Author: BPKSA

ATTENTION EVERYONE!!

The BPK Student Association, MINDmatters Committee, Behavioural Neuroscience Student Society and Exercise is Medicine Club are really excited to bring to you a fun skating event!

Skate into Serenity with Us! Join us for an unforgettable night of stress-free fun and camaraderie before finals.

Save the Date: Monday, November 27th, from 6:00-8:00 PM
Burnaby Lake Arena, 3676 Kensington Ave, Burnaby, BC

Let’s glide away your worries and create lasting memories together! All you need is your SFU student ID – we’ve got the rest covered (everyones skate rentals and admission costs are covered). Hot-cocoa and snacks will be provided as well! Make sure to RSVP using the link here. See you on the ice!

Hello Everyone! The BPK Student Association is SUPER EXCITED to announce we are hosting a very highly demanded research info-session for undergraduate students on Thursday November 16th 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Navigating Research in BPK is a panel style info-session which will be taking place in-person in the SFU Big Data Hub located in ASB 10900. We are organizing this event to bring light to the amazing research done by the experienced professors in our department and ways in which BPK undergraduate students can get involved. We would love to have you be a part of it.

Information you will hear about will include; each professors introduction, their area of research, what their lab does, and ways (you) undergraduate students can participate/work in the labs.

Some BPK Professors and labs that will be presenting include:

Dr. Dave Clarke – Laboratory for Quantitative Exercise Biology
Dr. Alexandra Coates – Exercise Physiology and Performance Lab
Dr. Damon Poburko – Molecular Cardiac Physiology Group
Dr. Chris Napier – SFU Run Lab

RSVP NOW USING THE LINK HERE! Limited seats available.

Considering medical school? Well this is the perfect event for you! Ross University School of Medicine is hosting an online info session on October 24th at 5 pm.

Join us to learn more about the MD program at Ross, Living in Barbados, Admissions Process, Med School Interview Tips and Pathway to practice in Canada. 

The link to RSVP is in our IG bio, and zoom link is listed below and in our IG bio! 

https://zoom.us/j/95680921634?pwd=TGtSZjZjSUxBeHF0UVh2Zm1qWlRadz09

Hope to see you all there!

Interested in athletics but unsure where to take your career? The University of Western States is hosting a virtual info session and you’re invited!

Join us to learn about the Doctor of Chiropractic and concurrent MS Sports Medicine programs, application process and prerequisites.

When: Tuesday September 26th, from 5-6 pm
Where: Via Zoom (link here)

If you are unable to attend but want to learn more, you can schedule a 1:1 zoom meeting with the admissions advisor, Natasha French, or check out their virtual admissions page!

We are EXCITED to announce that we will be having a by-election for the position of First Year Student Representative on Tuesday September 26th via Zoom.

First Year Student Representative is only for incoming first years. To learn more about the role of this position please visit our website bpksa.org for more information.

Email ksa@sfu.ca with your intent to run for the position by September 25th.

Calling all first year BPK students! Come out on Thursday September 14th to BPK 101, an in-person event hosted for students interested in BPK!

It’s common for incoming students to be a little nervous or not know a ton of people within BPK when entering SFU, which is why we are hosting this fun event!

This is a great time to meet new people, play some fun games and learn more about the department. RSVP using this Google Form.

Further event details and instructions will be sent to those who RSVP! Meet in SSB 7172 at 4:45 pm. Participants will receive prizes, swag bags and food. We hope to see you there!

With the Fall semester approaching, keep your eyes on the lookout for some of our upcoming events and activities!

Join us weekly on Tuesdays at 8:00-9:00pm over Zoom! The zoom link can be found here.

Our first meeting of the semester will be on September 12th. We hope to see you there!

Calling all first year BPK students! Are you looking for a senior BPK mentor, someone who can help guide you to succeed in the BPK department? Someone to ask for advice and help when you need it? Sign up for BPK Peer mentorship now, and you will be assigned a BPK mentor, who was in your shoes at one point! They will provide guidance, support, and insider knowledge to ensure a smooth transition into university life. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

Sign up link is in the IG bio, @sfubpkpm. It is also on this website, under “BPK Peer/Grad Mentorship.”