March 29, 2021 | Digest No. 244
Elective Grade System Information Session
Need help understanding the new Elective Grade System? We are here to help!
Interested in finding out how the new Elective Grade System (P/CR/NC) impacts your elective courses for the 2021 Spring, Summer and Fall terms?
Join SFU Academic Advisors for an online information session. This will be an opportunity for you to learn how best to use this policy so you can make an informed decision on your academic choices.
In this session, we will go over:
- Opting for a P/CR/NC grade
- Deadlines - Impacts on program requirements and electives
- Long-term considerations
Register for the session that works best for you! All sessions are an hour long and hosted online via Zoom.
- Tuesday, March 30 | 2:00 PM
- Thursday, April 8 | 11:00 AM
M.H.Sc. Medical Genomics - Info Session
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!
11th Annual BPK Research Day
The 11th Annual BPK Research Day will be held virtually on Friday April 9th, 2021 from 9:00 – 16:30 PST through Airmeet and SpatialChat. Be sure to register via the Airmeet!
The full agenda for Research Day is now posted on the BPK Event page. There will be an awards ceremony/social from 15:45 - 16:30 PST, followed by a virtual evening event at 19:00 PST to celebrate and wrap up our Spring 2021 semester.
Research Day is an opportunity to showcase the excellent research in our Department. All trainees involved in research within BPK, either at the post-doctoral, graduate, or undergraduate level (honours thesis, directed studies, URSA, co-op, etc.) are encouraged to participate. Sessions include: oral presentations, three-minute thesis competition (3MT), poster competition, and science communication contests (e.g. trainee image contest, UpGoer challenge).
Two competitions are still accepting submissions: Science Communication Contest and 3-Minute Thesis (3MT). The submission deadline for these events is April 6th at 5:00pm. You do not have to submit an abstract for either competition. Details for both competitions can be found on the BPK Event page. If you’re interested in participating, please contact the event coordinators.
We look forward to seeing you on April 9th and learning more about the exciting research going on in BPK!
The Future of PPEs Panel Session
Join us remotely to discuss the ‘ins & outs’ of Personal Protective Equipment, what they lack, and what the next generation will look like. See how your research can help make our lives safe and secure.
Panel members are Dan London from Firetech Manufacturing, Nancy Paris from MAKE+ at BCIT, Dirk Lange from VCH Research Institute, Linh Le from flextrapower technologies, and Arash Ashtiani from Nanom Nanofibre.
All students, staff and faculty are welcome to this free event.
DATE & TIME: April 14, 2021 at 3:30 pm
Register for Zoom Webinar: sfu-ppes.eventbrite.ca. We will send you the zoom link closer to the event.
Alumni Conversations: Why Where You Get Your Degree Matters
Join us for our University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (UB SPPS) webinar. Learn about the application process, admission requirements, academic opportunities and professional experiences as well as the most important factors for considering a career in pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences and why UB SPPS is right for you.
This webinar is appropriate for prospective and accepted students at the freshman, transfer, and graduate/professional levels. Confirmation emails and reminders will be sent to your email. Please be sure to check your spam folder should you not receive them. We look forward to meeting you!
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 4:00 PM until 5:00 PM EDT
The Faculty of Health Sciences Research Seminar Series
The seminars will be held on Thursdays from noon to 1:15 pm on Zoom and will be recorded and posted on the FHS Seminar Series webpage for those who cannot attend “in person”. For more information on the seminar series, please visit: https://www.sfu.ca/fhs/news-events/events/seminar-series.html
Undergraduate 5 Minutes of Fame
The BPK Communications Committee has started an initiative called BPK Insider, which can be found on our Instagram @sfubpk and under News and Events on the SFU BPK homepage here. We are highlighting faculty, students, achievements/awards, and publications on social media in an effort to build a diverse community of people and to celebrate/share good news throughout the semester.
Every month, we will be selecting a few undergraduate student profiles to be featured on SFU's BPK social media pages. If you would like the chance to be featured, please fill out the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/Q2C53KR
We hope to hear from you!
COVID Assistance and Remote Engagement Support (CARES)
COVID has created many challenges, and if you need to self-isolate, our new CARES Program is here to help support you. Offered in partnership with Fraser International College, CARES is available for students who need to self-isolate up until March 31st, 2021.
Full details here.
Wegotchu
We know that COVID-19 has made life complicated – and frankly, super stressful. This is why the SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue created wegotchu.ca, a resource for young Canadians which includes clear info and resources about all aspects of life (Income + Jobs, Support & More!) during this crisis. We hear you, and #wegotchu
COVID-19 Information
*The BC Government’s official COVID-19 response app. The latest updates, resources, symptom tracking, and self-assessment. https://bc.thrive.health/
*The Federal Government of Canada official Covid-19 response page. The latest updates, prevention & risk, self-assessment tool, information for preparation & more. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
Information On SFU'S Response to Covid-19
Your best resource – for students, staff & faculty: SFU’s COVID-19 FAQ. If you have a question about SFU’s response that is not covered in the FAQ, please email it to covid19@sfu.ca The team will work to get you an answer. If you have an organization-wide addition to the FAQs, please email your suggestion to Angela at akwilson@sfu.ca.
Health & Counselling
Comprehensive health services, including COVID-19 & Mental Wellness found here
* Faculty & Staff support
http://www.sfu.ca/human-resources/rtw-dm/Mental_Health_Information.html
http://www.sfu.ca/human-resources.html
Stay safe and continue to support each other!
Attention: Elective Grade System (P/CR/NC) option
On January 11, our University Senate approved a new, temporary undergraduate Elective Grade System of Pass/Credit/No Credit (P/CR/NC) for the 2021 - spring, summer, and fall terms. This Elective Grade System was created specifically for general elective courses.
For Biomedical Physiology majors - this means that this is only an option for the courses that fulfill the following: GENERAL ELECTIVES and WQB: 16 units of lower or upper division electives, and 3 units of upper division from any dept. |
For Kinesiology majors - this means that this is only an option for the courses that fulfill the following: Active Health & Rehab. concentration - GENERAL ELECTIVES, WQB AND CCUPEKA: 18 units of lower or upper division electives, and 3 units of upper division from any dept/discipline General program - GENERAL ELECTIVES AND WQB: 24 units of lower or upper division electives, and 3 units of upper division from any dept/discipline |
For Behavioural Neuroscience majors - this means that this is only an option for the courses that fulfill the following: GENERAL ELECTIVES and WQB: 16 units of lower or upper division electives, and 3 units of upper division from any dept/discipline |
Please note that for a course to satisfy the WQB requirement, a P is required, a CR can count towards general electives.
To access the University FAQ's: ELECTIVE GRADE SYSTEM
To access the BPK FAQ's on this topic: BPK ELECTIVE GRADE SYSTEM
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Please consult with your Academic Advisor before choosing this option.
Important Information - from the Undergraduate Advisor
Summer 2021 Term Information
Important Dates and Deadlines can be found here.
Graduation Checks
For a graduation check, please complete the following steps:
- Compare your advising transcript with the checklists found on the BPK website here. The advising transcript only counts completed courses.
- If you are declared into any KIN or BIF or BNEU major program, the Academic Progress Report (APR) on goSFU is a fairly accurate tool for most students. Use this tool to cross reference/cross check/double check with your transcript and checklist. The APR assumes completion of all enrolled courses. (PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU HAVEN'T TAKEN BPK 301/407, YOU WILL NEED TO COUNT BPK 409 IN PLACE OF BPK 301/407, THE REPORT MAY NOT PICK THAT UP AUTOMATICALLY, ONCE USED TO SATISFY THIS REQUIREMENT, IT CANNOT BE USED SOMEWHERE ELSE ALSO.)
- After completing the two steps above, if you have additional questions, I am happy to see you for an advising appointment.
Graduation Applications
June 2021 Convocation Applicants
If Spring 2021 is your last term, you can apply for graduation now. If Summer 2021 is your last term, you would apply in May. You would apply for graduation assuming completion of all programs/courses you're currently enrolled into. At the end of the term, your application will be reviewed.
For instructions and deadlines, click here. You can see your graduation application status in goSFU under the following: "main menu" button on the top left under the SFU logo. Main Menu > SIS > Self Service > Graduation Convocation > Grad Application Status
For Spring 2021 applicants: after you apply, your graduation application status will remain "In Review" until around mid-May. Your application will be reviewed at the end of term (April). Students can access their Credential Completion Letter once the graduation application status changes to "Approved".
Academic Resource Links
* Exchange Students Covid-19
refer here for more information.
* Remote Study & Work
https://www.sfu.ca/itservices/remote-study-work-resources.html
* Comprehensive Student Support
http://www.sfu.ca/students/support.html (Grades, Withdrawals, Advising, student services, International Students, Available Resources, Financial, Co-op and more)
Academic Advising
*** All in-person advising is cancelled. Remote advising will continue via phone. Please include a contact Phone Number in the "description" when booking appointments through the website.
** Please have Academic Transcripts on-hand for appointments. Follow this think for instructions: https://www.sfu.ca/students/records/advising-transcripts.html
BPK Advising hours are as follows:
Day |
Appointments |
Monday |
10am – 11:40am |
Tuesday |
10am – 11:40am 2pm – 3pm |
Wednesday |
10am – 11am 2pm - 3pm |
Thursday |
10am - 11am 2pm – 3:40pm |
Friday |
10am - 11am |
*Please Note: When booking an appointment always make sure you are looking at the correct dates. Click "go to this week" to make sure you are on the current week.
If you are not available for drop-in times, or are unable to make an appointment, you may contact the academic advisor here. 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 go.sfu.ca. Under Academics select Other Academic... and choose Transcript: Advising.
$1000 Grant Application Deadline Extended To April 2
Registered in a Spring course or program that has a 'work integrated learning' component? you may be eligible for a grant and PD opportunity valued at $1000! If accepted and you complete the EDI PD opportunity, $800 will be credited into your student account, and $200 will be used towards the PD opportunity. April 2. CLICK HERE to learn more and apply!
SFU Service Awards Medal applications open
Every year, Financial Aid and Awards accepts applications for the SFU Service Awards. The SFU Service Awards recognize outstanding unpaid service to the University community and/or the community at large, leadership and volunteer work. These awards are available to SFU undergraduate students, but the B.C. Sugar Achievement Award is also available to SFU Faculty members. Financial Aid and Awards is currently accepting applications for: the Terry Fox Gold Medal, recognizing qualities of courage in adversity and dedication to society (deadline May 7), and the BC Sugar Achievement Award, recognizing recipients of a national or international award/competition (deadline April 16). CLICK HERE for details.
Tandem Language Exchange Program - Summer 2021 Session
Want to improve your Arabic? Your English? Your French? Your Cantonese? Or any other language? “Tandem” is a method of language learning that pairs up two people who want to learn each others’ languages. Learn French while teaching Spanish, or improve your English while helping someone improve their Mandarin. SFU Tandem will pair you with someone on campus while facilitating casual language learning and conversation sessions!
Register today at SFU.ca/tandem. Deadline to apply is on April 25, 2021.
Brain Health Symposium - Call For Abstracts
Submissions for abstracts are open for the 2021 Virtual Brain Health Symposium hosted by University of British Columbia's Physical Activity for Precision Health Cluster. The symposium will bring together internationally renowned experts to share knowledge on various lifestyle strategies for promoting cognitive and brain health.
Eligibilty:
- Trainee of any level (i.e. undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral fellows)
- Projects that are currently in progress are welcome
Presenters will have the opportunity to receive feedback from and connect with experts of the field. Prizes will be awarded to top trainee presenters!
The deadline to submit an abstract is April 16, 2021 at 11:59 PM PDT.
Association of Canadian Ergonomists Contest for Undergraduate Students
The Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE) would like to invite students enrolled at a Canadian university or college to compete in the ACE IEA2021 Contest.
The contest involves submitting a short description of an interesting example of well or poorly applied ergonomics principles in everyday life. Winners will be selected from separate undergraduate and graduate categories and will receive free registration ($125 value) for the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) 2021 virtual conference that is held in June. Undergraduate winners will also receive a free one-year ACE student membership. Entries must be submitted by April 19th 2021.
CLICK HERE for more information
Learn more about IEA 2021 that happening this June 13-18, 2021: https://iea2021.org/welcome
Want to learn more about ACE?
Visit our website or send an email using the address below:
BC-Yukon Student Representative | ssk26@sfu.ca
Association of Canadian Ergonomists | https://ergonomicscanada.ca/en
Undergraduate Journal of Exercise Science - Call for Submissions
UJES accepts 5 different types of articles: original research, reviews, case reports, interviews, commentaries/perspectives (for more details see our Submission Guidelines).
About UJES;
Mission: To provide a cost-free publishing platform for students to publish their research in a peer-reviewed journal.
Most Recent Publication: Volume 3, September 2020 (available here).
Features:
- Double-blind peer-reviewed: by independent academic peer reviewers
- Cost-free: zero submission and publishing costs for authors
- Entirely open access: immediate availability of publications without cost or membership
We Accept Articles In: All areas related to exercise science. This includes, but is not limited to: exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, sport sociology, sport policy, public health and media, motor learning, and exercise and sport psychology.
Submissions deadline: May 31, 2021.
Visit the website for more information.
Career Opportunity for recent or future Kin Grads
HME Mobility and Accessibility is looking for the Sales Associate/Coordinator with a background in Kinesiology that has either recently graduated, or is planning to graduate this semester.
Join this rapidly expanding leader in the Medical Equipment Industry, providing quality mobility and health care products. The Sales Associate/Coordinator works with sales reps, therapists, and other medical professionals to provide mobility and accessibility solutions to clients at home or in other living environments such as hospitals or long-term care facilities.
We're looking for a talented candidate to join their team of over 80 staff as a Sales Coordinator. Reporting to the sales manager for Vancouver, our ideal candidate is professional and committed to upholding the highest standards in Rehabilitation, Accessibility and Long-Term Care sales. This position will work with end clients, as well as do other internal and external stakeholders.
Employment and Career Support 2020/21
Student Services Career & Work Website! Direct assistance, career events, resume building are more!
We can talk about anything career related, from work search to future plans. We're here to help you manage uncertainty and make room for hope.
We are offering appointments by phone or online, Monday to Friday. Reach out to us on Facebook @SFU.Career or email: careers@sfu.ca.
- What can I do with a degree in...
- Career exploration tools
- Workshops and events
- Job postings
- Resumes and cover letters
- Interviews
Zoom Consults on Resume, Cover Letter & LinkedIn
SFU Career and Volunteer Services, more specifically the Career Peers, have lots of availability through Zoom appointments to support students. Career Peers educate students on constructing resumes, writing cover letters, and using online tools like LinkedIn for building a professional online presence, through one-on-one virtual consultations as well as Outreaches and Workshops.
Career Peers offer FREE advising services to all SFU students. Career Peer services are available Monday to Friday during both day and evening hours. To book a virtual appointment, just contact 778.782.3106 or email careers@sfu.ca. For more information, please visit https://www.sfu.ca/students/career/contact-us/team/career-peer-educators.html
Place Maillardville Community Centre
Place Maillardville Community Centre is a not-for-profit community center located in Coquitlam. We offer affordable programing and events for families, children, youth and seniors. We have on-going volunteer opportunities for students looking for experience working with all ages! This would be perfect for a student looking for a future in Education or Recreation in some sort of capacity. Joining our volunteer team here are Place Maillardville Community Centre will offer you hands-on experience while you accrue volunteer hours. In return, you will not only be a valuable part of the community, but you will also receive a reference letter validating your assistance with our organization. This can be used when applying for Bursaries, Scholarships, Applications or work. For more information, please reach out to:
Melissa Bizier, Events & Volunteer Coordinator
events@placemaillardville.ca
604.933.6165
Discover Volunteer Opportunities
Find out about current opportunities to get involved and how to find the right opportunity. For more information on future events & opportunities follow us on @sfu.career !
Struggling to find ALS treatment in BC
980 CKNW - March 15, 2021
Charles Krieger, an SFU professor of biomedical physiology and kinesiology, is interviewed.
DISCLAIMER: The Department of BPK is forwarding these opportunities as we receive them, however we strongly encourage you to research and obtain information regarding the reputation of organizations, the terms and conditions of employment or service, as well as to understand your rights and responsibilities. The Department does not endorse any specific individuals, organizations, products, programs or services. If you have questions on the above please contact bpk_engage@sfu.ca. If you see any suspicious postings or hiring practices, please notify us immediately.