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New Biology Course for the Summer – BIOL 457

The following course has just been added to the Biology Dept’s summer course offerings.

BIOL 457 – Paleoecology & Environmental Change
Instructor: Dr. Terri Lacourse (tlacours@uvic.ca)
May 10 to June 24
Fully online and synchronous – Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 am – 12:20 pm
Pre-requisites: 3rd-year standing and BIOL 215 (or EOS 330)

CRN: 33212

Course description: Fundamental principles of paleoecology with emphasis on species, community and ecosystem responses to environmental change over the past 2 million years. Topics include: using fossil remains to infer ecological dynamics and climate

change since the last glaciation; ice age megafaunal extinctions; role of paleoecology in conservation.

Evaluation: The course will have one midterm exam, an oral presentation, a 6-page paper, and a final exam on June 24th.

Note: Biol 457 will not be offered in Fall 2021 because of this summer offering. The summer offering is subject to sufficient enrolment – at least 10 students will need to register for the course to be offered.

Contact Dr. Terri Lacourse (tlacours@uvic.ca) if you have questions about this summer course.

 

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AISES Region 1 Conference – 24 April 2021

AISES Region 1 Conference

April 24, 2021

Register for the virtual regional conference!

Every spring Regional Conferences gather student and professional members to champion each other, exchange knowledge and expand skills through a wide variety of workshops and sessions.

We are excited to announce this year’s Region 1 Conference will be held virtually. We invite you to attend and participate virtually in conversations with other members from your region. Once you have registered you will receive further instructions on how to attend your Regional Conference virtually.

JOIN US!

FOR THE AISES REGION 1 CONFERENCE

Date: April 24, 2021

Click here for more information!

American Indian Science and Engineering Society
4263 Montgomery Blvd NE, Suite 200
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 765-1052 | www.aises.org

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About to graduate? If so, read this.

Congratulations! With graduation right around the corner, it’s time to put all the learning from your UVic experiences together. Explore our online hub for support as you take your next step. You’ll find info about:

  • How to connect with your career educator for one-on-one advice
  • How to craft strong résumés and cover letters
  • Opportunities to connect with a mentor
  • Financial support programs related to COVID-19
  • Job posting sites

Learn more at uvic.ca/gearuptograd.

 

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UVic Scholarships and Awards – Deadline: May 31

The In-course online application for students currently attending UVic is open April 1-May 31. Scholarships and awards that require applications ask for students to submit an online (or paper) application as well as supporting documentation. In order to apply for these scholarships, students must complete the in-course scholarship application, available through Online tools. Any supporting documentation required for specific awards must be submitted by email to incourse@uvic.ca. Please include your name and student number when submitting any documentation.

Online applications close May 31.

To view a list of awards and specific requirements visit https://www.uvic.ca/registrar/safa/in-course-scholarships/application/index.php.

How to apply:

>Log on to Online Tools

>Student services

>Select Finances

>Awards and financial aid

>Apply for awards (scholarships and bursaries) and work study

>In-Course and then follow the application portal

For more information on how to apply go to https://www.uvic.ca/registrar/safa/in-course-scholarships/apply/index.php.

Questions can be directed to awards1@uvic.ca or awards3@uvic.ca.

 

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Medical Genomics Program, University of Toronto 

Genomics, the reading and interpreting of information contained within DNA, is a rapidly growing area with far-reaching implications from the laboratory bench to the patient’s bedside. To address the evolving implications of genetics and genomics in medicine, the Molecular Genetics Department at The University of Toronto offers a professional Master of Health Science program in Medical Genomics. This program is the first of its kind in Canada, and on behalf of the MedGen Team, we would like to invite you to join us for an information session and networking event!

If you are an enthusiastic and engaged student with a clinical or B.Sc. background, and you’re interested in pursuing a career in medical genomics, please join us on April 6th, 2021 from 5:00-6:30PM EST to learn more about this innovative program. You will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions to the core teaching faculty and current students in the program, and to find out if UofT’s Medical Genomics program is a good fit for you.

Register for the Event

Date: April 6th, 2021

Time: 5:00-6:30PM

Location: Zoom (link provided at registration)

Advance registration is required – RSVP

For additional information about the program, please see our website.

We hope to see you there!

 

 

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Scholarships for indigenous students in STEM

The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) provides scholarships for indigenous students in STEM.  Students need to become AISES members which is free (join here).  More information on these scholarships and due dates can be found here.

If there are any indigenous undergraduate or graduate students interested in learning more about AISES or perhaps forming an AISES chapter at UVic, please contact Laura Cowen scieadr@uvic.ca

 

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PharmD Program at UBC

Admission updates for the September 2021 intake to the Entry-to-Practice PharmD:

  • English requirement: applicants must present two semesters of university English composition, literature, communication and/or writing courses at any year level (for which UBC awards transfer credit). The courses do not need to transfer as English transfer credit to UBC. This replaces the previous English requirement of applicants present one semester of first-year English writing or composition (for which UBC awards English transfer credit) and one semester of English at any year level (for which UBC awards English transfer credit).

Upcoming Information Sessions:

  • March 30, 6 – 8 p.m.: PharmD Information Session and Student Panel

You are invited to learn about PharmD and your path to admission to our program. Following the information session, you can have your questions answered from current PharmD students.

Register here.

  • April 7, 6 – 8 p.m.: PharmD Information Session and Student Panel

You are invited to learn about PharmD and your path to admission to our program. Following the information session, you can have your questions answered from current PharmD students.

Register here.

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Residence Education Community Leader Needed

Are you a current UVic student interested in living on campus and supporting residents’ academic and social transition into university?  Applications are now open for Residence Education Community Leader (RECL) positions for the 2021-2022 Academic Year in the Sustainability, Global Citizenship, Leadership, and Arts Collective Living-Learning Communities! The RECL is a part-time live-in student leadership position integral to building community within UVic student residences through theme-focused programing and participation in a regular in-night rotation; we’d love for you to join our team!

Applications are due at 1pm on March 25th, 2021; visit the “Housing Portal” at uvic.ca/residence to apply.