LFS Today Apr 8, 2022
By imelda cheung on April 8, 2022
Today – LFS Hybrid Townhall
Faculty and staff are invited to today’s LFS Hybrid Townhall (noon-1pm). If you’re on campus, come to MCML room 342 or join via Zoom.
We will have a presentation from Student Services – Christine Klaray, Director, Student Services; Thilini Leitan, Student Engagement Officer; and Parisa Kabir, LFS ROOTSS Program Coordinator – on their program that helps students transition successfully to university, called ROOTSS (Reach Out, Orientation, Transition, and Study Skills).
Agenda:
- 12:00-12:05 pm – Welcome and land acknowledgements – Rickey Yada
- 12:05-12:20 pm – Presentation: Student Services – Christine Klaray, Director, Student Services; Thilini Leitan, Student Engagement Officer; and Parisa Kabir, LFS ROOTSS Program Coordinator
- 12:20-12:25 pm – Welcome New Faces
- 12:25-1:00 pm – Updates from Deans, Program Directors, Directors
- 1:00 pm – Wrap-up – Rickey Yada
If you need the Zoom meeting link, please contact Pia Lim at pia.lim@ubc.ca.
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Staff News from LFS Student Services – Congratulations and farewell, Sherman Kwai
We are sharing news that Sherman Kwai, Academic Advisor, will be closing out his time in LFS Student Services – his last day with us will be Friday, May 6. Sherman started with us in January to cover Bonita’s mat leave, and as an LFS alumni, he was able to draw on his personal connections to create a welcoming space for students, and has been has been helpful in supporting our students through the term, while also contributing to the improvement of some operational efficiencies behind the scenes. Sherman will be returning to the Faculty of Science in a new role, Academic Advisor, and we wish him the best of luck as he continues his professional development.
We appreciate your patience as the team operates with reduced staffing levels in the coming months. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Christine Klaray, Director, Student Services: christine.klaray@ubc.ca.
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May 2 – The Transition Accelerator 2022 Transition Pathways – Research Funding Opportunity
The Transition Accelerator is looking to collaborate with researchers across the country interested in developing transformational pathways to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. To this end, they will be awarding small grants to support pathways scoping studies.
They seek submissions for projects that can help define credible, compelling, and capable pathways across Canada. These can be local, sub-regional, or regional in scope, and should be anchored in the Accelerator’s pathways methodology.
There is no formal application form, but applicants will need to submit a short project proposal by Monday, May 2, 2022.
Learn more and apply here.
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May 10 – Genomic Innovation for Regenerative Agriculture, Food and Fisheries (GIRAFF) program
Genome BC and Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC (IAF) have partnered to develop the Genomic Innovation for Regenerative Agriculture, Food and Fisheries (GIRAFF) program to co-invest in projects that will provide genomic solutions to support the BC agriculture, food and fisheries sectors in addressing climate change. Genome BC and IAF will each contribute $1M to provide a $2M funding envelope for this program. The $1M IAF contribution to the Genomic Innovation for Regenerative Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Program is funded by the Governments of Canada and British Columbia.
Project Duration: 12-18 Months
Project terms longer than 18 months will be considered if a strong rationale is provided (e.g. timing of growing season)
Funding: Applicants may request between $150,000 and $250,000 per project.
Co-funding (matching funds) is not required
Application Process: Two-stage process involves a statement of interest and application
Deadline: Statement of interest deadline is May 10, 2022
Interested applicants are encouraged to direct questions to Genome BC at GIRAFF@genomebc.ca.
Learn more and apply here.
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