LFS Today Nov 10, 2022

News

UBC research could help astronauts eat well on future Mars missions

John Frostad is leading a team that is creating new ways of encapsulating omega-3 fatty acids which could help astronauts on future Mars missions. The team includes Roxanna Fournier, a postdoctoral researcher in food science, and Cody Rector, a graduate student pursuing his master of science degree in food science.

There are currently no surefire ways of preserving omega-3s for longer than two years but the Frostad team thinks they have some pretty good contenders.

Full article

LFS in the News

Daily Hive featured UBC Farm as one of the best farmers’ markets to visit in Metro Vancouver.
Daily Hive

New Face in the FNH Program!

We are happy to announce that Louisa Ho will be joining us as our new FNH Administrative Clerk. She will be working closely with Lisa Palmer and the FNH support staff in providing administrative, front counter, and financial support to the Program. Louisa brings with her a kaleidoscope of experience having worked at RBC Insurance Co as a Senior Sales Support Representative to being the Store Manager at Urban Roots Garden Market. From 2008 to 2011, she worked as a Pension Administrator for the UBC Staff Pension Plan. She holds an a BSc in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the University of Houston and a MBA in Economics and Finance from Loyola University of Chicago. We are excited to have her join the Faculty! Her first day was Monday, November 7^th so please feel free to introduce yourself (virtually and in-person)!

Vote for your favourite Halloween costume

Halloween may have passed, but we’ve got one last spooky contest for you! Vote for your favourite LFS costume. The winner will take home a trophy full of delicious candy.

Vote here

LFS United Way Bake Sale 3.0 – everything must go!

We still have some delectable treats left from Tuesday’s bake sale! Treats are available by donation at the Dean’s Office.

2023 LFS Vancouver Sun Run Team

Now that many of us may have possibly overindulged in baked goods, what better way to recalibrate and focus on our wellness goals by burning off those extra calories by joining the LFS Sun Run Team! The 10K Vancouver Sun Run takes place on Sunday, April 16, 2023. We’re looking for team members of all levels (strollers, walkers, joggers, runners and wheelchair) so come out and get active!

This year, the Faculty will continue to provide a subsidy for all staff, faculty and graduate students who sign up for the Faculty team AND complete the race.

• For completing the in-person race, individuals will receive a $40 subsidy.
• For completing the virtual race, individuals will receive a $20 subsidy.

Register now to avoid disappointment!

Register online at https://event.racereach.com/161771/register?zsecure=GabuutrY131Jkkj

Team Name: UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems

Team Access Code: HGFPZT (you will need this code to register for the team)

Important Dates to Remember!
In Person:

• November 15, 2022 – Lock in 2022 Pricing ($49)
• February 13, 2023 – Early Bird Team Registration ($54)
• March 10, 2023 – Final Team Registration ($64)

Virtual Experience:

February 13, 2023 – Early Bird Team Registration ($30) deadline
March 10, 202 – Final Team Registration ($40) deadline

For further information regarding the Sun Run, please visit their website at https://www.vancouversunrun.com/register/. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact your Team Captain (Barbara Hsiao, 604-822-3455 / Barbara.Hsiao@ubc.ca).

Teaching Theory Thursday

“Clarify the purpose of classwork and assessments. What might seem clear to you could be mystifying to your students. Throughout the term, tell them why they’re doing any given task so students see the connections between activities and core objectives for themselves.”
– Darby & Lang, 2019, Small Teaching Online, p. 24

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Events

Today – An Update of Global Health Initiatives in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems with Rickey Yada

The Global Health Lunch and Learn seminar series is a monthly event which enriches the global health offerings available to students and faculty members by featuring expert and diverse multidisciplinary speakers from across the greater UBC community and beyond who are dedicated to global health innovation through scholarship, research, and practice.

Presenter: Dean Rickey Yada, PhD

Topic: An Update of Global Health Initiatives in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems

Thursday, November 10

12:30 – 1:15pm PST

Hybrid: School of Population and Public Health Room B104 or Zoom

Learn more and register

Nov. 15 – Anti-Racism in the Wellness Industry

You are invited to the next session of the Anti-Racism Speaker Series presented by the Psychology Graduate Students’ Association (PGSA) at the University of Regina: Anti-Racism in the Wellness Industry.

Speakers will share their knowledge about anti-racism and the wellness industry, including how wellness practices and spaces have been whitewashed and colonized, decolonizing wellness practices such as mindfulness, and how mindfulness practices can provide pathways to engage in responsive and responsible dialogues about equity, diversity and inclusion. Questions are welcome during the Q+A portion!

Speakers:

• Ms. Natalie Malone, a fifth-year counseling psychology doctoral student at the University of Kentucky;
• Dr. Michael Yellow Bird, Dean and Professor of the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Manitoba;
• Dr. Karen Ragoonaden, Associate Dean, Teacher Education within the Faculty of Education, UBC.
• Moderated by Dr. Shadi Beshai, an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Regina.

Tuesday, November 15

8:00 – 9:30am PST

Online

Learn more and register

Nov. 23 – entrepreneurship@UBC: Venture Showcase

The Venture Showcase features teams across our pipeline ranging from up and coming ‘Ones-to-Watch’ teams at the outset of their journeys in incubation, ‘Sneak-a-Peek’ ventures who are in the middle of commercialization and ‘Ready-to-Raise’ teams gaining traction at the acceleration stage. Presenting ventures will have booths to connect with our audience before and after the event, demoing their solutions and impact. The Showcase will give you a preview of our entire community, connecting you with venture teams and our wider innovation network.

Wednesday, November 23

4 – 8pm

UBC Robson Square & Online

Learn more and RSVP

Nov. 30 – Rest as Resistance: An Invitation to Unwind

Facilitated by Sonya Thomlinson, Certified Yoga Therapist of Mindful Restoration

Wednesday November 30 @ 4.30 – 5.30 (online)

Too tired to rest?

Explore the power of deep rest through a guided relaxation and meditation experience.

This workshop is especially beneficial for those studying for exams, undergoing major changes, experiencing anxiety and stress or for pain management.

The benefits of deep rest include:

• reduction of tension and overall stress
• deep state of relaxation
• clear negative thoughts, emotions and habits
• improve sleep and reduce insomnia
• enhance memory and learning capacity
• awaken creativity and inspiration

This event is open to faculty, staff and students. Click here to register

Deadlines

Jan. 31 – National Student Paper Competition for Graduate Students

Do you know any talented graduate students working on important Canadian policy issues? Consider nominating them for this year’s National Student Paper Competition (NSPC)! Online applications are open from November 1, 2022, to January 31, 2023.

The NSPC is an annual competition hosted by the Canada School of Public Service. The competition aims to identify and amplify important policy work coming out of Canadian graduate programs. The initiative gives graduate students the opportunity to connect with senior executives, expand their networks, nurture their leadership skills, and foster employment opportunities with the federal public service.

Only university professors or supervisors can submit papers on behalf of their students. You can encourage your graduate students to submit an academic or research paper they have been working on or write something innovative.

The Grand Prize winner(s) of the competition are offered a 4-month internship with the Government of Canada and many opportunities to expand their networks. In addition, the authors of the top five papers are invited to present their papers to senior executives and can attend many events with public servants from diverse departments.

The NSPC initiative is committed to contributing to a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive Canadian public service. We strongly encourage the participation of students from equity-deserving groups, including graduate students with disabilities, or from BIPOC and 2SLGBTQI+ communities. This competition is designed to remove barriers, ensure a fair assessment, and allow all candidates to demonstrate their competencies fully. Accommodation measures are available to applicants upon request.

To learn more about the application process, topics of interest, eligibility, and the grand prizes, please visit the NSPC webpage or contact the NSPC team if you have any questions or concerns.