New KUS logo and website! We have exciting news to share: the Kinesiology Undergraduate Society (KUS) has updated their website and launched a new logo! Be sure to check out their new website as well for updates on upcoming events and student services. | School of Kinesiology hosts winter lab crawl On Thursday, February 28, the School of Kinesiology opened labs in Osborne, War Memorial Gym, and the Chan Gunn Pavilion to students once again. This biannual event expands students’ knowledge about the type of research that exists within the School and shares how they can get involved as undergraduate students. [Read More] | Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences Congress 2019 is the largest humanities and social sciences conferences in Canada, bringing together over 10,000 academics from all over Canada for a week in June. Congress 2019 is currently recruiting for 1,000 volunteers and 120 contract positions in varying roles. This opportunity would allow students to gain exposure to global academics, giving you a chance to network and participate in exclusive events. The conference will be happening during a break in summer classes from June 1 - 7. More Information | Join the work-learn team in KIN this summer! We have some great positions within the School this summer where you can develop your professional skills and expand your network while contributing to your KIN community. These part-time positions are a great way to explore a field you’re interested in! Work-learn summer 2019 positions are posted from March 5 - 18 on CareerOnline. UBC KIN positions include: Active Kids and BodyWorks Instructors, Communications Assistants, Office Assistants, various Research Assistant positions, Student Peer Advisor, and more. More Information | Apply Now | Undergraduate Research positions Thinking of a career in research? The NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards and Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards (WLIURA) subsidize professors to hire students to work on their research projects. In this paid position, you’ll work with a professor to apply your classroom learning in an academic environment. Plus, you’ll gain valuable work and research experience. Applications are now open! Contact your faculty/school coordinator to be connected with an eligible professor. The deadlines will vary according to the faculty or school. | Housing in Vancouver: Tips for first-time renters Residence offer letters have started going out. Unfortunately, because of the demand, not everyone who wants to live on campus can necessarily do so. If you don’t land a place in UBC housing, don’t despair! We’ve got some tips to help you tackle Vancouver’s rental scene. [Read More] Stress: What it really is and how to handle it Stress is one of those strange things about the human experience that few of us enjoy, but many of us feel we just have to tolerate—like puberty, or calling people on the phone. Dr. Eli Puterman, Assistant Professor in the UBC School of Kinesiology and Principal Investigator of the Fitness, Aging, and Stress Lab, shares his advice on about how stress affects our bodies and what we can do to manage it. [Read More] What to know when writing your resume and cover letter Whether you’re a first-year undergraduate or a Masters student, when it comes to writing a resume and cover letter, everyone worries about their application being good enough. Although there are multiple online resources on how to write the perfect resume or cover letter, the majority of the information won’t provide personalized suggestions or tips based on your experiences and desired positions. So how can you stand out among the other candidates? [Read More] | 2019 AMS Election March 11 - 15, 2019 You have the opportunity to have your say in how UBC runs through the upcoming 2019 AMS Elections. Though they may seem complicated at first glance, the opportunity to vote for your fellow students and make change is worth the effort. Read about how the elections works, how to vote, and why your vote matters! Read More | Vote Now | Get Moving walking programs Walking is a convenient, accessible, and free way to improve your health, reduce stress, and make connections with the community and nature. Our walking program offers free and welcoming opportunities for you to take some time for yourself, connect with peers and colleagues, get outside, and move! Join the Move U Crew every second Wednesday at noon at the Main Mall fountain for a free 45-minute guided walk. A great way to recharge mid-day and re-focus for the afternoon. Guided Tours
Nitobe Memorial Garden Walk | Wednesday Mar 20
Dog Lovers Stroll | Wednesday Mar 27 More Information | Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference 2019 March 16, 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM | Education Centre at Ponderosa Commons (Oak House) Attend the conference for FREE! The Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference (MURC) allows undergraduate students to showcase their research in front of their fellow UBC students, family and friends. If you are interested in learning more about what your fellow peers are doing in research, how you can pursue your own research project or want to make connections with folks in the UBC research community, this conference is for you! Registration to attend the conference is free – what are you waiting for? Register now! Register | More Information | Launch a Career in Canada March 19, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre Launch a Career in Canada is UBC’s annual networking event dedicated to supporting the career development of UBC International Students. International students have the opportunity to connect with Industry Professionals, many of whom were once International Students, and learn how they made a successful transition from UBC to the Canadian workplace. Register | More Information | Storm the Wall 2019
Sunday, March 24, to Wednesday, March 27 Embrace Tradition. Embrace the Spirit. Embrace the Storm.
Join us for one of UBC’s most iconic experiences! Participate as a competitive or just for fun team and complete the course as a relay, or challenge yourself to do the whole course on your own as an Iron Person. You will swim, sprint, bike, run, and Storm The Wall! Registration Deadlines
UBC Students/Faculty/Staff: Friday, Mar 15, 2019
UBC Alumni Races: Wednesday, Mar 20, 2019
Community Races: Wednesday, Mar 20, 2019 Team Roster Submission Deadline
Wednesday, Mar 20, 2019 Register Now | Game Changers: How Are Assistive Technologies Making Sport Accessible?
April 8, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Alumni Centre The School of Kinesiology sends you a special invitation to attend Game Changers: Assistive Technology and Sport! Learn from KIN faculty member Dr. Andrea Bundon, MA'08, PhD'14, who specializes in sport, disability and social inclusion. From wheelchair basketball to adaptive skiing, assistive technologies are helping break down barriers to sport participation for persons with disabilities or health concerns – and support individual mental and physical wellbeing. Join us as our panel of athletes, changemakers, and leaders share their personal experiences, and discuss ways that sport is being transformed – by technology and people – to broaden participation and to change our understandings of (dis)ability. Beyond just technology, we’ll hear stories of resilience and perseverance, while also gaining a better understanding of what more is needed to ensure equal participation for all. Tickets are $10. Free for students. Light refreshments will be served. Register Now | Creating Connections 6.0 May 3, 6:00 PM – May 4, 4:00 PM | Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel Creating Connections 6.0 is a biennial diversity conference on attracting, engaging, and retaining women and underrepresented groups in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Our conference welcomes STEM professionals, academics, and students of all genders and backgrounds for two days of personal and professional development, networking, and inspiration. Creating Connections is hosted by Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology (WWEST), the operating name of the current NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering for the BC/Yukon Region held by Professor Lesley Shannon of Simon Fraser University. Registration is open and early bird pricing is $55-135 until March 31. Register | More Information | Do you have information you want to share with KIN students? If you'd like to share academic-related news with all students, please send us an email! We're happy to include your projects, seminars, workshops, volunteer opportunities, or wellness initiatives! Email us at kin.communications@ubc.ca.
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