KINformed | October 15, 2020 Biweekly e-news for KIN students | *Please Note: KINformed wants to get important and helpful information to students as efficiently as possible. As such, we are trying something new. All KIN events will now contain a suggestion to students in specific years (Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Grad) to indicate which year(s) and level the article is geared towards. | UBC Exercise, Kinesiology and Health Seminar Program
(Y4 and Grads) October 21, 2020 | 3:30PM-4:30PM PST The UBC Exercise, Kinesiology and Health Seminar Program is a forum for critical academic discussion between students and faculty members from all disciplines, in collaboration with UBC-O's School of Health and Exercise Sciences. The seminar series will take place every Wednesday afternoon from 3:30pm - 4:30pm. The second seminar is Wednesday, October 21, 2020, with Dr. Karla Galaviz, whose topic is "Diabetes prevention approaches: The efficacy and effectiveness of lifestyle modification." Click here for more information on Dr. Galaviz and about the overall program. | Lunch + Lift Workshops
(Y1, 2, 3, 4 and Grads) Wednesday, October 21, 2020 | 12:00-1:00PM PST Lunch + Lift is a series of free 2-in-1 interactive wellbeing workshops consisting of a 30-minute movement class, followed by a 30-minute interactive wellbeing session facilitated by a UBC wellbeing professional. In this session, the speaker will be Carlie McPhee, who is the Health Promotion & Education Coordinator for the UBC Wellness Centre. All registered participants in attendance during the session will be entered in a draw to WIN one of two prizes. For more information and to register, click here. | Free UBC Gunn IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation) Lecture
(Y1, 2, 3, 4 and Grads) Thursday, October 22, 2020 | 5:00-6:00PM PST The UBC Chan Gunn Annual Lecture brings distinguished scholars/clinicians to speak on issues related to IMS and neuropathic pain. The lecture is held in honour of Dr. Chan Gunn and his generous contributions to UBC. This year, there will be a free UBC Gunn IMS lecture for the public. It will include opportunities for the audience to ask our specialist panel questions to help participants advance their knowledge and thinking. To learn more about Gunn IMS, view the speakers and to register, click here. For easy access to the lecture, please see the attached poster here. | KIN Spooktacular Trivia Night
(Y4-Y5 and Grads) Wednesday, October 28, 2020 | 7:30-9:30PM PST After having held a live, fun-filled night of trivia last year, we're bringing it back - but online, and just in time for Halloween! Join us from the comfort of your home as we play a few rounds of trivia with a mix of general and Halloween themed questions. Feel free to dress up to get in the Halloween spirit! Sign up individually or with a partner to see if you're the top trivia master of the night! You'll get to work in pairs to answer questions; so if you sign up alone, we will try to pair you with another participant. This escape room will be online and take place over Zoom. We recommend that you have a screen big enough to read the questions and use the zoom chat function (laptop recommended). A zoom link will be sent to you closer to the date. *Note: If you are signing up with a partner, both of you should fill out a registration form and be sure to name your partner. Click here to register! | Call for Abstract Submissions: October 30th
(Grads) Friday, November 13, 2020 | 8:30AM - 4:30PM PST Vancouver Diabetes Research Day (VDRD) is a trainee-led scientific day held annually to coincide with the World Health Organization’s “World Diabetes Day”. The annual meeting has grown into a provincial meeting for academic diabetes researchers from across British Columbia. Learn about the latest advances in Islet Biology and Cell Therapy, Complications and Prevention of Diabetes and Patient-Oriented Research. This year, the keynote speakers are Dr. Courtney Peterson from the University of Alabama and Dr. David Hodson from the University of Birmingham. Trainees are invited to submit an abstract to deliver an oral presentation or poster. Visit the BCDRN website for Abstract Submission Forms and to Register. Event registration deadline: November 10th, 2020 | Life Science Research Night (LSRN)
(Y4-Y5 and Grads) Thursday, November 19, 2020 | 5:30 - 9:30PM PST Life Science Research Night (LSRN) aims to educate students about how to get involved in life sciences research and what they can do with their research background after graduating from UBC. LSRN features a number of diverse workshops and speakers and has 400 attendees annually. This year, the keynote speaker will be Dr. Michael Gold. There will be a Poster Presentation Session to allow undergraduate and graduate students to present their research at the event. The event will be online via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students interested in submitting a research poster can email ubc.lsrn@gmail.com and see the website here for more information, and registration. Poster presentation applications are due in late October. Students are encouraged to apply to present using this Poster Presentation Application Form. | Active Kids Fall Program Launch We’re back! Active Kids is happy to announce that after careful consideration for the health and safety of all of our families, students, coaches, and communities, we are excited to be launching a Fall program season which will begin this October 2020. Any KIN students who would like to learn about what we do and who we are, or who are interested in coaching and/or volunteering with Active Kids should visit the student engagement tab on our website and get in touch! | UBC Young Women for STEM Recruitment The UBC Young Women for STEM is recruiting students! Joining this club is a great opportunity to promote women in STEM! You will learn how to be an effective STEM communicator, gain experience with public speaking and outreach, and be a role model for the next generation! The club will also host the UBC Gender Equity & STEM Conference this November and will hold several social events throughout the year. Meetings will be Wednesdays, 9:00 am-10:00 am and Thursdays 7:00 pm-8:00 pm PST, and will begin on October 14th and 15th. Please join the group on CampusBase (search "ubcywfs") to find out more and receive the link to meetings. | What Will Sustainability at UBC Look Like in 2030? Submit by October 25, 2020 Calling on UBC students and student groups/clubs to submit ideas on the future of teaching, learning, researching, operations and community engagement at UBC! Inspire us with ideas for tackling climate change, ending environmental injustice, and promoting human wellbeing and biodiversity using a 30-second video clip, photo series, mock newspaper or magazine cover, or other media. Individual and group prizes include a(n): - $500 Patagonia gift card; Arc’teryx Beta LT jacket; $500 student group prize; $250 PICS cash prize; andUBC Farm/Botanical Garden/Bookstore kit.
Upload or post your #UBC2030 submissions by October 25, 2020. Click here to learn more. | Canada’s first 24-Hour Movement Guidelines Canada’s first 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults offer clear direction on what a healthy 24 hours looks like for Canadian adults aged 18-64 years and 65 years or older. These guidelines are unique because they don’t just focus on a single movement behaviour, but instead look at how all these integrate together. This is the first time there are recommendations on various types of physical activity woven together with guidance on sedentary and sleep behaviours for these age groups.” For more information on the 24-hour Movement Guidelines click here. | Student Assistance Program (SAP) At UBC, student mental health and wellbeing is a top priority, and we are committed to ensuring that students have access to a free network of mental health and wellness resources and services.The UBC Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a free, 24/7 wellness resource for all students. Services include personal counselling, life coaching, group programs and more based on your needs. Services are available by phone, video, face to face (where available), e-counselling and in multiple languages. Students can access UBC SAP in the following ways: - Students within North America, can call toll-free 1 833 590 1328.
- Students outside of North America, can call collect: 1 604 757 9734.
- Download the iConnectYou mobile app through the Apple App Store or Google Play.
- Online: Aspiria website
- UBC Vancouver students login using UBCV for both the student code and password.
| 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 Both New & Returning Students! Get Important Information & Tips to Help You Succeed in your Academic and Personal Journeys. Check out the UBC Life blogs below! | 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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