Landing a Spot in Veterinary School
Landing a Spot in Veterinary School About NameTitleLocationWestern College of Veterinary MedicineGrad yearProgramMajor Lucy Macdonell completed an Honours BSc in Applied Animal Biology at theFaculty of Land and Food Systems in 2024. This year she began her Doctor ofVeterinary Medicine (DVM) at the Western college of Veterinary Medicine inSaskatoon. While at UBC, Lucy has been […]
Flavour of The Month: Chai
We asked LFS alum Rabeeah Diwan what her favourite flavour was, and this young entrepreneur choose the chai version of a chocolate bar she made.
Flavour of the Month: Matcha
We chat about matcha, applied biology and career development with Aldona Czajewska, the new VP of Professional Development in the LFS Young Alumni Council.
Empowering the Future: Meet the New LFS Young Alumni Council
Empowering the Future through Mentorship and Community Meet the new LFS Young Alumni Council! These leaders are committed to bridging the gap between campus and career for all LFS graduates. The Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC has always been home to a passionate and engaged community of students and alumni. The Young […]
Navigating a Career in Agriculture
Clayton offers valuable advice to high school students considering Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS) and also to those currently in the program. He also reflects on his career journey, from starting at BC Ministry of Agriculture to eventually running his own company!
In addition, Clayton explored what’s challenging about his current role as a consultant in his own company but also shared how he manages these challenges.
A Lifelong Commitment to UBC, Leadership, and Student Mentorship
We asked David Kitts, the new Dean pro tem and triple alum of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems about his role as a mentor.
Improving Sustainability in Wineries
Mike Anderson graduated with a Master of Science, specializing in Food Science. Learn how his time with UBC and the Wine Research Centre impacts his work.
Hall of Fame: Amy Yiu
The Faculty is inducting Amy Yiu into our Hall of Fame, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the health of Canadians for 16 years through her exemplary work in food and nutrition as a registered dietitian and educator.
Hall of Fame: Harold Steves
The Faculty is inducting Harold Steves into our Hall of Fame in recognition of his exceptional dedication to community engagement and his pivotal role in shaping agricultural policy in British Columbia.
LFS Community Connects: June 2024
This most recent convocation – Spring 2024 – was bittersweet as it was my final one as Dean of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems.