News and Events

CIC Career Development Leader Discussion

CIC Career Development Leader Discussion

Attention all Chemists! Career Development Leader at the Chemical Institute of Canada, Amy Reckling, is coming to the department on Wednesday Sept 30th to talk with graduate and undergraduate students about what the CIC has on offer for them. A brief agenda is outlined below: Introduction to the CIC: –        What is the CIC? Which organizations […]

Chemistry Networking Workshop

A networking workshop run by the UBC Career Centre will be held on Thursday, May 21st, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the grad lounge (Chemistry D215). This workshop is intended to help students learn and/or practice their networking skills. Coffee and snacks will be provided.

Chemistry Careers Information Event

The inaugural Chemistry Career Information (CCI) Event will be taking place on June 5th, in the Thea Lounge of the GSS buildings (6371 Crescent Road). There are two parts to the event: First, there will be a panel discussion at 2:30 p.m. where company representatives will discuss job search strategies, etc. and answer questions. The second part is a […]

Pi Day 2015! (3.1415)

Saturday, March 14 is my favorite holiday of the year – Pi Day! This year is a particularly special year for Pi Day since March 14, 2015 gives us pi to 5 significant digits: 3.1415. The first years will be celebrating pi day with pie and board games in the grad lounge this Saturday from […]

First Annual CGSS Brew Off

First Annual CGSS Brew Off

A big thank you is in order to everyone who came out to make the first annual CGSS Brew Off such a success! A special thanks to all of our brewers: Ben Loosley, Peter Edwards, Peter Christensen, James Grayson, Debbie Le, Scott Ryken, and Thomas Prescott. These 7 people contributed a total of 15 different home […]