LFS Bright Ideas Program

Posted on November 6, 2014 by ethanYVR

bright_ideas_logo_1024Have an idea that you think will make the Faculty stronger or better? Send it to Bright Ideas, our new ideas program!

Here’s how it works:

LFS faculty, staff and students are invited to submit worthwhile ideas on how the Faculty can save energy, improve service to students, increase safety and improve the quality of work life. If your idea is implemented, you’ll be rewarded with a $50 visa gift card and recognized in a whole bunch of ways. All submitted ideas will be entered into a quarterly draw for an LFS swag bag and a special Bright Ideas breakfast with the Dean.

For more information, visit: http://my.landfood.ubc.ca/bright-ideas/

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Soil Science Seminar, Nov 7

Posted on November 5, 2014 by elizabethyu

There will be a soil science seminar with Meghan Laidlaw on Friday, November 7 from 3-4pm.

Meghan is a MSc Student, in the Below Ground Ecology group and will be joined by co-supervisors, Cindy Prescott and Sue Grayston

Topic: Soil Structure development and carbon stabilization in reclaimed Alberta Oil Sands Sites

Location: MacMillan Room 154

All are welcome!

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Wildlife Education Bursary from the Wildlife Rehabilitators’ Network of BC – applications due Jan 30, 2015

Posted on November 4, 2014 by nlim20

The Wildlife Rehabilitators’ Network of British Columbia (WRNBC) is offering a $500 education bursary. The following qualifications are required:

  • Post-secondary student pursuing a course of study in areas that

    benefitwildlife

  • Experience at a wildlife rehabilitation facility
  • Resident of British Columbia

More information is found at:

http://www.wrnbc.org/the-network/bursary/

Deadline to apply is January 30, 2015. 

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Success With Money Workshop – Nov 13

Posted on November 4, 2014 by nlim20

Don’t wait until it’s too late to take control of your finances! The Credit Counselling Society of BC is coming to campus on Thursday, November 13 at 1pm to talk about how students can be successful with money and provide great, common sense info that you can benefit from! This is a FREE workshop in Irving K. Barber| Dodson Room (302) – bring your lunch! Irving K. Barber| Dodson Room (302) – bring your lunch!

Space is limited, so sign up online at: http://students.ubc.ca/about/esp.

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Lace Up For Kids, Nov 20

Posted on November 3, 2014 by elizabethyu

Join us in fundraising for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation in support of rare disease research.

When: Thursday, November 20 from 6 pm – 11 pm

Where: UBC Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Arena

Register Deadline: Friday, November 14

Fundraising Goals: Individuals – $100, Teams – $500

Register at laceup.ca

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7th Annual Lace Up for Kids Fundraisers

Posted on November 3, 2014 by elizabethyu

UBC Rec and BC Children’s Hospital Presents: 7th Annual Lace Up for Kids

Join UBC Rec and the Rare Disease Foundation in fundraising for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation in support of rare disease research.

You can participate in two ways:

1) Coin Wars – Happening from Nov 3 – Nov 7
Monday – 2:30-3:30 at UBC Fountain
Wednesday – 3:30-4:30 at the UBC Bookstore
Friday – 11:30-12:30 at the SUB North Plaza

Bring all your coins and help support the children!

2) Lace up Palooza

It’s a week of student run fundraising events, where student clubs have the opportunity to host an event of their choice.

Come support LFS by attending the LFS|US Wednesday Night Dinner on November 12th as UBC REC and LFS|US collaborate to bring you a very special Wednesday Night Dinner. All proceeds go to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. The dinner will be at Agora at 5pm and it will be $5!

For more information, please visit: laceup.ca

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Food Safe Level 1 Workshop – Nov 15 & 16

Posted on November 3, 2014 by elizabethyu

CAFP is hosting a Food Safe Level 1 Workshop

Price: $65 for members, $70 for general public

Where and when: Nov 15 and 16, 9am to 5pm in FNH 50.

You must attend both days to pass!

You can sign up using this google form: http://goo.gl/forms/F4V1oQ8ijQ

Payment must be in by Nov 12.

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CAFP UBC Krispy Kreme Donut Sales – Nov 14

Posted on November 3, 2014 by elizabethyu

CAFP is having a Krispy Kreme Donut Sale!

1/3 of their proceeds are going to the AMS Food Bank. They are selling donuts on Nov 14, from 10am to 3pm at the SUB Main Concourse (inside).

They are also accepting pre-orders until Nov 10! $10 for a box of 12.

People can fill out this google form to pre-order:

http://goo.gl/forms/hsxEMtM9Ei

Pre-orders must be in by Nov 10.

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G.E. Scudder Lecture in Entomology: Nov 12

Posted on November 3, 2014 by elizabethyu

G.E. Scudder Lecture in Entomology: Wednesday, November 12

Communication systems of  (parasitoid) wasps, hornets and honeybees – and of some of their foes 

Join Gerhard Gries, Professor of Animal Communication Ecology in the Department of Biological Sciences at SFU, for a lecture on  the amazing diversity of communication and reproductive systems of the Hymenoptera.

Details:
Wednesday, November 12
4pm
MacMillan 358

Light refreshments will be served after the lecture

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Workshop: Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) – November 4th, 2014

Posted on October 31, 2014 by sarahmakepeace

Are you planning on traveling outside Canada during the winter break and thinking about how to apply for an entry visa to come back? If yes, this is important for you! 

This session will provide information about how to apply for a TRV from within Canada, what documents are required and how to prepare for TRV application.

Date: November 4th

Time: 12:00 pm

Location: International House – Upper Lounge

For general information about TRV please visit the International Student Guide.

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