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LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN CANADA: How to find on-campus work & research opportunities
Online/Virtual EventUBC Spring Career Fair – March 7, 2023
Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre 6163 University Boulevard, VancouverLaunch Your Career In Canada: Ask a Hiring Manager: How to stand out when applying for a job
Brock Hall 1874 East Mall, VancouverLAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN CANADA: Ask a Hiring Manager: How to stand out when applying for a job
Brock Hall 1874 East Mall, VancouverAcademic Oral Presentations: Presenting as a Scholar
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver- No events scheduled for March 10, 2023.
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – March 4, 5 & 11, 2023 (Preliminary Application)
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver- No events scheduled for March 12, 2023.
Week of Events
Introduction to web mapping with Leaflet
Introduction to web mapping with Leaflet
The past decade has witnessed some revolutionary technologies that have paved the way for web maps and location-aware applications we see today: Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, and many other websites and services that include interactive maps. These applications have become so ubiquitous that we almost take them for granted. This workshop will first give an introduction […]
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN CANADA: How to find on-campus work & research opportunities
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN CANADA: How to find on-campus work & research opportunities
This event will offer an overview of the various work and research opportunities available to international students at UBC and provide insights to how to look and apply for these on-campus jobs. Programs discussed will include Work Learn, Work Study, and Undergraduate Research awards. A Zoom link will be provided upon registration. This event is […]
Open Carefully – Pursuing Open with an Ethic of Care
Open Carefully – Pursuing Open with an Ethic of Care
Open practices offer so much: reduced financial burden in accessing materials, broader availability of research for more kinds of scholars, and unparalleled opportunities to make learning materials relevant and contextual for learners. But in a moment where teaching and learning professionals are focusing on pandemic-era questions of care, where does open fit in? Is open […]
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.
UBC Spring Career Fair – March 7, 2023
UBC Spring Career Fair – March 7, 2023
UBC's Spring Career Fair is a one-day event that features 65+ employers and schools eager to engage with students and share career opportunities and insights. Explore full-time, part-time, co-op, volunteer roles as well as further education opportunities. Date: Tuesday, March 7 Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm PST Location: Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre Presenting Sponsors DarkVision […]
Launch Your Career In Canada: Ask a Hiring Manager: How to stand out when applying for a job
Launch Your Career In Canada: Ask a Hiring Manager: How to stand out when applying for a job
At this panel discussion and networking event, you’ll meet with recruiters from different industries who have experience hiring diverse talent. Ask about their hiring process, find out what top skills are required, explore possible career paths, and get insight into companies – their people, products or services, clients, and company culture. Bring your questions for […]
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN CANADA: Ask a Hiring Manager: How to stand out when applying for a job
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN CANADA: Ask a Hiring Manager: How to stand out when applying for a job
At this panel discussion and networking event, you’ll meet with recruiters from different industries who have experience hiring diverse talent. Ask about their hiring process, find out what top skills are required, explore possible career paths, and get insight into companies – their people, products or services, clients, and company culture. Bring your questions for […]
Academic Oral Presentations: Presenting as a Scholar
Academic Oral Presentations: Presenting as a Scholar
How does one give a successful oral presentation? “Make eye contact,” “be confident,” “dress professionally”… The advice that we often receive tends to focus on the performance aspect of presenting, rather than viewing it as an opportunity to communicate and further our research. In this workshop, we invite you to re-think oral presentations as part […]
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN CANADA: Pathways to a Post Graduate Work Permit and staying in Canada after graduation
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN CANADA: Pathways to a Post Graduate Work Permit and staying in Canada after graduation
Get up-to-date information about work eligibility during your academic studies, the process and benefits of applying for the Post Graduate Work Permit, and gain insights into the PR process. There will be a presentation followed by a Q&A period with Regulated Canadian Immigration consultants (RCICs). Register to attend: https://ubc-csm.symplicity.com/students/app/events A Zoom link will be provided […]
Employer Virtual Info Session: Wildlife Rescue Association of BC
Employer Virtual Info Session: Wildlife Rescue Association of BC
Event Overview Admitting over 5,000 patients per year, the Wildlife Rescue Association of BC is the highest admission wildlife rehabilitation centre in western Canada. WRA runs a wildlife hospital and helpline located on a single site at the edge of Burnaby Lake. Currently the centre accepts only birds and bats to the facility and is […]
Drop-In Career Advising for Undergraduate Arts Students
Drop-In Career Advising for Undergraduate Arts Students
Carli Fink, the Arts Career Strategist, will be offering drop-in advising for undergraduate Arts students from 1–3 PM Wednesdays during Term 1. Undergraduate Arts students are encouraged to drop in – no appointment needed! – and ask any career questions they may have. Students will be seen individually for up to 10 minutes each (unless […]
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 […]
International Women’s Day Dinner
International Women’s Day Dinner
The Arts Undergraduate Society (AUS) of UBC is excited to host an International Women's Day Dinner on March 8th, 2023. This event will feature a panel of female speakers who are CEOs, entrepreneurs, scientists, lawyers, civil activists, and professionals. The event will feature a networking session, a panel session, and roundtable sessions. We are anticipating […]
Employer On-Campus Info Session: GHD
Employer On-Campus Info Session: GHD
Event Overview GHD is coming to UBC! GHD is growing our operations in the Western Region and hiring new graduates, co-ops and interns this year. Interested in a job in the engineering field? Register for the GHD information session to learn how you can secure your next work experience as early as this summer 2023 […]
MEL Online Information Session
MEL Online Information Session
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Register today for an online information session on how the UBC Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) master’s degree can empower you to move ahead professionally and make a difference in your industry. This online presentation and question-and-answer session is for practising technical professionals who are considering […]
Plug Yourself into UBC Research: a Series for Undergraduate Students
Plug Yourself into UBC Research: a Series for Undergraduate Students
Meet the people that make UBC a top-40 research university and explore how you can get involved.
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN CANADA: Career options & career planning for international graduate students
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN CANADA: Career options & career planning for international graduate students
International Masters and PhD students have distinct goals for navigating their careers, and preparing for life after graduation. This interactive session will cover common questions and strategies for international students at the graduate level. Register to attend: https://ubc-csm.symplicity.com/students/app/events A Zoom link will be provided upon registration. This event is part of the Launch Your Career […]
Drop-In Career Advising for International Undergraduate Students
Drop-In Career Advising for International Undergraduate Students
Irene Navarro, Career Educator, will be offering virtual drop-in advising for international undergraduate students from 1–3 PM Thursdays. International undergraduate students are encouraged to drop in – no appointment needed! – and ask any career questions they may have. Students will be seen individually for up to 10 minutes each (unless demand is low, in […]
Resume & Cover Letter – Learn to Effectively Tailor Your Job Application
Resume & Cover Letter – Learn to Effectively Tailor Your Job Application
Get your resume ready and learn to effectively tailor your application to a particular job posting that highlights your achievements. If possible, bring a draft of your resume and/or cover letter.
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN CANADA: Alumni Office Hours with Elson Lim: Balancing work, school and life while facing financial constraints
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN CANADA: Alumni Office Hours with Elson Lim: Balancing work, school and life while facing financial constraints
Expand your network and participate in an open, round-table discussion with Elson Lim, Senior Data Engineer at Birch Hill Equity Partners, on the topic of finding work-school-life balance while facing financial constraints. Elson’s Bio: My drive came from the fact my parents were close to retirement yet still took on loans to financially support my […]
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – March 4, 5 & 11, 2023 (Preliminary Application)
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – March 4, 5 & 11, 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 […]