Thrive Coffee House hosted by LFS|US, FUS, SUS, AUS & Agora Cafe – Nov 3, 2015

Posted on October 27, 2015 by nlim20

“Thrive is a mindset and a week-long series of events focused on building positive mental health for everyone at UBC.”

 

In conjunction with UBC Thrive Week, LFS|US, FUS, SUS, AUS and Agora Cafe are hosting their very own Thrive Coffee House! Come and enjoy a night of performances and baked goods and refreshments! Admission is free and we will be selling baked goods, coffee and tea for a minimum donation of $1 per item. All proceeds will go to the Crisis Centre.

WHAT is a coffee house?
It is an open and inclusive space for students to express themselves artistically. Performances can range from singing, spoken word, playing an instrument, stand-up comedy, and many more. We will also be adding in a meditation session at the very beginning for all of us to de-stress along with other de-stress activities throughout the night!

WHEN is Thrive Coffee House?
Tuesday, November 3, 2015. The night will begin at 5 PM! Come early to save a seat!

WHERE is this happening?
In the Agora Café located in the downstairs of the Macmillan Building at UBC. 2357 Main Mall V6T 1Z4.

WHO can perform/attend this event?
YOU. This is an open event for everyone. Invite all your friends to come out and enjoy the night with us.

HOW do I sign up to perform?
Simply follow this link and fill out the Google form to guarantee a spot for the night.
goo.gl/bsFgSZ. Please sign up by Sunday, November 1st at 11:59pm.

For more information, email set.wellnesscoordinator@gmail.com. Details and updates can be found on the Facebook event page. 

See you there!

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LFS Community Dinner: “A Taste of BC” – Nov 14, 2015

Posted on October 27, 2015 by nlim20

LFS Community Dinner: “A Taste of BC”

It’s that time of year again, the annual and highly anticipated Community Dinner! You are invited to join the Land and Food Systems Undergraduate Society (LFS|US) and the 4th year Dietetics students for a “Taste of BC”.

This 5-course meal will take your taste buds on a tour through the renowned growing regions of this beautiful province. Experience locally grown food, paired with locally brewed beers and wines. Come celebrate the land and community of British Columbia with us!

Date: Saturday, November 14th, 2015 | Agora Cafe | Semi-formal

Doors Open: 6:30 pm & First Course: 7:00 pm

 

PRICING

Early bird pricing (OCTOBER 19TH – NOVEMBER 6TH)
LFS students: $35
Non-LFS students, staff, faculty, and guests: $45

Regular pricing (After NOVEMBER 7TH)
LFS students: $45
Non-LFS students, staff, faculty, and guests: $50

MENU

BC Board
Roasted butternut squash bruschetta, West Coast lox, & cream cheese

Lower Mainland Kale Salad
Served with Brussels sprouts and finished with pumpkin seeds & a lemon vinaigrette dressing

Okanagan Golden Pear Soup
Warm, fall spiced yam & Okanagan pears

Fraser Valley Mushroom Risotto
Served with braised elk or tofu steaks, paired with roasted vegetables

Northern BC Bannock
Served with mixed BC berry compote & roasted hazelnut brittle

The LFS Community Dinner is a licensed event; therefore ATTENDEES MUST BE 19 YEARS OF AGE and provide two pieces of ID (one must be government-issued w/photo) at the event. In addition, we cannot promise that our event will be nut-free.

This year we are partnering with the AMS Food Bank to pay it forward to the greater UBC Community. We will be collecting voluntary donations at the event. Check out http://www.ams.ubc.ca/services/food-bank/inventory-donations/ for a list of items that they are in short supply of.

Find out more information and get updates on the Facebook event page. 

Sponsored Tickets!
We would like all students to know that the annual LFS|US – Dietetics Community Dinner is an event open to everyone! Recognizing that times may be tight, and some students may not be able to afford the ticket pricing, we have offered opportunities for LFS faculty and staff to generously sponsor a limited number of tickets to our event. If you would like more information about sponsored tickets, please email Student Services at students@landfood.ubc.ca.

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UBC Workshop for Students with Disabilities on transitioning from school to work – mid-November 2015

Posted on October 27, 2015 by nlim20

This is a great opportunity for those who anticipate to transition into the workforce from university soon! 

 

If you are living with a visible or non-visible disability and are a student in the health or human services, the Inclusive Campus Project would like to invite you to participate in a 3 hour workshop to focusing on the transition from university to the workforce.

A practitioner with a disability will share their experience and answer questions. Students will also learn skills concerning legal rights, advocacy, and disclosure.

This workshop will take place sometime in mid-to late November, depending on availability. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. 

You are eligible to participate in this workshop if you meet the following criteria:

  • Living with a disability(e.g., learning disability, physical disability, or mental health disability)
  • In a health and human service program(including, but not limited to, Audiology and Speech Sciences, Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Food, Nutrition and Health, HKin, Law, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, OT, Pharmaceutical Sciences, PT, Social Worker, Teacher Education)
  • 19 years of age or older

Location: UBC Hospital

Duration of workshop: 3 hours

Confidentiality: Confidentiality will be strictly kept. Please contact the research team directly and not via affiliated educational or professional programs. If you are interested, please email inclusive.campus@ubc.ca to let us know. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us as well.

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UBC Animal Welfare Team Movie Night Fundraiser – Nov 4, 2015

Posted on October 27, 2015 by nlim20

Come on out for LFS|US Wednesday Night Dinner at 5:00 and then hang around for our Movie Night Fundraiser at 6:00! You decide what we watch: Finding Nemo, The Lion King or Jurassic World! Popcorn and hot chocolate will be available with a donation, as well as 50/50 raffle tickets. We’ll provide plenty of pilows and blankets to snuggle up in!

Be sure to bring your own tupperware and mugs for dinner and hot chocolate! Details about this event can be found on the Facebook event page.

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2016 Jump Start Student Coordinators and Community Animators – applications due Nov 1, 2015

Posted on October 26, 2015 by karcarr

Applications for the Community Animator and Student Coordinator positions for the UBC Jump Start program are being accepted until Sunday, November 1st. The job descriptions and application instructions can be found on UBC CareersOnline  [Job ID 821641 (Community Animator) and 821642 (Student Coordinator].

Best of luck should you choose to apply!

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The Great Climate Race | Nov 8th

Posted on October 26, 2015 by karcarr

Want to do something tangible about climate change in your community? Join The Great Climate Race to crowdfund for local solar energy projects! Th Grate Climate Race is a new 10k or 2.5k walk/run in Stanley Park happening on November 8, 2015. UBC students get 40% off registration by using the code UBCStudent when you register. Look forward to lots of entertainment and solar power energy will be used to run the race. Part of all registration fees goes towards the local solar energy project.

More information here: http://www.greatclimaterace.org/

 

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Meet the Dietitian Night – Nov 2, 2015 (RSVP link now available)

Posted on October 26, 2015 by nlim20

Save the Date! Monday, November 2nd, 6:30-8:30pm

Location: MacMillan Learning Commons, Room 360

Meet the Dietitian Night is back! This annual event presents a valuable learning opportunity for dietetics students and students hoping to apply to the Dietetics Program to meet and network with a diverse range of dietitians. Through small group discussions, students will be able to delve into and learn about the roles and responsibilities of this profession.

This is an incredibly helpful experience for those who are interested in applying to the UBC Dietetics Program! Current dietetics students will also be present to answer any questions you may have about the application process and program.

The cost is $10 for non-Dietitians of Canada members and free for Dietitians of Canada members.
DC student members must provide their member ID on the day of the event.
We will only accept cash on the day of the event so please have it ready.

Please register online through this Google Form by October 30, 2015. 

Details & updates about this event can be found the Facebook event page.

Should you have any questions about this event, please e-mail Elizabeth Yu at elizabethyu.94@gmail.com

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Community Grant Information Sessions – Oct 26 & 29, 2015

Posted on October 26, 2015 by karcarr

Have an IDEA?

Grants are not scary and they are not exclusively for research or academia. Learn how to tap into your strengths and reach out to the Greater Vancouver community. This session is open to students of all years, programs and backgrounds!  All you need is an idea and a passion! Come to one of our information sessions.

Monday, October 26th
11:30-1:30pm
Lillooet Room, IKB		 Thursday, October 29th
5:00-7:00pm
Mary Murrin 3, Gage Residence


Topics and Questions included in this Session

  • What is Available – Non-academic grants inside and out of UBC for students. Listings and options will be provided $500 – $10,000 options available.
  • Community-Engagement – fancy term, but what does this actually mean? Tips on a making a plan to get involved
  • Project-based Grants – What they are and why it is important to apply. Learn from student case studies and examples.
  • Next Steps – Meet an advisor and get some early feedback on your potential pitch.

Hosted by the Centre for Community Engaged Learning

FIND OUT MORE

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Due November 1st | LFS Squad Leader applications now open!

Posted on October 24, 2015 by karcarr

Remember the first time you stepped on to campus as a student? You can help make that moment a great one for new students. Applications are now open for Squad Leader roles with UBC Orientations.

Help new students find their community at UBC, feel supported from their first day on campus and through their first year, and provide a beginning to a learning experience that will challenge, stimulate and prepare new students to achieve their goals and meet the challenges of our local and global communities.

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As aSquad Leader, you would play an important role in the recruitment, development and training of student leaders involved in Orientations. You’ll also provide direct and indirect peer support to first year students.

Sound like a fit? Apply now! students.ubc.ca/squad

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SCWIST Brown Bag Lunch – Women Leadership in Science and Technology, Oct 30, 2015

Posted on October 23, 2015 by nlim20

Brown Bag Lunchtime Discussions

Topic: Women Leadership in Science and Technology

Date: 30th October 2015

Time: 12:15 to 2:00 pm

Location: SPPH Building Room B104, 2206 East Mall, UBC

Speaker: Pamela Rogalski, Co-founder and CEO of the Engineering Leadership Council

The Brown Bag Series is a monthly event organized by the Society of Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) whose purpose is to provide a place for learning and discussion of topics to help women in STEM fields advance their careers.

Do you have a passion for seeking leadership opportunities? Do you find fast-paced professional work environments exhilarating and refreshing? Wish you had more information on how to get involved? Look no further, the Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology (SCWIST) has an opportunity you don’t want to miss! On Friday, October 30th 2015, we have the pleasure of having Pamela Rogalski, the Co-founder and CEO of the Engineering Leadership Council, as our keynote speaker! As women are increasingly pursuing and holding top leadership positions in science, engineering, technology and mathematics, it is important to learn from valuable experiences of those before us and to find supporting role models. Like other intensive professions, there are always challenges in such demanding and competitive environments. Our talk will focus on preparing and inspiring individuals to strive for their greatest potentials, as well as provide insight and knowledge on responsibilities and barriers associated with these leadership positions. The event will take place from 12:15 pm-2:00pm in the School of Population and Public Health (Room B104), and all are welcome!

Check our website to register: www.scwist.ca/events. Or follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/brown-bag-series-women-in-science-tickets-19216553228

Follow us on Twitter: @scwist.

Find us on LinkedIn and Facebook too.

 

BIOGRAPHY:

 

Pamela co-founded and is the CEO of the Engineering Leadership Council. The ELC is a Community of Practice of professionals leveraging the business case for cutting edge socially responsible design. It is a nationally registered not-for-profit organization. Programs include peer-reviewed case studies of social responsibility, pre-procurement dialogues, industry training, and organizational coaching.

Pam’s engineering experience includes lecturing undergraduate and graduate university courses on communicating the business case for, and implementation of, socially responsible infrastructure. She executed major capitol program engineering procurement and strategy advising at BC Hydro, where she founded the first corporate chapter of Engineers Without Borders. She was a member of EWB’s Governance and Rural Infrastructure team in Ghana, Africa. She has also worked in the field on teams of geophysics and geotechnical engineers at Golder Associates and other consulting companies.

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