LFS Today Feb 25, 2021
By imelda cheung on February 25, 2021
Staff News from LFS Student Services – Congratulations and farewell, Heather James
It is with mixed emotions we share that Heather James, Academic Advisor, will be closing out her time in LFS Student Services after a year with our team – her last day with us will be Wednesday, March 3. Heather started with us just before the pandemic hit to cover Bre’s maternity leave, and as challenging as this time has been for all of us, personally and professionally, it was serendipitous that Heather joined the team when she did. Not only is she a strong academic advisor who is able to provide care and support to our students, she also has a keen interest in and aptitude for online learning technologies. She has been instrumental in supporting the team to successfully pivot to a virtual service model and thrive in an online space. Heather will be leaving UBC to further apply her passion for digital learning and design as an Engagement Strategist with an external design agency. We wish Heather all the best as she pursues this new adventure. If you’d like to stay in touch, please feel free to connect with her directly.
Additionally, Bre Jakobsen has extended her maternity leave and will be returning to her Academic Advisor role on August 23, 2021 rather than in March. We appreciate your patience as the team operates with reduced staffing levels in the interim. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Christine Klaray, Director, Student Services: christine.klaray@ubc.ca.
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Share Your Feedback in the Workplace Preferences Survey by March 3
As COVID-19 continues to impact the way we teach, perform research, and work, faculty and staff are invited to share feedback in the Workplace Preferences Survey by March 3. This survey is an opportunity to share feedback on your experiences in the workplace over the last year, whether working remotely or on campus, as well as what you’d like your workplace to look like in the future. Participating in the survey is easy. It takes about five minutes to complete.
Access the survey here: https://hr.ubc.ca/workplace-surveys
The survey closes end of day on Wednesday, March 3.
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Joint Faculty Position in Exercise, Metabolism, Nutrition & Health: Candidate Interview #2
Faculty members are invited to attend the research presentation and open session of the second of three shortlisted candidates being interviewed for a joint Faculty position in Exercise, Metabolism, Nutrition & Health. Please note the following date/times below. The presentation will be recorded. If you are unable to attend please contact kathy.manson@ubc.ca for viewing access.
A feedback form for all three candidates is available here and must be submitted to kathy.manson@ubc.ca by March 12, 2021.
Candidate: Dr. Michael Nelson
Michael Nelson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology within the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at the University of Texas at Arlington. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at UT Arlington, and a Visiting Faculty Scientist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Dr. Nelson has a broad background in integrative human physiology, with particular research interests in cardiac mechanics and ventricular function; the cardio metabolic syndrome, and vascular regulation and neurovascular coupling.
Position Applying: Tenured Associate Professor / Professor in Exercise, Metabolism, Nutrition and Health
Joint appointment with:
- School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Education (67%)
- Faculty of Land and Food Systems (33%)
- Hold a concurrent appointment as an investigator within the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR)
Monday March 1: Presentation (Recorded)
Title: Exercise, Metabolism, Nutrition and Health
2:30 – 4:30 pm
https://ubc.zoom.us/j/64801941962?pwd=Z1JFQmVmcHNDWGV5bEN0R1Z1SzdWdz09
Meeting ID: 648 0194 1962
Passcode: 352915
Tuesday March 2: Meet with faculty members (Open Session) – School of Kinesiology; Faculty Land and Food Systems
10:00 – 11:30am
Join Zoom Meeting
https://ubc.zoom.us/j/66461451774?pwd=VjhUSTk4c3VmRnlabDRSc2lCbUxEQT09
Meeting ID: 664 6145 1774
Passcode: 112393
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Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries (IOF) Seminar
Topic: Linking physiology to population persistence and human well-being in a changing world
Speaker: Joey Bernhardt, Hutchinson Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Yale University
When: Friday, February 26, 11:00am
RSVP: https://oceans.ubc.ca/rsvp-iof-seminars/
More info.
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