National Student Food Summit – June 17-19, 2016 in Waterloo

Posted on May 4, 2016 by nlim20

The Summit includes students from 1st years to those in their PhD. There conference is focused on “campus food systems change” especially researching and reducing student food insecurity and shifting campus procurement towards more just, sustainable and humane food systems. We also will be focusing on campus gardens and farms, and community collaboration. And of course, meeting other peers interested in food systems change is always the best part of the conference!

National Student Food Summit

Meal Exchange’s annual conference, the National Student Food Summit is Canada’s largest leadership retreat for students passionate about working for ‘good food for all’ on campus.

The Summit brings together students and stakeholders from colleges and universities across the country (literally Newfoundland to Vancouver Island!) to prepare for working with Meal Exchange over the summer and upcoming school year. It features training on Meal Exchange programs and tools, discussions with faculty, foodservice, and civil society leaders in the food movement, and lots of space to connect and strategize with students from campuses across the country.

Join post-secondary students as we reimagine the future of food in Canada.

Let’s build the movement. Register Today

If you have any questions, please contact:

Sarah Archibald

Program Manager, Meal Exchange 

Board Member, Food Secure Canada 

(P) 416-657-4489 ext. 3
(W) www.mealexchange.com  
(T) www.twitter.com/mealexchange
(Fb) www.facebook.com/mealexchange
Charitable Registration: 84052 4581 RR0001

365-401 Richmond St. W, Toronto, Ontario, M5V3A8

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International Association for Food Protection Free Webinar – May 24, 2016

Posted on May 3, 2016 by nlim20

Free IAFP Webinar on Listeria monocytogenes on May 24, 2016

Free IAFP webinar on “Listeria monocytogenes: Current Industry Practices Part 2” on May 24, 2016. Register online to join in on the webinar!

http://www.foodprotection.org/events-meetings/webinars/

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BC Food Processor’s Association Spring Speaker’s Evening – May 11, 2016

Posted on May 3, 2016 by nlim20

BCFPA Spring Speaker’s Evening – Early Bird Deadline Extended to May 3rd!

Just a friendly reminder that the BCFPA Spring Speaker’s Evening scheduled for Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at the Firefighters’ Banquet and Conference Centre (6515 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC – at Metrotown area). The Speaker’s Evening will be on updates on supplemented food products in Canada and high risk communication.

 EARLY BIRD DEADLINE has been extended to Tuesday, May 3! Register today to take advantage of the early bird registration savings!

The title of the Speaker’s Evening is entitled, “Updates from Health Canada’s Food Directorate & Risk Management from a Social Media Perspective“.

Guest speakers include:

Dr. William Yan (Director of the Bureau of Nutritional Sciences in the Food Directorate, Health Canada) who will be speaking on “Updates from Health Canada’s Food Directorate: Supplemented Food Products in Canada, What You Need To Know”. Dr. Yan was appointed as Director of the Bureau of Nutritional Sciences in the Food Directorate. Since then, he has provided leadership in the Bureau’s work on developing nutritional standards and regulations as well as pre-market assessment of novel foods, novel fibres, health claims and infant formulas.  Recently, Dr. Yan led the transition of food-like natural health products to the food regulatory framework. He is currently leading the Food Directorate’s work on improving how nutritional information is provided on food labels in Canada. Dr. Yan will be speaking on the current direction of Health Canada regarding food and nutrition regulation, key priorities of the Bureau of Nutritional Sciences such as amendments to nutrition labelling regulations, revision to fortification policies and management of supplemented foods. 

and

Della Smith (Principal, Q Workshop Inc) who will be speaking on “High Risk Communication Today”. As a consultant, Della has specialized in crisis and issues management, and worked on food related issues including product recalls, food tampering, activism, disease outbreaks, food poisoning and more. She has also worked extensively in the health sector and with regulatory agencies. Today her company, Q Workshop, focuses on helping organizations through workshops and facilitated sessions. Della will be speaking on food related high-risk communications through practical tips, tools and techniques. Della’s interest breakdown will include: food producers, academic, government, consultants and contract labs.

Click HERE to register today!

Agenda and Speaker Biographies poster can be found on our website. Parking is free and is available on the 3rd floor of the conference centre – click here for more information on parking directions: Parking Directions

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Undergraduate Awards 2016 – submissions deadline May 31, 2016

Posted on April 28, 2016 by nlim20

The Undergraduate Awards is the world’s largest academic awards programme. It is uniquely pan-discipline, identifying leading creative thinkers through their undergraduate coursework.

The Undergraduate Awards provides top performing students with the support, network and opportunities they require to raise their profiles and further their career paths, as well as coming to Dublin for an all-expenses-paid trip to receive their medal.

For more information, please visit their website at http://www.undergraduateawards.com/.

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UBC Dietetic Intern Research Symposium – June 1, 2016

Posted on April 28, 2016 by nlim20

Join UBC Dietetics interns as they present their research project results. We will also hear from a dietitian who has recently undertaken an exciting practice-based research project.

 
Date: Wednesday June 1, 2016 | 12:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: The live event is in the Cullen Family Lecture Theatre, St Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, with teleconference sites around the province. Interns outside the lower mainland will deliver their presentations remotely. Live site venue details are attached for your convenience.

Schedule: Is attached. The afternoon will include ten mini-presentations by intern research groups from across BC as well as one presentation featuring research conducted recently by a dietitian in practice.

Registration link:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/58NPL88. Registration deadline is Wednesday May 25, 2016
 
Final Event Details: On Monday May 30, 2016 we will be sending out links to final event information (final schedule, slides, handouts, calling instructions) by email.
 
Teleconference Arrangements:  If you work outside of the Lower Mainland and would like to attend the symposium, you are strongly encouraged to contact a local internship coordinator to attend at a site where interns will be presenting by phone as there are limited teleconference lines. This also provides a networking opportunity for prospective and current dietetics students, interns and dietitians.

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LFS Research Café with Assistant Professor Siyun Wang – May 26, 2016

Posted on April 28, 2016 by nlim20

The next LFS Research Café will be held on Thursday, May 26!  Join Assistant Professor Siyun Wang, Food Science, and three of her grad students, Karen Fong, Patricia Hingston, and Justin Falardeau for a presentation on “Use of Big Data in Food Safety”. 

Thursday, May 26, 2016 | 12pm-1pm
Room 40, FNH Building (2205 East Mall)

Tickets: $7 for faculty and staff before May 15 ($10 after that), $5 for students, and include lunch.
Register here

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UBC 100 What’s Next? : Meeru Dhalwala – Future of Food Sources | May 28, 2016

Posted on April 27, 2016 by nlim20

UBC 100 What’s Next? : Meeru Dhalwala – Future of Food Sources

What will we eat when we need to feed 11 billion people globally by 2100? With rapid population increase and climate change coupled with the focus on cash crops and loss of food diversity, is a fundamental shift in our diets and the way our food is supplied essential for us to be able to feed ourselves equitably worldwide? Hear from chef, restaurateur and climate change activist, Meeru Dhalwala, on her insights on these and other aspects of our future food sources.

Hosted by Professor Rickey Yada, Dean, Faculty of Land and Food Systems.

Saturday May 28 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm
UBC Vancouver (Room TBA)
Cost: $10 per person – Purchase Tickets

About UBC 100 What’s Next? On May 28th, join us at the Vancouver campus as we close out UBC’s Centennial year. You’ll hear from some great minds providing perspectives on topics of the future and the day will culminate in a talk from William Shatner about the importance of living a life driven by curiosity.

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Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science 2016 Summer Soil ID Course – registration closes May 20, 2016

Posted on April 25, 2016 by nlim20

Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science – 2016 Summer Soil ID Course

Every summer the PRSSS hosts a soil identification course that is suitable for both the soil professional and soil-curious alike. Each year the course is held in a different region of BC where course participants can benefit from the wealth of knowledge shared by local soil experts as they explore the diverse array of soil types throughout the province.

This year the course is being offered in the South Okanagan (wine country!) from June 13-16, 2016. The course fee is $120 and registration is now open. To ensure adequate face time between participants and instructors, we limit registration to 25 people. Registration closes on May 20th, 2016.

 

Follow this link for more details: http://prsss.landfood.ubc.ca/events/event/2016-summer-soil-id-course/ 

 

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Visit us on the web: http://prsss.landfood.ubc.ca/ and facebook, or follow us on twitter @thePRSSS

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Get Rooted Youth Leadership Program – applications due May 23, 2016 (extended)

Posted on April 21, 2016 by nlim20

The application deadline has been extended to Monday, May 23, 2016.

Richmond Food Security Society’s Get Rooted Youth Leadership Program

Do you believe that every person has the right to access healthy, sustainable, and local food? Do you believe that food is an important part of our lives and culture? Do you want to know how our food choices impact our local community and the environment? And most importantly, do you believe that you can make a difference?

If you are a youth living in Richmond, between 16-25 years old, and have a passion for food security advocacy, leadership, team-work, and igniting ideas into community actions, Get Rooted is the program for you! The Get Rooted Youth Leadership Program provides Richmond youth with unique and fulfilling opportunities to:

  • Attend expert-led educational workshops
  • Volunteer with different community organizations
  • Facilitate impactful, tangible community action projects

You will be fighting hunger and increasing local food production. You will be empowered to become food security advocates and educators in your community. You will be a great candidate for Get Rooted if you are:

  • 16-25 years old
  • A resident of Richmond
  • Passionate about improving local food systems and food security through social and environmental change
  • A strong team player who embraces new ideas and diversity
  • Excited about being connected with like-minded peers and mentor

For details about this opportunity, please check out the Get Rooted 2016 poster and the Get Rooted 2016 Call for Applications updated Get Rooted 2016 Call for Applications – poster, info, application form

To Apply: Please email an electronic or scanned written copy of your completed application form (and your resume, optional but recommended) to programs@richmondfoodsecurity.org by 11:59 PM, May 11, 2016.

Please save your application in this format: GR2016_application_FirstName LastName Please save your resume in this format: GR2016_resume_FistName LastName

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Western Association of Food and Drug Officials (WAFDO) Scholarship – application due June 1, 2016

Posted on April 13, 2016 by nlim20

The Western Association of Food and Drug Officials (WAFDO) proudly continues the tradition of awarding a $2,000 scholarship to a deserving scholar enrolled in a college or university within the WAFDO region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, British Columbia, Alberta, Guam, North Mariana Islands, Mexico). In August 2016, we will be awarding one or possibly two $2000 scholarships, depending on availability of funds.

Candidates must

  • have entered their junior or senior year in the Fall 2016;
  • be enrolled in a college or university within the WAFDO region; and
  • be pursuing education in the career fields of environmental health science, food science, drugs or pharmacology, cosmetics or medical devices.

To apply for WAFDO’s 2016 J Jos Campioni Scholarship please submit the following no later than June 1, 2016:

  1. Complete application;
  2. A one-page essay detailing your interest and personal goals in the area of public health;
  3. One copy of your official college transcript; and
  4. At least two letters of recommendation.

For more information, please see our website at

http://www.wafdo.org/scholarships.html

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