Upcoming Dates and Deadlines (Undergraduate Students)
April 14: Deadline to withdraw from classes with a W standing. Students can fill out the withdrawal form at the bottom of this page in order to request a withdrawal with a ‘W’. April 14: Last day of classes for most faculties. April 18: Exams begin for most faculties. April 28: Winter Session residences close. Residents are required to vacate by 12pm PST. April 29: Last day of exams for most faculties. Read More | | | Get Involved in the Celebration! KIN students are invited to submit profiles for the School's 75th anniversary. Submit Your Profile | | | | The Evolution of KIN Across 75 Years! Check out the interactive Historical Timeline of the School. Click the button below to learn about our history. See the Timeline | | | Moving On Elise Le Brun, the UBC School of Kinesiology Student Engagement Officer will be leaving her post on April 9th to take on the role of Manager, Student Engagement at Langara. Elise joined KIN four years ago and has guided hundreds of KIN students in their undergraduate journey through participating in high-impact and transformative experiences like mentorships, orientations, and student leadership. Her contributions to the School are impressive. From organizing KIN Awards Night, to running the Mentorship Program, and serving as a coach, guide and friend to the student body, Elise's love for her job and genuine care for KIN Students is palpable. We hope you join us in wishing her the best as she starts her new position at Langara.
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| (Re)Imagining Indigenous-Centered UBC Campus Recreation Drs. Moss Norman and Jan Hare were recently awarded a Campus as a Living Lab (CLL) grant. The grant is designed to support research projects that uphold strategic sustainability priorities and embody the principles of a living lab. The grant will be used to support the project (Re)Imagining Indigenous-Centered UBC Campus Recreation. The project will respond to several priority calls to action within UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan (ISP), with an over-arching objective to decolonize campus space as well as to advance and support Indigenous self-determination through socially and culturally sustainable campus recreation. Read More | | | Mehdi Ahmadian Mehdi is a PhD student conducting research on how the cardiovascular system behaves in response to various interventions in health and disease. He is working with Associate Faculty member, Dr. Christopher West. Read More | | | | Xueqing Zhou Xueqing (Snowy) Zhou is a fourth-year Interdisciplinary student, planning to pursue an MSc in Kinesiology. Her focus is on exercise, neurophysiology and urogenital health. Read More | | | KUS Elections and Referendum Results for 2021-2022 The School of Kinesiology bids farewell to the KUS executive team of 2020-2021 (photographed above); President: Keira Britto, VP Finance: Annika Szarka, VP Academic: Cameron Lee, VP Communications: Jessica Liu, and VP Student Life: Joshua Wang and Andrew Yong. We hope you'll join us in thanking them for all they have carried out this year in spite of the global pandemic. We'd like to congratulate and welcome the new executive council for 2021-2022. Your new KUS representatives include President: Annika Szarka, VP Finance: Ivran Rai, VP Academic: Ahmed Masood, VP Communications: Michelle Yang and VP Student Life: Gary Sidhu and Julia Berka. Please check back on the KUS website in May to learn more about your newly elected executive team. | Wednesday, April 21, 2021 | 3:30pm-4:30pm PST (Graduate Students) Join a discussion on April 21st with Dr. Maureen MacDonald, the director of the Vascular Dynamics Laboratory, to explore the impact of high-intensity interval training on the blood vessels and heart in individuals with coronary artery disease and the use of heat therapy as an alternative to exercise training. For the zoom link, contact allyssa.costerton-grant@ubc.ca Learn More | Graduate Research Day Tuesday, May 11 & Wednesday, May 12, 2021 (Undergraduate and Graduate Students) Graduate Research Day is an annual, student-led conference for graduate students to present their research. This year, the UBC School of Kinesiology and UBCO's School of Health and Exercise Sciences will jointly host an online event over zoom. The aim of the conference is for students to develop presentation skills, receive valuable feedback on research projects and network with fellow students and faculty in order to promote collaborations; all in a safe, student-friendly event. Read More | UBC KIN Wins First Place Overall at KIN Games 2021 This year, KIN Games celebrated their annual conference online. On Friday, March 19, 2021, a team of 20 UBC KIN students participated in a series of virtual challenges within four categories: Dance, Academics, Athletics and Spirit. Following months of online team building, training and hard work, the team landed a successful win at the closing ceremonies. To read more about the games, click the button below. Read More | Peer Programs Recruitment Applications open Thursday, April 1 - Sunday, May 16, 2021 (Undergraduate and Graduate Students) Do you want to give back to fellow students and improve the UBC experience while developing valuable leadership skills? Become a leader in an interest-specific peer program to build valuable organizational skills and provide support for other students. Apply Here | | Call for Abstracts: 2021 Virtual Brain Health Symposium Submission deadline: Friday, April 16, 2021 | 11:59pm PST (Undergraduate and Graduate Students) Submissions are open for the 2021 Virtual Brain Health Symposium. Hosted by UBC's Physical Activity for Precision Health Cluster, the symposium will bring together internationally renowned who will share knowledge on lifestyle strategies to promote cognitive and brain health. Trainees of all levels (undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows), are encouraged to submit an abstract for the trainee presentation session, which will take place on May 7 and May 28, 2021. Prizes will be awarded to top trainee presenters! Learn More | Call for Applications: BC Indigenous Student Award Applications open until Friday, April 30, 2021 | 5:00pm PST (Indigenous Undergraduate and Graduate Students) The Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society has established an award program for Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education in BC. They are available to students who identify as Indigenous, defined as First Nations (Status or Non-Status), Métis or Inuit. Learn More | 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. | Webinar: LinkedIn Tuesday, April 13, 2021 | 3:00pm-4:00pm PST | | 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!
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