KINformed | June 9th 2020 | A Message From Our Director Dear KIN Students, It seems a long time ago when we transitioned to online learning and remote working in alignment with public health precautions in response to the pandemic. We all experienced disruption to our lives, and major adjustments to our work and studies. The challenges were different for many people across society including our students. Some had strong support networks and adjusted quite well, while others faced enormous obstacles, and sadly many lives have been lost not only here in BC, but across the country and globe. For students, completing the academic term required perseverance, patience, flexibility and fortitude. I commend all of you for your strength of character, the goodness of your spirit and actions as you supported friends, colleagues, family and neighbours along the way. Added to the pandemic, we have recently seen the terrible incidents that reveal the racism that still exists in society, and the public outcry here and across the globe that calls each of us to do our part to support and take action against racism and discrimination. As we transition to the phased Restart Plan across the province and at UBC we can look constructively toward the future. In the near future, I look forward to celebrating Kinesiology graduates at the Virtual Spring Convocation taking place on June 17. In addition to the UBC-wide ceremony, we are also planning to send a virtual message to our inspiring KIN graduates. We wish our grads all the very best as they embark on their unique paths forward, develop their talents and pursue their dreams and avocations. With the Fall academic term on the horizon, the School is in the planning phase to deliver all Fall term courses in an online format. Students do not necessarily need to be in Vancouver, BC, or Canada to start their first term of studies (September - December 2020). The School’s faculty and staff have been hard at work preparing online course modules with unique design features to ensure that the highest quality of online learning can be offered to new and returning students. The School’s faculty and staff are dedicated to maintaining excellence on all levels, from delivering the best curriculum possible to creating ways for meaningful engagement. Over the next few months, we will continue to keep you informed of developments at UBC and at the School. We are already planning creative ways to meaningfully engage, inform and guide our students for the Fall term in the School of Kinesiology. While the university experience will be somewhat different, our goal is to ensure that students are supported and feel collectively part of our unique and enduring KIN culture. Rest assured that the School will be communicating with you in a clear and effective manner so that you know what to expect and how to plan for the upcoming academic year. I wish each of you the best for the summer and look forward to welcoming you back in September. Robert Boushel
Professor and Director
UBC School of Kinesiology | Join us in Celebrating the Class of 2020! 'UBC celebrates together' on June 17th, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. PST in its first ever virtual Graduation Ceremony and Reception. Congratulations to each one of our grads! After years of hard work and dedication, the KIN Class members of 2020 have earned their UBC credentials. All graduating students and their families are invited, and we encourage KIN students, faculty, staff and alumni to join us online to cheer our grads on! The pre-ceremony broadcast will be available to view at 9:30 a.m. – 30 minutes before the convocation start time. It will include messages from the Deans and Directors of the Faculties and Schools, messages from UBC alumni celebrities, and a dramatic video entry into the virtual convocation ceremony. After the graduation ceremony, step into an incredible virtual reception to celebrate this milestone together from home as alumniUBC presents “UBC Celebrates Together”, a global broadcast to follow UBC Virtual Graduation events on June 17th. This 20-minute online event will feature special messages for the Class of 2020 by UBC speakers, volunteers, and alumni, and a living room performance by Juno Award winning Canadian artist, Bahamas. Share your experience and post with #UBCelebratestogether. During these challenging times, it is important that we show support, stay connected and celebrate the successes and achievements of those around us. We hope you all will join us starting at 9:30 a.m. and tweet, post and share your #UBCgrad stories. [more] | Do you have the graduation blues? Need some career resources? Feeling nostalgic? Check out some of these articles below! Saying Goodbye to University [more] Who am I Without University [more] Top 5 New Grad Career Resources [more] | | SOME FELLOW GRADUATING KINNERS | Congratulations to the graduates of 2020! It has been an extremely challenging year as we face uncertainties during these times. However, do know the whole world is cheering you on as you graduate this spring. Though we would have loved to profile all 276 students who are graduating, that would make for a very long newsletter! Instead, we hope that you see a bit of yourself in these 2 undergrad profiles. | | | Brandon Lam Interdisciplinary Stream "One of my biggest pieces of advice for first-year or transfer students would be to get involved! Whether it be with the KUS or any of the many other KIN opportunities, you never know who you'll meet or what could spark a new interest." Brandon has taken on many roles including serving as VP Student Life of the KUS, as a team member of UBC Kin Games, and working as a Co-op student. He definitely took full advantage of the many different opportunities the School offers! Want to find out more about Brandon's UBC KIN journey? [more] | | | Arielle Sadaka Interdisciplinary Stream Arielle was a transfer student to KIN who recalls the journey of 'unfamilarity'. However, she says the fact that "Kinesiology is a smaller School rather than a larger faculty, allows individuals with similar interests to meet and learn together, creating a really great environment!" Read more about Arielle's UBC athletics, academics and KIN involvements! [more] | | We're sad to see the graduating class of 2020 go, and we imagine you're a bit sad too! As part of the KIN community, we hope your time here has been full of self-growth, meaningful memories and unbreakable friendships. But we hope you remember to stay kin-nected! If you are a new alum, send us your updated contact information to receive the KIN alumni newsletter and learn about young alumni socials. Welcome to the UBC KIN Alumni Family | | | Isabella Funes Fourth year, Interdisciplinary Stream Isabella's desire to protect her mother during COVID-19 demonstrates that acts of love have powerful ripple effects. Modelling service and support, Isabella established a project called Supply The Frontlines. As a result of her efforts, over 1,000 items have been donated to the BC Children’s, Lions Gate, Surrey Memorial, and Royal Columbian Hospitals. [more] | | | | Milly Zaletelj M.A. '19 Just 8 weeks into her new job at PARC, Milly moved quickly to ensure that the higher risk population of people with spinal injuries who utilize the gym facility continues to receive access to exercise classes and social supports. Milly and her team began to produce online exercise classes to maintain the health and wellness of participants as they social distanced. Moving to an online platform has allowed PARC members to preserve social connections, maintain positive mental health, and keep its community thriving during these challenging times. [more] | | | Want to stay updated with your Champions? Check us out on Facebook and Instagram, or visit the link below. | BKin '14 Alum Evan Dunfee Confirms Spot for Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games Alumnus Evan Dunfee (a KIN Community Champion) has been announced as one of the first three Olympic athletes representing Canada for the 2021 Olympic team! Dunfee met the criteria for the 2020 Athletics team earlier this year, and for the 2021 Olympic games, the IOC and Athletics Canada chose to honour the spots for athletes who have already qualified. Dunfee qualified for the games as he bettered the Olympic 50K race walk standard of 3 hours and 50 min last spring in Japan by finishing one minute faster at 3 hours and 49 min. Dunfee previously participated in the 2016 Rio Olympics where he set the Canadian record for the 50km race coming in at 3:41:38 and placed 4th. Congratulations to Dunfee, and all the best in the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games! | | Liam Foulger Places 3rd at MURC! Congratulations to Liam Foulger (Fourth year, Health Sciences) for taking 3rd place in the Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference poster presentation! Due to COVID-19, the 2020 MURC was held online through Canvas from April 22-30 with a record number of 137 presentations by over 200 presenters. Liam presented on the “Effects of Gaze Direction on the Three-Dimensional Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex Evoked by Electrical Vestibular Stimulation”. Well done Liam! | | In Memoriam: Henrik Moberg Parker The UBC School of Kinesiology has established an In Memoriam Fund in honour of Henrik Moberg Parker who sadly passed away much too young in February 2020. Henrik was a clever, kind, and inclusive young man who was an excellent student, and a world-class sailing athlete. He planned on pursuing a career in physiotherapy. As a dedicated friend and an accomplished coach to others, Henrik demonstrated the characteristics of the kind of leader the School always hopes will emerge from its program. We invite you to share your fond memories of Henrik in remembrance. Message of Remembrance | | EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FROM INDIGENOUS STUDIES IN KINESIOLOGY | Nothing About Us Without Us: Indigenous Engagement, Wellbeing, and Campus Recreation Neither a global pandemic nor final exams could stop a group of ambitious Kinesiology undergraduate students from sharing an important message! Students from KIN 489C Indigenous Studies in Kinesiology gave a Zoom presentation entitled “Nothing About Us Without Us”: Indigenous Engagement, Wellbeing and Campus Recreation. The presentation was intended as a knowledge mobilization initiative as students completed an environmental scan of policies and programs related to Indigenous recreation and wellbeing at UBC, and interviewed Indigenous staff and faculty for their perspectives on fostering Indigenous campus engagement. Full Presentation | | Lessons in Community from the Musqueam "KIN 489B is a fascinating course because of its blended learning format. Students are encouraged to apply the theoretical knowledge learned in class to real-world issues facing Indigenous communities in the form of experiential learning placements." Students in KIN 489B participated in community experiential learning where they worked with the Musqueam Indian Band community to assist in the development of a walk and run training program. In doing so, students learned the utmost importance in building a sense of community and incorporating a strengths-based approach. As historical, cultural, and traditional ways of knowing are strongly embedded in Indigenous values, using a strengths-based approach incorporates these aforementioned factors to promote culturally relevant and safe physical activity for Indigenous communities. Full Reflection | | SCHOOL OF KINESIOLOGY WEBINARS | Continue to learn throughout the summer with these upcoming free webinars and webinar series! Check out some of them below! | The UBC Health, Exercise Sciences & Kinesiology Seminar Series | UBC Vancouver's Schools of Kinesiology and UBC Okanagan’s Health & Exercise Sciences have come together to co-produce a free weekly academic webinar series that runs every Friday until June 26th on Zoom! Webinars will run from 3:00 - 4:30 PM (PST). This series will feature 8 leading academics within both Schools who will present on their current research topics. Information | Zoom Link | Upcoming Schedule Dr. Andrea Bundon | June 12 "Disability sport research as advocacy work" Dr. Jonathan Little | June 19 "Nutritional ketosis in health and performance” Dr. Eli Puterman | June 26. “Exercising during stressful experiences: Impacts on physical and psychological wellbeing” | | Assessing & Training Perceptual Skills in Hitting Sports | June 9, 4:00 - 5:00 PM (PST) Dr. Sean Müller is a senior researcher who is specializing in the field of expertise and skill learning in sport. Join Dr. Müller in his webinar where he will be discussing the importance of visual anticipation and decision-making to expert performance in sports. More Information | Zoom Link | | CAREER DEVELOPMENT WEBINARS | Quiet Leadership | June 18, 12:00 - 1:00 PM (PST) "Learn how you don’t have to be loud to be a great leader." More Information | | Tell A Great Story Using Data | June 25, 12:00 - 1:00PM (PST) "Attendees will learn what data visualization and data storytelling is all about, why it is important and the best practices to follow in telling their data story." More Information | | Centre for Student Involvement & Careers | Workshop Webinars | The Centre for Student Involvement and Careers is holding virtual workshops to help support students with career programs, career aspirations and emerging professional identities. These 60-90 minute interactive sessions provide knowledge and skills related to elements of job search and career exploration for undergraduate and graduate students. Sign up through Careersonline. | Upcoming Schedule Designing Your Life | June 9, 1:00 - 2:00PM Think about the many life & career choices for you! Interview Preparation | June 10, 2:00 - 3:00PM Learn & practice effective strategies for your interview preparation. Panic to Power | June 11, 3:30 - 5:00PM Learn effective coping strategies. Turn unease into motivated, productive energy to approach your goals. | | Event Recap: UBC Sports Science Speaker Series The UBC Athletics Sport Science & Sport Medicine team successfully delivered its first-ever virtual Sport Science Speaker Series on Thursday, April 30th. This event, which was held in place of the annual UBC Sport Science Symposium, featured four distinguished UBC KIN alumni who pursued careers in Sports Science and Strength and Conditioning. Speakers included Joe Vecchione (MSc 2020), Jack Boyle (MKin 2016), Dan Adams (BKin 2016), Carmen Bott (BHK 2002; MSc 2005). To find out more about these alumni, their current careers and tips, check out the full recap article here! With the success of the first virtual Sports Science Speaker Event, the Sport Science & Sport Medicine team will be making the series a regular occurrence! New events and panels will be presenting on the last Thursday of each month! Next Sports Science Speaker Event: June 25 2020, 1:30 - 3:30 PM (PST) | Get Hired UBC Virtual Fair June 10 2020, 10:00 - 2:00 PM (PST) The Centre for Student Involvement and Careers is excited to bring you their Get Hired UBC Virtual Fair! Connecting you with employers such as the Canadian Red Cross, ICBC, Government of Canada, Rogers Communications, and so much more! This event will be hosted through Zoom. Please register beforehand at Careersonline to receive the Zoom event link, as well as the career fair guide which includes the event structure/logistics and tips for success. Register at Careersonline | alumNIGHTS Pride Celebration June 12 2020, 7:00 - 8:00 PM (PST) There is still every reason to celebrate Pride Month so we’re moving the celebration online! Hosted by all UBC Vancouver faculties, this event will feature fabulous music and live performances! DJ O Show will bring the passion for music with her energy-filled playlists and memorable sets, and Maiden China (BA '15), will offer two striking drag performances. Come mix, mingle and kick-off the Pride Season with fellow alumni, students, faculty, staff, and the LGBTQ2SIA+ community! More Information | UBC Kinesiology Co-op Program 2020/2021 The UBC Kinesiology Co-op Program is an opportunity to build on your present success in academics and prepare you for transition to the workplace in an environment focused on learning and support. Extensive training in resume and cover letter creation and interviewing skills are the foundations of the program, and each work term is a full-time paid position that will provide you with experience and skills to help bridge the gap between school and work. Over the summer we encourage you to consider how the Co-op Program can benefit your degree by linking your education with your career plans and post-academic goals. For more information, see our FAQ's or contact the Co-op Office at kin.coop@ubc.ca. Applications Open: September 8, 2020 More Information | Eligibility Criteria | RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDED | COVID-19 Pandemic & Exercise Trial (COPE) Study Dr. Eli Puterman is currently looking for adults between the ages of 18-64 years to participate in the COVID-19 Pandemic and Exercise Trial (COPE) study. Dr. Puterman and his team are looking to assess whether the use of a home workout app will significantly improve the well-being and health of individuals during a pandemic as people physically distance. The COPE study will be conducted through a free 6 week program. This program aids to provide a way for those wanting to become physically active with minimal space and equipment, to do so. If you are interested in participating, please contact the COPE team: kin.copetrial@ubc.ca COPE Website | Eligibility Criteria | Remember to keep an eye out for updates regarding COVID-19 from the School's director, Dr. Robert Boushel. Other School updates will also be posted on the School of Kinesiology homepage. | | Follow us on social media and share the news with your fellow Kinners! Watch for more student profiles here and on UBC digital signage -- maybe you'll be our next feature! #ubckin | Missed out on the last issue? Browse the KINformed archive here! | | | Copyright © 2019 UBC School of Kinesiology, All rights reserved.
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