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Black Male Initiative March Event
Simon K. Y. Lee Global Lounge and Resource Centre 2205 Wesbrook Mall, VancouverCitation Practices in Academic and Professional Writing
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description VancouverLAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN CANADA: My Career Story: Getting practical experience that ‘counts’ in Canada
Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre 6163 University Boulevard, VancouverDrop-In Career Advising for International Undergraduate Students
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description VancouverGraduate Instructional Skills Workshop – March 18, 19 & 25, 2023 (Preliminary Application)
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, VancouverGraduate Instructional Skills Workshop – March 18, 19 & 25, 2023 (Preliminary Application)
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, VancouverWeek of Events
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 […]
Indigenous Knowledges and Open Education
Indigenous Knowledges and Open Education
Presenters: Kayla Lar-Son, Indigenous Programs and Services Librarian, Xwi7xwa Library, UBC, and program manager librarian for Indigitization Donna Langille, Community Engagement and Open Education Librarian, UBC Okanagan Tashia Kootenayoo, past President of the University of British Columbia Students’ Union Okanagan Brad Wuetherick, Associate Provost, Academic Programs, Teaching and Learning, UBC Okanagan Description: Many conversations around open […]
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN CANADA: Telling your story: Translate your knowledge, skills and experiences into a Canadian context
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN CANADA: Telling your story: Translate your knowledge, skills and experiences into a Canadian context
Learn from a career educator what employers look for in a Canadian resume and cover letter. We will cover how to tailor applications in a way that showcases your unique skills, strengths and experiences as an international student. Register to attend: https://ubc-csm.symplicity.com/students/app/events A Zoom link will be provided upon registration. This event is part of […]
Creating digital exhibits: A survey of tools
Creating digital exhibits: A survey of tools
This workshop will cover an assortment of digital-exhibit and storytelling tools, such as Omeka, Scalar, static-site generators (CollectionBuilder and Wax), and narrative tools, such as Timeline.js and Storymaps from Knight Lab. At the end of this session, participants will be able to: List common tools and what they might be useful for Identify hosting resources […]
Designing web maps with Mapbox
Designing web maps with Mapbox
This workshop is intended for anyone with a basic understanding of web mapping who wishes to expand their skillset and design more customizable maps. There are 3 main sections: an introduction to Mapbox and its products, a guided developer environment set-up, and a hands-on portion where we will modify given code to design an interactive […]
Black Male Initiative March Event
Black Male Initiative March Event
Register to attend and receive event updates: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Ys0u0fVlpPeQgC About the Event: BMI's March event will feature a panel of Black mental health and health professionals and students to talk about an array of health and mental health issues through the Black male experience and perspective. This event is designed to be informative as well as interactive […]
Citation Practices in Academic and Professional Writing
Citation Practices in Academic and Professional Writing
All too often, citation is approached by students as a frustrating obstacle on the path to completing a writing assignment, rather than as an intellectual pursuit in its own right. Academic writing involves a complicated process of text integration, rather than mechanically following the rules of a particular style guide. No matter the citation style […]
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.
Literature reviews: Searching and keeping track
Literature reviews: Searching and keeping track
New to literature reviews? Looking to brush up your skills? This is the workshop for you! We will cover the purposes of literature reviews; the different types of reviews; finding the right databases; developing effective search strategies; locating scholarly articles, theses/dissertations, books, and more; and resources to help you keep track of your research. There […]
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 […]
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN CANADA: My Career Story: Getting practical experience that ‘counts’ in Canada
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN CANADA: My Career Story: Getting practical experience that ‘counts’ in Canada
At this panel discussion and networking event, you’ll hear from speakers who set intentional work and life goals to help guide their career choices. Panelists will speak about how they’ve gone about building career capital (skills, knowledge, credentials, networks) in Canada and how useful these skills and connections are in many different sectors. Whether you’re […]
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN CANADA PRESENTS: Using labour market information in career decision making
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN CANADA PRESENTS: Using labour market information in career decision making
Learn from a career educator where to access labour market information to know what industries are growing, what skills are in demand, and to learn about different roles that leverage the knowledge and skills developed throughout your degree. 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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – March 18, 19 & 25, 2023 (Preliminary Application)
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – March 18, 19 & 25, 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 […]
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – March 18, 19 & 25, 2023 (Preliminary Application)
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – March 18, 19 & 25, 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 […]