although larger requests may only receive partial funding. Preference is given to proposals that demonstrate partnerships with some matching financial contributions and are for projects that have the potential to be self-sustaining. Separate funding is available for the Okanagan and Vancouver campus.

Application deadline is February 28, 2017. Read below for guidelines and application form.

If you have any questions about the Equity Enhancement Fund, email Paras Deacon, fund coordinator, at paras.deacon@ubc.ca.

Visit here for more information.

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Alumni Career Pathways: ACE Team Event – Feb 7, 2017

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

Your major is only a part of your career choice – this event will explore the paths that some of our alumni have taken. If you are wondering what to do with your degree, stop by the Alumni Career Pathways event!

The event will feature a panel of Alumni from the LFS Faculty, who will share their unique stories of success and failure, and give their advice and direction on following a non-linear career path to success. Following the Alumni Panel Discussion, you will get the opportunity to network with Alumni and other students.

“Alumni Career Pathways” will take place on Tuesday, February 7th, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM in the Food, Nutrition and Health building, Room 40.

*This event is hosted by LFS ACE Team in collaboration with LFS|US Career Week*

Please RVSP for the event at: https://survey.ubc.ca/surveys/37-19be5044b01334f749344b46b1f/lfs-ace-team-alumni-career-pathways-rvsp/

Questions about Alumni Career Pathways? Contact the LFS Ace Team at lfs.aceteam@ubc.ca

For more information and to stay updated with future events please visit our facebook page: www.facebook.com/lfsaceteam

 

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Suicide Awareness Day – Jan 25, 2017

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

Wednesday January 25th marks UBC’s 7th annual Suicide Awareness Day.

Each year, a number of UBC students, staff, and faculty consider suicide. Reaching out early and preventing suicide requires the help of everyone in the UBC community. On Suicide Awareness Day, the UBC Suicide Awareness Committee will use interactive booths and roaming street teams to increase awareness, share support resources, and help combat stigma surrounding suicide.

Learn more about suicide and prevention by attending an event by clicking here.

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Live Well Marketing at Vancouver Wellness Show – Mar 3-5, 2017

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

Live Well Marketing is a creative agency dedicated to promoting health and wellness through the brands we represent. We have a fun event coming up at the beginning of March @ the Vancouver Wellness Show if you’re interested in working any of the below shifts, please contact: kelly@livewellmarketing.ca

Friday March 3, 2017 12 noon – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday March 4, 2017 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday March 5, 2017 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m

To find out more please click here.

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URO Research Involvement Fair (RIF) | Jan 31, 2017

Posted on January 19, 2017 by nlim20

Undergraduate Research Opportunities (URO) is holding a research recruitment event called Research Involvement Fair (RIF) on Tuesday, January 31st from 5pm-8pm (you may come for a 2 hour window or longer) in the SWNG Building (2175 West Mall). This event pairs interested faculty and committed undergraduate students in a “speed dating” format. We will screen hundreds of interested undergraduate applicants for you and pick out the ones with the most commitment, research experience, interest, and enthusiasm. We will then pair them up with you in one-on-one 10 minute interviews, where you can select your favourite research student.

This event is beneficial for both students and faculty as it provides a platform for students to practice interview skills and allows PIs to meet a large number of interested students in a 2-hour period (around 10 students). Further progression to volunteering, NSERC applications, Work Learn applications, SSRP applications, or other grants is at the discretion of the PI and the student.

https://www.facebook.com/uro.ubc

If you are looking for enthusiastic undergraduates and would be interested in participating in URO’s Volunteer Research Recruitment, please fill out the survey before next Tuesday January 24, 2017.

https://goo.gl/forms/dXXkWLnmlCRLXCnw1

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Residence Life Coordinator Application – deadline Jan 26, 2017

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

Residence Life is looking for talented, passionate, and dedicated student leaders to join our team as Residence Coordinators in 2017/18. Residence Life is currently accepting applications for this position, which oversees teams of Residence Advisors in our first year residences. The deadline to apply is January 26, 2017.

This position is a great opportunity for students with leadership experience who are graduating or upper-year students– and who would like to take on a leadership position while also maintaining a small undergraduate- or graduate-level course load.

Learn More and Apply

The Role | Residence Coordinators

Residence Coordinators perform a crucial role in Residence Life at UBC and a hold a unique level of responsibility, bridging the work of Residence Life Managers and Residence Advisors. Like all Residence Life staff, RCs inspire communities, plan events, lend an ear when needed, and – most importantly – help create lifelong memories for residents and themselves.

Becoming a Residence Coordinator at UBC is a valuable way to take leadership skills to the next level, help other students succeed socially and academically, and earn income during the school year.

 

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Operation Groundswell Application – deadline Mar 1, 2017

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

Backpacking With a Purpose!

BACKPACKING WITH A PURPOSE Operation Groundswell is a non-profit organization that runs international volunteering programs, focusing on social justice issues and working alongside local activists, organizations, and communities. We are looking for globally conscious and socially active students who want to spend their summer exploring some of the most complex and beautiful countries in the world! If you’re into cultural exchange, meaningful community service, and off-the-beaten path adventure, apply by March 1st, 2017 to secure an interview for one of your top choice programs!

Programs are filling up quickly so apply as soon as possible!

*Financial assistance is available for all students on our 35- or 40-day programs.

Check out where we go: www.operationgroundswell.com<https://operationgroundswell.com/?utm_source=callingcampaign>

Summer programs are open in the following countries and regions:
India – Education or Gender Rights
Southeast Asia – Conservation or Youth Empowerment
Middle East – Human Rights Ghana – Global Health or Education
Tanzania – Social Innovation
Uganda: Development or Youth Empowerment
Guatemala – Fair Trade Justice or Peace & Conflict
Peru – Environment

Can’t travel in the summer? Join us for our alternative breaks in the winter and spring!

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Apply to Present at the Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference – deadline Jan 31, 2017

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Hannah Mazure

What is MURC?

MURC is a conference for UBC undergraduate students to showcase their research in front of their fellow UBC students, family, and friends. Researchers may choose one of two formats to showcase their research: presentation or poster.

Who presents at MURC?

MURC presenters are any UBC undergraduate student who is participating in, or has completed, their own Faculty-supervised research project. All Faculties and Schools are welcome.

The conference takes place from March 23-25, 2017.

The deadline to apply to present at MURC is on January 31, 2017.

To apply to present, students need to fill out our online application form.

To find out more about the conference, please visit our website.

As well, we are highly encouraging people to attend an Abstract Writing Workshop before they submit their proposal. This workshop is happening on Thursday, January 19 at the Lillooet Room, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Interested students can RSVP here.

In case there are any questions about the application process or anything about the conference, please direct them to undergraduate.research@ubc.ca.

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