ReachOut: Summer 2020

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Summer 2020: Highlights in this issue

Cover story: Agora Café is the Student-Run Initiative at the Heart of the Faculty

Agora Cafe

You might already be familiar with Agora Café, but look past the famous granola bars and you’ll find a unique initiative unlike anywhere else on campus.

A Message from the Dean

Dean Rickey Yada

Dr. Rickey Yada shares how the Faculty is adapting during unprecedented times.

Improving Animal Welfare in Shelters

Bailey Egan

A graduate student focuses her research on companion animals, their interaction with humans, and the mutual benefits of co-existence.

Calling Agassiz Home for 25 Years

UBC Dairy Centre

A timeline of significant milestones in the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre’s 25 years in Agassiz, B.C.

MLWS Alumna Creates an Opportunity for Students in the Field

Erika Nassichuk

Erika Nassichuk worked with the Applied Biology program to set up a practicum position at the DNV.

News, Notes & Milestones

Milestones

News about awards, achievements, events and research funding in the Faculty.

New Faculty Profile: Gurcharn Brar

Gurcharn Brar

Assistant Professor Gurcharn Brar joined the Plant Science group in the Applied Biology program.

New Faculty Profile: Matias Margulis

Matias Margulis

Assistant Professor Matias Margulis joins the Food & Resource Economics group, and is jointly appointed with the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.

New Faculty Profile: Tamara Cohen

Tamara Cohen

Assistant Professor Tamara Cohen is the new Director of the Dietetics program.

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Editor: Karen Lee
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