This looks like a really great opportunity! You guys should definitely sign up.
Opportunity for Science Scholars!
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ISSHA (Indigenous Students in Science and Health Association) Scholarship Workshop
The Lovely students of ISSHA are offering a wonderful opportunity for students to get support in applying for scholarships.
Not to be missed!
Indigenous Students in Sciences and Health Association Scholarship Application Workshop
Meeting in the Aboriginal Longhouse Computer Lab
Monday, January 23 at 6pm
We will be applying for the UBC bursary, Scotia Bank scholarship, and the RBC bursary and experts will be available to answer any questions.
Computer Science Scholarship!
Here is a link to a scholarship offered by Google for computer science students:
http://www.aises.org/what/programs/scholarships/info/googlescholars
Longhouse Running Club training for the Aboriginal RunWalk and the SunRun!
This is a great opportunity to get into fantastic shape, increase your brain plasticity, reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, make new friends, and compete in the SunRun for free!
Training will begin the week of January 14th and finish with the SunRun on Saturday, April 15. The training will be geared towards all types of runners from beginners on up. There will be plenty of activities to choose from and lots of opportunities to get active!
Email me at amanda.catching@science.ubc.ca if you would like to participate!
Another Great Opportunity for those of you wanting to give back to the community through science.
Here is a great job opportunity listed in the Distillation:
| GEERing Up! is hiring
Do you love working with children? Do you see your knowledge of science, engineering, or technology impact the lives of all youths in Greater Vancouver area? If you answered yes, you should join the GEERing Up! Instructor Team! GEERing Up! is now accepting applications for the hiring of 10 Instructors to plan and design projects for school workshops and summer camps about science, engineering, and technology for children 6-17 for summer 2012. These positions are highly rewarding and sought after. If you are interested in applying, please go to www.geeringup.apsc.ubc.ca/staff/employment/ for more information. The application deadline is Saturday, January 21, 2012. |
Here is a great chance to check out a possible career path while enjoying a catered lunch!
AUDIOLOGY & SPEECH SCIENCES
Curious?
Blossoming Connections: Focus on Audiology and Speech Sciences
Wednesday, January 18th, 12:00-1:00pm College of Health Disciplines, Room 414 (4th Floor, Woodward Building) LUNCH PROVIDED RSVP TO IAHWORKSTUDY@GMAIL.COM
Great Job Opportunity!
If you found coming to UBC a bit of a shock to the system and would like to help other students make the transition with ease then this is the perfect job for you! The following job description from the Distillation provides all of the details.
| Applications are open for Junior Student Leader positions with UBC Jump Start 2012!
UBC Jump Start is a transformative, transitional academic program for first year international and Aboriginal students. UBC Jump Start provides first year international and Aboriginal students with an intensive two-week academic preparation for university life that is followed by first year transition programming. UBC Jump Start offers a combination of lectures, classes, workshops, residence living, and social and cultural activities led by our outstanding faculty, staff, and student leaders. UBC Jump Start is currently hiring 30-40 Junior Student Leaders. These positions are suitable for developing student leaders who are interested to grow their capacities as leaders and professionals. Job descriptions for these positions and applications information can be found online by searching “Jump Start” on Career Services ‘Search for Jobs’ website. On Monday, January 9th (6-7:30pm, IBLC 260) and on Thursday, January 12th (6-7:30pm, BUCH D316), UBC Jump Start Staff will be hosting information sessions. These sessions provide an excellent opportunity for students who are interested in being a Junior Student Leader to learn more about the program and the position. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Rueckert, the UBC Jump Start Program Director, via email (caroline.rueckert@ubc.ca) or by phone at 604-822-1818. Please note that that the deadline for the Junior Student Leader positions is Sunday, January 29th at 11:59pm. |
Science Summer Dream Job
If you would like the opportunity to discover research AND get paid for it make sure to apply for an NSERC grant! This will give you an opportunity to win a prestigious award, actively participate in science, and provide a lovely addition to your resume! The links below give the details of the program. If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to know more please email me at:
amanda.catching@science.ubc.ca
http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/UG-PC/USRA-BRPC_eng.asp
Practice for Med School Interviews
For those of you who are interested in Med School, Nursing, Pharmacy, or any other program that uses the MMI (multiple mini interview) system to select candidates this is a great opportunity to get some help for free.
| EARLY BIRD – MMI Group Practice Sessions
Dec. 5-21 | Career Services (Brock Hall) We are offering a special round of sessions from December 5-21. Three students will meet with one advisor for 60 minutes to practice MMI prompts. It is a chance to listen to others, get feedback from multiple perspectives, and learn from the different questions and strategies that others are using to structure their answers. Students are asked to sign up for only ONE session in order to make sure that other students also have a chance to book a session. Sign up begins on December 1st. To sign up: go to http://careers.ubc.ca . Login to “CareersOnline – Search for Jobs Now” with your CWL and click on the workshops tab. |
Funding Opportunities
This site has a number of great opportunities for those of you interested in generating new educational intitiatives.