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Wildlife Education Bursary from the Wildlife Rehabilitators’ Network of BC – applications due Jan 30, 2015
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 … Continue reading
APBI 496 Info Session, Nov 6
APBI 496 Information Session: Practicum in Applied Animal Biology Applications of principles and concepts of Applied Animal Biology to experiential learning in the fields of wild, companion, lab and farm animal welfare and management. Prerequisite: Third-year standing or higher. APBI … Continue reading
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Tagged apbi, applied biology, experiential learning, practicum
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Western College of Veterinary Medicine Pre-Vet Presentation – Oct 27, 2014
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine, the only vet school in Western Canada, will be coming to UBC to answer your questions about their program from the University of Saskatchewan: WCVM Admission Requirements & Processes Monday, October 27, 2014 5pm … Continue reading
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Tagged apbi, applied animal biology, applied biology, pre-vet, ubc paws club, veterinary medicine, wcvm
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LFS|US Reps needed for APBI and Grad Rep – applications due *Sept 26* (deadline extended!)
LFS|US is looking for an awesome Applied Biology Representative and a Grad rep to join their team. If you are interested, please email lfsus.president@landfood.ubc.ca with Subject heading: “APBI Rep Application” or “Grad Rep application”. Please include a blurb of no … Continue reading
BC Conservation Symposium – September 11, 2014
The BC Conservation Symposium is an annual event coinciding with the international Artists for Conservation Festival. It brings together conservation professionals to share information and insights, with a special emphasis on synergies between the arts and sciences. The Symposium is … Continue reading
Spotlight on Applied Animal Biology Students!
Elaine Wu. Elaine Wu is a 4th year applied animal biology major. She’s at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre this summer as part of the Practicum in Applied Animal Biology (APBI 496) course. Tiffany Tse, Eugenia Kwok, and Katie … Continue reading
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Tagged animal welfare, apbi, apbi 398, apbi 496, aquarium, mmr, murc, practicum, shanghai, undergraduate research conference, whale
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Exciting animal welfare opportunity for undergraduate students!
Would you like the chance to represent UBC and learn more about animal welfare issues? We are forming a UBC team to participate in the annual Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging Competition, this year to be held in November at Michigan State … Continue reading
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Tagged animal welfare, apbi, competition, judging, Michigan State University
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Part-time practicum positions with BC SPCA-Vancouver Branch
2 part-time positions are available for a 6-credit APBI 496 practicum (~22-25 hours/week for 16 weeks, Sept-Dec). See below for job descriptions and application form. Apply to Kim Monteith, and include: Completed application form and current resume Short essay describing your career goals … Continue reading
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Tagged animal biology, apbi, apbi 496, BCSPCA, internship, practicum
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UBC Dairy Education & Research Centre Open House – August 2
Have you always wanted to see the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre? Now is your chance! Check out their Open House on August 2, 2014 from 9am – 4pm. Come meet student researchers and learn more about the Centre’s … Continue reading
BC SPCA Certified Program volunteer opportunity – application due Jun 1, 2014
The BC SPCA is looking for a volunteer to help with their Certified Program. The goal of the SPCA Certified Program is to facilitate and support evidence-based improvements to farm animal welfare standards, provide voluntary third-party certification services to those … Continue reading