Forestry 2019 Graduation Photos!
If you are planning on graduating this year, just a reminder to book your appointment with Evangelos Photography to get your grad photo taken for the composite. You can do this at the Forestry Student Services Front Desk (FSC 2609). Evangelos Photography Ltd. is UBCs official partner in graduation photography services. Due to the long-standing […]
Faculty of Forestry Christmas Tree and Cookie Party // Friday November 23rd, 12-2PM FSC Atrium
Faculty of Forestry Christmas Tree and Cookie Party – Beat the end of term stress and come down to the atrium on Friday, November 23rd at 12pm-2pm to decorate delicious cookies and a happy Christmas tree dedicated to your program! Hot chocolate is also provided! All 5 programs are rep-tree-sented so everyone is welcome to […]
Film Screening: Mount Gariwang: An Olympic Casualty
This documentary entitled, ‘Mount Gariwang: An Olympic Casualty,‘ tells the story of a formerly protected mountain in South Korea that was partially razed to build an alpine ski venue for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games, which resulted in the displacement of local residents (both human and non-human) in the area. It […]
Total Transition: The Human Side of Renewable Energy Revolution – Book Launch & Discussion
Book Launch & Discussion Energy Systems in Transition Graduate Students Network, Liu Institute & the Faculty of Forestry invites you to the launch of a new book “Total Transition: The Human Side of the Renewable Energy Revolution.” Please RSVP if you are interested to attend. November 15th from 5.30 – 7.00 pm. Location: Multipurpose room, […]
IFSA “Prepping for COP 24” Climate Talks
Do you seek answers to important climate change issues or concerns about climate change or forests but have no idea where to direct them? Come join us for the panel discussion to have all of these questions addressed! This exciting event will include a Q&A session with a diverse group of panelists, as well as […]
Are you an international student considering PR? Attend this info session!
Immigration Pathway Information Session with IRCC and BC PNP If you are an international student interested in applying for permanent residency, this info session is for you! You will: learn about federal and provincial immigration pathways to stay in Canada as a permanent resident after graduation hear a detailed overview of how […]
Urban Forestry Search Committee in need of student opinions!
The Urban Forestry Search Committee invites you to participate in the search for an Assistant Professor. Details for their research and teaching seminars, and meetings with students are in the ads below. We hope you can join us! Your feedback is very important. The candidates are as follows: Dr. James Steenberg (November 26 and 27) […]
Headshots for United Way
Need your head shot taken? Join UBC Photosoc for by-donation headshots in their studio, Life Building 003 on 16th of November from 9 am – 3 pm the in support of the United Way campaign. This will be a good opportunity forstudents to get a professional headshot done, for a suggested donation of $10 in support of an […]
UBC Thrive Week: Forestry Edition
As part of UBC’s Thrive Week, the Faculty of Forestry is hosting a free canopy walk at UBC Botanical garden! October 29 12 pm – 1:30 pm UBC Botanical Garden Free canopy walk for the first 40 – open to anyone in Forestry (staff, faculty, postdocs, students) Gather by the main reception and then walk to […]
Conference: Protecting the Land: Communities, Law, and the Mining Industry
Mining projects around the world have harmful effects on local communities, particularly Indigenous communities, who often have little to no consultation role in such projects. They have led to allegations of human rights violations, adverse environmental impacts, and displacement of peoples. This conference hopes to bring together scholars, lawyers, Indigenous land defenders and community […]