Opportunities for Science Students

[Meghan Ho ~ SUS PR]

MESSAGE FROM YOUR SCIENCE UNDERGRAD SOCIETY
1. Science Week Competition – Design your own event

2. Interfaculty Boat Cruise

3. SUS Portfolio Reform

4. Volunteer Tutors for Inner City Homework Club Wanted

5. BPP Mentorship Program

6. BioSoc Clubbing Event

7. Optometry Info Session

8. Psychology Wine & Cheese

9. HIV/AIDS Care in Africa - Presentation by Nurse & Pharmacist

10. Science wins Shinerama Interfaculty Competition for Cystic Fibrosis

11. SUS Website Updated

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Science Week -  Design Your Own Event Competition

Do you have an idea for an exciting, new fundraiser? Do you want to see that idea become a reality? Your Science Undergraduate Society is providing you with the unique opportunity to integrate your event with Science Week 2008. Email Jamil Rhajiak vpx...@gmail.com with your proposals by Nov. 25!
All submissions MUST include:
-Names, program, and year of students involved
-Brief Description of the event, its theme, and prospective impact on students
-Timeline of events
-Prospective budget for the event
-Why this event would help promote science on campus
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Interfaculty Boat Cruise: A Faculty Affair

 - When: Friday, Nov. 23, 6:30-10:30

 - Where: 750 Pacific Blvd - Plaza of Nations close to BC Place and Science World skytrains

 - Theme: Dress like your faculty

 - Price: $20 a ticket, or early bird special until Nov. 10 for $15

 - Details: Food will be provided. This is a 19+ event. Contact Lawrence Chow  

socia...@gmail.com for details. Tickets will be sold in the Ladha Science Center office.

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SUS Portfolio Reform
Council and the Code and Policy committee have identified a need to make the organization more efficient, by overhauling the organizational chart, and bureaucratic control structure. Stay tuned for updates regarding the committee's progress.
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Tupper Homework Club - Volunteer Tutors Needed!

Sir Charles Tupper Secondary school is an inner-city school located in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood in Vancouver. Many students who attend the school are part of socially and economically marginalized communities.

We are seeking university students to volunteer for a couple hours a week, mostly tutoring Math, Science, and English. The Homework club runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4pm - 7pm.

Please contact Erica Mah, Tupper Homework Club Coordinator, tupperhom...@gmail.com, 778.990.4224 for more info.

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BPP Club Mentorship Program

 The Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Physiology club is currently looking for 1^st and 2^nd year students to join the program.  The goal of the program is to build a student network where 3^rd and 4^th year students, who will act as the mentors, to assist 1^st and 2^nd year science students with different aspects of their academic life, and introduce various opportunities that are available on campus. Come to our first BPP mentorship social event of the year at 5:00pm on Wednesday, Nov 7^th in Woodward 1.  If you have any concerns or questions,
please feel free to contact Hao Chen mentors...@gmail.com

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BioSoc Social at Sonar

SONAR NIGHT CLUB. Saturday, November 10, 2007. Open from 9:30pm-3am. Free shooter and priority line-up BEFORE 10:30pm. Tickets are only $10.

For ticket information visit the BIOSOC(Room 2408 in the Biological Sciences Building)

or email justine...@gmail.com to book your ticket.

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Optometry Info Session

Info session by U of Waterloo on campus. November 7 @ 6:30pm, Angus 307.

Pizza and pop is included.  Everyone is welcome.  $2.00 for non-members and free for members.

Contact Sherry @ sherr...@hotmail.com if you have any questions.

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Psychology Wine & Cheese
The Psychology Students Association is holding a Wine and Cheese Event this Friday (Nov 2) at 4:30pm in Suefield Lounge in the Kenny Building. Come out and meet the psych prof's, grad students and other PSA members.
You do have to be a member to attend. Membership is open to everyone.
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Stay Well Africa: Experiences of a BC Pharmacist & Nurse Providing Care to HIV/AIDS Patients

Thursday, November 8; 12-1pm. SUB Theatre. Lunch provided.
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Science wins Shinerama Bling Bling

Congratulations! The Science faculty won the interfaculty Shinerama Bling Bling competition, raising $337.50 for cystic fibrosis research. Thanks to everyone for their efforts and donations.

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Your SUS website is now being updated thanks to webmaster Carson Lam! Visit www.sus.ubc.ca

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HAVE A GREAT HALLOWEEN,
Your Science Undergraduate Society