As January 31st falls on a Saturday this year, the International Nutrition Major Application deadline will be extended to the following business day, February 2nd, 2015 at 4pm. Please submit your applications to the LFS Student Services Office.
For more information, please visit http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.cfm?tree=12,194,261,1512 or speak to a LFS advisor in the Student Services Office.
The LFS Dual Degree Program in Food, Nutrition and Health, and Education Application has been extended to February 13, 2015 at 4pm. Please submit your applications to the LFS Student Services Office.
For more information, please visit http://www.landfood.ubc.ca/academics/undergraduate/fnh/dual-degree-fnh-ed/ or speak to a Natalie Lim (Advisor) in LFS Student Services.
Orientations 2015
Remember your first year at UBC and want to help create an awesome first year experience for prospective new students?
UBC orientation programs, Imagine Day and Jumpstart, serve as new students’ formal welcome to UBC and are looking for excellent volunteers to become Orientation leaders for 2015.
As an Orientation Leader, you’ll build campus community and welcome new students by:
Click Here for more information and Apply!
Deadlines:
Imagine Day 2015 – February 1stWelcome Team 2015 – February 1st
International Welcome Orientation Leader – February 1st
Jumpstart 2015 – Applications will open on January 12th
Peer Programs 2015
Peer Programs is a network of student teams that strive to improve the UBC student experience with programs that encompass academics, careers and personal development. These programs allow students to build their own skills and experience through training and program implementation while being supported by UBC staff.
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Deadline:
All Peer Programs – February 1st
Volunteers are needed for the Second Annual Land and Food Systems Graduate Student Conference! This one-day conference will be on Thursday, March 5th, 2015 and will need lots of helping hands to be a success.
Several volunteer positions are available for the conference, including:
To learn more and sign up to volunteer, please register online at http://gsc.landfood.ubc.ca/volunteers/
Please note that all volunteers are required to attend a mandatory volunteer meeting (lunch provided!) on February 12, 2015 in FNH 220 at 12pm.
*Volunteers will also be granted free admission to the Conference!*
If you have any questions, please e-mail lfs.gsc@ubc.ca.
2015 Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science Spring Workshop and AGM
*cost includes registration, PRSSS annual membership, lunch and refreshments.
The event “Careers in Student Affairs” will be happening on February 11, 2015 from 4-5:30pm, in the Marine Drive Ballroom (2205 Lower Mall). This event is open to all students who are interested in pursuing, or learning more about, a career in the student affairs field (i.e. Career Educator, Facilities Coordinator, Alumni Relations Manager, Residence Coordinator/Manager, etc.). It will be a great way for you to hear more from current professionals working in the field, learn about upcoming opportunities, and get a better sense of what student affairs is all about. For more information, please check out the Careers in Student Affairs poster.
To RSVP for this event, please visit CareersOnline.
Hope to see you there!
The HSTP graduate program bridges the gap between researchers and policy makers and provides students with the chance to develop their skills in interdisciplinary collaboration, leadership, communication, networking and knowledge mobilization. As part of the program, the Capstone Research Project provides an opportunity for collaboration with public, industry and community stakeholders. A central element of the HSTP program is its emphasis on interdisciplinary communication. Therefore, we encourage students from diverse academic backgrounds, including Science, Engineering, Public Affairs, Business, Social Science and Humanities, to apply.
For more information students may visit our website at: http://institute-health.carleton.ca/ and may view our promotional video here: http://institute-health.carleton.ca/videos/difference.
The application deadline is March 1, 2015.
Food Matters: Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa
Come hear from various students on the innovative ways in which the youth is contributing to Food Security in their communities in Africa.
While food insecurity remains a development challenge on the African continent, significant progress has been made in the past decade to alleviate this issue. A major share of this progress can be attributed to the youth living in these countries, who are often marginalized in the decision making and policy formulation processes. Consequently, young people have adopted creative and innovative methods in food production and distribution to fend for themselves and the communities around them.
In this forum, the panelists (African MFRE graduate students + 1 professor) will be sharing some of these stories and case studies, and discussing the various dimensions of food security in Africa. An emphasis will be placed on celebrating the successes and developing solutions. This will be followed by a general discussion with the audience on more ways in which the youth can further contribute to achieving this development goal.
Friday, February 6th at 2pm at the Global Lounge.
Register HERE:
http://blog.students.ubc.ca/globallounge/international-development-week/
The UBC Tax Assistance Clinic for Students (UBC TACS) is a student-run organization that assists students and low-income individuals in preparing their tax returns. The tax clinic will start March 2 and continue until March 31, 2015 at International House and their hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. However, the tax clinic will be hosting additional appointments every Thursday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Room 435 in Henry Angus Building.
Early bird appointment registration for international students will start on January 26, 2015 at 10:00 AM. Book your appointment online at http://international.ubctacs.org/. Appointments are limited to a first-registered first-serve basis.
Please review the clinic procedures, be on time, and remember to bring the applicable documents with you. Please note that cancellations or appointment changes must be made 24 hours prior to your appointment. The Canada Revenue Agency’s deadline for all personal tax returns is April 30, 2015.
For further information on taxes in Canada, please visit: http://www.students.ubc.ca/international/international-students/money/taxes/
The 2nd Faculty of Land and Food Systems Graduate Student Conference
Date: March 5th from 9AM-6PM
Location: Liu Institute for Global Issues (6476 North West Marine Drive)
This conference is designed to celebrate LFS graduate student research! This one-day conference will allow students to showcase their research in an academic conference setting, and will include oral and poster presentations and competitions, a networking lunch, and an awards reception. Dr. Evan Fraser, Professor of Geography at the University of Guelph and Tier I Canada Research Chair in Global Food Security, will kick off the conference with a plenary address.
Any graduate student, undergraduate student, or post-doctoral fellow conducting research with an LFS faculty member is eligible to present. Note: Abstracts are due on Tuesday, February 10 at 4pm.
Volunteer positions are available for graduate and undergraduate students and LFS faculty!
Registration closes at 11:59pm on February 25th.
For more information, please see the attached poster, and visit gsc.landfood.ubc.ca
