Professional Development Workshop – January 2016

Professional Development Workshop

Dear Undergrads,

What are the career options after a life science undergraduate degree?
What are the secrets of marketing yourself to the internship or career that you are aiming for? How does a resume float to the top?

You are cordially invited to attend a workshop led by Dr. Nana Lee, Director of Graduate Professional Development, Dept of Biochemistry and Immunology to discuss these critical matters for your future professional development.

Date: Wed Jan 27, 2016
Time: 10-12 am
Place: CCBR, BLACK ROOM

Clubs Fair 2015 is Over!!

Thanks to all who showed up at the BUSS booth during Clubs Fair! For everyone who signed up, we will be sending further information on upcoming academic and social events shortly. Meanwhile enjoy the photo gallery below and see if you were “captured” by our camera!

Buss Elections and Pub Night

Do you want to make a difference in the life sciences community at U of T? Do you want the chance to work with the Biochemistry faculty to create a better environment for student socializing and learning? If so, then come out to the annual Biochemistry Undergraduate Student Society elections to run for an executive position!
DATE: Thursday, April 2nd
TIME: 4-6PM
LOCATION: MSB5231
Refreshments will be served at the elections.

Our elections will be followed by our annual PUB NIGHT! FREE FOOD AND DRINKS WILL BE SERVED! Our pub night this year is co-hosted by the Biochemistry Graduate Student Union (BGSU), so it’s an excellent opportunity to meet new people, make new connections, and celebrate the end of the year!

DATE: Thursday, April 2nd
TIME: 7-11PM
LOCATION: Fox & the Fiddle on Bloor

We hope to see you all there!

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Election Details:

If you are a biochemistry student (i.e. in a BCH POSt or taking a BCH class), you may run for a maximum of two (2) of the following positions:

2 Co-Presidents (Run independently)
1 Vice President
1 Treasurer
1 Academic Coordinator
1 Social Coordinator
1 Fundraising Coordinator
1 Secretary
1 Webmaster
1 Graphic Designer
1 ASSU Representative
2 Fourth Year Reps (1 Specialist, 1 Major)
2 Third Year Reps (1 Specialist, 1 Major)

Detailed description of positions: https://docs-google-com.myaccess.library.utoronto.ca/document/d/1IrQ9FQEep82f2gS5ght4mgWShKNQYsl-hDNqocJUUj8/edit?usp=sharing

Please email buss@utoronto.ca with the subject heading “BUSS Elections Candidate” and declare the position(s) for which you are interested in running. Specify your name, year, and program of study. THE DEADLINE TO DECLARE YOUR CANDIDACY IS MARCH 31st, 5PM.

If you are running for your position in person, please come prepared with a 2 minute speech. Each round of speeches will also be followed by a question period and then voting. If you cannot attend the elections, please include in your email your speech(es). We will read your speech out in person during the elections.

Good luck to everyone who is running!

BUSS General Meeting & By-election

Hello Biochemists!

BUSS will be holding a General Meeting in MSB5243 on January 30th, 3PM where we will talk about upcoming events you won’t want to miss! (Just a little teaser: Biojeopardy, Pub Night, and more!)

We’re also looking for a fundraising coordinator to join our team – and the by-election will happen at the General Meeting. If you want to apply, we require a short speech (~1-2min) about yourself and why you’d make a great fundraising coordinator. Please email it to buss@mail.utoronto.ca.

Can’t make it to the meeting? Send your blurb to buss@mail.utoronto.ca and our Co-Presidents will read it out for you.

Hope to see you there!

When: January 30 at 3PM
Where: MSB 5243

Lunch & Learn 2015

Lunch & Learn 2015

Join BUSS for our third Lunch and Learn seminar to find out about the applications of Dr. David Williams’ research on protein folding in the ER, and gain an insight into his career path!

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone thinking about pursuing scientific research, so come on out!

Free food and refreshments provided!

When: Thursday, 12th February 12-1PM
Where: MSB5231 Seminar Room
Speaker: Dr. David Williams (biochemistry.utoronto.ca/person/david-b-williams/)
Title: From protein folding in the ER to treatments for prion diseases – a journey with unexpected twists!

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