Dietetics Student InvolvementBack to the Dietetics Main Page There are many ways for students to get involved in committees, organizations, and clubs. Getting involved is a great way to develop professional skills, meet new people, and contribute to the community. If you every need to book a room related to a committee, organization or club relevant to dietetics students, contact the Dietetics Education Coordinator. Agriculture Undergrad Society (AgUS)
AgUS is the faculty’s undergraduate student society that organizes extra-curricular activities to promote a stronger sense of community within the LFS faculty.
Agora Eats Café
Agora is a student volunteer-run, non-profit café that provides affordable, accessible, healthy, local and organic food choices. Volunteers gain experience in food service, preparation and management.
Community Health Initiative by University Students (CHIUS)
CHIUS offers an innovative, inter-professional, student-run clinic based in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, as well as other community outreach initiatives. CHIUS accepts volunteers from the dietetics program, as well as students from other health professional training programs (Occupational/Physical Therapy, Nursing, Social Work and Pharmacy).
Dietitians of Canada – UBC Student Representatives
The Dietitians of Canada Student Representative Team links students within the program, and strives to extend this network to dietetics students across Canada. Additionally, through events such as Meet the Dietitian (November) and Meet the Intern (February), the team facilitates connections between students and dietitians across a range of practice areas. Representatives aim to familiarize students with the profession’s national regulatory body. Explore the DC Student Network.
Dietetics Student Newsletter Committee
The Newsletter Committee is composed of dietetics students who write informative articles for publication in campus newsletters. Participation prepares students for later practice by developing their consumer writing skills and confidence in their own knowledge.
Nutrikids
Nutrikids volunteers provide student-led nutrition education workshops in Vancouver elementary schools. Volunteers gain experience in facilitating interactive workshops that encourage children to make healthy choices and develop positive food relationships.
UBC Farm
UBC Farm is a 24-hectare teaching, research, and community farm located on campus. Students can get involved in many ways, including (but not limited to): urban farming, selling produce at the Saturday market, and educating elementary school students. Involvement contributes to students’ academic and professional ambitions, and creates active and aware food citizens, personally and professionally speaking.
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