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A U R O R A

THE NEWSLETTER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND OCEAN SCIENCES, UBC

HOT OFF THE PRESS

DOMINIQUE WEIS

Barker, A. K., L. A. Coogan, K. M. Gillis, and D. Weis (2008), Strontium isotope constraints on fluid flow in the sheeted dike complex of fast spreading crust: Pervasive fluid flow at Pito Deep, Geochem. Geophys. Geosyst., 9, Q06010, doi:10.1029/2007GC001901.

PROGRAMS & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

The Newton International Fellowship scheme, run by The British Academy, The Royal Academy of Engineering and The Royal Society, aims to attract the world’s best postdoctoral researchers to the UK.

The two-year Fellowships cover the broad range of the natural and social sciences, engineering and the humanities.

Funding, worth £6,000 per year for ten years after the Fellowship ends, will support follow-on activities to enable Newton Fellows to build long-term links with the UK. In addition, Newton Fellows will also become members of the international alumni scheme run by Research Councils UK.

The deadline for applications is Monday 4 August 2008. More details from the Newton International Fellowships website: www.newtonfellowships.org

BULLETIN BOARD

Lea Starr, Chair, Newcomer's Club writes to tell you about an exciting event that will be held on Thursday, August 21st from noon to 3 pm. All new faculty, postdocs and sessional faculty and their families are invited to a Newcomers event that is being hosted by UBC Human Resources department and the Centre for Teaching and Academic Growth (TAG). The focus of the event is to welcome new faculty to the University of British Columbia and set up an opportunity for developing social networks for faculty family. As well, we wish to introduce them to some of the wonderful amenities that UBC has to offer.

Event information

Newcomer’s Club BBQ and Welcome Event

Time: Noon to 3:00 pm

Cecil Green House

BBQ,information, games and more

Come and meet Anna Kindler, Lisa Castle, Gary Poole and other new colleagues.

Learn about UBC amenities.

We look forward to hosting your new faculty and welcoming them to the UBC family!

Lea Starr,Chair, Newcomer’s Club Project Team, Associate University Librarian, Public Services, 7th Floor Koerner Library, 2-2826 - MailMe

The 2008 British Columbia Innovation Council Awards will recognize B.C. leaders driving innovation excellence in the province! The Awards Dinner is on September 29, 2008 at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Join over 750 guests and distinguished leaders as we honour and celebrate B.C.'s prominent innovators!

Early Bird Ticket Prices (until July 1, 2008)

Single: $175

Table of 10: $1,575

Regular Ticket Prices

Single: $195

Table of 10: $1,755

How to Purchase Tickets

Online: www.bcic.ca/recognition

Phone: 604.602.5238

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

WorleyParsons Komex has employment opportunities within the Geophysics Departments at WorleyParsons Komex. Please note** There are positions available in our Calgary, Edmonton and Ft. MacMurray locations.

Please see the attached PDF file for more details.

Should you require further information please contact Mr. Paul Bauman our Prinicpal Geophysicist at MailMe

OTHER JOB POSTINGS see http://www.eos.ubc.ca/public/employ

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