Want networking opportunities or exposure to research? The Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference (MURC) is looking for volunteers. Apply online by March 13, 2016. MURC will be held Mar 29-31.
Repaying Your Student Loan Workshops | Mar 16&17, 2016
What you need to know about repaying your loans
Graduating with student loans from Canadian sources? Want to know what happens with your loans after graduation? This workshop is for you!
You will learn things like:
• When you have to begin repayment of your student loans
• How to negotiate your repayment terms and what your options are
• How to manage your debt load after you graduate
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Wednesday, March 16 | 4 pm to 4:45 pm in Buchanan A103
Register by March 15, 5 pm
WEBINAR
Thursday, March 17 | 3 pm to 3:45 pm (webinar link will be emailed to you)
Register by March 16, 5 pm
This workshop is free so register for the in-person or online session now by visiting
students.ubc.ca/finances. Enrolment Services Professionals (ESPs) will be available to answer any questions you may have. If you are unable to participate in the workshop, feel free to connect with your ESP directly.
You can find your ESP’s contact details in your SSC account under ‘Personal Info’ > ‘UBC Contacts’
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Sexism, Racism, and Speciesism: Intersecting Oppressions | Apr 1, 2016
Social justice, animal justice and environmental justice are intimately connected and we should no longer treat them as separate issues. Speaking from an eco-feminist perspective, Élise Desaulniers will demonstrate why our relationship with non-human animals is at the core of our struggle against many forms of human oppression. She will offer suggestions to support the development of an animal rights movement that acts in solidarity with other progressive and environmental movements. Finally, she will raise some questions about the role of women in the animalist movement.
April 1, 2016
12:30-2pm
MCML 258
Élise Desaulniers is an independent scholar and animal rights activist based in Montréal, Québec. She is the author of three books on food ethics, animal agriculture and veganism. Her book Cash Cow: Ten Myths About the Dairy Industry was translated and published in English by Lantern Books in 2015. She co-authored two articles in the Encyclopedia of Food and Agricultural Ethics (Springer 2014) and won the Quebec Grand Prize for independent journalism (opinion) for a piece on feminism and anti-speciesism in 2015. She frequently speaks in colleges, universities, and community events.
For more information and updates, please check out their Facebook page.
AMS Impact Grant – applications due Mar 29, 2016
The AMS Impact Grant is an initiative giving funding to UBC students interested in conducting scholarly research to build knowledge and understanding of post-secondary matters affecting UBC Vancouver’s community.
The goal of the program is to create a healthier, more supportive, more successful student community. Depending on the length or scope of their proposal, applicants may receive up to $3000 for a project lasting a year. However, particularly ambitious projects may receive more funding and last longer if the applicant provides proper justifications. Most of the grant should be used to help defray the salaries of the research lead and team, but may also be used to reimburse such materials, supplies and equipment directly required to carry the research. Proposals should include a description of research to be conducted, ideas for how this research can inform positive changes at UBC by building upon existing work happening at UBC, and a realistic plan for implementing these ideas.
Over the course of their year-long projects, successful applicants will spend 6 months conducting research, and the remaining 6 months implementing results while working with an AMS staff member and/or a person or unit at UBC. For more information, and to apply by March 29, visit http://www.ams.ubc.ca/leadership/executive/key-projects/impact-grant/
2016 Summer Session TA Positions – applications due Mar 18, 2016
The Faculty of Land and Food Systems has a limited number of TA positions for 2016 Summer Session. If you are interested in TA’ing, please complete an online application.
Please note, for security reasons, this website requires VPN connection for anyone trying to access the site off-campus. Click here for information/instructions on VPN.
The application will be open on Wednesday, March 9 and will close on Friday, March 18.
2016 LFS Grad Dinner – Apr 1, 2016
LFS|US proudly presents the annual Land and Food Systems Graduation Dinner! This dinner is to celebrate all graduating LFS students, with guest speakers such as: Dean Rickey Yada, Whitney Hussain RD, LFS|US President Stephanie Goh, Dr. Marina von Keyserlingk and Roxana Quinde.
Where: Dockside Restaurant on Granville Island
When: April 1st, Friday
Time: Doors open 6pm, Dinner starts at 7pm
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!
Tickets: Until March 13th – LFS students $50, Guests $55
March 14th – 29th – LFS students $60, Guests $65
Check out our Facebook event page more info and link to purchase tickets.
Those experiencing financial hardship may be eligible for a sponsored ticket. Requests for sponsored tickets can be directed to Karla in LFS Student Services (at karla.carreras@ubc.ca). Please include “Grad Dinner Sponsorship Request” in the subject line and provide a brief description as to why you are eligible for a sponsored ticket. Deadline for request is is March 21st by 2PM. Limited sponsorship tickets will be available.
Any other inquires, please email Jessica and Christine at lfsus.gradrep@landfood.ubc.ca.
2016 LFS Firsts Co-Chair opportunity – apply by Mar 18, 2016
LFS|US is hiring for two Co-Chairs for LFS Firsts 2016! Co-Chairs will lead a committee in planning and organizing LFS Firsts 2016 which is an event for incoming first year LFS Students in the beginning of the academic year. Resumes & Cover letters are due by Mar.18th, 2016 and can be e-mailed to lfsus.vpstudentlife@landfood.ubc.ca or to lfsus.vpinternal@landfood.ubc.ca.
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Want to be a part of the LFS Undergraduate Society? Nominations are due Mar 11, 2016!
Land & Food Systems Undergraduate Society elections for the 2016-2017 Academic School Year!
Now is your chance to get more involved with the faculty and have your input in LFS matters. Nomination forms are due by Mar.11th at 2 pm and can be submitted via email to lfsus.elections@gmail.com, or in person to LFS|US Vice-President Student Life. Nominees must obtain 10 signatures from LFS Students. More information can be found at http://www.lfsus.landfood.ubc.ca/lfsuselections.htm.
MFRE Speaker Series: David Minato, BC Salmon Farmers Association – Mar 11, 2016
MFRE is hosting a seminar series: MFRE Resource & Environment Speaker Series and would like to invite you!
The next seminar is on (Please note the time change):
Friday March 11th, 2016
David Minato, Regulatory Affairs & Community Manager at BC Salmon Farmers Association
David Minato is a graduate of Simon Fraser University and also holds a Diploma in Fisheries and Aquaculture from Malaspina College. His aquaculture career began in 1987 at a private salmon hatchery located north of Campbell River. In 1994, he took a sixteen year hiatus from salmon farming as the owner operator of Campbell River Pet Centre, returning to salmon farming in his current position at the BC Salmon Farmers Association.
Location: Room MCML160
Time: 4pm to 5:30pm
Find out more about the guests and the series here: http://mfre.landfood.ubc.ca/mfre-speaker-series/.
First Nations and Indigenous Studies Speaker Series – Mar 11, 2016
The First Nations and Indigenous Studies Department is offering some talks regarding “Decolonization and the Settler State”.
“Community-based Solar in First Nations communities and Energy Sovereignty in the Tar Sands” by Melina Laboucan-Massimo
DATE: March 11th, 2016
TIME: 10:00 – 12:00 p.m.
PLACE: Sty-Wet-Tan Hall, UBC Longhouse
Please RSVP via email to fnis.arts@ubc.ca if you plan on attending.
Hope to see you there!
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