Protected: Africa and the Middle East – September 29
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Protected: Asia Pacific and Undecided – September 29
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McGill Conference on Global Food Security
On October 19-21 McGill will host its third conference on Global Food Security. This year’s theme “Addressing the Water and Nutrition Challenges” will focus on food security, water scarcity and nutrition. A variety of invited speakers from the United Nations, international universities, and national research commissions will address these issues and participate in follow up […]
Free Flowing Rivers
Free Flowing Rivers Rioslibres.org Last week Rodolfo spoke to the class about his non-profit organization Rios Libres. The aim of the group is to evolve into a student run not for profit raising awareness around the consequences of damming rivers by engaging local youth in nature. So far they’ve done several awareness raising road trips […]
Class Schedule
Fall 2010 WEDNESDAYS 5:30 – 7pm This is what we’ve got planned for the rest of the term. Subject to change, like so many good things. September 8: Introductions September 15: NO CLASS September 22: Freeflowing Rivers Presentation September 29: Freeflowing Rivers Discussion October 6: NO CLASS October 13: Cultural Competency Workshop October 20: Cultural […]
International Project Assistant
Job Posting International Project Assistant The Justice Education Society’s (JES) mission is to build stronger communities by promoting understanding of, access to, and confidence in our justice system, at home and abroad. The Society provides hands-on, targeted justice-related educational services to the general public, youth, Aboriginals and immigrants throughout British Columbia, Canada and around […]
International Nutrition and Food Security Internship: Rwanda
International Nutrition and Food Security Internship: Rwanda (Term 1) Project cycle This program is now open and accepting applications for Term 1 placement: September – December 2010. The application deadline is May 28, 2010 at 4:00pm. Eligibility Only open to UBC students: Who have completed FNH 355 or equivalent course at another university Who have […]
Community Development Research Assistant Summer Job
Title RESEARCH ASSISTANT – Community Development Job Status Auxiliary – Summer Student Job ID 2010-0032 Position Overview The Community Development Department – Planning Division requires 2 auxiliary Research Assistants for approximately eight (8) weeks commencing mid-July 2010. Responsibilities You will be assisting with: researching various Planning topics; assisting to identify potential legacies for the City […]
Politics of Food Course
Politics of Food: A Bite Size Course – May 14-16 Eating is a political act. Find out how the food on your plate can affect a farmer half a world away May 14-16 at the Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL) Building (2202 Main Mall).Through field trips, guest speakers, classroom presentations and discussions, students will explore […]