LFS Today Apr 7, 2022

 News  

LFS in the News

Jennifer Grenz was announced as part of the international judging panel for the $33 million Weston Family Foundation Home Grown Innovation Challange.

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Final Grade Submission Deadlines

Reminder to all instructors to be mindful of grade submission deadlines for ALL 2021 Winter Session courses, particularly term 2 courses; as per the FSC User Guide, page 16, grades are due 7 business days after exam date, unless the exam occurs within last 2 days of the exam period – then, the grades are due within 5 calendar days. Adherence to these deadlines is critical for processing of graduation applications, sessional evaluations, award adjudications, etc. Also, if you are supervising students with any outstanding Directed Studies, Undergrad Thesis, practicum, etc. please be sure to have those grades submitted to lfs.advising@ubc.ca by April 30, 2022 and no later than May 6, 2022.

‘Change of Grade’ forms for when grades need to be changed can be generated via the FSC and sent as an attachment to lfs.advising@ubc.ca.

If you are emailing Student Services directly with a request to update or post a grade, please include all of the following details:

1. Student name
2. Student number
3. Course name & number
4. Session when the course was completed
5. Previous grade (if applicable)
6. New grade

Thank you for your cooperation.  Please do not hesitate to contact Student Services (lfs.advising@ubc.ca) with any questions.

Teaching Theory Thursday – Reflection

“We do not learn from experience… we learn from reflecting on experience.” -John Dewey

As the term comes to an end, it’s time to reflect on your experience of teaching online for the past two years. What practices will you keep from fully online and hybrid teaching?

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 Events  

Apr. 13 – Research Partnerships, Geopolitical Risk & National Security Law

The University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, the University of Alberta, University of Calgary, and University of Victoria have put together a workshop series on research security.  A series of three engaging and thought-provoking one-hour conversations about evolving geopolitical risks and their impact on University research is set to begin on Wednesday, March 30th.

• April 13, 10–11 a.m. PT: Research Partnerships, Geopolitical Risk & National Security Law
  A panel will discuss their experiences with the NSERC Alliance program, an academic perspective of the impact of research security on research institutions, and geopolitical risk and national security law.

Speakers include representatives from CSIS, ISED, and faculty members from the participating Universities.

Register here

 Deadlines  

Apr. 28 – Food Systems Career Development Placements

Students gain credit and on-the-ground experience through the course and work placement. Open to all UBC students.

About the Program
The Career Development in Land and Food Systems course (LFS 496) prepares UBC students professionally and academically for future careers through a mentored learning experience with a real food business or organization. Students apply the theory they gain from class through on-the-ground, food system-related work and course assignments that support their practical learning.

Available Positions for Summer 2022

• Community Education Team Member (Fresh Roots Urban Farm)
• Education Assistant (North Shore Neighborhood House)
• Farm Hand (North Shore Neighbourhood House)
• Program Facilitator (Food Stash Foundation)
• Urban Farm Hand (City Beet Farm)
• Sustainable Agriculture Consulting: Cacao Farming in the Philippines (Kasama Chocolate)

Find Out More
https://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/learn/lfs496/

Deadline to Apply
Thursday, April 28.

May 1 – Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program

CREATE ($5.4 million) supports efforts to develop, attract and retain top quantum talent in Canada. Funding is available through the annual CREATE competition. For the current competition, NSERC will fund at least three CREATE Quantum initiatives.

Application deadlines:

• May 1 (letter of intent)
• September 22 (application, if invited to apply)

Learn more here.