Are you trying to get into a course, but not able to because you either don’t meet the prerequisites or the seats are restricted to you? If it’s an FNH, FRE, LFS, or APBI course, we can help you. Email LFS Student Services.
For all other courses, please contact the instructor or department offering that course.
To cap off our series on registration tips, our final tip for you all is to keep calm during registration time.
Yes, there will be hundreds of students registering at the same time as you, so make sure you start as soon as it’s your registration time. Courses will inevitably fill up, but don’t panic! Register onto wait lists, if available. More importantly, keep checking back to see if any seats open up.
…but most importantly, KEEP CALM.
Remember, we are here to help! Our office hours are Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 – 4pm; Thursdays 8:30am – 2:30pm; and Fridays 8:30am -4pm. You can email us by filling in our online form (please include your UBC student # when you contact our office!)
Happy Registering!
Your LFS Student Advisors,
Christine, Sarah & Natalie
Special one time offer of 50% off of the rate if they use the code “student” – they will just need to show their student ID at the workshop.
50% off for UBC students for Organic Pest Control for the Urban Gardener workshop at UBC Botanical Garden on June 11th
Got bugs on your balcony? Mites on your melon? Join Dr. Tara Moreau, Land and Food PhD, as she explores organic pest controls for urban gardens. Learn practical tips for identifying the good guys and dealing with bad. You will learn about: common pests in the garden, organic pest control options and the importance of plant diversity for healthy gardens. You will get hands-on experience with: assessing plant health, identifying garden insects and using organic pest controls.
http://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/learn To receive the discount enter code “student” when registering and show your UBC card on the day of the workshop.
The Yokohama FutureCity Initiative + Developing Global AgriTech in BC will be held on June 22, 2015 at SFU Harbour Centre 1900 from 5-8pm. This will be a unique opportunity to have this timely discussion on agri-tech innovations, and build some bridges between the local food sector and sustainable city initiatives in Vancouver and Yokohama. As well, your very own Dean, Rickey Yada will be moderating the forum!
For details about the evening, please visit their website: http://greentechexchange.ca/civicrm/event/info?id=194.
Come celebrate International Year of Soils as Professor Maja Krzic of our Soil Science Group presents on Flexible Learning + Soil Science: How We Use Technology to Engage Students.
Thursday, June 25 | 12 – 1 PM
MacMillan 160
Tickets are $10 ($5 for registered students) and include a catered lunch. You can register online here.
Looking for something to do this summer? Are you interested in helping communities and travelling? AMAPeru, a non-profit organization, is offering volunteer opportunities in nutrition and veterinary sciences in Peru for a few weeks. For details about the organization and positions available, please visit their website at http://amaperunpo.org/.
The UBC AMS Food Bank is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us for the summer 2015 term. UBC AMS Food Bank is located in SUB basement.
When someone is food insecure, they do not have access to enough affordable and nutritious food. AMS Food Bank provides services for students who are food insecure and promote food security on UBC campus. The Food Bank volunteer is volunteer-based, and will be guided by the volunteer program coordinator and the rest of the executive team during your term of service.
We also encourage volunteers to reach their professional or personal goals through developing interpersonal skills, gaining exposure in the UBC community, learning about AMS resources, giving back to the community. This is also a great opportunity to bring smiles to many others! 🙂
Roles and Responsibilities:
As volunteers, you will interact with campus students to promote the AMS Food Bank in various ways. You will be paired up with another volunteers to spread the word of our service to more UBC students.
We are looking for volunteers who:
-are able to commit to helping with Food Bank during summer 2015
-are able to commit to approximately 1.5 hours per shift
-have great communication and interpersonal skills in order to initiate conversations with patients
-are self-motivated and reliable
-are passionate about helping people
Available shifts: Ongoing throughout the summer. More information and updates TBA.
How to apply:
If interested, please send an email to foodbank@ams.ubc.ca with the following:
1. A copy of your resume
2. Your availability in general for the summer (i.e. taking courses, working)
3. Phone number
Note: Please indicate on your email Subject title “Volunteer Interest.”
We thank you for taking the time to apply! Applications are due June 15.
Need more information?
Click the link to learn more:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbh8OiyNqPM&feature=youtu.be
Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Time: 1230-1630h (Please eat lunch prior to the symposium as food and drink are typically not permitted in venue auditoriums)
Location: Cullen Family Lecture Theatre, St Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver (1081 Burrard St)
Schedule: The afternoon will include ten mini-presentations by intern research groups from across BC as well as one presentation featuring research conducted recently by 3 dietitians in practice.
Registration deadline is Tuesday June 2, 2015. (Click here to register)
UBC Horticulture Greenhouse (Photo: The Orchard Garden)
Monday through Friday, 2-4 hours a day to a maximum of 20hrs/wk@ $14.23/hour, June 1, 2015 to August 31, 2015.
Closing date: May 30, 2015
Please apply at your earliest convenience if you are interested in this position and you meet the following requirements:
You are …
Field / greenhouse / nursery / garden center experience will serve as recommendation but is not a requirement.
Living on campus or very close to the UBC will be a recommendation.
How to Apply
Please limit your résumé 1 page.
E-mail: melina.biron@ubc.ca
Hand-deliver your application to:
Melina Biron (Greenhouse Manager),
Room 114, Horticulture Greenhouse, 6394 Stores Road/2334 West Mall
Or drop in my mailbox in Room 262, MacMillan Building.
Or mail to: Melina Biron
248 MacMillan Bld., 2357 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4
Tel: (604) 822-3283 Fax: (604) 822-6394
LFS Community Meeting
Please be informed that the Community Meeting for all faculty, staff and students is scheduled for May 28 (Thu) at 12:00 – 1:00 pm in FNH 40, Food, Nutrition and Health Building, 2205 East Mall. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Please mark your calendars
