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Boreus, Vol. 43(1), is now available

Boreus
August 23, 2023August 23, 2023

Text: Insects: The Environmental Heartbeat ESBC Conference and AGM Sept 15-16 2023 Thompson Rivers University Abstracts and Registration due Aug 22nd 2023 See: https://entsocbc.ca/meetings/ for more info! Image: The ESBC letterhead and text above is overlaid a desaturated image of forest following a fire.

Registration Deadline Extended!

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August 17, 2023August 17, 2023

We’ve extended the abstract and registration deadline until Aug 22nd!! See entsocbc.ca/meetings for full details.

2023 ESBC Student Awards Student Oral Presentation Awards Each year the Entomological Society of British Columbia presents up to three awards for the best student oral presentations. Prizes are awarded at the AGM. See https://entsocbc.ca/meetings/ for info regarding the conference and AGM Dexter Johnson Award in Insect Science This is a $1000 annual award recognizes the best manuscript submitted in any peer-reviewed journal by a student in the field of insect ecology. The award is open to all students (membership in the ESBC is not necessary). Submitted manuscripts must have been published or accepted for publication since the previous year's submission deadline. Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Award The Entomological Society of British Columbia annually awards a scholarship of $1000 to support the participation of one graduate student from a group currently underrepresented within the ESBC. Funds may be used at the student's discretion. Graduate Student Scholarship Competition The Entomological Society of British Columbia awards annually a scholarship of $1000 to up to two postgraduate students to encourage students engaged in entomological research in BC. Funds are to be used at the student's discretion. Applications are due Sept 08 2023 For details visit: https://entsocbc.ca/awards-scholarships/

2023 ESBC Awards

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August 17, 2023August 17, 2023

Don’t forget to apply for our Graduate Student Scholarships and the Dexter Johnson Award in Insect Science and Equity Diversity and Inclusion Award. Deadline is Sept 8th.

Visit: http://entsocbc.ca/scholarships-awards/ for more info!

New ESBC Award for entomologists

awards
August 7, 2023August 8, 2023

Header image with 4 sub-images featuring a cicada, blue butterfly, caterpillar, and beetle.

ESBC Legacy Award

The Entomological Society of British Columbia has initiated a new award, the Entomological Society of British Columbia Legacy Award, to recognize B.C. entomologists that have made outstanding contributions to their discipline of entomology throughout their career. This award will be awarded to an individual in recognition of their significant contributions in research, mentoring, teaching, extension, innovation, pest management and active volunteer involvement in the ESBC and other societies/organizations in B.C. and beyond.

For full details visit entsocbc.ca/awards-scholarships/esbc-legacy-award/

Registration is Open for ESBC 2023

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July 14, 2023July 15, 2023

See entsocbc.ca/meetings for full details.

2023 ESBC Executive Committee Elections

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July 14, 2023July 14, 2023

The ESBC is currently seeking to fill the following positions by the 2023 AGM. Please contact the ESBC secretary if you wish to self-nominate (volunteer) or nominate a colleague. The ESBC AGM will be held on Sept. 14, 2023, in Kamloops at Thompson Rivers University.

Meeting announcement over a background image of a forest after a fire with the ESBC letterhead superimposed at the top of the image. Text Reads: Save the Date Insects: The Environmental Heartbeat ESCB Conference and AGM Sept 15-16 2023 Thompson Rivers University

ESBC 2023 Save the Date!

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May 15, 2023May 15, 2023

The 2023 Entomological Society of British Columbia conference and annual general meeting will be held September 15-16, at Thompson Rivers University. Check our meeting page for more details as they are announced.

SFU Department of Biology Presenting the 30th annual H. R. MacCarthy pest management lecture The application of evolutionary theory to invasions and biological control Presented by: Dr. Ruth Hufbauer Dept. of Agricultural Biology Colorado State University Wednesday, March 8, at 3.30PM Hybrid event Room: SSB 7172 Zoom link to follow

30th Annual H.R. MacCarthy Lecture in Pest Management

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February 28, 2023February 28, 2023

Announcing 2023’s H.R. MacCarthy Lecture, on Wednesday, March 8th at 3:30 PM. This year’s lecture “The application of evolutionary theory to invasions and biological control” is presented by Dr. Ruth Hufbauer from Colorado State. More details to follow.

Boreus, Vol. 42(2), is now available

Boreus
February 22, 2023February 22, 2023

CFIA Multi-Program Inspector Job Posting

jobs
August 9, 2022August 9, 2022

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recruiting for a BC based plant health multi-program inspector position. To apply or for more details please see the linked job posting.