National Collegiate Research Conference – Jan 2016 (travel grant available – due Nov 1, 2015)

Posted on October 13, 2015 by nlim20

As part of URO’s commitment to making undergraduate research available to everyone, URO is offering travel grants of up to $500 to cover costs associated with attending NCRC, including travel, registration, and accommodation. Applicants must be URO members – please contact an executive to obtain a membership if you have not done so already. Please note that this is not an application to NCRC itself, and that all applicants are required to complete an application to NCRC and submit a screenshot of the completed NCRC application on the final page of this form. Students will be reimbursed upon submission of receipts as well as proof of attendance.

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities (URO) Club through the AMS has instituted a travel grant for undergraduate students to present at the National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC), taking place this coming January. The NCRC is an annual multidisciplinary conference held at Harvard University, and attracts North America’s brightest undergraduate researchers from across all disciplines.

Our Travel Grant will reimburse students for the full cost of travel, registration, and accommodation. Students may apply at http://www.uroubc.ca/ncrc-travel-grant-application/, and the application deadline is November 1, 2015. For more information about the Conference itself, please visit their website at  http://campus.hcura.org/ncrc/.

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Doing Development Differently: A Symposium on International Development – October 17th, 2015

Posted on October 9, 2015 by sarahmakepeace

This symposium on international development invites the UBC and wider Vancouver community to come together and engage in dialogue and critically explore what it means to learn, act, and be in solidarity with others in international development activities.

UBC students returning from their summer international service learning (ISL) placements will share their experiences, learning, and lingering questions at a post-engagement symposium. This year’s symposium- “Doing Development Differently: Engaging Young Adults in an Interconnected Global Community”- centres on student presentations and concludes with a public lecture by Stephen Lewis, who is known as one of Canada’s most influential pundits on international development and human rights.

When: October 17th, 2015 at 9:30am – 4:15pm

Location: VCC Downtown campus, 250 West Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1S9

RSVP required. If interested, please make sure you register. For more information, please visit here.
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Canadian Water Resources Association BC Branch Conference – Nov 18/19, 2015

Posted on October 7, 2015 by nlim20
CRWA BC Branch Conference: Floods, Droughts and Everything in Between
November 18 – 19, 2015
Check out the conference website & register: http://cwrabc.ca/conference


Student & Young Professional (SYP) PechaKucha Session.

Session: The PechaKucha presentation consists of simply showing 20 slides for 20s each, which is an informal and fun way to share your work/research project with the water resources community!

Deadline: Extended to October 12, 2015,

Submit: Submit a brief summary (i.e. 100 – 200 words) of your research work or project here: http://cwrabc.ca/conference/syp-events-and-info

More SYP events at the conference

SYP Speed Networking Session (Nov 18): Meet senior water professionals in a series of brief exchanges to ask questions on a career in water resources.

Pub Night with Water Trivia (Nov 19): A great way to end the conference and extend your connections to new friends and other professionals.

http://cwrabc.ca/conference/syp-events-and-info

SYP Booth

A place to meet other SYP and get info on the CWRA SYP BC groups

Volunteer?

Are you interested in volunteering at the conference? Let us know at cwra.syp.van@gmail.com

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Fall 2015 Graduation gown rentals now open

Posted on October 7, 2015 by nlim20

Gown rentals for the Fall 2015 convocation ceremony are now open online!

You can also find a great Student Checklist for all of your graduation needs on the UBC Graduation website and some frequently asked questions answered online.

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LFS Fall Convocation Ceremony – Nov 27 at 11:30am

Posted on October 7, 2015 by nlim20

ICYMI – the UBC Fall Convocation schedule is out and LFS students approved to graduate this November 2015 will be crossing the stage on Friday, November 27 at 11:30am: http://graduation.ubc.ca/schedule-fall-2015/.

 

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University of Edinburgh and Massey University Vet Talk – Oct 13, 2015

Posted on October 7, 2015 by nlim20

UBC PAW club is hosting the University of Edinburgh and Massey University Vet Talk on the 13th of October in ANGU 350 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. At the talk prospective students can ask representatives questions about the programme, applying, admissions, finances, and more!

For more information, please visit the UBC PAW Club’s website at https://ubcpaw.wordpress.com. See you there!

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UBC Apple Festival – October 17/18, 2015

Posted on October 6, 2015 by nlim20

A family event for all ages, the UBC Apple Festival celebrates one of British Columbia’s favourite fruits. From children learning about the diversity of apples to those who remember tasting heritage apples in their youth, the Apple Festival is a great opportunity to not only discover more about this delicious fruit, but have a whole lot of fun doing it!

October 17-18, 2015 | 11am-4pm
UBC Botanical Garden (6804 SW Marine Drive)
$4 entry – cash only (Children 12 years and under free)
Please note – no dogs are permitted on the festival grounds, with the exception of working service animals.

Apples and Apple Tree Cultivars for Sale
This year, around 50,000 lbs (22,680 kilos) of apples are sold to thousands of apple lovers. More than 70 varieties of heritage, new and “tried and true” varieties are available, grown both conventionally and organically.

100 or more varieties of Apple trees grafted onto dwarfing root stock, perfect for the home garden or patio, will be available.

Pears and Quince will also be available in limited amounts.

Apple Tasting Tent – Tickets $5.00 available outside the tasting tent

One of the most popular activities at the Apple Festival is our apple tasting tent located on the Main Lawn.

The tasting tent features 60 varieties of new and heritage apples grown in British Columbia. Friends of the Garden “published in-house” Apple Booklet is available for purchase at the event listing the history, propagation needs and features of more than 100 varieties. Tasting sessions from 11:00am to 3:30pm Saturday and Sunday. Please note that not all the apples in the tasting tent will be available for sale due to very limited availability of some heritage varieties.

Visit www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/apple-festival/ for more information.

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SCWIST Strategies for the Financial Challenges and Benefits of Careers in Science and Tech – Oct 29, 2015

Posted on October 5, 2015 by nlim20

SCWIST has the pleasure to invite you to an informative and interacting workshop on financial planning for students and researchers in Science and Tech.

Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/strategies-for-the-financial-challenges-and-benefits-of-careers-in-science-and-tech-tickets-18661751802

Strategies for the Financial Challenges and Benefits of Careers in Science and Tech
You will learn how to apply specialized planning strategies for careers in science and tech as well as essential general information. This knowledge will help you to make sense of pension options, save taxes, protect your hard earned income and create a financial plan that will guide you along the path to achieving your long term goals.
Whether you are just starting your career, looking for a transition after years in the field or starting to look at retirement options, you will find this workshop extremely helpful.

Thursday, Oct 29

6:30 – 8:30pm

Canfor room, YWCA
733 Beatty Street
Vancouver, BC

About the speaker:
Cathy Derksen, Financial Advisor Investors Group
Cathy Derksen has a Bachelor of Science degree from UBC and spent over 25 years working in healthcare and public education. Her passion for assisting people in creating a better life for themselves brought her to Investors Group over 4 years ago. Cathy incorporates her life experience into her approach as an Investors Group financial advisor by being proactive in looking out for her clients’ best interests and ensuring a continuity of care through long-term working relationships with clients. Cathy focuses on helping people to understand the tools and strategies available to them for building wealth.

Light refreshments will be served.

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LFS Research Cafe: Prof. Murray Isman — October 22 (new date)

Posted on October 5, 2015 by nlim20

The next LFS Research Café will be held on Thursday, October 15! Join Professor Murray Isman for a presentation on “What do aromatherapy and insecticides have in common?”

Thursday, October 22 | 12 – 1 PM
Earth Sciences Building (ESB), Room 135

Tickets are $10 ($5 for registered students) and include a catered lunch. Purchase tickets online through UBC’s secure e-payment system

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American Association of Candy Technologists (AACT) Scholarship – applications due Apr 1, 2016

Posted on October 2, 2015 by nlim20

AACT Announces National Scholarship

Lincolnshire, Illinois – The American Association of Candy Technologists (AACT) is offering a $5000 scholarship award for the 2016-2017 academic year.

Students showing a demonstrated interest in confectionery technology, attending an accredited four-year college or university, and majoring in food science, chemical science, or biological science, can apply online at http://www.aactcandy.org/scholarshipapplic.pdf. The award will be paid in installments of $2500 per semester, upon verification of enrollment.

The application deadline for the award is April 1, 2016. The scholarship winner will be announced in May 2016, for the 2016 fall semester.

The American Association of Candy Technologists is the professional group comprised of technologists, operations personnel, educators, students, business staff, and others dedicated to the advancement of the confectionery industry.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Contact Person     Kevin Silva

Company Name    The Warrell Corporation

Voice Phone Number           717-761-544

FAX Number         717-761-220

Email Address       kevins@warrellcorp.com

Website URL         www.aactcandy.org

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