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March 22, 2021 | Digest No. 243

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wellness Day

SFU’s Vancouver campus, Surrey campus and Health and Counselling Services are thrilled to partner on Wellness Day! This free event is open to all SFU students, staff and faculty and aims to positively influence the health and wellbeing of the SFU community. Join us online for a full day of activities including meditation, physiotherapy, gratitude journaling, a mental health dialogue, healthy cooking demos and more. Whether you join us for one event or all, we hope that you will learn something new, find time to rest and connect, and have some fun with us!

Date: March 23, 2021
CLICK HERE for detail

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 23 | 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday, March 30 | 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, April 8 | 11:00 AM

CLICK HERE to register

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!

CLICK HERE for full details

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

CLICK HERE for details

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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 + JobsSupport & 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!

Academic announcements

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: 

  1. Compare your advising transcript with the checklists found on the BPK website here. The advising transcript only counts completed courses.
  2. 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.)
  3. 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.caUnder Academics select Other Academic... and choose Transcript: Advising.

ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES

CVR-VISTA Vision Science Summer School (CVRSS), 2021
YORK UNIVERSITY, TORONTO, CANADA

The Centre for Vision Research https://cvr.yorku.ca/ at York University https://www.yorku.ca/ in Toronto, Canada offers a one-week undergraduate summer school on vision science in cooperation with the Vision: Science to Applications (VISTA) vista.info.yorku.ca  initiative.

In the past, the CVRSS has been an expenses-paid, in-person event but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 2021 version will be wholly virtual (while maintaining the intimate and interactive nature of the experience). This year's program will be held July 5th - 9th, 2021.

The program includes talks by CVR faculty members on current research topics in vision science, as well as (virtual) hands-on experience in CVR laboratories. The curriculum reflects the wide range of research areas at CVR, which includes research on human visual perception, computer vision, machine learning, visual neuroscience, digital media, immersive environments, and visual disorders.

The program accepts undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in scientific research. It is intended mainly for students who are planning to apply to graduate school in the fall of 2021/2022 (for entry in fall 2022/2023), and who are interested in investigating vision science as an area of research. Citizens of all countries are eligible. The application deadline is March 26th, 2021.

Application instructions are available on the CVR summer school website (https://www.yorku.ca/cvr/summer-school/ ).  We are accepting applications from now until March 26th, 2021. Applicants will be notified of decisions by mid-April. We expect to accept between 30 and 40 students.

For further information please see the attached flyer, the website https://www.yorku.ca/cvr/summer-school/ or write to cvrss@yorku.ca

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

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: 

  1.  Double-blind peer-reviewed: by independent academic peer reviewers
  2. Cost-free: zero submission and publishing costs for authors
  3. 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.

Research participant recruitment

Employment Opportunities

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.

CLICK HERE for full detail

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

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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 !

IN THE NEWS

Struggling to find ALS treatment in BC

980 CKNW - March 15, 2021

Charles Krieger, an SFU professor of biomedical physiology and kinesiology, is interviewed.

CLICK HERE for full interview

BPK prof honored with SFU Excellence in Teaching Award

Simon Fraser University News
March 11, 2021

Victoria Claydon, an SFU professor of biomedical physiology and kinesiology, is featured.

CLICK HERE for full article

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.