LFS Today Nov 1, 2021

 News  

LFS in the News

Jennifer Black was interviewed on CBC Radio responding to a new report showing a spike in visits to food banks in Canada. CBC Radio (8:30 mark)

Christine Scaman was quoted in an article about food texture: “Texture is something where you don’t think about it, but when it’s wrong, it really hits you. A couple particles of sand in a product that you are consuming completely throws it off.” Mashed

The Dietetics program was mentioned in an article on the lack of diversity in health care professions and their “new steps to address systemic racism at the school, including integrating Indigenous perspectives and content throughout coursework and providing opportunities for students to complete Indigenous health-focused internships.” Best Health

Random Acts of Recognition

Congratulations to Random Acts of Recognition recipients:

David Kitts, Nick Grant and Baohua Wang for all their work on getting the NSERCs in.

To nominate a faculty member, staff or graduate student that’s been doing an outstanding job or has gone above and beyond in some way, send an email to lfs.recognition@ubc.ca and tell us why this person should be recognized. We’ll send them a $6 Starbucks gift card and acknowledge their good work in LFS Today.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Indigeneity (EDI.I) Spotlight

Henry, F., James, C., Li, P. S., Kobayashi, A., Smith, M. S., Ramos, H., & Enakshi, D. (2017). The equity myth: Racialization and indigeneity at canadian universities. UBC Press.

[Book available on-line through UBC Library]

The university is often regarded as a bastion of liberal democracy where equity and diversity are promoted and racism doesn’t exist. In reality, the university still excludes many people and is a site of racialization that is subtle, complex, and sophisticated. While some studies do point to the persistence of systemic barriers to equity and diversity in higher education, in-depth analyses of racism, racialization, and Indigeneity in the academy are more notable for their absence. The Equity Myth is the first comprehensive, data-based study of racialized and Indigenous faculty members’ experiences in Canadian universities.

 Events  

Nov. 18 – Feeding Growth: Celebrate Progressive Food Entrepreneurs

Feeding Growth: We’re about growing a resilient, socially just, and globally significant community of progressive food businesses, right here in BC! Join us on November 18, 2021 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Lost & Found Café to celebrate the graduation of a new cohort of fierce food entrepreneurs and to connect with Feeding Growth friends, old and new.

What to expect?

• Engaging conversations with local leaders equipped to change the food business landscape.
• Inspiring keynote from a food entrepreneurship trailblazer, Ian Walker, owner of Left Coast Naturals.
• A unique chance to connect with Feeding Growth friends, old and new.
• Local brews and bites (food includes tasty vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options).

How Much?
Tickets are $29 and include canapés. Feeding Growth Workshop Series alumni can access a 30% discount by sending an email to info@feedinggrowth.com.

Do I need to have proof of vaccination to attend?
Everyone 12 and over must show a valid BC Vaccine Passport to attend the event. Please arrive with government issued photo ID and proof of two doses of vaccination ready to display. You can get your BC Vaccine Card here.

The event is open to all! Find out more at feedinggrowth.com.

 Deadlines  

Nov. 10 – Northern Scientific Training Program

The 2022/23 Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) is now open for applications. The NSTP supports student research in the North by supplying supplementary funds to offset the additional costs of Northern research.

Before completing the application, students and professors must read the Program Manual. Answers to common questions can also be found in the “Frequently Asked Questions” document.

The sponsor deadline for submitting Applications on the NSTP portal is Wednesday, November 10, 2021 (also email PDF copy to Yvonne.Ng@ors.ubc.ca)

Nov. 30 – NSERC Alliance Missions Grants

Alliance Missions grants will provide $100,000 to $500,000 per year for two years, to initiate research collaborations between Canada’s academic researchers and partners from private, public and/or not-for-profit partner organization(s). These grants will cover 100% of the eligible costs of research for a two-year period. The proposed projects should catalyze the development of partnerships between university researchers and partner organizations; after the two-year period of the Alliance Mission grants, promising partnerships can then apply for Alliance grants for longer project durations. The project proposals should be focused on addressing challenges that have emerged as a result of the pandemic and/or respond to new economic opportunities. Projects can be based on challenges identified by partner organizations that require research or research expertise.

Applications will be accepted any time until November 30, 2021.