Come join us this Wednesday, September 15th at our virtual clubs day booth! Register on hopin https://hopin.com/events/sfss-clubs-day”
BPK 101
Calling all BPK students! Come out on Thursday, September 16th to BPK 101, a virtual event hosted on Zoom for students incoming and interested in BPK!
This is a great time to meet new people, play some fun games and learn more about the department. Register using the link below or follow the link in our bio. We hope to see you there!?
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bpk-101-tickets-168894827977
BPKSA Fall 2021 Meetings
Hey everyone! We hope you all are enjoying the break!
There is a doodle poll which you can fill out to determine what meeting times work best for those of you that are interested in attending our meetings.
Here is the link to the doodle poll: https://doodle.com/poll/feaaz2unyu3w4s9s?utm_source=poll…
Email ksa@sfu.ca to be added to the mailing list too!
BPK Co-op Information Session
Save the date for the upcoming BPK Co-op Info Session on Wednesday, May 19th at 11:30 AM taking place on Zoom. Students can register NOW via myE and here is the link: https://www.sfu.ca/sfu-community/events.html/#!view/event/event_id/23258
Discover BPK 2021
Discover BPK 2021 is happening on Thursday, February 4th from 5:30-7:10 pm! The BPKSA is excited to welcome SFU alumni working in a variety of fields including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, respiratory therapy and ergonomics! The event will be hosted via Zoom in the form of a panel discussion, with an opportunity for participants to ask any questions they have for speakers. Details for the Zoom meeting will be posted on Eventbrite and sent to all attendees, closer to the date of the event. Register with the link here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/discover-bpk-2021-tickets-137146548017?fbclid=IwAR1hpw1mf2bbGy9FXMNzBxHHrOx5v_H9JpyQex-c4vJrYWPXMzHFIdlitOM
Check out the list of excellent panelists for the event:
Panel 1: 5:30-6:15
– Andy Vo: Clinical Director and Kinesiologist
– Heather Bourke: Program Head of Diagnostic Sonography at BCIT
– Dora Hsiao: Human Factors Specialist
– Betty Palma: STEMCELL Quality Assurance
Panel 2: 6:25-7:10
– Alex Lukac: Community Occupational Therapist
– Carlie Penner: 4th Year Medical Student
– Garveen Brar: Registered Respiratory Therapist
– Margaret Chang: Physiotherapist at KidsPhysio
Place Your Fall 2020 BPK Clothing Orders!
Hello everyone!
Wanting to order some BPK clothing? Our order form is now open! Check out the link below to place your order. The deadline to place an order is Wednesday, October 28th at 11:59 pm. Clothing will be distributed via pick-up, with the date and location TBD. We can’t wait to see everyone in their new merch!
Click here to order!
Interested in BPK clothing? Fill out this survey!
Hello BPK Students!
If you are interested in ordering BPK clothing this semester please fill out this short survey to help us plan for our upcoming clothing sale!
Please note this is NOT the actual clothing sale, just a survey to determine if there is interest in BPK clothing and merch this semester. We hope to start our clothing orders soon! Check out the BPK Clothing page on our website to see some of our styles and colours!
Hello BPK Students!
The BPKSA is looking for student feedback on student experiences in the department (particularly with the transition to remote learning) and on our allocation of core funding. If you could fill out this short survey, that would be greatly appreciated and would help continue to improve the BPK student experience in the coming year.
Survey participants are eligible to win Amazon gift cards if they enter their e-mail address at the end of the survey (1 prize of a $50 gift card, and 2 prizes of $20 dollars). Please note that your feedback will be anonymous and your e-mail address will not be associated with your responses. Winners will be chosen at the end of the month!
https://websurvey.sfu.ca/cgi-bin/WebObjects/WebSurvey.woa/wa/survey?378238552
OzTREKK – Study Rehab Science in Australia!
On Thursday, February 6, OzTREKK will be hosting their annual Study Rehab Science in Australia event. Come out to meet with seven Australian University representatives to learn about studying programs like: Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic and Medicine. The event will be a Q and A panel with Australian Physiotherapy Graduates. You will learn about admission requirements, what life is like in Australia, and what the process is like to return to practice in Canada.
Location: Simon Fraser University – Saywell 10061
Date: Thursday, February 6
Time: Panel Q&A: 5pm – 6pm
The panel members will consist of:
- Tiffany Chang – (University of Melbourne, Doctor of Physiotherapy graduate)
- Wilfred Ly – (University of Melbourne, Doctor of Physiotherapy graduate)
- Audrey Wong – (University of Sydney, Master of Physiotherapy graduate)
There will be a ton of free food at this event!
Feel free to invite your friends and family!
KIN WEEK!
Hello Everyone! This Week is National Kinesiology Week and we have some events planned to celebrate it. Here are alllll of the details:
Tuesday, November 12th:
We are having a Kinformation Session from 12:00pm-2:00pm in the BPK Lounge where we will have some lab equipment set up for students to try out. We will also have some take-home information handy for you learn a little bit more about what kinesiology is, its importance, and some opportunities available in kinesiology. You are also welcome to ask senior students any questions you might have about kinesiology. We will do our best to answer!
There will be free food courtesy of BCAK, plus some give-aways. ALL SFU students are welcome, so ask your friends in other departments if they are interested in learning more about kinesiology!
Wednesday, November 13th:
OzTREKK is putting on an information session from 12:00-1:30pm in the BPK Conference room (K9624) so you can learn more about graduate programs available in Australia. An SFU alumnus will be there to share their experiences about how they became a Physiotherapist while studying in Australia and utilizing OzTREKK’s free services. There will also be a pizza lunch provided!
Please RSVP for the OzTREKK information session via this link: https://study.oztrekk.com/rehab-sci-sfu-nov-13/
Thursday, November 14th:
Come participate in our weekly Coffee and Conversations break in the BPK lounge from 10:00am-11:00am. Connect with peers and professors with some free coffee and snacks!
Friday, November 15th:
The BPKSA is closing off Kin Week with an 80s style rock climb at the SFU Climbing Wall from 7:00-8:30pm! There are only 15 spots available for the rock climb, so SIGN UP while you can. Since spots are limited, we ask that you please cancel your spot in order to free up space for other students if you realize that you cannot make it. Entry is completely FREE!
Claim your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/80002241859
**Brightly colour spandex and sweatbands are strongly encouraged**
After the climbing, we will all be heading to Club Ilia for some drinks and appetizers. If you cannot make the rock climbing, feel free to come join us after 8:30!
We hope to see you celebrate Kin Week with us!