April 12, 2021 | Digest No. 246
Join Dr. Aaron L. Baggish & ShePower Sport on April 15th!
RETURN TO SPORT IN PANDEMIC TIMES
While athletes all around the globe cannot wait to return to their sport, the uncertainty, question marks, and social media overwhelm around the pandemic continue unabated. News of athletes collapsing on the field of play, allegedly related to them having been infected with the coronavirus, do not help. Can the coronavirus cause heart inflammation in young, healthy people? Are athletes at a higher risk? What if you had a heart infection before? Get the answers (and learn where we do not have them yet) from one of the world’s leading athlete heart specialists.
Date: April 15, 2021
Time: 14H00 GMT
Location: Online – A Login link will be provided to you prior to the event.
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
BPK Research Day 2021 Summary
Thank you to everyone who attended BPK Research Day 2021! We had 200+ attendees join the event throughout the day.
Thank you to our amazing presenters – the quality of the work and presentations was first-class!
A special thank you to the BPK Research Day Organizing Committee and BPK Department Staff – without your contributions this event would not have been possible!
Award and door prize winners will be contacted this week. Keep an eye out on your e-mail for a feedback survey.
Award winners
- Scavenger hunt – Brittany Wakely
- Science Communication Contest – Cardiac Physiology Laboratory and Tiffany Barszczeski
- 3-Minute Thesis Competition – Allison Campbell (1st) and Erin Williams (2nd)
- Rodrigo Maeda Memorial Award (Best International MSc/PhD Poster Presentation) – Patrick Mayerhofer
- Best BSc Poster Presentation – Galvin Huen & Shreya Luthra
- Best MSc Poster Presentation – Donya Naz Divsalar
- Best PhD Poster Presentation – Lisa Lin
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.
Fall 2021 Semester in Dialogue - Semester by the Salish Sea - Explorations in Reciprocity and Care
Are you interested in learning about the ecology, history, and political realities of living in a coastal city on the edge of the Salish Sea?
Semester by the Salish Sea is a full-time, W-designated, 15-credit semester (DIAL 390W, 391W, & DIAL392W). It is perfect for students looking for an exciting multidisciplinary experience where they will form connections with their peers and industry professionals while exploring a wide range of issues connected to blue urbanism, sea level rise, coastal development and ocean life.
The semester will be an immersive, team learning environment combining interdisciplinary skills with the complexity of collaborating within a group setting. The course combines the processes of dialogue and human-centered design. Students will engage with communities and research existing issues in order to design projects to improve the world around them. Students are encouraged to bring an open mind about project scope to the program.
- 20 students
- No lectures or exams
- Access to leading thinkers
- 1:1 mentorship
Students will cultivate the skills necessary to conduct dialogues, public presentations, and multi-stakeholder discussions. The course offers facilitation and dialogue experience, field experiences, reflective writing, on-the-ground training, leadership development, group process, and project management skills.
The course will take place at SFU Harbor Centre Campus Monday thru Friday 9:30-3:30. Boots for walking along the ocean shore required.
Interested students should email semester@sfu.ca with their application form, resume, unofficial transcripts, and reference letters (optional) by Friday, April 30, 2021.
More info on how to apply here.
Doctoral Student Position Available
A doctoral student position is available in Dr. David Wright’s laboratory in the Department of Human, Health and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Guelph starting in the Fall 2021 or Winter 2022. Dr. Wright’s laboratory is funded by NSERC and CIHR and examines the impact of exercise, diet and pharmaceutical interventions on adipose tissue, muscle and liver metabolism and how this impacts systemic carbohydrate and lipid homeostasis. A particular area of interest is how exercise, and exercise-activated pathways can be used to offset the metabolic side effects of antipsychotic medications. Stipends are competitive and guaranteed for four years and there is the opportunity for an international research placement. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV and contact information for two references to dcwright@uoguelph.ca. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Graduate (MSc) student position in wearable technology
In collaboration with FORM, a Vancouver-based wearable technology company that manufactures augmented reality swim goggles, the Clarke Lab for Quantitative Exercise Biology is recruiting a Masters student for a funded research project to evaluate the effectiveness of the goggles for enhancing the training of fitness swimmers. Details of the position are provided in the following document: https://vault.sfu.ca/index.php/s/MuMHTSVElVInKrv.
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 !
Solving issues and saving tissues - all part of the job for this SFU equipment technician
Simon Fraser University News
April 01, 2021
Deidre de Jong-Wong, a BPK Equipment Technician, is featured.
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.