KINformed | December 7, 2020 Monthly e-news for KIN students | Dear Members of the Kinesiology Student Body, As the semester draws to an end, I want to express my sincere appreciation for your strength, resilience and patience in the face of all the adjustments to university life. It has not been easy. Yet, it is also remarkable to witness how in the face of adversity, our school community has faced the many challenges in a positive spirit of collaboration and continues to strive forward. Many valuable student initiatives were established this past term, and our KIN student body is leading the way. One such initiative is the KUS BIPOC Committee. Together, 4th-year student and founder/coordinator Shalom Howe worked with KUS President Keira Britto to identify areas of representation and support the committee could provide BIPOC students. The committee aims to create an inclusive environment for Black, Indigenous, and Students of Colour in the KUS and advocates for the interests of BIPOC students in Kinesiology. Another great student service is Campus KINnections, established by Grant Phillips-Hing. The team was able to pivot quickly in March to offer services online. In a year where social isolation and uncertainty were ever-present, they included more coordinator roles to further establish the program culture and increase communication and support for the peer mentors. They also received a record number of student mentee applications. The program has been highly effective for building community for students, particularly in a year where it is difficult to meet friends in an online class environment. Our Jump Start Orientation Transition Leaders are now serving in Virtual Collegia which was established to help first-year students find community support during COVID. We currently have 119 first-year students participating in Virtual Collegia, who are being supported by 8 of our KIN Orientation and Transition Leaders. These leaders continue to build a community, provide support and connect students to resources, as well as host a variety of different events. Congratulations to all of these students, and to each of you who is helping to create and support community. Your work is being recognized and is inspiring. Thank you! Finally, on behalf of the faculty and staff in the School of Kinesiology, I wish you success in your exams and the Happiest of Holidays. I hope that you and your loved ones have a wonderful holiday season full of healthy activities and connections. I look forward to the new year, recharged and ready to go!
Robert Boushel, Director and professor
UBC School of Kinesiology | Supporting students over the Winter Session break
(Graduate and Undergraduate Students - Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4) Winter Session Term 2 classes will begin on January 11, 2021 The UBC Senate has agreed to help alleviate the pressure on our community by delaying the start of classes in most programs for Winter Session Term 2 to January 11, 2021. UBC has also changed its examination schedule to ensure examinations are still completed in April. This means that examinations may be held on Sundays. Further updates will be issued in the coming weeks. | Term 1 Exams are coming up!
(Undergraduate Students - Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4) December 7-22, 2020 A reminder to check the exam schedule on the KIN website here to find resources for: Best of luck! If you require assistance or an academic concession, please contact kin.advising@ubc.ca. | Applied for your UBCcard Yet? Have it handy as ID for exams!
(Undergraduate Students - Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4) Your UBCcard is your student ID and is required as proof of identity for exams, among other things. If you're a new student, you need to apply for your card. If you already have a physical UBCcard, you can find the digital version of your card online here. | UBC Student Services Updates
(Graduate and Undergraduate Students - Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4) A reminder to check in regularly with the UBC student services on students.ubc.ca for updates on campus safety, virtual resources and more. View the changes in operating hours, in-person vs. virtual services for the UBC Life Building here. | UBC Fall 2020 Convocation Wrap-Up!
(Graduate and Undergraduate Students - Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4)
At the Virtual Fall 2020 Convocation ceremony on November 25th, the School of Kinesiology celebrated 69 graduating (38 undergraduate and 31 graduate) students who came to UBC from across the globe. Although an in-person ceremony was missed, the School community held an intimate and happy reception on Zoom for its new graduates and loved ones, who tuned in from many countries to wish them well and to welcome them into the alumni fold.
We're proud to say that BKin graduate, Christine Pang was one of only two students selected to speak at the UBC Convocation where she also announced the Class of 2020 legacy gift to the university. We invite you to read excerpts from Christine's speech below and view a recording of the virtual convocation here. To provide you with a taste of the Kin grad reception read the message imparted by Ph.D. graduate, Robyn Mildren whose words inspire hope for a society undergoing a pandemic, and relay the valuable impacts of kinesiology graduates.
Many thanks go out to those who spoke so eloquently at the reception: KUS president, Kiera Britto; Alumnus and graduate student, Alyssa Reyes; professors Robert Boushel and Andrea Bundon; and to KIN student engagement officer, Elise Le Brun who hosted the evening.
We invite you to take a look at some of the virtual offerings the School produced in honour of our grads here and to view the list of our most recent KIN alumni here. | Flavours from the UBC Fall Graduation
(Graduate and Undergraduate Students - Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4) | | | Christine Pang (BKin 20), Undergraduate Speech Christine is currently serving as a Kin sociocultural research assistant and personal trainer. Her goal is to pursue a Master of Physical Therapy.
Here is an excerpt from Christine's speech "...You will only be content when you start doing things to fulfill yourself rather than your resume. For me, it meant quitting 2 jobs to become a research assistant and do a directed studies project. Was this what I expected, no! But it opened up new avenues for me and brought out potential in me that I didn’t even know I had. Whatever your next step is, don’t compare your journey to the person next to you, expect greatness from within yourself and you will exceed your own expectations..." Read More | | | | Robyn Mildren (Ph.D. 20) Graduate Speech Robyn graduated with a Ph.D. in neuromechanics. Her thesis examined the leg muscle reflexes involved in the control of balance, and how they change with ageing and after suffering a stroke. She has gone on to do post-doctoral work at John Hopkins University. Robyn is an elite long-distance runner. "Greetings...my name is Robyn Mildren and I am addressing you on behalf of the cohort of grad students who are graduating alongside me today in UBC’s School of Kinesiology. I first want to speak directly to the master’s and doctoral students graduating today and give them their own special moment to take a breath and reflect on this accomplishment. I’m going to try my best to put into words why I think what you have done is special..."
Read More | | | Join us for an Alumni and Graduate Student Online Cornucopia of Games!
(Graduate Students) Friday, December 11, 2020 | 7:00 - 9:00pm PST Kinesiology Alumni and Graduate Student Representatives present: a holiday games night! Join us for an evening of your favourite online games and some friendly competition. Just like a more traditional games night, you'll be able to switch between games such as Family Feud, Code Names, Jackbox, Among Us, and more! Sign up with a friend or solo - there will be lots of time to mix up both the games and who you play with. This games night will be online and take place over Zoom – perfect for alumni and graduate students around the world! For some games, it may be helpful to have two screens (i.e., a laptop and a smartphone), but it won't be required for most of them. We will Draw 3 names for bigger prizes. *Note: If you are signing up with a partner, both of you should fill out a registration form with your names and email address. A zoom link will be sent to you closer to the date. For more information and to register for the event, click here. | Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference: Call for Presenters
(Undergraduate Students - Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4) Application Deadline is January 22, 2021 | 11:59pm PST Interested in an opportunity to showcase your research and expand your network? Presenting at the Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference is a great way for students to communicate their academic work to the UBC community through oral or poster presentations. This year, MURC will be taking place online from March 20 - 21, 2021. Apply to present by January 22, 2021. Students may choose from one of two formats to showcase their research: either with a 10-minute oral presentation or a poster presentation. For more information and to apply, click here. Write to undergraduate.research@ubc.ca for any questions. | New Orientation and Transition Leader for Term 2 Virtual Collegia
(Undergraduate Students - Y2, Y3, Y4) Apply by Wednesday, December 9, 2020 | 11:59pm PST The UBC Orientations Team is looking for applicants to the Orientation and Transition Leader role with Virtual Collegia for Term 2. The role runs from January 4th – April 23rd and is an opportunity to provide support to first-year UBC students from your Faculty. The attached job description here has more information about the program and details of the role and time commitment. Please note that one requirement of this role is to reside in Canada for the entirety of the contract due to regulations and restrictions set out by UBC that pertain to work safety, privacy and payroll. If you are interested, the application can be found here will remain open until Wednesday, December 9 at 11:59PM (PST) If you have any questions about the role please contact the hiring coordinator, Robyn Stalkie at orientation.leaders@ubc.ca for more information. | Career events & workshops Connect with alumni and employers and take steps toward your career goals by participating in virtual career events and workshops. Explore the calendar of more upcoming events here. | Attention Students! Check Out the UBC Life Blogs Below for Tips to Help You Succeed in Your Academic and Personal Journeys. | Missed out on the last issue? Browse the KINformed archive here! | Follow us on social media and share the news with your fellow Kinners! Watch for more student profiles here - maybe you'll be our next feature! #ubckin | | Copyright © 2020 UBC School of Kinesiology, All rights reserved.
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