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!

Lunch and Learn 1

BUSS Lunch and Learn with Dr. McQuibban Back on Wednesday, October 2nd, a small group of students had the unique opportunity to hear Dr. McQuibban discuss his career path and research. This was the first talk in a series of talks held by BUSS referred to as “Lunch and Learn” meetings. These are great opportunities to get to know the faculty and learn more about a career path in research. Remember to watch out for our next one on November 21st, 1-2pm, featuring another professor!

Welcome Back Lunch: Meeting & Elections

Hey biochemists! We are pleased to announce another event: a general meeting and welcome-back elections. Details are as follows:

When: Wednesday Sept 25th at 1:30-2:30pm
Where: Medical Science Building 5231.
What: The first half will be the election and the rest of the time will be a short meeting. Come out run and vote! If you cannot attend, send in a 1 to 2 minute speech to sympascho.young@mail.utoronto.ca and our president Sympascho Young will read it out for you.

What are the available positions?

  • 4th Year Representative
  • 3rd Year Major Representative
  • 2nd Year Major Representative
  • 2nd Year Specialist Representative

These roles enable us to create a bridge between BUSS and the student body. Duties will include advertising our events to classes as well as occasional roles in our special events.

Who can run for the positions? Anyone in BCH major or specialist!

Come meet with us and get to know other students in the program!

UTSU Clubs Fair

Hey everyone!

The annual UTSU Clubs Fair is on Wednesday, September 4th, from 10AM to 2PM at Hart House Circle. We are pleased to announce that BUSS will be there this year to promote itself and answer any questions. We’ll also be hosting a carnival game with prizes that are well worth your time. Everyone from first years enjoying their frosh week to veteran biochemistry students to upper years exploring the subject for the first time are welcome to drop by and sign up with us!