Are you interested in a unique volunteer opportunity? Volunteer with the Agora Cafe! No prior experience necessary. Please fill out the application form by January 13 by 11:59 pm. Thank you!
Please email agora.gm@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Callout for Agora Volunteers – deadline Jan 13, 2017
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MFRE Resource & Environment Speaker Series: Jessica Verhagen – Jan 13, 2017
Jessica Verhagen, VP Business Development & Strategy at Ecosphere
Althelia Ecosphere – the asset management platform established to demonstrate that competitive financial returns can be fully aligned with the preservation of natural capital and social development started a new venture, Ecopshere+. The founding mission is to build scale in the marketplace for environmental assets, such as those created through Althelia Ecosphere’s Althelia Climate Fund 1. The Climate Fund was launched in June 2013 backed by notable institutions from the public and private sector with a mission to align economy with ecology by financing integrated rural landscapes that support conservation of natural ecosystems alongside ecologically sustainable commercial activities. The new venture will give businesses across multiple sectors, investors, consumers and other key stakeholders access to assets from projects and programmes that help deliver the <2ºC carbon budget.
Jessica has more than a decade of experience at the intersection of environment and finance. She previously worked for Axine Water Technologies, the B.C. Ministry of Energy and Mines, and the B.C. Climate Action Secretariat.
Date: Friday, January 13th
Time: 3:30-5PM
Location: MCML160
For more information, click here.
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Volunteer for Let’s Talk Science Teacher Partnership Program
VOLUNTEER FOR LET’S TALK SCIENCE’S TEACHER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (TPP)
TPP is the core of Let’s Talk Science at UBC and is by far our most popular program for volunteers, teachers and students alike.
As a volunteer you are paired with a teacher in a school and age group that is convenient for you and an age group you would like to work with. You go into the classroom to present fun, hands-on science activities for the kids! You can create your own activity, use our pre-assembled classroom activities (see here: ubclts.com/activities) or you can contact a coordinator for ideas and help. Equipment is supplied by us!
If you want you can arrange to visit the classroom with a friend, find a friend at the training sessions to pair with or you can request to be paired with an experienced volunteer (this will be arranged during training).
Project aims
Our aim is to show these kids how fantastic science is. We want to demonstrate that science is much more than just sitting in a lab with a white coat and a pipette and those scientists are awesome people like you!! (and maybe even encourage them to pursue science themselves after high school!)
Call for volunteers
Who: Undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs and researchers!
Location: A school convenient for you in Vancouver or beyond!
When: You arrange times and dates with your paired teacher that suit you both.
Volunteer Role: Present hands-on science activities to your classroom ~ 1 hour in length. Aim for 3 visits this year so that you can get to know the kids and make more of an impact!
Contact: Contact Claire at partnership@ubclts.com if you have any questions or can’t make the dates. See www.ubclts.com/partnership for more details
Training
Full training is provided. New dates for 2017:
- 26th January 5.30-7.30pm
- 8th February 5.30-7.30pm
Sign up for training here: goo.gl/x9lT3m
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Student Ambassador Application – Deadline Jan 19, 2017
Are you UBC’s next Student Ambassador?
Do you love this amazing university, the experiences you’ve had, and the people you’ve met here? Are you looking for a campus job that allows you to share your favourite UBC stories with prospective students and help you gain public speaking skills? If your answer is yes, we want to meet you! Apply to be a Campus Tours Student Ambassador by January 19, 2017.
Open to students in all year levels.
Apply to be a Student Ambassador by January 19 11:59pm PST
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My Food Job Rocks Podcast
Want to hear about cool food jobs and the passionate people who make the food industry? Check out a podcast made by Graduate Food Science student Adam Yee and FoodGrads.com – it’s called the My Food Job Rocks Podcast.
These podcasts showcase really cool food jobs, discuss up and coming food technologies, and develop a connection to the people who make our food.
Some episodes include:
- Episode 2: An alumni of our’s who is working for a bean to bar chocolate company .
- Episode 6: Guest Dr. Howard Moskowitz giving amazing insight for the future of the food industry.
- Episode 11: A friend discusses how cooking and food science integrate with each other.
And new episodes are posted every week!
For more information, you can read and listen to the episodes on their blog:
http://blog.foodgrads.com/2016/03/my-food-job-rocks/
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Examination Disruption Procedures During Bad Weather
Examination Disruption Procedures During Bad Weather
Unless posted at www.ubc.ca, UBC’s Vancouver campus will remain open and all exams will proceed as scheduled. In the event an exam is cancelled, in addition to the official announcements on www.ubc.ca, students will be notified by Enrolment Services via email with instructions and next steps. Students should be mindful of the impact weather changes will have on travel time, and build in extra time to get to campus. Be safe and good luck on your finals!
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Global Challenge – deadline Dec 20, 2016
THE OXFORD GLOBAL CHALLENGE
You are invited to dive deep into an issue you are passionate about and present your findings to the world. Take on the Oxford Global Challenge!
Solve a global challenge, win cash prizes, and compete for an opportunity to present at the finals at Oxford University
The Oxford Global Challenge asks participants to demonstrate a deep understanding of a pressing social or environmental issue by mapping out the landscape of the current solutions and identifying missing opportunities for positive change. By working in teams, or stepping out on your own, you will dive into the ecosystem of a problem and present your findings. UBC winners will be invited to present their work at a Canadian national final event, with an opportunity to win cash prizes and the chance to attend the Global Challenge Final in Oxford, UK. Trips to the national and international competitions are fully-funded for winning teams and there is no cost to register.
Find out more (and register) click here: www.oxfordglobalchallenge.com and look for UBC-specific resources here: http://www.sauder.ubc.ca/globalchallenge
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 20TH, 2016
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Resume and Cover Letter Workshop for Dietetics Applicants: January 6, 2017
UBC Centre for Student Involvement and Careers is pleased to offer a resume and cover letter workshop for all interested Dietetics Major 2017 applicants.
Date: Friday, January 6, 2017
Time: 10:00 – 11:20am
Location: UBC Vancouver Campus, Woodward IRC Room 1
A current Dietetics student and Heather Tufts, UBC Dietetics Education Coordinator, will also be in attendance to answer your questions.
We understand that not everyone interested in this session will be able to attend in person due to location or scheduling conflicts. We will therefore be recording the session and posting it, along with any relevant handouts and slides, for access online after the session. Links will be emailed out through this listserv once it is available.
Session details can also be found on the Dietetics website under “Attend an Application Information Session.”
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2017 AACT John Kitt Memorial Scholarship application deadline – April 4, 2017
The American Association of Candy Technologists (AACT) is offering the AACT John Kitt Memorial Scholarship. The $5,000 scholarship award for the 2017-2018 academic years is awarded to an undergraduate student (Sophomore or above) who has demonstrated an interest in food science (confectionery preferred) and meets the criteria listed in the attached pamphlet here or at www.aactcandy.org.
The AACT is seeking to bring candy technology careers to the attention of the brightest food science department students as they complete their college studies and consider career planning.
The AACT is proud to offer this outstanding opportunity to showcase the rewarding opportunities available in confectionary manufacturing career fields.
Application deadline: April 4, 2017
Please find the application pamphlet here. If you require more information, do not hesitate to contact Barb Wakal in the FNH main office (2nd floor).
UBC’s Extreme Weather/Disruption “Snow” Policy
Please visit the UBC Homepage to find out if exams are cancelled or non-essential services are curtailed during extreme weather conditions. The UBC website is the official source for snow/extreme weather closure information.
For the latest updates, please see UBC Bulletins.