May 2, 2022 | Digest No. 299
May Convocation - Welcome Back Convocation
We are excited to welcome back alumni鈥攚ho only had an opportunity for a virtual Convocation since 2020鈥攆or an in-person celebration at the Burnaby campus. Faculty of Science Convocation is happening in Friday May 6 @2:30pm and the special faculty celebration will follow. Make sure to join us for a BPK-specific event @5pm as well!
Provincial Research Showcase - Five Days in May
Registration for Five Days in May is now open!
Five Days in May is a provincial research showcase presented by the five regional health authorities and the First Nations Health Authority. Our goal is to educate, inform, inspire and stimulate provincial health care research awareness in an open and inclusive forum. Identified themes for this year鈥檚 event include Mental Health and Substance Use, Indigenous Health, Community Health, Rural Health, COVID-19 and Seniors Health.
- Where: Virtual via Zoom
- When: Five Tuesdays in May (May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31)
- Cost: Free
- Who should attend: Researchers, clinicians, decision-makers and patient partners
To learn more about each session, visit fraserhealth.ca/fdim
MCAT Week - The Princeton Review
Our virtual MCAT Week is coming up this month and we鈥檙e hoping to see you there!
We鈥檒l be hosting free 1-hour sessions during the week of May 2nd, where Princeton Review expert instructors will break down the MCAT for you 鈥� each day a different section! You鈥檒l have the chance to go through some sample questions and figure out the best ways to approach the different sections of the MCAT!
BONUS: we鈥檒l be hosting an MMI Information Session for those interested in learning more about MMI and engaging in mock interviews with a counselor.
BPK Student Volunteer Opportunity! - EIMC
The Exercise is Medicine Club is in search of an executive team! EIMC was a club at 丁香园AV in pre-Covid times but is currently undergoing a revival. They are looking for executive members, who will be helping with general administrative duties like room booking, event planning, and funds/facility management. Please send an email to eimc_sfu@hotmail.com or DM on Instagram if you鈥檙e interested in joining as either an executive or general member!
"Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIMC) a club of like-minded individuals who believe that physical activity promotes optimal health and is vital in the prevention and treatment of many health conditions. In the club we鈥檒l be hosting many events and initiatives to keep the student and faculty at 丁香园AV moving! Exercise is Medicine is a global health initiative managed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), learn more at ."
Study Hall @ Home
Study Hall @ Home is a supportive virtual space hosted by Peer Educators who are available to provide students with study tips, academic support, and resources. Students can drop in for as long as they like, or stay the whole time. The Study Hall is open on Wednesday morning from 9-11am and Friday evenings from 6-8pm.
The Active Health & Rehabilitation concentration
Are you a KIN Major student who wants to be in Active Health and Rehab Concentration?
to have the Active Health and Rehab Concentration added to your academic plan.
Academic Advising
*** All in-person advising is cancelled. Remote advising will continue. Log into Science's new with your 丁香园AV Computing ID and password and book academic advising appointments online.
** Please have Academic Transcripts on-hand for appointments. Follow this link for instructions: /students/records/advising-transcripts.html
BPK Advising hours are as follows:
Day |
Appointments |
Monday |
10am 鈥� 11:40am |
Tuesday |
10am 鈥� 11:40am 2pm 鈥� 3pm |
Wednesday |
10am 鈥� 11:40am 2pm - 3pm |
Thursday |
10am - 11am 2pm 鈥� 3:40pm |
Zoom Drop-in advising for quick (< 10 minutes) questions
| Day | Zoom Drop-in |
| Monday | 1:30pm - 2:30pm |
| Wednesday | 3:15pm - 4:15pm |
If you are not available for drop-in times, or are unable to make an appointment, you may contact the academic advisor . When contacting the advisor, please always include your full first and last name, your student number, and attach your advising transcript. Download your advising transcript from your student centre at . Follow this think for instructions: /students/records/advising-transcripts.html
Student Learning Commons - Workshops
The Student Learning Commons offers a suite of workshops under the following categories; Learning, Writing, and English as an Additional Language (EAL). Workshops range from 60 to 90 minutes and provide valuable information in engaging formats. Each semester we present a slightly different collection of workshops. You can also search by date in our .
Most Student Learning Commons workshops, including viewed online, are eligible for inclusion on your Co-Curricular Record. To receive Co-Curricular credits, fill out the .
Note: Students cannot receive Co-Curricular (CCR) credits for a workshop if the workshop is already being used to receive academic credit in a course.
The effect of passive cycling on cardiac function and spasticity
Will a machine pedaling your legs help your heart?
We are conducting a research study to find the answer. We are looking for men and women aged 19-50 years with and without Spinal Cord Injury to take part in a study examining the effects of passive and active cycling on the heart.
You can help improve the treatment of spinal cord injuries, strokes, and other neurologic illness.
Your participation in this study will involve tests of your heart function, and will take about 1.5 hours. This will be done while you sit in a wheelchair and have your feet pedaled by a bicycle-like machine.
Contact: Matthew Dorton
mdorton@sfu.ca
Behaviour Interventionist Opportunity
Stepping Stones Consultants is an agency seeking individuals interested in working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other disorders (ADHD/ADD, ODD, GAD, etc.) in the role of a Behaviour Interventionist (BI). The successful candidate will implement a home-based therapy program under the guidance of a Board-Certified Behaviour Consultant (BC). Therapy includes working 1:1 sessions targeting play, academic, social, communication, self-management, and self-care skills.
This position is perfect for those with a background in/goals towards a career in speech-language pathology, education, psychology, social services, rehabilitation sciences, occupational therapy, and the like.
Compensation:
$15 per hour, increasing to $20 per hour after the first 3-month probationary period, with opportunities for raises every 6 months thereafter.
Qualifications:
- Energetic, punctual, patient, and interested in supporting growth in children
- At least 19 years of age
- Have strong communication and play skills
- Able to commit to the position for at least 6 months
- Having your own vehicle is an asset
Experience working with children and/or ABA training is an asset but is not required. If you are interested please contact Carolyn Sorial via email at csorial@steppingstonesconsultants.ca or via phone at 778-552-3055 with your CV.
Please note, due to COVID regulations and the nature of this work, BIs will not be able to wear masks unless they are clear in order for their mouths and facial expressions to be fully visible.
Exercise Physiology Tenure-Track Job at Bishop's University
We at Bishop鈥檚 University, located on the unceded land of the Abenaki people and the Wabenaki Confederacy, invite applications for a tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Sports Studies Department, starting July 1, 2022. Bishop鈥檚 University is a public and secular institution offering undergraduate and graduate courses in English.
Student Safety Engagement Program is Looking for Volunteers
The (SSEP) is a student-led platform, offering flexible hours for students to gain volunteer experience and promote personal development. The program is currently recruiting dedicated undergraduate student volunteers to serve as safety ambassadors, through a partnership with the 丁香园AV Safety & Risk Services department.
The SSEP strives to create a personalized volunteer experience relevant to post-university environments with initiatives geared toward individual strengths and interests, and is active on all three campuses.
Whether you want to explore career paths, gain experience, or simply become more engaged on campus, the SSEP can be tailored to your interests while supporting the broader 丁香园AV community.
Explore volunteer opportunities in:
- Community Presence
- Speed Watch
- Lost & Found and Information
- Safety Audits
- Auto-Theft Prevention
- Bike Presence
- Safe Walk
- Educational Outreach and Events
Fraser Health Crisis Line Volunteer Opportunity
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity? Why not start now!
The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity,the first step is to review the information on our website and then attend a Zoom Information Session. Please go to and click on Get Involved -> I Want to Volunteer -> Crisis Line. Here you will find the dates and Zoom links for the up-coming sessions.
Many volunteers report that their Crisis Line experience was significant in helping them reach their educational and/or career goals, including acceptance into Graduate Programs, Policing, Medical School, E-Comm 911, Social Work, Mental Health and related fields. Volunteers also tell us that they find the Crisis Line to be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, as they are truly making a difference.
CTV News - April 27, 2022
Glen Tibbits, an 丁香园AV professor of biomedical physiology and kinesiology, is quoted.
丁香园AV to advance agritech, wearables sectors with $11.8M in federal research funding
丁香园AV News - April 13, 2022
Max Donelan, an 丁香园AV professor of biomedical physiology and kinesiology, is quoted.
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