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Operation Groundswell Application – deadline Mar 1, 2017

Backpacking With a Purpose! BACKPACKING WITH A PURPOSE Operation Groundswell is a non-profit organization that runs international volunteering programs, focusing on social justice issues and working alongside local activists, organizations, and communities. We are looking for globally conscious and socially … Continue reading

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Become a Sustainability Ambassador: application – deadline Jan 29, 2017

Become a Sustainability Ambassador The Sustainability Ambassadors Peer Program is a sustainability education outreach activity of the UBC Sustainability Initiative (USI) Teaching & Learning Office. Volunteer Ambassadors work with the Manager of Sustainability Student Engagement as part of a team … Continue reading

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2017 UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture – application deadline Oct 17

The 2017 UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture – APPLY NOW! Receive up to 9 APBI credits. Have you ever dreamed of having your own small farm, a small cottage, fresh eggs from your chickens, growing, healthy organic vegetables and … Continue reading

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International Placement Opportunities for LFS Students – deadline Oct 10, 2016

Looking for a way to get some experience and learn how to apply your academic knowledge beyond the classroom? The Office of Regional & International Community Engagement has multiple International Service Learning placements happening in January-April 2017 that can help … Continue reading

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Intergenerational Landed Learning Project Volunteer Opportunity – applications due Jan 19, 2016

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT LAND, FOOD, AND COMMUNITY? Do you want to share your passion with children? The Intergenerational Landed Learning Project seeks individuals with interests and enthusiasm for agriculture, gardening, sustainable food practices, and the environment to become Farm Friends … Continue reading

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Dual Degree BSFN/Education Info Session – Jan 21, 2016

Thinking about being an educator? Consider the BSFN/BEd dual degree program! This concurrent program offers capable students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Education, Secondary (Home Economics) degree alongside their B.Sc in Food, Nutrition and Health program, all in … Continue reading

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LFS|US & The Equity and Inclusion Office Present: Apples 4 Educators – Oct 22, 2015

Ever wanted to thank your professor, teaching assistant, supervisor or mentor for all the hard work they have done so far, but don’t know how? LFS|US and the Equity and Inclusion Office will be providing free apples and sticky notes … Continue reading

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Volunteer Project Assistant Opportunity at Richmond Food Security Society

The Richmond Food Security Society is currently looking for 1-2 motivated and energetic volunteers to join them as Project Assistants this spring/summer. As part of the Get Rooted! Project Team, volunteer Project Assistants will engage and mobilize like-minded individuals to … Continue reading

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FNH/BEd Dual Degree Program Application Extended to Feb 13

The LFS Dual Degree Program in Food, Nutrition and Health, and Education Application has been extended to February 13, 2015 at 4pm. Please submit your applications to the LFS Student Services Office. For more information, please visit http://www.landfood.ubc.ca/academics/undergraduate/fnh/dual-degree-fnh-ed/ or speak … Continue reading

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“Reconciliation through Indigenous Education” MOOC – starts Jan 27, 2015

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 … Continue reading

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