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2016 Summer farming internships available at Montana Farms
New Tool Connects Prospective Interns to Montana Farms and Ranches This summer, get outdoors, get your hands dirty, and experience the tough but rewarding work of a farmer as an intern on a Montana farm. In addition to sweeping mountain … Continue reading
2016 Summer APBI practicum applications now open – due Mar 1, 2016
Applied Animal Biology Students! Applications for APBI 496 Practiucm in Applied Animal Biology are now open! Great opportunities with Vancouver Aquarium, Marine Mammal Rescue, BC SPCA Shelter Management, BC SPCA Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, and Stanley Park Ecological Society. Go to the Animal Welfare website for details – applications … Continue reading
MFRE Speaker Series: Will Horter, Dogwood Initiative – Jan 29, 2016
MFRE is hosting a seminar series: MFRE Resource & Environment Speaker Series and would like to invite you! The next seminar is on Friday, January 29th: Speaker: Will Horter, Director of Strategy at Dogwood Initiative Location: Room MCML160, Time: 3:30 to 5pm Find … Continue reading
Pacific Agriculture Show | Jan 28-30, 2016. Free passes for post-sec students!
The 18th Annual Pacific Agriculture Show will be taking place on Jan 28 – 30, 2016 at the Tradex Exhibition Centre in Abbotsford, BC. Thursday thru Saturday 9:00am – 4:30pm Admission $14 Seniors and 4H $10 Kids under 14 FREE! … Continue reading
First Year Midterm Prep Night | February 3rd!
We’re excited to announce that we are bringing back our Midterm Prep Night for another term! Join LFS|US on February 3rd for Wednesday Night Dinner ($5 at 5pm in Agora) and then head up to the Learning Commons (MCML 360) for … Continue reading
LFS Centennial Session with Temple Grandin: Maintaining high standards in animal welfare – Feb 25, 2016
LFS CENTENNIAL SESSION — TEMPLE GRANDIN: MAINTAINING HIGH STANDARDS IN ANIMAL WELFARE The Animal Welfare Program at the Faculty of Land and Food Systems invites you to join us for an evening featuring world renowned animal welfare expert, Temple Grandin. … Continue reading
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15W Term 2 APBI 412: Belowground Ecosystems
Are you a 4th Year student looking for another course in Term 2? Consider APBI 412: Belowground Ecosystems (previously APBI 490 sec 006)! (3 credits) Concepts, methods, and applications of belowground ecology with emphasis on biotic interactions in soil; roles … Continue reading
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UBC Animal Welfare Judging Team Fundraising – donate by Dec 4, 2015 (deadline extended)
Please help support the University of British Columbia’s team participating at the Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Assessment Competition at the Ohio State University! We are a team of nine passionate undergraduate students learning how to assess the physical and psychological health … Continue reading
Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre (BMSC) Info Sessions – Nov 16 & 19, 2015
Looking for a fun and interactive way to gain direct UBC credit while in the field!? Two information sessions are happening for all your questions and curiosities! Monday November 16 @ 5pm in BIO SCI 2000 Thursday November 19 @ 5pm … Continue reading
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MFRE Speaker Series: David Fraser, UBC Animal Welfare Program – Nov 13, 2015
MFRE Speaker Series: David Fraser, UBC Animal Welfare Program Friday, Nov. 13 | 3:30 – 4:30pm MCML 160, 2357 Main Mall Loblaw, Canada’s largest grocery retailer, recently named Professor David Fraser as scientific advisor on animal welfare. David has served … Continue reading
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