LFS Researchers Part of $27 Million Canadian Research Chair Program
LFS Researchers Part of $27 Million Canadian Research Chair Program Feb 11, 2016 Assistant Professor Simone Castellarin (Wine Research Centre) and Assistant Professor Yvonne Lamers (Human Nutrition) are two of 31 UBC professors appointed/renewed as Canada Research Chairs (CRC) this week. The CRC program helps attract and retain top researchers across the country. This week’s […]
Candice Rideout Receives Killam Teaching Prize
Candice Rideout Receives Killam Teaching Prize Feb 11, 2016 Congratulations to Dr. Candice Rideout on receiving the 2015/16 Killam Teaching Prize, recognizing excellence in teaching. Dr. Rideout, an Instructor in the Food, Nutrition, and Health Program, has achieved outstanding student evaluations in both large and small classes since her appointment in 2012. She uses innovative approaches […]
Maja Krzic named 3M National Teaching Fellow
Maja Krzic named 3M National Teaching Fellow Feb 4, 2016 Congratulations to Associate Professor Maja Krzic on being named 3M National Teaching Fellow. The 3M National Teaching Fellowship is Canada’s most prestigious recognition of excellence in university teaching and educational leadership. Maja is one of ten 3M National Teaching Fellows this year; she’s the first […]
FNH Student Receives Premier Undergraduate Award
FNH Student Receives Premier Undergraduate Award Jan 19, 2016 Congratulations to Michelle Ebtia, a fourth year student in our Food, Nutrition and Health major, on receiving a Premier Undergraduate Award. These awards are the University’s most prestigious designations, given to senior students with outstanding academic performance, leadership, and involvement in student and community activities. Michelle […]
Xiaonan Lu Receives IUFoST Young Scientist Award
Xiaonan Lu Receives IUFoST Young Scientist Award Dec 1, 2015 Congratulations to Assistant Professor Xiaonan Lu on receiving the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) Young Scientist Award. The Award recognizes an individual in the initial phases of her or his career for the potential to make outstanding scientific contributions to the field of food science and technology […]
UBC Dairy Education & Research Centre Opens Student Residence
UBC Dairy Education & Research Centre Opens Student Residence Nov 24, 2015 The UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre is a world-class dairy cattle teaching and research facility as well as a modern working dairy farm located in Agassiz, BC. The beautiful new 32 bed residence will provide residential environment for researchers and students who […]
More than 500 people celebrate Joy of Feeding at the UBC Farm
More than 500 people celebrate Joy of Feeding at the UBC Farm Nov 24, 2015 Sixteen home cooks of different cultural backgrounds gathered to offer a taste of their favourite recipes at the fourth annual Joy of Feeding event at the UBC Farm on September 19, 2015. “Joy of Feeding is an international food celebration of […]
Food and Agribusiness Speaker Series
Food and Agribusiness Speaker Series Nov 5, 2015 “Those who attend these lectures are not only able to learn of job opportunities, but they also gain a better understanding of what working with food and agribusiness firms is like,” says Dr. Kelleen Wiseman, a lecturer in Food and Resource Economics. The key speakers are experts […]
Pedro Aloise, Faculty Operations Manager
Pedro Aloise, Faculty Operations Manager Nov 3, 2015 Work Learn student Jennifer Wu sat down with Pedro Aloise to discuss the intricacies of managing the operations for a 48 year old laboratory and classroom building, H.R. MacMillan, as well as other Faculty stations on campus, including the FNH Building, UBC Farm, and Totem Field. How does […]
Mira Laza, Practicum Coordinator, Master of Food Science Program
Mira Laza, Practicum Coordinator, Master of Food Science Program Oct 26, 2015 By Jennifer Wu Q & A with Mira Laza, Practicum Coordinator for the Master of Food Science professional graduate program. I have always been interested in the “science of eating”. Learning how food is made and what ingredients it contains was the next […]