Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
(Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students) Nov 10-12: Reading Break for most faculties. Library and some other facilities remain open. Nov 11: University closed for Remembrance Day. Some branches of the Library may be open. A Remembrance Day ceremony will be held in the War Memorial Gym at 10:45 am PST. Nov 24: November graduation: Convocation begins at 8:30 am PST for all KIN graduating students. Nov 26: Last day to withdraw from full-year courses with a W standing.
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| UBC Ceremony for Remembrance Day & Veterans' Week:
How Will You Remember?
From November 5 to 11, hundreds of commemorative ceremonies and events will take place across the country to recognize the achievements of our Veterans and honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Since the opening of the War Memorial Gym in 1951, this year will mark the 70th year that UBC has hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony commemorating November 11. This special ceremony is an opportunity for faculty, staff, students, and members of the on and off-campus community to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict, and peace. The UBC Remembrance Day Ceremony will take place at the War Memorial Gym on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at 10:45 am PST. Click here for more information about the ceremony and visit the Veterans Affairs Canada website to learn more about Veterans' Week. To learn more about the history of the War Memorial Gym and the role the School of Kinesiology has played, and continues to play, in honouring our veterans please click below. Read More | | | COVID-19 Updates
(Undergraduates & Graduates) Health and Guidance FAQs and Student FAQs have recently been updated for all UBC students. Health guidance and vaccine updates include new information on COVID-19 vaccine clinics on campus. Updates on Student FAQs regard in-person graduation for the Class of 2021. For ongoing updates, click below and refer to https://covid19.ubc.ca for more information on COVID-19 at UBC. Read More | | | | UBC Flu Immunization Clinics Get your influenza (flu) vaccinations at UBC! UBC is offering additional free flu immunization clinics to students, faculty, and staff as flu season is now upon us. Click below to learn more. Learn More | | | | | UBC Safe App
(Undergraduates & Graduates) UBC Safe is a free mobile safety app for the UBC Vancouver Campus, available for iPhone and Android devices. This multi-function app puts direct access to campus safety resources and security tools in your hand, such as: - First aid
- The seven COVID-19 Safety Plans
- Bluephone and AED Maps
- Emergency procedures for various emergencies
- SafeWalk
- Incident reporting
Learn more and download the app to your phone. Learn More | | | | UBC Wellness Centre Info Desk Awareness
(Undergraduates & Graduates) Navigate the health and wellness resources on campus to lead a healthy life at UBC and beyond. The Wellness Centre is here to help. Click here to learn more.
Nurse on Campus
Stop by the next Nurse on Campus event and ask a registered nurse your health-related questions. It’s free, confidential, and there’s no appointment required. Read More | | | | | Ritika Saraswat, 4th Year BKin Student and CMC-BC Award winner Ritika Saraswat is a 4th-year BKin student in the interdisciplinary stream and is one of 2 students in the province to have been awarded the Canadian Management Consulting (CMC)-BC Student Award. Sponsored by KPMG Canada, the award recognizes a BC undergraduate student leader who has demonstrated a passion for, and excellence in the area of, management consulting and leadership. It is exceptional for a Kinesiology student to win such a prize. But Ritika believes that it was her academic background and extensive consulting work that made her stand out as a candidate to the award committee. Read More | | | | Nikolaus Dean, Ph.D. Kin Student and 2020-21 Killam Graduate TA Award winner Nikolaus Dean is a Ph.D. Kinesiology student and is the recipient of the prestigious 2020-21 Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA) Award. The prize recognizes graduate students who have played a valuable role as teaching assistants. Nikolaus remarks that “this is one of the most significant awards” he has received yet. As a TA, he gained new pedagogical skills and a compelling experience with the Kin community, which has deepened his love for teaching. Read More | | | Calling All Students!
It’s KIN’s 75th Anniversary and we want to celebrate our students in all your splendid diversity by spotlighting you on our coms platforms! Kinners are renowned for building community, so join the KIN family and introduce yourself to each other by filling out one of the forms on the buttons below! Don't forget to attach a high-resolution photo of yourself! Undergraduate Profiles Graduate Profiles | | Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Award Winners | | | Dr. Bill Sheel, UBC School of Kinesiology, 2021 CSEP Mentorship Award Congratulations to Professor Bill Sheel for being awarded the CSEP Mentorship Award, in honour of the late Professor Emeritus Enzo Cafarelli. The award recognizes a Professor or Advisor in the Exercise Science field for their dedication and mentorship to their students and/or their faculty. | | | | Matthew Fliss, MSc Student, 2021 CSEP Graduate Student Award - Poster Presentation Congratulations to UBC MSc. Kin student Matthew Fliss for being awarded a CSEP Graduate Poster Presentation award, which recognizes outstanding research conducted by its graduate student members. Read His Profile Here | | | UBC Thrive
(Undergraduates & Graduates) Monday, November 1, 2021 - Tuesday, November 30, 2021 UBC Thrive is here! This November is a time when we come together as a UBC community to learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health. We’re all in different places, whether we’re working and learning from home or on campus, and the past 18 months have presented many new challenges and changes. It is important for each of us to learn to foster and maintain mental health—for ourselves, and for others—and to make sure we have the skills and resources to cope with life’s ups and downs. The School has many faculty members whose research focus is on exercise and mental health. Most recently, Dr. Eli Puterman led a study about the benefits of exercise in reducing depression symptoms and discussed it with Simi Sara on her show, Mornings with Simi. Click here to listen to the full interview. The School of Kinesiology works with UBC Wellbeing and other UBC faculties and units to contribute to the educational materials and events offered throughout the month. We hope that you, our students, can take time to reflect on your mental health needs both at school and at home. The School has compiled a list of tips and mental health organizations on its website which you can access here. Thrive is for everyone: we all deal with our mental health, and while it might look and feel different for each of us, we all benefit from maintaining and fostering it. Whatever your pathway to mental health may be, we invite you to learn about it, talk about it and explore it during Thrive. Read More About Thrive Here | | | Sports from Home (Undergraduates & Graduates) Monday, November 15, 2021 - Thursday, November 18, 2021 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PST This event is held in partnership between the Kinesiology Undergraduate Society (KUS) Health & Wellness Committee, KUS BIPOC Committee, and UBC Recreation. As Thrive indicates, ‘moving more’ is an important way to promote positive mental health. This event includes an intersectional lens and promotes diverse opportunities to promote one’s mental health by showcasing cultural physical activities and sports that reflect some of the diversity of our community. Participants will be able to drop in and participate in various cultural activities throughout the week. Some of the activities we are hoping to feature include Banghra Dance, Shuttlecock, and Futsal! More information about the event will be announced by the KUS BIPOC Committee very soon on their social media platforms, @kusbipoc. | | | | BIPOC Community Market (Undergraduate Students) Friday, November 26, 2021 |
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm PST
The BIPOC Community Market will be held in partnership between Kinesiology Undergraduate Society (KUS), Science Undergraduate Society (SUS), and Arts Undergraduate Society's (AUS) respective BIPOC committees.
The KUS BIPOC Committee will announce more details about the event on their social media platforms soon, @kusbipoc, so stay tuned! | | | | | 2021 Saltin International Webinar in Exercise and Clinical Physiology (Graduate Students) Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - Wednesday, November 10, 2021 | 9:00 am - 10:50 am PST The annual Saltin International Graduate Course in Exercise and Clinical Physiology for kinesiology graduate students from across the globe will be held by webinar this year. Speakers from universities in Canada, Denmark, Spain, and the U.S. will cover basic and applied science topics on various physiological systems and clinical physiological applications. The webinar will take place virtually from 9:00 am - 10:50 am PST on both Nov. 9 and 10. No registration is required. To learn more about the webinar, click below. Learn more | | | | 2021 Virtual Career Day (Undergraduates & Graduates) Tuesday, November 9, 2021 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm PST Virtual Career Day allows students to connect with leading companies and organizations to explore career and post-graduation options! Students can meet employers and network with organizations looking to recruit from various academic disciplines and learn about the job opportunities available - from co-op to full-time positions to summer programs and volunteer opportunities. This year’s fair will be virtual and hosted on CareersOnline. Click below to stay updated on registration details and learn more about the event. Learn More | | | Seminar Series: Turning Up the Heat
on Cardiovascular Disease (Graduates)
Thursday, November 25, 2021 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PST Dr. Kate Thomas, Senior Lecturer, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, New Zealand, specializing in exercise physiology and prescription, heat therapy, peripheral arterial disease. Register Here | | | | Virtual Medical School Events (Undergraduates & Graduates) Are you interested in applying to medical school? The Princeton Review is hosting free virtual medical school events for students planning to take the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). UBC will hold two events: - Medical School Symposium: Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm PST
- Mock MCAT Day Event: Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm PST
Links to both events will respectively be sent to you the day before, or the day of, the events. For more information about these events and registration details, click below. Call 1-800-273-8439 ext: 1207 with any questions. Register! | | | | Wellness & Chill (Undergraduates & Graduates) Every Wednesday until December 1, 2021 | 4:30 - 6:00 pm PST The IBPOC Wellness Mentors are hosting wellness sessions for students to hang out and play games. You can take some time to destress throughout the term or come chat with an IBPOC Wellness Mentor for ideas on how to manage your personal wellbeing. A session will be held every Wednesday between 4:30 - 6:00 pm PST until Dec. 1, 2021. So stop by the Wellness Centre for some fun, free snacks, and goodie bags. Everyone is welcome! Register here to attend a session. Feel free to learn more about the IBPOC Wellness Mentors and the program below. Read More | | | | | Fall 2021 KinStartUpKit Presentation (Undergraduates and Graduates) Friday, November 19, 2021 | 9:00 - 10:00 pm PST This is for anyone who is about to graduate and wants to learn about the CKA. Unsure of how to use your Kinesiology degree after graduation? Want to learn more about what careers a Kinesiology degree can offer? The Canadian Kinesiology Alliance (CKA) KinStartUpKit is a free, online educational tool to help kinesiology graduates navigate through the kinesiology industry upon finishing their studies. This year's presentation will take place on Zoom. Click below to find the zoom meeting link and more details about the event. Read More | | | | 2021 KIN Student Awards Night (Undergraduate Students) Thursday, November 25, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm PST The annual 2021 Kin Student Awards Night is an event that recognizes KIN undergraduate students who will be receiving scholarships, awards, and prizes and that salutes the generous donors and supporters of the School. This virtual awards night will take place on Nov. 25, 2021, at 6:00 pm. Invitations have been sent to award recipients. For information on awards and scholarships available to you within the School, click here. Click below for more details about the event. Read More | | | Congratulations to all Fall 2021 Graduating Students! Wednesday, November 24, 2021 | 8:30 am PST Fall graduation is just around the corner! This year's congregation will be held in person at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. Click here to follow the latest updates regarding the Fall 2021 Graduation. To help Kin students prepare for graduation, the School of Kinesiology has provided useful information here on how students can check their academic progress, in addition to graduation photos and ceremonies. To learn more about how to apply and prepare for graduation, click below. Learn More | The Rainforest Trail Run 2021 On September 27th, over 200 runners and walkers braved the rains to participate in the 2nd Annual Rainforest Trail Run at the urban rainforest of Central Park, in Burnaby, B.C., in the name of truth, reconciliation, and hope. The event, which aims to honor Indigenous culture and history, was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The inaugural Rainforest Trail Run was held in 2019 with great support from the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreational Council (I-SPARC). We are delighted to say that the event proceeded as one of the first in-person running events to occur in British Columbia. Likewise, the warmth and happiness of the participants at being able to gather together to participate in a healthy outdoor activity were palpable! The UBC School of Kinesiology is proud to be a strong supporter of the event and saw numerous faculty, staff, and students participate. Dr. Robert Boushel, Dr. Shannon Bredin, Dr. Rosalin Miles, and Dr. Darren Warburton were some of the many UBC attendees at the event. Rosalin Miles drummed her way through the rainforest and went on to win the 5km run! To read more about the run and the winners, click below. Read More | | | | Investigating Standing Balance Deficits Post-Concussion (Research Volunteer)
(Undergraduate Students) Researchers investigating balance deficits post-concussion are looking for motivated undergraduate students to get involved in their projects. These projects are intended to develop and use emerging new technologies, such as robotic platforms and wearable sensors, to monitor the balance function of patients. The estimated time commitment is around 10-12 hours per week. If you are interested, please email the coordinator, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Student Calvin Qiao, at calvin.qiao@alumni.ubc.ca. Click below for more details about the position. Read More | | | | A prospective and longitudinal investigation of concussive and subconcussive mild traumatic brain injury mechanisms in ice hockey (Research Volunteer)
(Undergraduates & Graduates) Assistant Professor Dr. Lyndia Wu is looking for students to help investigate traumatic brain injury mechanisms in ice hockey. Volunteers will primarily monitor UBC Men's Varsity Ice Hockey Team practices and games and report back to their research team. Volunteers are expected to work Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons, as well as game days. For specific times and more details about the position, click below. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email dluke1@student.ubc.ca. Read More | | | | | Sub-concussive impact in soccer: The effect of heading in women's soccer (Research Volunteer)
(Undergraduates & Graduates) Ph.D. Rehabilitation Sciences Student Rebecca Kenny is looking for research volunteers to help watch and code soccer videos. Volunteers will be required to watch either practice or game videos and timestamp any head impacts they see. There is a simple protocol to follow and the responsibilities can be done remotely. The time commitment is a minimum of 4 hrs per week, but volunteers can do more hours if they are willing and want to contribute. If you are interested in this position, please email Rebecca: beckenny@student.ubc.ca. | | | | Kid Commute: A Walking School Bus (WSB) Program (Volunteer)
(Undergraduates & Graduates) DASH is looking for more volunteers for their walking school bus program (WSB), Kid Commute. Volunteers are expected to walk with the WSB one shift a week or on-call, as needed. Schools in need of volunteers are in North Vancouver and Vancouver: - Lord Selkirk Annex (Vancouver)
- Carleton-Cunningham Elementary School (Vancouver)
- Trafalgar Elementary School (Vancouver)
- Queen Mary Elementary School (North Vancouver)
- Westview Elementary School (North Vancouver)
- Ridgeway Elementary School (North Vancouver)
For details on the opportunity, click below to read DASH's website and apply. Read More | | | UBC Global Seminars for Summer 2022 Global Seminars are courses in which students participate in an international experience while exploring a unique topic or location. Open to all students, seminars are offered during the following spring/summer for 2-8 weeks. They are taught by a UBC professor, with a cohort of UBC students, studying a specific topic. Check out the seminars offered for Summer 2022 and learn more about the program below. To get a student's perspective on these seminars, you can read UBC alumni Derrick Gravener's blog post here. 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. | Experiencing Exam Stress or Hardship? You're Not The Only One! Here Are Some Resources That Can Help You Navigate Through These Stressful Times: | Attention Students! Check Out the UBC Life Blogs Below for Tips to Help You Succeed in Your Academic and Personal Journeys. | Find volunteer and paid job listings from the School and UBC CareersOnline here! | Missed out on the last issue? Browse the KINformed archive here!
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