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Canceled Employer On-Campus Info Session: BMO Financial Group
Henry Angus Building 2053 Main Mall, VancouverEmployer On-Campus Info Session: BDO Canada LLP
Hugh Dempster Pavilion 6245 Agronomy Road, VancouverUBC CPD: UBC Care of the Elderly Intensive Review Course
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description VancouverUBC CPD: UBC Care of the Elderly Intensive Review Course
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description VancouverUBC CPD: UBC Care of the Elderly Intensive Review Course
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description VancouverGraduate Instructional Skills Workshop – February 5, 11 & 12, 2023 (Preliminary Application)
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, VancouverWeek of Events
UBC CPD: UBC Care of the Elderly Intensive Review Course
UBC CPD: UBC Care of the Elderly Intensive Review Course
We're excited to announce that the next UBC Care of the Elderly Intensive Review Course is returning in person at UBC Robson Square in Vancouver, BC! This three-day intensive course offers a unique small group learning opportunity for practitioners who wish to gain practical skills to take back to their communities. The days will include presentations from UBC faculty […]
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – February 5, 11 & 12, 2023 (Preliminary Application)
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – February 5, 11 & 12, 2023 (Preliminary Application)
This ISW will be held in-person. Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying. Preliminary Application Process When you submit an application, you are applying for the WAITLIST only and your spot in the workshop is NOT confirmed. If you meet the requirements and are selected as a participant you will receive an email to […]
Diving deeper with Esri StoryMaps
Diving deeper with Esri StoryMaps
Esri StoryMaps are a map-based presentation tool from the GIS software distributor Esri. Anyone with an ArcGIS Online account can create a StoryMap, and they are a good way to tell a story with maps, pictures, videos, and text. They can be used in place of PowerPoint, especially for those who would like to incorporate […]
How to Use LinkedIn to Showcase Your Strengths and Explore Career Paths
How to Use LinkedIn to Showcase Your Strengths and Explore Career Paths
Identify key elements to an effective profile and get practice building your profile. We will also talk about how to network and research career ideas using alumni and employer profiles.
Employer Virtual Info Session: FDM Group
Employer Virtual Info Session: FDM Group
Event Overview Are you ready to step into tech? At FDM, we specialize in helping recent graduates land their first big role by combining industry recognized training with project based roles within acclaimed multinational companies, whilst providing ongoing support along the way. No matter your degree background, our academy will give you the practical and […]
Canceled Employer On-Campus Info Session: BMO Financial Group
Canceled Employer On-Campus Info Session: BMO Financial Group
**Registration for this event is now closed. BMO will be reaching out to set up 1:1 chats with everyone that is currently registered.** Event Overview At BMO you can find a path, pursue your passions, and make your mark! Grow a career and join a team that understands your needs and invests in your strengths! […]
Employer On-Campus Info Session: BDO Canada LLP
Employer On-Campus Info Session: BDO Canada LLP
Event Overview BDO Canada is excited to host a "What is Technology Consulting" panel with UBC students! Members of our Technology Consulting team will be sharing their experience in the role, their career journey, and their advice on navigating the role and industry. Networking to follow. Attending Representatives Ted Donnelly, Team Lead, Business Analaysis […]
Employer Virtual Info Session: Avayda
Employer Virtual Info Session: Avayda
Event Overview Avayda Pest Control is revolutionizing the industry with it's innovative scheduling and product solutions. Bringing Technology to a rather blue collar industry. Avayda has burst onto the scene and disrupted the industry with its unique offer to consumers. With one of the strongest sales forces in Western Canada; Avayda aims to find, train […]
Common Academic Expressions in English: Making Connections
Common Academic Expressions in English: Making Connections
One of the major challenges that academic writers encounter is making connections within the text, for example, making comparisons and drawing conclusions. Rather than counting on readers to figure out the meaning of a difficult text, academic writing requires writers to make clear connections between ideas. In this workshop, we introduce a variety of academic […]
University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine Info Session
University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine Info Session
Do you want to study at the University of Toronto Medical School? Our comprehensive four-year MD Program transforms students into highly skilled, empathic physicians. Our innovative Foundations curriculum offers an evidence-based approach to learning with a focus on student-centred learning. Clerkship provides students with clinical exposure to all major areas of medicine through a partnership […]
Relational data in R
Relational data in R
There are many cases where it's helpful to combine data from multiple sources or tables. This workshop will introduce how to work with multiple data frames in R. Participants are expected to already be familiar with R and RStudio. At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Understand the need to work […]
Foundations of Pedagogy: February – March 2023
Foundations of Pedagogy: February – March 2023
At the end of the one-term course, you will be able to use concepts in evidence-based teaching to effectively teach a lesson in an undergraduate classroom, with emphasis on alignment of learning objectives, activities and assessment. UBC graduate students and postdocs from all disciplines are invited to participate. Successful completion involves participation in 7 out […]
Graduate Teaching Practicum: January-April 2023
Graduate Teaching Practicum: January-April 2023
Click “Register Now” to apply for the Teaching Practicum. Your application will be reviewed and if you are selected as a participant you will be contacted by email after application closes. Application closes on December 19. This event will be held online on Zoom. What is the Graduate Teaching Practicum? The next Graduate Teaching Practicum […]
Interview Preparation – Learn and Practice Effective Strategies to be Interview Ready
Interview Preparation – Learn and Practice Effective Strategies to be Interview Ready
Want some tried and tested tips for getting interview-ready? Come to this session to learn and practice flexible and effective strategies to maximize your interview preparation.
Postdoc Teaching Practicum: January–April 2023
Postdoc Teaching Practicum: January–April 2023
Click “Register Now” to apply for the Teaching Practicum. Your application will be reviewed and if you are selected as a participant you will be contacted by email after application closes. Application closes on December 19. This event will be held online on Zoom. What is the Postdoc Teaching Practicum? The next Postdoc Teaching Practicum […]
Employer On-Campus Info Session: Industrial Light & Magic
Employer On-Campus Info Session: Industrial Light & Magic
Event Overview Since 1975, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, ILM continues to break new ground in the field not only in visual effects but now virtual reality, augmented reality, […]
Introduction to the Unix Shell
Introduction to the Unix Shell
This workshop will introduce the Unix shell, a powerful way to communicate with your computer more directly through a command line interface. There are many ways to interact with a computer. Most of the time we click on things and select options with a cursor through a graphical user interface (GUI). A command line is […]
Alumni Office Hours with Spencer Kent: Executive in Charge, Industrial Light Magic | Networking as an Introvert, and the Impacts of My Network on My Career
Alumni Office Hours with Spencer Kent: Executive in Charge, Industrial Light Magic | Networking as an Introvert, and the Impacts of My Network on My Career
The Centre for Student Involvement and Careers is excited to bring you a virtual mentorship and networking opportunity to connect with UBC alumni, Spencer Kent. This event is open to all students and alumni. Please prepare one question for Hatim's Office Hour and email it to: amir.hariri@ubc.ca. You will also be given an opportunity to ask […]
Job Search Strategies – Access the Hidden Job Market
Job Search Strategies – Access the Hidden Job Market
Learn the best ways to go about looking for work both online and in-person, and learn different strategies to access the hidden job market.
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – January 28, 29 & February 4, 2023 (ONLINE) – (Preliminary Application)
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – January 28, 29 & February 4, 2023 (ONLINE) – (Preliminary Application)
*This ISW will be held online* Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying. Preliminary Application Process When you submit an application, you are applying for the WAITLIST only and your spot in the workshop is NOT confirmed. If you meet the requirements and are selected as a participant you will receive an email to […]