LFS Today Dec 24, 2021
News Happy Holidays! The Faculty would like to thank everyone for all their hard work this past year. We wish everyone a much deserved holiday break. Please note administrative offices will be closed at noon today and for those who are working remotely, we encourage you to unplug. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday, January 4, […]
LFS Today Dec 23, 2021
News Christmas Leave Christmas Leave at UBC is defined as the period of leave that covers the three (3) normal working days between Boxing and New Year’s Day (Dec 29-31). Unlike the other employee groups, there is no official policy in place for Management & Professional staff, however the Faculty values the well-being of […]
United Way Charity Bake Sale
What’s better than baked treats? Raising money for great causes! Last November, our faculty put together a bake sale that raised money for our friends at the United Way. In total, we raised just over $500. Thank you for all our wonderful bakers and everyone who stopped by. Check out some pictures, featuring loafs, cookies, […]
LFS Today Dec 21, 2021
News Pacific Agriculture Show – sign up by tomorrow! The Pacific Agriculture Show is coming up January 27-29, 2022 at the Abbotsford Tradex Exhibition Centre. The Faculty and the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm will have a 10×10 booth for the three days and we are opening the booth to showcase faculty […]
LFS Today Dec 20, 2021
News LFS in the News Marina von Keyserlingk was featured in an article regarding the industry practice of separating calves from their mothers. CBC (French) Just a reminder that the Learning Centre is here to help While we cannot be certain what the days and weeks ahead will bring we wanted […]
LFS Today Dec 17, 2021
News Learning Centre Staffing Update It is with mixed emotions we share that Adrian Granchelli, Online Learning Designer, will be closing out his time in the Learning Centre after a year and a half with our team. Adrian’s last day with us will be Friday, December 24. We recruited Adrian from the Masters in Educational […]
LFS Today Dec 16, 2021
News Pacific Agriculture Show – sign up by Dec. 22 The Pacific Agriculture Show is coming up January 27-29, 2022 at the Abbotsford Tradex Exhibition Centre. The Faculty and the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm will have a 10×10 booth for the three days and we are opening the booth to […]
LFS Today Dec 15, 2021
News UBC president presents early vision for Surrey campus Ideas include expanding medical, dentistry and other health practice programs to take advantage of proximity to Surrey Memorial Hospital. University of B.C. president Santa Ono took deans from the faculties of medicine, science, as well as land and food systems, to a Surrey Board of Trade […]
LFS Today Dec 14, 2021
News 2021 Winter Term 2 Final Exam Requests Are you teaching a course in 2021 Winter Term 2? If so, please complete our Examination Request Survey to indicate whether or not an exam will be required for your course(s) no later than 12:00pm on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. It is important that your requests are […]
LFS Today Dec 13, 2021
News Staffing Updates from LFS Student Services As Bonita Perko, Academic Advisor, prepares for the arrival of the new addition to her family in early 2022, we are happy to introduce Sherman Kwai as her leave replacement. He will be joining the Student Services team as an Academic Advisor, responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation […]
LFS Today Dec 10, 2021
Contents News LFS in the News LOCR & Syllabus Service Survey 2021 Sustainable Friday Events Dec. 16 – Individual Consultation with a Learning Designer about your Course Deadlines Dec. 20 – Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Jan. 30 – EOI: Canadian AgriScience Cluster for Horticulture News LFS in the News Media highlighted the new edition of Canada’s […]
LFS Today Dec 9, 2021
Contents News REMINDER – Final Grade Submission Deadlines Random Acts of Recognition Events Dec. 10 – Lunch & Learn Series: Finals Exams with Gabriel Smith Dec. 14 – CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Drop-In Deadlines Dec. 10 – 3M National Teaching Fellowship Jan. 10 – Genome BC Societal Issues Competition – Intake 3 News REMINDER – […]
LFS Today Dec 8, 2021
Contents News Pacific Agriculture Show – sign up by Dec. 22 Building and Lab Holiday Shutdown LFS in the News Random Acts of Recognition Events Recording Available – Strengthening Research Integrity: Which Areas Should the Research Community Focus On? Deadlines Dec. 15 – UBC Health Awards and Scholarships Dec. 20 – Scholarship of Teaching and Learning […]
LFS Today Dec 7, 2021
Contents News Tech Tip Tuesday – Required Zoom Software Update 10 Minute Survey from the Learning Centre for Faculty & Staff Events Dec. 9 – Promoting Inclusion and Accessibility through Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Panel Dec. 15 – How to get students to stop thinking about grades, and focus on learning instead Deadlines Dec. 22 […]
LFS Today Dec 6, 2021
Contents News LFS Alumni & Current Student Win First Place in FAO Soil Booklet Contest! Acting Dean LFS in the News 10 Minute Survey from the Learning Centre for Faculty & Staff Events Dec. 8 – CFI Annual Public Meeting: Traditional Knowledge as a powerful driver in research Dec. 9 – Hybrid Courses: Lessons Learned from Multi-Campus Instruction […]
LFS Today Dec 3, 2021
Contents News LFS Virtual Townhall today! Annual Seasonal Shutdown and Holiday Tips Preparing for Extreme Winter Weather at UBC Sustainable Friday Events Dec. 6 – Transforming food systems for better nutrition, health, and prosperity for all: An event in support of the Tokyo N4G Summit Dec. 8 – What Would an Accessible University Look Like? Perspectives […]
LFS Today Dec 2, 2021
Contents News Nominate LFS Service Award winners by today! Reminder: LFS Curriculum Change – December 3rd Deadline Random Acts of Recognition Teaching Theory Thursday Events Today – LFS Scholar Series: Florence Kondylis Dec. 15 – How to get students to stop thinking about grades, and focus on learning instead Deadlines Jan. 5 – Lab2Market NSERC – A […]
LFS Today Dec 1, 2021
Contents News LFS in the News Cold Stress Awareness Course Wellness Wednesdays Events Today – IOF Seminar: Salmon from freshwater to the ocean: there and back again Dec. 8 – Collectively Improving Literacy Surrounding Indigeneity, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion with Reading Groups Deadlines Dec. 20 – Envisioning Equality Public Art Project Feb. 1 – IDRC Research Awards 2022-2023 […]