Carli Fink, the Arts Career Strategist, will be offering drop-in advising for undergraduate Arts students from 1–3 PM Wednesdays during Term 2. 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 […]
This session is a non-technical introduction to Planet (www.planet.com), Planet satellites, Planet imagery, and use cases. In this presentation, you will learn more about Planet satellites and the imaging sensors onboard. You will also learn the different ways in which users can access Planet imagery. Finally, there will be a live demonstration of how to […]
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.
This session follows an introductory workshop to Planet and Planet Explorer (libcal.library.ubc.ca/event/3680521) and is hosted by Planet's Austin Stone, Customer Success Manager, Education & Research; and UBC Library's Evan Thornberry, Geographic Information Systems Librarian. We encourage anyone who works with or is curious about working with satellite imagery to attend! Feel free to bring any […]
To register, please click “register now” to fill out an application. Please Note: Adhering to physical distancing and other public health requirements, the Faculty ISW format is subject to change. We will maintain a clear focus on ensuring high-quality online, and when possible, in-person instruction. This approach is based on the current guidelines and direction […]
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis. Participants will learn how to recognize signs that a person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis and encourage that person […]
This event is part of the CTLT Summer Institute, taking place from August 22–25, 2022: https://institute.ctlt.ubc.ca/summer-institute/summer-institute-events/ As a Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely in different roles with an experienced instructor to teach. When this relationship goes well, it can be rewarding, educational and fun. When it does not go well, it can be […]
This event is part of the CTLT Summer Institute, taking place from August 22–25, 2022: https://institute.ctlt.ubc.ca/summer-institute/summer-institute-events/ Teaching Assistants (TA) play a significant role in students’ learning. They are often expected to teach in face-to-face classrooms, facilitate discussions, conduct tutorials and labs in-person and/or online, grade electronically submitted papers, and perform many other duties to assist […]
This event is part of a series being offered by the Planet team. More information about this series can be found at gis.ubc.ca. Join the Planet team for an open discussion on Planet in the classroom and introduction of Planet University. This conversation will be primarily for educators/instructors who want to use Planet resources in […]
Looking to spruce up your dorm room in preparation for the new school year? Visit the Shop in the Garden at UBC Botanical Garden to take advantage of the student Indoor plant sale presented by the Friends of the Garden Volunteers! From August 17th – September 11th, 2022 UBC students showing a valid UBC Card […]
This event is part of a series being offered by the Planet team. More information about this series can be found at https://gis.ubc.ca/carousel/planet-workshops-and-consultations-coming-in-august-2022/. Thematic meetings are designed to promote conversation on current or potential use of Planet imagery. We want to know how you are using or planning to use Planet imagery in your research […]
This event is part of the CTLT Summer Institute, taking place from August 22–25, 2022: https://institute.ctlt.ubc.ca/summer-institute/summer-institute-events/ Are you new to teaching online? Getting your course ready before the start of the term can seem like a daunting task. To ensure your students achieve academic success, some of the things you’ll need to be able to […]
