News, Notes & Milestones
News & Notes Reggie the Bee Welcome Back to UBC Many thanks to those who came out to UBC Homecoming on September 14. LFS was happy to see our alumni, family and friends return to Vancouver campus. Thousands joined us to enjoy live music, food trucks, hands-on activities and our popular LFS mascot, Reggie […]
A Message from the Dean
Rickey Yada A Message from the Dean I hope you enjoy the fall issue of ReachOut magazine. I always find it inspiring to see the research of faculty members and graduate students. In this issue, you will learn howresearchers are tackling climate change by using data and technology to bring new information to decision-making, and […]
B.C. government provides $2.58M to support food-processing innovation at UBC
Announced by agriculture minister Lana Popham, the new funding will allow UBC’s faculty of land and food systems to drive scientific innovation for B.C.’s food and beverage industry.
Barbara Hsiao receives President’s Staff Award
Barbara Hsiao, Director of HR & Administration, has worked at UBC since 1998.
Mentoring Helps Students Navigate Real-World Job Market
LFS Tri-Mentoring Program allows professionals to give back to students.
A Message from the Dean
A Message from the Dean There are changemakers among us. Those who are not satisfied with the status quo and are motivated to take action forthe greater good. In this issue of ReachOut we talk to a few of those changemakers in the Land and Food Systems communitywho are making a difference. Two LFS alumni […]
The Science of Storytelling
The Science of Storytelling LFS 400 (Audio Storytelling) is not your typical science course. In fact, course instructors Duncan McHugh, Digital & Instructional Media Producer in the Learning Centre, and Will Valley, an Instructor in the Faculty, encourage students from all disciplines to enroll. “LFS 400 is a science communications course, disguised as a podcasting […]
A Message from the Dean
A Message from the Dean Welcome to the Fall 2018 issue of Reach Out. As UBC has recently launched its 10-year strategic plan Shaping UBC’s Next Century, it has a new roadmap to guide decisions and actions – inspiring the very best in our students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners. As a leader in this […]