The UBC Faculty of Education Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), “Reconciliation through Indigenous Education”, begins next week on Tuesday, January 27. This is a free, 6-week, online, asynronous course open to all.
For more information about this online course through EdX and to sign up, please visit their website.
*Please note this is a non-credit course and cannot be used towards degree requirements.*
Know a UBC alumni with an inspiring account of positive social, cultural and economic change in the world? The alumni UBC Achievement Awards is the chance to recognize those actions and share the stories of our vibrant and influential community.
The Call for Nominations is now open until January 30, 2015. The 2015 recipients will be celebrated at the new Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre.
| The GREEN Program Spring Break Seeking Applications:
The GREEN Program is the premiere experiential learning program for future clean energy and sustainability leaders. Our short-term, accredited, immersion programs take students on adventures to the epicenters of clean tech, sustainability, and innovative industries. Disclaimer: This is not your traditional Spring Break. We are seeking applications from students who are looking to set themselves apart and excel with bucket-list adventures, exclusive industry access, and personal and professional growth in the best places on Earth. On The GREEN Program, you can expect to accomplish the following (and more) in 8-10 days: · Engage in hands-on, experiential education with industry experts and professionals · Behind the scenes access to innovative clean energy facilities and sustainability projects · Travel to the best countries in the world focused on renewable energy and sustainability topics · Supercharge your resume with a global perspective and unique cultural experience · Network and develop relationships with powerhouse student leaders and professionals · Bridge the gap between traditional textbook learning and real-time industry insight · Participate on world-class bucket list adventure excursions · Earn an academic transcript during our 8-10 day programs Take a step out of the classroom and experience the clean energy and sustainability industries, while having the adventure of your life with The GREEN Program. |
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Nutrisocial will be offering their annual Dietetics Application Peer Review session on Monday Jan 26 from 1pm -4pm in Agora Basement. $2 for non-Nutrisocial members , Free for members.
Food safe Level 1 classes from Agora Cafe : $55 Sunday Jan 25 , 9-5 pm.
Please email agora.eats@gmail.com and pay in the Cafe during business hours (9:30am – 3pm) . Limited Spots. Sign up by Friday January 23.
Dalhousie University is hosting a 2 day conference in Halifax, NS, for student researchers on March 27 & 28, 2015.
Designed as an adjudicated, peer-reviewed academic forum for undergraduate and graduate students (Masters and PhD), Crossroads is a unique opportunity for students to showcase and engage in dialogue about their innovative health research. Emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary exchange, the conference welcomes submissions from a wide range of health-related disciplines. This year, Crossroads is having a special focus on learning about the Social Determinants of Health and Behaviour through a variety of workshops facilitated by health leaders in the field. Although student presentations will only occur on the 28th, attendees are invited to participate in workshops and networking on the 27th as well.
For details about the conference, please see the attached Crossroads: An Interdisciplinary Health Research Conference info sheet.
On January 30th, we’ll be holding a special Community Meeting in MCML 158 FNH 60 from 12pm-1pm. *Location change, updated on 23-Jan-2015*
President Gupta will be joining us to learn more about our Faculty. Pizza lunch will be provided, so please indicate if you have any dietary restrictions in your RSVP (deadline January 23rd).
For those of you not able to attend, the Learning Centre will be recording the meeting.
Two info sessions about the Master of Food and Resource Economics program will be held on January 21st and 22nd.
Wednesday, January 21st
MacMillan 366 at 4:30 pm
Thursday, January 22nd
Buchanan D323 at 4:30 pm
Snacks and coffee will be provided! Please see the attached MFRE poster for more information.
We would appreciate it if you could email gabrielle.menard@ubc.ca to let us know which session you will be attending, although we welcome your attendance even if you have not RSVP’d. If you know of any other students who may be interested in this information session please pass on the invitation to them. Everyone is welcome!
Are you planning to apply to the International Nutrition Major this year? If yes, and you are an international student, there is a funding opportunity available for placements this summer. You have to have your application in for the major by the end of January which is straight forward. We then put your name forward for the international student award (4500). This is on top of the $1500 award we normally access for students through the President’s fund.
Domestic students in International Nutrition are all eligible for the $1500 but we need to move quickly if you want to travel in the summer.
Want to improve your Spanish, English, Arabic, Mandarin? The Tandem UBC Language Exchange Program pairs you with someone at UBC who speaks this language and who wants to improve in a language that you speak. The registration deadline is Wednesday, January 21st, at 11:59pm.
No teaching experience is required – just enthusiasm! Activities and support are provided by a facilitator. The program will run from February 2nd to April 10th, 2015. Partners will meet every week for a total of 10 weeks (excluding reading week). You spend half of each meeting in each language – the one you’re learning and the one you’re teaching. In other words, you help each other. This is a fully student-run program, and it’s free! It’s also great for meeting people across culture.
If you are interested in joining, complete the registration form on our website: http://www.tandemubc.ca
