June 13, 2022 | Digest No. 304
Meet, Greet and Eat
In collaboration with Creative Collective and the Global Student Centre, we are excited to introduce "Meet, Greet, and Eat" - a safe and inclusive space for students to hang out, meet new people, eat lunch together, and participate in fun and creative crafts.
Topics include:
- Monday June 13 – 12:30pm to 1:30pm: Kahoot Wellbeing Game
- Tuesday June 28 - 12pm to 1:00pm: Mindful Art Creation
- Monday July 11 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm: Rock Painting
- Tuesday July 26 – 12pm to 1:00pm: Gratitude Notes
The Active Health & Rehabilitation concentration
Are you a KIN Major student who wants to be in Active Health and Rehab Concentration?
Email the BPK Advisor 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 Advisor Link with your SFU Computing ID and password and book academic advising appointments online.
** Please have Academic Transcripts on-hand for appointments. Follow this link 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 – 11:40am 2pm - 3pm |
Thursday |
10am - 11am 2pm – 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 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. Follow this think for instructions: https://www.sfu.ca/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 workshops calendar.
'Re-Charge Your Academic Success', being held June 7, 8, and 9, 2022 This three-part workshop series is open to all undergraduate students but will be of particular interest for students looking to recharge to face the challenges of university studies.
Most Student Learning Commons workshops, including workshop recordings viewed online, are eligible for inclusion on your Co-Curricular Record. To receive Co-Curricular credits, fill out the CCR Reflection Form.
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.
Decision-making in mountain biking
The SFU Injury Prevention and Mobility Laboratory is recruiting mountain bike riders to participate in a research study on decision-making in mountain biking.
To participate in this study, you must be 19+ years of age, be a current mountain bike rider (participating in at least 2 rides in the past 3 months), and be able to read and understand English.
If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please contact a member of the research team!
Contact: Emily Chilton echilton@sfu.ca
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.
The Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE) is recruiting a new student representative!
The Association of Canadian Ergonomists - BC/Yukon Region is recruiting a new Student Representative. This volunteer position runs from January 2023 - December 2024. The council host meetings once a month via Zoom along with year-round in-person/online events.
Please submit a google form by June 30th 11:59PM
Benefits to being the Student Representative for ACE - BC/Yukon Region:
- Insight to human factors and ergonomics jobs
- Gaining networking and mentoring opportunities from professionals from varies industries (such as healthcare, automation, transportation, product designing etc.)
- Gaining skills with project management and showcasing leadership
Tasks include:
- Attend BC/Yukon Regional Meeting
- To act as a non-voting member of the council
- To liaise with and represent the interests of the student body
- To promote regional events to the student body
- To assist the Program Coordinator with Regional projects
- To attend the ACE National Student Committee (NSC) monthly meetings via Zoom as well.
Minimal requirement:
- Attending monthly 1-hour regional council meetings via Zoom
- Engage in regional communication/activities for 1-2 hours per month
- Be an ACE student member
Notes:
- Student membership is $44.74 + Provincial tax
- The council hopes the new rep can join starting in September 2022
Student Safety Engagement Program is Looking for Volunteers
The Student Safety Engagement Program (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 SFU 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 SFU 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 www.options.bc.ca 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.
Fainting Phenomenon Researched by Soldiers Wearing NASA Style Vests at Queen's Birthday Parade
British Army News - Jun 10, 2022
Victoria Claydon, an SFU professor of biomedical physiology and kinesiology, is mentioned.
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 see any suspicious postings or hiring practices, please notify us immediately at bpk_engage@sfu.ca.