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New/Revised APBI Courses for 2015W
Here are some brand new/revised courses, starting in the 2015 Winter Session: LFS 340: First Nations Health and the Traditional Role of Plants (new) This Interprofessional Health and Human Service (IHHS) course covers the First Nations medical systems and medicinal … Continue reading
Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging Competition – November 2015
Exciting animal welfare opportunity for undergraduate students! Would you like the chance to represent UBC and learn more about animal welfare issues? We’re inviting applications for the UBC team to participate in the annual Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging Competition, this year … Continue reading
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Summer 2015 APBI 496 practicum sites still available – deadlines May 1 & 15, 2015
April 24th Placement Update: BC SPCA Wild ARC – all positions now closed Vancouver Aquarium MMR – all positions now closed There are still placements available for: Wildlife Rescue Association – May 1st deadline for July-Aug placement BC SPCA Charlie’s … Continue reading
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2015 CFHS National Animal Welfare Conference: May 2 – 5th, 2015
Location: River Rock Casino Resort – Richmond, British Columbia Keynote by Dr. Marc Bekoff Rewilding our hearts: Animal emotions, compassionate conservation, and the importance of individual animals In his talk Dr. Bekoff will discuss the notion of personal rewilding, how it can … Continue reading
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BC SPCA Survey on use of animals in undergraduate education – due Apr 15, 2015
The BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) would like your perspective on the use of animals in undergraduate education at UBC. They invite you to take the survey below whether you have opted to take … Continue reading
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LFS Research Cafe with Professor Dan Weary – April 1, 2015
LFS Research Café, April 1 – Professor Dan Weary The next LFS Research Café will be held on Wednesday, April 1st! Join us as Professor Dan Weary of our Animal Welfare program presents on “Providing a Good Life for Lab … Continue reading
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UBC PAW Club Valentine’s Polaroid Fundraiser – Feb 12 & 13, 2015
Fundraiser for the Pre-Veterinary and Animal Welfare (PAW) Club – Come take fun, goofy polaroid pictures with your loved ones to make memories to put on your wall. When: February 12 & 13 from 11-3 Where: Agora
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2015 Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science Spring Workshop and AGM – Mar 28
2015 Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science Spring Workshop and AGM Where: Macmillan Building, University of British Columbia When: 28 March 2015, presentations 9:30-4pm, social event from 4-6pm Registration: $60, $30 for students *cost includes registration, PRSSS annual membership, lunch … Continue reading
APBI 490 sec 201 – Biology of Stress on Animals (14W T2)
There is a new APBI course for Term 2! APBI 490 sec 201: The Biology of Stress on Animals How animals respond to various stressors in their lives and the impact on their overall biology, including health. How managing stress … Continue reading
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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