KINformed | November 15th 2019

KINformed | November 15^th 2019

Biweekly e-news for KIN students

NEWS

Bright & early at the Ono residence: Kinners enjoy breakfast with Santa

On October 25th, 2019, President Santa Ono invited 28 members of the UBC student body to breakfast at his residence in Norman Mackenzie House. This was a rare opportunity for students to interact with Professor Santa Ono and their peers. The breakfast was informal in nature and provided an opportunity for students to meet Prof. Ono and to discuss ideas and experiences at UBC.

Three of KIN’s students were invited to attend: Christy Wee, Kathryn Lehmann and Grant Phillips-Hing.

"It was so amazing to hear about the fantastic and diverse student-led initiatives that exist on our campus..."

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MEET YOUR FELLOW KINNERS

Riya Virdi

First year KIN student reflects on inspiring words from our alumni!

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ACTIVE LEARNING

Nervous about finals? Need help managing exam stress?

Check out the articles below!

6 common study mistakes and how to fix them [more]

Exam accomodations: guidelines and expectations [more]

Understanding stress and the stress response [more]

It's Thrive Month at UBC! Explore your path to mental health.

Don't risk getting sick! Get your flu shot today.

Need more tips for stress and studying? Connect with the UBC Wellness centre today.

GET INVOLVED

Join our team today: Shout-out for KIN Senior Orientation Leaders!

Do you want to become part of a dynamic, positive team of student leaders that work together to make a lasting impact on a first year or transfer student's experience? Are you ready to take the next step in developing your leadership, group management, facilitation and problem solving skills?

We are looking for five (5) dynamic, positive, committed and goal-oriented students who thrive in a team environment. In this role, you will be responsible for contributing to the strategic planning for Imagine Day. You will also help develop and train a team of up to 8 Orientation Leaders in support of fostering a respectful, inclusive and welcoming introduction to UBC KIN!

Want to know more? KINformed brings you a series of profiles on the 2018/2019 Senior Orientation Leaders. We invite you to read about your peers here and in upcoming issues!

Katie Ng

Fourth year, LEED program, dual degree program with the Faculty of Education.

"Being a leader does not always have to mean being the loudest person, or being the person speaking at the front of the room. Sometimes being a leader means doing the work behind-the-scenes that no one will see. "

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EVENTS: TAKE A BREAK FROM YOUR PAPERS!

KIN Lab Crawl 2019

November 15th, 3:00pm-4:30pm | Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, VGH, Free Admission

Did you know that ground breaking research is being conducted within the School of Kinesiology and just by being a KIN student, you can get a front line ticket to meet faculty members, learn more about the research and tour the facilities?

Join the Student Engagement Office on our first Lab Crawl of the Academic Year at our featured labs: ICORD (International Collaboration On Repair Discoveries), Human Locomotion Research Lab, and the Translational Integrative Physiology Lab.

Want to go but don’t have a car? No problem. Catch the #99 Bus from UBC Vancouver Campus to VGH or the UBC Hospital to VGH Shuttle and you’ll arrive in approximately 30 mins.

Information | Register | Contact

KIN Young Alumni & Students' Trivia Night (19+)

November 15th, 7:00pm | The Main, 4210 Main St.

Want to earn some major trivia bragging rights? Think you have what it takes to win it all?

Come for free food and prizes! Space is limited, so RSVP today!

The KIN Young Alumni Committee invites you to a fun night of trivia, food, drinks, and awesome prizes! This evening event is open to all KIN students and alumni. Join us to meet new friends, and be ready to show off your knowledge!

Come early as the first 20 people to arrive will receive a surprise door prize. All those who attend have a chance to win more awesome raffle prizes, including:

Two Canucks Upper Bowl tickets against the San Jose Sharks on January 18th
5-session group workout pass to Yard Athletics
2-weeks beginner class to Hot Box Yoga
5-class pass to Ride Cycle Club

Register

CALENDAR

KUS Rum N' Egger | November 21st [more]

Fall 2019 Congregation | November 27th

UBC Womens Hockey: Winter Thunderland | November 30th [more]

KIN Ski Trip 2020, from the KUS | January 10th-12th [more]

UBC Science & Tech Expo | March 26th [more]

CAREERS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Did you know that the School has volunteer and paid job opportunities? Check out the listings here.

Industry Night – Spotlight on Cannabis

November 18th, 6:00pm | Jack Poole Hall, Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre

Curious about what career opportunities exist within the Cannabis industry? Learn more about how you can position yourself for a career in this sector, which is now valued at $5.7 billion dollars in Canada.

This educational event, put on by UBC’s Centre for Student Involvement and Careers in partnership with alumni UBC, will have a keynote address by cannabis expert Dr. Jonathan Page, who is both Chief Science Officer at Aurora Med and UBC Adjunct Professor of Botany, followed by a panel of professionals who are currently leaders in the field, to share their experiences and insights.

Information | Register

Kinesiology Professionals Panel

November 25th, 6:00pm | Room 2201, UBC Life Building, Free Admission

Do you have any burning questions you've always wanted to ask a professional working in Kinesiology? Come join us for a discussion panel featuring physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and sports medicine practitioners. Get a headstart on your career!

Connect with a KIN Academic Advisor

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