LFS Today Nov 14, 2022

News

Happy News from CSFS!

We are happy to share that Elena Donskikh, is expecting her first baby in the new year! As Elena prepares for the wonderful world of sleep deprivation and dirty diapers, her last day is scheduled to be Friday, February 10, 2023. To support this transition, we will be hiring a mat leave replacement who will join our team in early January – please see the job posting announcement below for details. Congratulations, Elena!

Events

Nov. 15 – COP27 Live!

Who pays for climate breakdown? Is Biden going to COP27 to clinch a climate deal? Will the voices of Indigenous leaders, youth activists, civil society actors, and more be heard?

Join UBC student and faculty delegates on-the-ground at COP27 in conversation with CBC News climate journalist Lisa Johnson for an inside view of the negotiations, discussions, and emotions of the conference.

Learn about the topics closest to their hearts, the major issues and discussions as they see it, the commitments that have been made, and the work that needs to happen to make sure the planet stays livable.

Tuesday, November 15
12-1.30pm PST
Virtual Event

Register

Dec. 1 – LFS 350 Poster Presentations

Showcasing this term’s community-based experiential learning projects, led by 90 3rd-year LFS students in partnership with 16 different community organizations.

Thursday, December 1

2 – 3:30pm

AMS Nest, Atrium

Deadlines

Nov. 15 – UBC Affiliated Fellowships-Master’s

The UBC Affiliated Fellowships Master’s competition runs in concert with the Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS-M; see below) competition. Approximately 50 fellowship with values ranging from $175 to $16,000 are offered through this competition. Current and prospective full-time UBC-Vancouver graduate students can apply. Students who are eligible for the CGS-M must submit a CGS-M application in order to additionally be considered for Affiliated funding.

Detailed Affiliated Fellowships-Master competition information with links to application and reference forms is available at: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/affiliated-fellowships-masters-program.

Deadlines for the Tri-Agency CGS-M / Affiliated Fellowships Master’s Competitions

• Internal LFS deadline is 15 November 2022, please inform Lia Maria Dragan (lia.maria@ubc.ca) of your intention to apply by the internal deadline.
• Applicant deadline: 1 December 2022 before 5:00 pm PT
• Graduate program nomination deadline: 25 January 2023 at 4:00 pm PT

Nov. 15 – Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS-M)

Applicants for Tri-Agency CGS-M competition must be domestic students (Canadian citizen or PR) who are applying for or enrolled in graduate studies anywhere in Canada. Each applicant can select up to 3 universities with the same application. To be considered for a CGS-M at UBC, they must select The University of British Columbia as one of the 3 available institutions.

Details about this award opportunity, including eligibility and evaluation criteria, are available at http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSM-BESCM_eng.asp and our site at: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/canada-graduate-scholarships-masters-cgs-m-program.

Students who apply for CGS-M awards will automatically be considered for open/un-restricted Affiliated Fellowships. To be additionally considered for criteria-based/restricted Affiliated Fellowships, students should fill out and submit to their graduate programs the checklist available at https://www.grad.ubc.ca/forms/list-criteria-based-affiliated-fellowships.

Deadlines for the Tri-Agency CGS-M / Affiliated Fellowships Master’s Competitions

• Internal LFS deadline is 15 November 2022, please inform Lia Maria Dragan (lia.maria@ubc.ca) of your intention to apply by the internal deadline.
• Applicant deadline: 1 December 2022 before 5:00 pm PT
• Graduate program nomination deadline: 25 January 2023 at 4:00 pm PT

Nov. 15 – NEW! Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative (NSERC and SSHRC)

The Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative consist of a one-year, non-renewable supplement valued at $5,000 for all meritorious Indigenous CGS M applicants and a one-year, non-renewable award valued at $17,500 for all alternate candidates, subject to the limit of available funding. If you self-identify as Indigenous you are eligible to apply for this initiative. Note: CIHR is not participating in this initiative. For more information, see the Tri-Agency’s pilot initiative webpage.

IMPORTANT:

• Please apply by the deadline – make sure you meet/exceed the requirements; check the eligibility before submitting the application
• CGS-M applications cannot be submitted or edited after the application deadline. Late applications will be ruled ineligible. The CGS-M application deadline is set nationally by the CGS-M funding agency and is not flexible.
• Ask for reference letters early and send the instructions to your referees: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ResearchPortal-PortailDeRecherche/Instructions-Instructions/CGSM_REF-BESCM_REF_eng.asp.
• Check early with our office if you have all of your official transcripts for all previous studies (including transfer credits). Transcript guidance for applicants is outlined on the CGS-M webpage.
• Note that although the SISC academic history document is accepted for UBC CGS-M applications, it may not be accepted by other universities in Canada, so students applying elsewhere for the CGSM in addition to UBC should order official UBC transcripts.
• It would help us greatly if applicants used the same email in their CGS-M Research Portal login as in eVision or SIS. This is absolutely not a requirement, but it helps match the applications to correct programs quicker after the application deadline.

Nov. 20 – Job Posting: CSFS HR/Finance Coordinator (Maternity Leave Replacement) Position

The CSFS HR/Finance Coordinator is responsible for managing the effective and efficient day-to-day administrative operations, including HR and financial activities within the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (CSFS), including the UBC Farm. This position works with all areas within the CSFS to implement best practices for internal policies and UBC human resources and financial policies, procedures and practices.

The closing date for this job posting (https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcstaffjobs/job/UBC-Vancouver-Campus/HR—Finance-Coordinator–leave-replacement-_JR10470) is 11:59pm on Sunday, November 20th. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.