It is around this time of the year that Vancouver Film School puts on their Summer Open House – we’re happy to announce that we will still be hosting this event but adapted for a completely online experience!

Vancouver Film School offers programs in: Animation, Writing, Acting, Game Design, Programming, Motion & Interactive Design, Film Production, Make Up, Sound Design, and VR/AR development.

VFS Open House | Saturday, 13 June 2020

Event time: 10am – 1pm (self-guided event – not required to stay online for the entire duration)

•       Discover VFS’s new hybrid learning model (online & on-site)

•       Watch exclusive videos about our campus facilities and the VFS student experience

•       Sample the latest student projects

•       Meet faculty, staff, and alumni

•       Take part in online talks and demonstrations

More details and to register HERE

We also have upcoming program-specific information sessions taking place in June for students to gain a deeper level of insight into a chosen program.

Program Previews | Various dates

3D Animation & VFX Program Preview – June 9 | Learn more

Game Design Program Preview – June 18 | Learn more

Acting for Film & Television Program Preview – June 22 | Learn more

Digital Design Program Preview – June 24 | Learn more

Virtual STEM competition offers big prizes for high school students

June 05, 2020

InspoScience Canada, a non-profit organization that aims to inspire and promote STEM among youth, has organized a virtual research & innovation competition for high school students.

Cash awards, patent grants, internships, and more than $2-million in scholarships are among the prizes for the best projects.

100 junior projects (grade 8-10) and 100 senior projects (grade 11-12) will be selected to participate in the 2020 edition of IRIC. Selected projects will be showcased in an online exhibition and compete for awards.

All students aged from 13-19, currently attending school in North America, and have a completed STEM project (alone or with one partner) are eligible to apply to and compete in IRIC. Applications will be open from June 01 to June 21, 2020.

You can visit the organization’s website at iric.insposcience.ca for more information.

STEM Fellowship is currently looking for Outreach Ambassadors in the regions of Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario; we are also open to recruiting ambassadors in the Maritimes! This is an excellent opportunity to work with a nation-wide organization while gaining key skills in leadership, communication, and networking.

Outreach Ambassador applications have been accepted since May 2020, and our recruitment will continue on a rolling basis until the provincial teams become full. If you have any other queries, please contact christy.chan@stemfellowship.org for more

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdII7iy0ZAdjNCRyDQTZ8EFXewy8nPqb1CRDWWv5bmTkH2SwQ/viewform

Please join CapU on May 14th for an exclusive look at CapU’s Fine & Applied Arts programs and corresponding creative industries. You will have an opportunity to meet faculty, alumni, see student projects and learn about how our industries are coping with Covid. This session is open to high-school students and parents.

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2020
Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm

Click here to register.  Please see attached brochure (pdf) for full schedule.

Highlights

9:30 am – Introduction with Ted Gervan, Dean of Fine and Applied Arts

10:00 am – Acting for Stage and Screen, Musical Theatre, Technical Theatre, Entertainment Management, Costuming

11:45 am – Music & Jazz

12:30 pm – Motion Picture Arts, Indigenous Filmmaking, Costuming, Documentary

1:15 pm – 2D/3D Animation

2:30 pm – Visual Effects

3:15 pm – Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication

If you have questions about this event, please contact jaynecraig@capilanou.ca.

Click this link for flyer with all session info

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xhBxow1sTReHHz1LvTJrGw

Questions: Please contact Jayne Craig jaynecraig@capilanou.ca if you have
any questions about this event.

I am contacting you on behalf of STEM Fellowship, which is a Canadian registered charity that equips students with skills in data analytics and scientific communication through mentorship and experiential learning programs. We are currently recruiting a Social Media YouTube Manager and two Design Team Video Content Creators to run the SF YouTube account; we believe that this position can offer a valuable professional experience for students and request you to share the details of our recruitment plan with students and contacts at your school.

The Social Media YouTube Manager is responsible for spending at least 1 hour per week being active in the YouTube community. They subscribe to channels that offer similar content as SF and leave comments under those videos to attract our target audience. They also organize the playlist of videos uploaded by SF, form names for playlists and re-write video descriptions to engage a wider diversity of audiences. Design Team Video Content Creators create video content and also act in some videos; therefore, acting experience is an asset for this position. They are also responsible for getting video content reviewed by the design team lead and the marketing strategist team to ensure the content aligns with our specific marketing goals. Furthermore, they collaborate with other Design Team Video Content Creators to discuss future video ideas.

Leading our SF Youtube team can enable students to develop essential skills in leadership, project management, problem-solving, communication and data analytics, while building connections with student leaders and academia and industry experts.

We would appreciate it if you could please share the following Call for Applications with your students: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fqMeJWB-ESXAo3xfIoDWWF_f3E9aebsD/view?usp=sharing

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to hearing back from you.

Best regards,

Justin Chiu
Marketing Team Member
STEM Fellowship

Grade 10-12 students can now watch Mini Med School videos online. By downloading and signing an Online Participation Form they can choose a series to watch. Once the form is reviewed by our Mini Med School Team, the student will be issued a Certificate of Participation.  More

   Are you our next great employee?

The difference between Wild Birds Unlimited and other retailers goes far beyond what we sell. It’s who we are. Enthusiasm, professionalism, informed advice and superior customer service are the hallmarks of our staff.

We are seeking a Sales Manager for our North Vancouver location with great retail and service skills. Working at your locally owned Wild Birds Unlimited store is an opportunity to support and educate our friendly customers about birds and nature.

Our sales Associates work with other staff, including the owner, to bring to life the store’s mission – “We Bring People and Nature Together®…And We Do It With Excellence!” To that end, we provide training with regard to backyard bird feeding, bird watching and product knowledge.

Requirements:

Previous retail experience preferred, but not required.

Ability to lift and carry seed for our customers – a foundation of our service!

Will consider both full-time and part-time applications that meet the needs of the business, but a flexible schedule and the ability to work weekends are required.

Our goal is to provide quality products, service, expertise and a high energy shopping experience. Help customers bring nature into their own backyards and lives. Come join our team!

Email you resume to wbu119@telus.net or drop it by the store.

Your Local North Vancouver store 1190 Marine Drive North Vancouver, BC, V7P 1S8 (604) 988-2121

On Sunday, April 26th, at 1pm PST, Quantum Leaps Burnaby (sponsored by the Society of Canadian Women in Science and Technology) will be hosting a Women in STEM Livestream!

We may be socially isolating, but that doesn’t mean we can’t keep networking, and learning about new career and education opportunities. Has the pandemic sparked your interest in microbiology? What is the latest in reducing plastic pollution in our oceans? How are bridges engineered? Join us for an afternoon of engaging speakers including Dr. Jen Engle, a Neuropsychologist, Tiffany Hui, a RISD, Brown and MIT industrial design grad, and Sumreen Rattan, a Canada’s NEXT 36 Founder 2020.

You’ll be able to ask speakers any questions you have through YouTube’s chat feature.

Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to receive a reminder!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWndMIYxDtlzOv1fpcd15jg