Feb 21: University closed for Family Day. Some branches of the Library may be open Feb 21-25: Reading Break for most faculties. Some branches of the Library may be open Feb 25: Deadline to apply for May 2022 graduation Feb 26 (Graduate Studies): Last day for degree-granting and Congregation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services for May 2022 graduation
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| Black History Month is a month we dedicate to honouring and celebrating the achievements and contributions that Black Canadians have made in the past and present day. The School of Kinesiology salutes the Black Canadian students, staff, faculty, and all people of Afro-Canadian heritage who have contributed so much to our country, community, and culture and continue to inspire generation after generation. | Unapologetically Black
by Zoë Barbosa, 4th-year KIN student My journey into the School of Kinesiology is similar to many of my peers ... although this path may be common, my experience has been quite different than the majority. Being a Black woman in predominantly white spaces ... has made my journey unique and at times, challenging. Read KIN student and KUS BIPOC Professional Development Coordinator Zoë Balbosa's story on her inspirations and personal connections to Black History Month. Read More | | Black Health and Wellness Professional Panel (Undergraduates & Graduates) Thursday, February 17, 2022 | 7:00 pm PST The KUS BIPOC Committee hosts a panel of Black professionals, with health and wellness backgrounds, who will share their stories and advice in honour of Black History Month! The event aims to showcase Black individuals and their achievements within the health and wellness industry, promote discourse about their contributions and the inequities that Black individuals face in this industry. Culturally sensitive practices will be introduced to the audience and allyship will be encouraged amongst non-Blacks. Afterward, there will be an opportunity to network and build relations among students, faculty, staff and panelists. Follow the KUS BIPOC on Instagram below for more information. Follow KUS BIPOC Here | | | | COVID-19 Updates UBC returned to campus on Monday, February 7, 2022, with the majority of Term 2 classes being delivered in person. COVID-19 rapid antigen testing kits and medical-grade masks are now available at University Commons, outside the bookstore, to students attending in-person classes. The Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training has updated its COVID-19 Return-to-Campus Guidelines to reflect evolving public health guidance for students engaged in the post-secondary sector. Please take time to review the guidelines below. For more updates on COVID-19, please visit the KIN website here. Read COVID-19 Guidelines Here (PDF) | | | | Mental Health Resources It’s a tough time of year for a lot of us: gloomy weather, lots of homework, and test prep. Add to that, we’re about to enter year 3 of the pandemic. If you’re feeling down, you’re not alone. But the good news is that there's a wide variety of resources at UBC to support you. Click below to view the latest UBC Life blog breaking down where to look for help. To find information on managing stress and anxiety in response to COVID-19, visit the Student Services website on mental health during COVID here and find resources for health and wellbeing here. Read Blog Post Here | | | | | KINsider Card (Undergraduates & Graduates) Want to receive exclusive deals at your favourite businesses? Sign up for the KINsider card! The insider Card allows you exclusive access to discounts across Vancouver. This card is free for all KIN students, so complete the form below to register. The KUS will provide details with you shortly regarding how to get your KINsider Card at the Kinesiology Undergraduate Society office. Follow @ubckus on Facebook and @kus_ubc on all other social media platforms to stay updated! Register Here | | | | Apply for Spring 2022 Graduation!
Deadline: Friday, February 25, 2022 Congratulations KINners for making it this far into your degrees! Graduation is only a couple of months away, so it's time to start wrapping things up and apply for graduation! To graduate, you must submit a formal application for graduation, regardless of whether or not you intend to participate in the scheduled ceremonies. Before applying, make sure you have completed all program requirements by the specified dates listed on the website below. To apply, log into your Student Service Centre (SSC) and select "Apply to Graduate" under Graduation. Read More | | | | | Ava Katz Ava Katz is a 3rd-year BKin student in the neuromechanical and physiological sciences stream. Her combined passion for physiology, human movement, and exercise led her to pursue her undergraduate studies in kinesiology. Read Her Profile | | | | Kevin Tong Kevin Tong is a 3rd-year BKin student in multidisciplinary sciences. He plays for the Men’s Ultimate Team under UBC Thunderbirds Sport Clubs. As an athlete, he is determined to further his passion for sports, health, and well-being. Read His Profile | | | Meet the KUS BIPOC Committee Team Leaders for 2021-2022! The KUS BIPOC Committee aims to create an inclusive environment for Black, Indigenous, and Students of Color at KUS. The Committee values advocacy, transparency, personal growth, excellence, anti-racism, and education. As such, the KUS BIPOC Committee strives to organize events, offer opportunities, and maintain an open dialogue dedicated to the needs and interests of BIPOC students in kinesiology. This year’s Committee leads include five visionary KIN students who are committed to continue the organization’s work and legacy in support of current and prospective BIPOC KIN students. | | | Cindy Sha (Committee Director) Cindy (Hsin) Sha is a 5th-year BKin student in the Kinesiology & Health Sciences stream. Her interest in KIN stemmed from learning about physiology at a young age. In high school, she took a course in IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Sciences that motivated her to pursue post-secondary studies of the human body through sports and exercise. Read Her Profile | | | | Zoë Balbosa (Professional Development Coordinator) Zoë is a 4th-year BKin student in the interdisciplinary stream. Her favourite music artists are Frank Ocean, Drake, and The Weeknd. She has another semester to finish before graduation, and is excited to see what the future has in store for her. Read Her Profile | | | | | Charlene Abad (Health Coordinator) Charlene is a 3rd-year BKin student focusing on neuromechanical and physiological areas. She loves listening to music by The Weeknd, Lauv, and Bruno Mars, especially for carpool karaoke. She hopes to attend medical school. Read Her Profile | | | | Ysabelle Tumaneng (Marketing Co-Director) Ysabelle is a 4th-year BKin student in the interdisciplinary stream. She is a first-generation Filipina Canadian. She plans to do a degree in Occupational Therapy upon graduation. Read Her Profile | | | | Irene Yang (Marketing Co-Director) Irene is a 5th-year BKin student specializing in interdisciplinary studies. Her favourite bands are Queen and AccuseFive. To de-stress, she does a 5-10 minute meditation everyday. She plans to work in community-based health promotion or kinesiology before starting graduate school. Read Her Profile | | | Calling All KIN Students! KINners are renowned for building community, so join the KIN family and introduce yourself to each other by filling out a form on the buttons below! Don't forget to attach a high-resolution photo of yourself! Undergraduate Profiles Graduate Profiles | | KINners, Lead by Example!
Participate in the Move UBC Events This February, explore ways to fit more physical activity into your day during Move UBC Month! As you know, small changes add up to big impacts—moving more can help improve mental health and resilience, boost your creativity and productivity, improve your sleep, and even help our planet! Many KIN faculty, staff, and students have worked hard to organize campus events with UBC Recreation for this month. Come participate and bring your friends to events like the Research Roundtable: Physical Activity & Climate Action on February 18! Attend this Zoom event to hear panelists, including KIN Ph.D. candidate, Jeanette Steinmann, discuss the intersections of physical activity, climate action, and social justice, and learn how we can action this research on our campus. Click here to register! Click below and visit the event calendar. Also, check out the KUS events on Instagram @kus_ubc. Keep moving Kinners! Learn More | | | | How Does Green Space Impact Physical Activity and Health? (Undergraduates & Graduates) Friday, February 11, 2022 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm PST Interested in the relationship between human movement and the built environment? The UBC School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) is hosting a seminar titled, A comparison of greenspace metrics and measurement methods, and the relationship with neighbourhood walkability and deprivation in Metro Vancouver. The seminar will look at neighbourhood greenspace and walkability in Metro Vancouver that has been linked to numerous health behaviours and health outcomes. Click below to Register. Register | | | | The Glass Ceiling is Man Made: Empowering Women in the Workplace (Undergraduates & Graduates) Thursday, February 17, 2022 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm PST What can you expect to face in the workplace that is unique to a woman’s experience? How can we uplift one another and make space for diverse voices? This seminar explores the world of work of today and the intricacies and nuances for the woman and woman-presenting workforce. The seminar will take place virtually on Zoom. For details and registration, click below.
Learn More | | | Upcoming Seminars for the UBC Exercise, Kinesiology and Health Seminar Program (Graduate Students)
Thursday, February 24, 2022 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PST
Thursday, March 3, 2022 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PST February 24: Join Dr. Carrie Esopenko, Rutgers University for: Closing the gaps: Using a team science-based approach to study IPV-related head trauma March. 3: Join Rick Hansen, Founder of the Rick Hansen Foundation for, Accessibility and Inclusion: Unleashing the Potential of People with Disabilities Learn More | | It’s Career Fair Month in March: Keep a Look Out for Potential Employers and Career Tips. Mark your calendars! | | | Spring Career Fair (Undergraduates & Graduates) Wednesday, March 2, 2022 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm PST UBC’s Spring Career Fair is a one-day virtual event that features approximately 50 employers and schools, eager to engage with students and share career opportunities and insights. The event will be held for and accessible to all UBC students via CareersOnline. Click below to RSVP and find more information on this year's exhibitors! If you have any questions or are seeking more career-related information, please contact the Centre for Student Involvement and Careers here or drop by the Centre to see a career advisor. Learn More | | | | 2022 KIN Career Fair (Undergraduate Students) Monday, March 7, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm PST Looking to enhance your career prospects, or are you interested in exploring potential job and volunteer opportunities near you? The KUS’ Career Fair is back and will provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to connect with and ask questions to several professional businesses, higher education and volunteer organizations. You don’t want to miss out on this event, as it could lead to several new opportunities to enhance your professional and undergraduate experience. This event will be on Campus Base on March 7, 2022, from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm PST. We KIN't wait to see you all there! Learn More | | | | | Volunteer for Reading Week Programs! (Undergraduate Students) Deadline: Friday, February 11, 2022 Take your learning off the page and into the world through a Reading Week project! You can help lead elementary school students or community members in themed projects and activities. During this reading break, projects will be offered in-person and virtually, running between Monday, February 21, and Saturday, February 26, 2022. To read more about these projects, visit the Student Services website here. There will be an orientation for all projects held on Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm PST, with options to attend virtually. Apply Here | | | | Apply to be a Sustainability Ambassador! (Undergraduates & Graduates) Deadline: Sunday, February 13, 2022 Interested in human and environmental wellbeing? Want to develop leadership skills and learn through personal development? Become a Sustainability Ambassador to inspire others towards meaningful and positive change! Applications are now open for UBC undergraduate and graduate students to join the Fall 2022 Sustainability Ambassadors cohorts. To learn more about the opportunity and how to apply, click below! Learn More | | | | | Research Assistants Needed for Dr. Eli Puterman's Study! (Undergraduate Students) Deadline: Friday, February 18, 2022 Dr. Eli Puterman and his team are looking for 5-10 student research assistants to support their new exercise initiative for healthcare workers! The volunteer position requires a time commitment of 7-10 hours per week for 6 months. Research assistants must be willing to travel to campus. To apply, please send your cover letter, unofficial transcript(s), and CV or resume to Dr. Puterman at kin.copetrial@ubc.ca. Please include RA Position for COPE HCW in the Subject Line. Learn More | | | | KINners, Volunteer to be a Senior Orientation Leader! (Undergraduate Students) Deadline: Sunday, March 6, 2022 Grow your leadership skills by volunteering during Imagine Day! Senior OLs help select OLs and contribute to their training and development. If you’ve been an OL before or have some leadership experience, being a Senior OL is the next step up! This volunteer position is short-term and part-time throughout spring and summer until Wednesday, September 7, 2022. To learn more and apply, click below and scroll down the page til you see "School of Kinesiology" with the position description and application form attached next to it! Learn More | | | Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Training for Medical School Entry (Undergraduates & Graduates) Monday, February 28, 2022 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PST Does thinking about your Med School interviews increase your heart rate? Attend this MMI webinar to learn effective interviewing strategies with time to brainstorm and organize your answers! To register for this session, RSVP on CareersOnline. Click below to find more details about this session. 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. | 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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