June 13, 2011
Year End Video
The video to the year end dinner is now available for download here . Have a great summer!
April 21, 2011
Grad Info Session
The Physsoc will be holding the first anual Grad-School Info Session on April
21st at 2:00pm in Hennings 307.
This session will cover all of the need-to-know information for students who
are seriously considering grad school in physics.
Learn about the GRE, NSERC scholarships, and when you should get started to
meet the deadlines.
The talk will be presented by three graduating students who recently had to got
through this process.
Everyone is welcome to attend, but we especially invite physics students who
plan to be applying to grad schools next year. Waiting until the fall is too
late to be properly prepared, so we hope to see you all here!
April 4, 2011
Annual General Meeting
Have you ever dreamed about having power? Fame? Fortune? A key to the Physsoc lounge? If so, then perhaps you should run to become a Physsoc Executive at the AGM!
Our AGM will be tomorrow, April 5th at 12:30 in the Physsoc Lounge. Come claim an exec position! There will be candy!
April 1, 2011
Wine and Cheese
Hope everyone enjoyed the Wine and Cheese last night! Thanks for everyone who showed up with merry spirits, and for everyone who made the night a success.
Year-End Dinner Tonight
The Year-End Dinner is tonight! Come to the University Golf Course (5185 University Blvd) at 6:00pm tonight with your ticket ready. If you still want to purchase a ticket, we have a limited quantity available - email the physsoc account (physsoc(AT)phas.ubc.ca). Come dressed semi-formal (time to pull out that fancy-wear) and looking forward to a grand ol' time.
Cheers,
Trish
March 30, 2011
Ticket Sales for Year-End
Ticket Sale Times:
Wednesday 1:00 to 4:00
Thursday 12:30 to 1:30
And don't forget the FREE Wine and Cheese tomorrow (Thursday) night at 5:00 -8:00 after the Department Colloquium.
Cheers,
Trish
March 23, 2011
Ticket Sales for Year-End
Tickets will be on sale tomorrow, Thursday, March 24th in front of Hennings 200 at 11:00. Bring 25$ then!
Come to the year end dinner! The tickets will cost only 25$ and will include a buffet dinner worth $50, a cash bar, and lots of good Physics jokes!! More information below.
Cheers,
Trish
March 23, 2011
Ticket Sales for Year-End
Ticket Sale Times:
Friday 1:15 to 1:45
Monday 1:00 to 3:00
Tuesday 12:00 to 2:00
Cheers,
Trish
March 21, 2011
Year End Dinner Update!
Details:
Friday, April 1, 2011
6:00 - 10:00
Buffet options are:
Appetizers:
Baskets of fresh baked bread, rolls, and butter.
Baskets of fresh vegetables with dill dipping sauces
Sliced cold Italian meats
Four Chef's Salads - romaine, greek, potato, hot house greens
Entrees:
Roasted Striploin Alberta Beef with Morel mushroom sauce, carved by chef
Rosemary roasted fresh baby potatoes
Garden fresh medley of local vegetables rolled in diced shallots and butter
Oven baked local chicken breast with a garlic pesto sauce topped with shredded roma tomato
Baked wild salmon fillet in basin cream sauce topped with tomato provencal and a garlic prawn
Desserts:
Platter of seasonal cut tropical fruit and berries
Assorted cakes and pies with fresh whipped cream
Cheese board with assorted crackers
Ice cream station with condiments and warm sauces
Cofee and Tea
-Vegan and vegetarian options available, please specify when tickets are purchased!
Come to the year end dinner! The tickets will cost only 30$ and will include a buffet dinner worth $50, a cash bar, and lots of good Physics jokes!!
Cheers,
Trish
March 17, 2011
Come to the year end dinner! The tickets will cost 20-25$ and will include a buffet dinner, a cash bar, and lots of good Physics jokes!!
Cheers,
Trish
March 16, 2011
It's been a while! I hope everyone enjoyed Pi day, the women enjoyed their free lunch, and the men enjoyed the scraps. Our next event (other than the lecture series tonight at 4 in CEME 1204) is the free LaTeX Session. This event is on Tuesday, March 22 at 5:30 in the Physsoc Lounge.
LaTeX is the software Physicists use to publish all the pretty articles you read. Learn how to do it yourself! Helpful for writing lab reports, thesis papers, or just making your homework pretty (and have other people look at your work in awe!). Bring your laptop and we'll help you set it up and learn how to do it. This will be helpful for everyone in the future, but might be especially useful to graduating students wanting to write up their Honours Thesis.
Cheers,
Trish
January 20, 2011
Order your Physics Shirts now at http://doodle.com/659zyzbuc3uhgqfu.
December 14, 2010
Welcome to the newly revamped Physsoc website! Please feel free to browse around. If you find any broken link/error/area of improvement, do let us know!
The old website can still be found here for nostalgic and/or research reason.
Have a happy holiday!
November 29th, 2010
The Physics Society is now offering Exam Review Sessions for PHYS 100 and PHYS 101 and old PHYS 101 exam packages with full solutions. We will have a booth outside every PHYS 100 and PHYS 101 class from now until the end of the term. Or, find us in HENN 307 and ask for an exec! Exam Packs are $10 ($5 for members) and the Review Sessions are $10 per 3 hour session, or $25 for all three sessions. Physsoc Members get $2 off each session, or $20 for all three sessions. Membership is $5 so if you plan to take more Physics next term, you can save money!October 28th, 2010
Free Pancakes!
As a reminder to everyone who hasn't seen the email for whatever reason, tomorrow (October 29th) the UBC Physics Society is hosting a pancake breakfast from 09:00 to 12:00 in the Hennings main lobby (outside of Hennings 200). The pancake breakfast will be FREE for all physsoc members! Yes, that's right, free! To anyone who is not a physsoc member, you'll have to get a membership if you want any pancakes. At $5 a membership, this is quite reasonable, especially considering we're expecting to do more such events later in the year! For other membership benefits, check out the newspost from September 13.
LaTeX Tutorial
Have you heard about LaTeX? Are you interested in learning how to use it?
(Do you have a class that requires LaTeX reports? Do you need help getting started?)
You're in luck! The UBC Physics Society is hosting a tutorial on Saturday, November 6th for interested students! The session will be in the Hennings computer lab, and will start at 2:00pm. It should take around 1-1.5 hours, but we will likely hang around to answer any further questions.
If you are interested and wish to attend but don't have a key to Hennings for weekend access, then send an e-mail to the physsoc (physsoc(AT)physics.ubc.ca) and we'll let you in before the session starts.
September 18th, 2010
Thank you to everyone who came out to the BBQ on Friday! Thanks to you, the event was a great success.
Day of the Longboat
The UBC Physics Society has a longboat team this year! Make sure you sign up for the Physsoc longboat team by Wednesday, September 22 at 3pm. To register, either visit the Physsoc lounge (Hennings 307) or e-mail Geoff.
There will be longboat lessons on the 25th and 26th of September, and then races on October 2nd from 10am to 5pm at the Jericho Sailing Club.
September 13th, 2010
Welcome back to another year at UBC! The Physsoc has a lot going on right now, the details of which are provided below. Come visit us at the BBQ this Friday or stop by the lounge (Hennings 307) whenever you wish!
Welcome Back BBQ
The Physics Society will be holding a welcome back BBQ with cheap burgers on Friday, September 17th! Stop by the front of Hennings between 11:00am and 2:00pm (or until sold out) for $2 burgers, or $1 for the first burger if you have a Physsoc membership! Memberships cost $5 and will be available at that time; see below for the benefits that come with joining the club. We hope to see you there!
CUPC
Registration for the Canadian Undergraduate Physics Conference (CUPC) 2010 has begun! It is hosted by Dalhousie University (Halifax) this year -- please see their website. This conference is great for Physics and Astronomy undergraduates to present their research and meet other undergraduates from across Canada. There are also other events such as a poster session, lab tours, keynote speakers, as well as many social events and a banquet.
The Physics Society will be applying to many sources to find funding on behalf of its members. With generous support from many groups, we were able to fully fund 13 students to Toronto two years ago, as well as a group to Edmonton last year. We are hoping to provide similar funding this year! Please see our CUPC page to download our funding application form. The deadline for the funding application is September 20th at noon!
Physsoc Memberships
Memberships for the Physics Society and BioPhysics Society will be $5 each, or a combined membership is available for only $7! A combined Math Club and Physics Society membership will also be available for $6 (subject to change).
Why be a member?
- Access to the Physsoc Lounge (Hennings 307) with comfy couches, study carrels, 75 cent pop, and $1 candy machines.
- Discounts off tutorial sessions and exam packages hosted by the Physsoc (easily pays for $5)
- $3 off locker rental in the Hennings Building (full price is $20 for September to April)
- Mailing list access for the latest news on Physsoc events
- Physsoc funds intramural and Storm the Wall teams, as well as other social events
- Access to CUPC funding, UPPAC funding, and other Physsoc-sponsored initiatives
March 28th, 2010
Exam Packs and Review Sessions
The Physics Society is once again holding Exam Review Sessions! Both Physics 101 and Physics 102 are offered this term. Please see our review session page for more information!Exam packs, containing the most recent five exams, are also being sold for both Physics 101 and 102! See our exam package page for more details!
Both exam packs and review sessions will be sold outside of every Physics 101 and Physics 102 class from April 6th until the end of term. For those wishing to sign up or buy exam packs early, they will also be available outside of Hennings 200 from 11am to 1pm on March 31st and April 1st.
For anyone who misses the above opportunities, exam packs and review sessions will be available at the Physics Society Lounge (Hennings 307) starting on March 31st, so long as an executive is present.
March 27th, 2010
Welcome to the new Physics Society Executives! The Annual General Meeting was held on March 26th, and the results can be seen here. Thanks to the past execs for their commitment and all of their hard work, and good luck to the new execs in the coming year!March 9th, 2010
The design of the Physics T-shirt for 2010 has been chosen! We're selling the shirts without expecting any profit, so don't miss your chance to show off some of your physics pride! See this page for the design and more details!December 7th, 2009
Want to play an active role in your education? Want to learn in a discussion-style setting? The first ever Student Directed Seminar in the physics department is being offered this year! Physics and Society aims to delve into the role of physics in tackling the biggest world issues. Much more information on course content, expectations, SDS background, course format, etc, is available here. This course is not just for physics students, though a solid background in physics will be useful.November 21st, 2009
The Physics Society is now offering Exam Review Sessions for PHYS 100 and PHYS 101 and old PHYS 101 exam packages with full solutions. We will have a booth outside every PHYS 100 and PHYS 101 class from now until the end of the term. Or, find us in HENN 307 and ask for an exec! Exam Packs are $10 ($5 for members) and the Review Sessions are $10 per 3 hour session, or $25 for all three sessions. Physsoc Members get $2 off each session, or $20 for all three sessions. Membership is $5 so if you plan to take more Physics next term, you can save money!September 14th, 2009
Welcome back to another year at UBC! As per usual, the Physsoc will be organizing many exciting academic and social events for undergraduate physics students throughout the year!
Membership Drive BBQ. Friday September 18th:
Physsoc is kicking off the year with the annual membership drive BBQ. Look for us between 11:00AM and 2:00PM (or until we're sold out) in front of Hennings! Physsoc memberships and BioPhysics Society memberships will be available for $5 each, or you can get a combined membership for only $7! If you get a membership on the day of the bbq or earlier, the first burger will be only $1! Otherwise, burgers will be $2 each (tentative).
Why be a member?
- Access to the Physsoc Lounge (Hennings 307) with comfy couches, study carrels, 75 cent pop, and $1 candy machines.
- Discounts off tutorial sessions and exam packages hosted by the Physsoc.
- $3 off locker rental in the Hennings Building (full price is $20 for September to April)
- Mailing list access for the latest news on Physsoc events
- Physsoc can fund intramural and Storm the Wall teams
Also, you have access to many other Physsoc-sponsored initiatives throughout the year, such as CUPC funding! Unfortunately, that deadline has already passed (see the previous news post), but there will be others throughout the year, such as UPPAC!
August 3rd, 2009
Registration for the Canadian Undergraduate Physics Conference (CUPC) 2009 has begun! It is hosted by the University of Alberta (Edmonton) this year -- please see their website www.phys.ualberta.ca/cupc2009. This conference is great for Physics and Astronomy undergraduates to present their research and meet other undergraduates from across Canada. There are also other events such as a poster session, lab tours, keynote speakers, as well as many social events and a banquet.The Physics Society will be applying to many sources to find funding on behalf of its members. With generous support from many groups, we were able to fully fund 13 students to Toronto last year. We are hoping to provide similar funding this year! Please see our CUPC page to download our funding application form. The deadlines are August 21, 2009 and September 11, 2009.
March 31st, 2009
The Physics Soceity is once again offering Exam Review Sessions for both Physics 101 and Physics 102 this year. Please see our Review Session page for details!March 9th, 2009
This is a bit delayed but our 2009 Physsoc Shirt order came in 2 weeks ago, so please come by HENN 307 to pick up your orders! We also have some extra shirts ordered so you can also buy one if you missed out on ordering. Come get yours before we run out!!January 28th, 2009
The Physics T-shirt for 2009 design has been chosen! We are selling the tees at no profit, so don't miss your chance to wear some Physics pride. See this page for more details!December 4th, 2008
PHYS 101 Review Session slides are now posted on the website! Please see the Review Session page.Good luck in your exams, and keep thinking up T-Shirt ideas! We're looking for funny and clever things to put on our annual Physsoc t-shirt. The submission deadline is now Jan 1. See the news item from Nov 1 2008 for more info.
November 22nd, 2008
The Physics Society is now offering Exam Review Sessions for PHYS 100 and PHYS 101 and old PHYS 101 exam packages with full solutions. We will have a booth outside every PHYS 100 and PHYS 101 class from now until the end of the term. Or, find us in HENN 307 and ask for an exec! Exam Packs are $7 ($5 for members) and the Review Sessions are $8 per 2.5-3 hour session, or $20 for all three sessions. Physsoc Members get $1 off each session. Membership is $5 so if you plan to take more Physics next term, you can save money!November 1st, 2008
Once again, the Physsoc is taking submissions for this year's Physics T-Shirt! We are getting started early so you can have them before the year is over! The 2006-07 shirt featured a cat on the quantum ladder of states. 2007-08 (last year) was UBC Physics & Astronomy in math/physics symbols and "Countless photons have died to bring you this message". What will the 2008-09 shirt bring? YOU can decide!Submit your ideas (funny slogans or drawings) to Karen at karen.schmelcher AT gmail.com. If you can think of a funny idea but can't make a nice drawing, submit it anyways, maybe we can find someone to draw it! Alternatively, if you are an expert artist, and would like to help, let us know and we'll contact you if needed. If your design is chosen, you will receive a free shirt!. The deadline is December 1st, 2008.
October 23rd, 2008
Graduation Photo News:
DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO BE ON THE GRADUATION CLASS COMPOSITE! The deadline for photos is Dec 31, and spots are fast becoming slim pickings. For those of you who have signed up thanks!! The rest of you, hurry up and sign up. Anyone who has signed up by the end of this week (sunday Oct 26), will be ENTERED TO WIN a voucher towards purchasing of grad photos (there will be two $25 ones given away).
For those of you who don't plan to purchase photos, it won't cost you anything to have your picture taken for the composite, you just have to put down a deposit for the proofs they will send you. When you return the proofs to Artona, you get your money back.
BOOK YOUR GRADUATION PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION NOW BY VISITING
SESSIONS ALSO AVAILABLE BY PHONE: (604) 872-7272 EXT. 0
EVENT - October 1st, 2008
Water Gun Elimination Challenge - By popular demand, Physsoc is bringing back this fun game where you get to meet fellow Physsoc-ers and win prizes! The game will begin on October 1st, but signup is happening starting right now!! Please email our VP Social, Karen (karen DOT schmelcher AT gmail DOT com) to sign up, or use the sheet located in HENN 307. Please also take a look at the game rules before it begins.EVENT - September 26th, 2008
Beginning of term Storm Koerners! 4pm to 7pm (approx.) at Koerner's Pub, in the Graduate Student Centre. If you are not sure how to get there, we will be meeting in HENN 307 and leave as a group, at around 3:30. If you come later, find the group wearing the awesome Physics T-Shirts!! The Pub will only allow 19+ in, so no minors!September 4th, 2008
Welcome back to another year at UBC! The Physsoc will be organizing yet another fun-filled year of social and academic events for undergraduate physics students! Already, we have two big events to tell you about.Membership Drive BBQ. Friday September 12th: We start off the year with our annual membership drive BBQ. Look for us outside of Hennings between 11:30AM and 1:30PM (or until we're sold out). We will be selling Physsoc Memberships and BioPhysics Society memberships for $5 each or you can get a combined membership for only $7! In addition, if you buy a membership on or before this day, bring your card and you will get your first burger for only $1! It's practically free!
Why be a member? Here are just some of the perks!
- Access to the Physsoc Lounge in HENN 307 with study carrels, comfy couches, 75 cent pop and $1 candy machines
- Mailing list access for latest news on Physsoc Events
- Discounts off tutorial sessions and exam packages hosted by Physsoc.
- $3 off locker rental in the Hennings Building (full price = $20 for Sept-Apr)
- Physsoc can fund intramural and Storm the Wall teams
And that's not all, you'll also have access to great Physsoc initiatives such as....
CUPC 2008 Funding. The Canadian Undergraduate Physics Conference is happening at the University of Toronto on 16 to 20 October. Physsoc is in the process of securing funding for UBC students so we can subsidize all or part of your trip! This is a really big event, for more information, see our CUPC page! Applications for funding are due on Wed Sep 17 at 4PM.
April 15th, 2008
There are still a few exam packs available. For $5, you can purchase a package of old exams with full solutions for PHYS 101 and 102. Get them in HENN 307, ask about exam packages and an exec will help you. The best time to find execs in HENN 307 would be during lunch time.Also, the last event of the school year are the PHYS 101 Review Sessions. Tickets are still available, $8 per session and $20 for all three. You can purchase these in HENN 307 as well.
T-Shirt orders have been placed, we will notify you when they are ready for pickup (in a couple of weeks). We did order some extra so if you didn't place an order, you might be able to get one still. More info to come.
March 31st, 2008
2008 Physics T-Shirts are available! We are taking orders until approx. the end of term. We are selling them at cost - we're not making any profit! See shirts page for more details! Order yours online or in person in HENN 307.PHYS 101 Review Sessions are coming! Tickets are being sold outside Hebb Theatre at the end of PHYS 101 classes as well as in HENN 307. $20 for 9 hours of quality tutoring! Please see Review Sessions for more details.
Reminder: Year-End dinner is happening this Thursday! If you're lucky there MAY be some tickets still available.
March 20th, 2008
Lots of big events are coming up as we reach the end of the term. Most importantly, our Annual General Meeting is happening on Thursday April 27th, 11AM to 12:30 in Hennings 318. This meeting is open for all physics students but you will have to be a Physsoc Member to vote and/or run for exec positions. If you're interested in being more involved with Physsoc and work with really cool people, consider running for an exec position. We will have openings and everyone is welcome, regardless of year level. For more information about the positions, click here.UPPAC will be happening on March 29th. Please register over the weekend if you intend to come. You don't have to give a talk or present a poster, you can come to just watch. It's a great experience for grad school and/or thesis projects and looks great on a resume. Click on the link on the upper right of the page to view the UPPAC webpage for more info and registration.
Year-end dinner tickets are on sale now! We will have a booth in Hennings next week, deadline will be Wednesday March 25. The dinner will take place on April 3rd (Thursday) at Chivana restaurant on 4th and Vine (there is a bus from UBC) at 6:30PM. Food will be served at 7PM. The dress is semi-formal. It's really cheap this year, only $25 and you get an appetizer buffet, a choice of beef tenderloin, mahi-mahi (white fish, like tuna), or a vegetarian stir-fry as your entree. You also get a choice of dessert: creme brulee or chocolate mousse. The food alone is worth $25, but there will be a DJ and possibly dancing after dinner as well.
More information about PHYS 101/102 Exam Packages and review sessions to come in April.
Also, we are working on a design for the Physics T-shirt for 2008. More information next week.
EVENT - Beef and Pizza: Wednesday March 19, 2008 noon.
Location: TBA, somewhere in Hennings likely.Beef and Pizza is a chance for you to give anonymous feedback (ie. your beef!) on your physics and astronomy courses, professors, classroom, exams, labs, TAs, etc. Physsoc hosts this event twice a year, where we will collect your comments and present them to the Department, anonymously, on your behalf. Oh, did we mention we will be serving free pizza for your "beef"?
March 3rd, 2008
UPPAC 2008 (Undergraduate Pacific Physics and Astronomy Conference).The Undergraduate Pacific Physics and Astronomy conference is a premier opportunity for undergraduate students in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest to share their research and meet other students. The 2008 conference will be hosted by your very own Physics Society and will take place Saturday 29 March 2008 in the Hennings Building at UBC.
For those with presentations to do, this would be an excellent chance to practice as well as let your colleagues know what you've been working on! It's also an equally good opportunity to learn what your colleagues are doing. We're hoping to start a new tradition, similar to the CUPC but locally, so it won't cost so much to travel.
Please see the website at http://www.physics.ubc.ca/~physsoc/uppac for more information or email uppac.2008 AT gmail.com.
EVENT - February 29th, 2008
Storm Koerners: 4PM, at Koerner's Pub (in the Graduate Student Society building basement).UPCOMING EVENTS - February 16th, 2008
Here is a sneak peak at events that PhysSoc will be hosting in the next few weeks!
T-Shirt Idea Submission Deadline - Wednesday Feb. 27.
Wine and Cheese - Thursday Mar 6.
Beef and Pizza - Wednesday Mar 19 at noon.
Annual General Meeting (for all members) - Wednesday Mar 26 at noon.
Undergraduate Pacific Physics/Astronomy Conference - Saturday March
29. - new date!
Year-End Dinner - Thursday April 3.
February 10th, 2008
It's that wonderful time again when we're asking for your fantastic T-shirt designs! If you have a great idea for this year's T-shirt please email us. You can submit more than one design if you're feeling creative. :) The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, February 27th. That's the Wednesday after Reading Week, so you have a while to think about it. Even if you're not the best artist, if you have a cool idea, please submit it anyways, we might be able to find someone to draw it! Alternatively, if you're great at drawing but don't have a design in mind, let us know too! Contact us at physsoc AT physics.ubc.ca.Also, Dr. Carl Michal will be presenting at the Physsoc Lecture Series this Wednesday (13th). His topic involves using nuclear magnetic resonances (NMR) to study nature's materials. The talk will be held in HENN 318 at 4PM. See the Lecture Series page for more information.
EVENT - February 1st, 2008
Physics Squares!! Like the gameshow "Hollywood Squares" but with your favourite physics and astronomy professors. Take a look here if you are not familiar with the rules. Basically, it's a quiz show where professors answer questions and you decide if they are right. It's a good way to have fun with faculty and get to know what kind of research they do.Friday Feb 1st. 1:30PM to 3:00PM, HENN 202.
January 26th, 2008
CAP Lecture Series 2008 - by Saurya Das (U. Lethbridge) on Wednesday Jan. 30th, 2008 at 2pm in HENN 200. The topic of the lecture, which is aimed at undergrads, is "Black Holes and the Problem of Information Loss". More information, including abstract, can be found here.The department is looking for two undergrad students who would like to join the CAP lecturer, Prof. Saurya Das, for dinner on Wed, Jan 30. Prof. Das would also look forward to meeting with a group of interested students before or after his talk on Wednesday (this can be larger than 2).
If you are interested (open to all undergrads in Physics and/or Astronomy), please send an email to physsoc AT phas dot ubc dot ca as soon as possible.
Also on the same day, Physsoc Lecture Series return for 2008. Dr. Joanna Karczmarek will be giving her talk, "What's String Theory good for?" in HENN 318 at 4PM. Cookies will be provided. More information on the lectures page.
EVENT - January 18th, 2008
Beginning of term Storm Koerners! 4pm to 7pm (approx.) at Koerner's Pub, in the Graduate Student Centre. If you are not sure how to get there, we will be meeting in HENN 307 and leave as a group.January 7th, 2008
Welcome back! Are you interested in a summer research job at UBC or another Canadian University?Then take a look at the updated Links page which now includes helpful information about applying for NSERC USRA (Undergraduate Summer Research Award).
December 12th, 2007
Physics 101 Review Sessions time changed! Thu Dec 13 and Fri Dec 14 are now 1-4pm. See Review Session page for more details.EVENT - November 30th, 2007
End-of-term Storm Koerners! 4pm to 7pm (approx.) at Koerner's Pub, in the Graduate Student Centre. Come relax before finals. If you are not sure how to get there, we will be meeting in HENN 307 at 3:30 and we will all leave as a group. (You will need to be 19 to get into the Pub).November 30th, 2007
Physics 100 Review Sessions are now SOLD OUT. However, you may be able to buy tickets at the door if there is room. No guarantees though.
Physics 101 Review Sessions and Exam Packs are still available. Tickets will be available at the door.
New time for Dec 12 (Wed) session of 101 review: 3pm-6pm
We will have office hours next week (in the Exam Period) to sell these. More details too. Check Review Session Page for latest details.
November 25th, 2007
The final lecture series speak for Term 1 will be Ingrid Stairs. She will be presenting the lastest results from the UBC pulsar group and discuss their importance in physics. See more information at the Lecture Series page.
Reminder: Exam packages and review sessions will be on sale this week! See below!
Update: The first PHYS 101 review session (Wed Dec 12, 1-4pm) will be moved due to conflict with CHEM 121 final.
PHYS 100 Review Session topics are now online. See the Review Session page for details.
November 23rd, 2007
Attention First Year Physics Students:Phys 101 Exam Packs are now on sale in front of Hebb Theatre. These are recent (2003 to present) final exams with full solutions. A helpful study tool! Please see Exam Packs Sales for details.
Phys 100 and 101 Review Sessions will be held in December as well. There are 3 sessions, which are 3 hours each and run by qualified tutors. Tickets ($8 each, $20 for all 3; save $1 each session if you're a Physsoc Member). Details at Review Session page.
EVENT - Thursday November 22nd, 2007 - Beef and Pizza
Bring your beef (comments, compliments and complaints) about your Physics classes! The Physics Society will anonymously forward your comments to the Department, so they can get feedback on their work. Free pizza will be provided!Thursday November 22nd. 12:30PM to 2:00PM, HENN 302.
EVENT - Tuesday November 20th, 2007 - Juice and Cheese
Juice and Cheese. Come chat with professors and fellow students and enjoy cheese (and juice)!5PM to 7PM in Hennings 318.
November 10th, 2007
This week's lecture (Wed. Nov. 14) will be given by Dr. Mona Berciu. The abstract has been posted. See the Lecture Series page for more info.November 1st, 2007
New tutors have been added to the tutor list. If you are a grad student and would like to be added, please send an email to the webmaster at henryngo AT phas.ubc.caEVENT - October 26th, 2007
Oct. 26 2007: Storm Koerners! 4pm to 7pm at Koerner's Pub, in the Graduate Student Centre. If you are not sure how to get there, meet at the Physsoc (HENN 307) at 3:30 and we'll all leave as a group. (19+ only)October 14th, 2007
Dr. Erich Vogt will be the presenter for this week's Lecture Series (Wed Oct. 17th). He will be talking about how nuclear fusion in stars and supernovae produces the heavy elements in our universe. He will also talk about the new facility that TRIUMF has created to study these processes and the research opportunities with this new facility. More information on the Lecture Series page.October 1st, 2007
The Lecture Series this Wednesday October 3 will feature Jaymie Matthew's talk about finding exo-Earths, that is, planets outside our solar system which resemble Earth. This project is being done by Canada's Space Telescope, MOST. More information on the Lecture Series page.September 28th, 2007
The CUPC 2007 is approaching rapidly! If you are interested, make sure you register soon. It's taking place at SFU this year and is probably the closest it will ever be before we graduate. More information at our CUPC page. Register as a BC Student (you do get a discount) and keep your receipt (print it out). Submit it to Jacob Cosman and we will get funding to reimburse you. Jacob notes that the Department has been very generous in funding CUPC delegates in the past! Again, see the CUPC page for more details.September 17th, 2007
The UBC Physics Society presents a lecture series on exciting topics in cutting-edge physics research. With lectures presented by researchers from UBC's own physics department, the topics will cover various areas including particle physics, astrophysics, biophysics, and theoretical physics.Come out to the lectures to find out what area intrigues you the most and to see how what you learn in the classroom can be applied to fascinating research!
Update! Abstract has been posted for Janis McKenna's talk on CP Violation
September 13th, 2007
Some website updates: Navigation has been changed. Now the navigation links are consistent on every page and all broken links have been removed. Also, older news have been filed away into an archive file to avoid clutter on the main page. The website is going through an overhaul and more changes may happen in the next few weeks!Information for CUPC 2007 can be found here. You may get part of your registration fee covered by UBC, but you have to be at the meeting next Tuesday September 18th!
T-Shirt Update! The cat t-shirts (pictured at bottom of page) orders are ready to be picked up! If you ordered a shirt last spring, please come into the Physsoc Lounge and pick it up.
Coming Soon: PhysSoc Lecture Series information page!
UPDATE: Lecture Series page now online!
March 31st, 2007
Attention First Year Physics Students:Phys101/102 Exam Pack and Review Session (jointly held by Physsoc and AMS Tutoring)
The ever-popular Exam Packages are now on sale. Check Exam Pack page for contents, sale schedule, and free download. Physsoc is also running affordable, high-quality exam review sessions.
Rate:
Base rate: $10 each session ($9 for Physsoc member); $2 discount/session with exam pack purchase.
Package deal: with exam package, get ALL 3 SESSIONS for $20 ($15 for Physsoc member)
Check Revew Session page for contents, sale schedule, tutor bios, and other detailed information.
Physsoc Exam Review Session is a joint effort by Physsoc and AMS Tutoring
February 19th, 2007
Would you like to buy a shirt?Shirt picture here.
November 30th, 2006
Nov 30 UPDATE: Phys100/101 Exam Pack and Review Session (jointly held by Physsoc and AMS Tutoring)Times and Locations are finalized.
The first Phys 100 session is Friday 4-6pm at SUB Partyroom!
- We will be selling more exam packs and tutorial session on Friday. Please check here to see when we will be holding sales. Exam packs and admission can also be purchased at entrance of the tutorial session.
- Everyone who purchased a ticket should have received an email. If you haven't, we probably have a wrong address, and please email Mark to let him know about the correct email. It's not necessary, but recommended, in case we need to make announcement.
Physsoc Exam Review Session is a joint effort by Physsoc and AMS Tutoring
November 22nd, 2006
UPDATE: Phys100/101 Exam Pack and Review Session (jointly held by Physsoc and AMS Tutoring)Sale schedule is up! Find out when & where you can purchase exam pack and/or tutorial admission
- An updated outline of content is available.
- Please check update on location soon; times and dates remain the same.
Physsoc Exam Review Session is a joint effort by Physsoc and AMS Tutoring.
November 17th, 2006
Attention First Year Physics Students:Phys100/101 Exam Pack and Review Session on sale NOW!
The ever-popular Exam Packages are back. Check Exam Pack page for contents, errata, and free download
Physsoc is also running affordable, high-quality exam review sessions. Check Revew Session page for dates, contents, pricing, and other details.
Make sure you visit this page often for update! Keep posted for more!
October 18th, 2006
Physics 200: Notes on Hole-rod ParadoxNotes on Pole-barn Paradox
A write-up on some paradoxes for Physics 200.
Keep posted for more!
October 16th, 2006
Physics 200 Midterm Review Session
Tuesday and Wednesday (Oct 17, 18) 5-6pm
Tentavie location: Hebb 12
The review sessions will cover essential concepts, as well as answer questions anyone might have. The location is tentavie; if there is a room change, the new location will be posted on door of Hebb 12. If there is any inquiry, please call Mark at 604-763-3678.
Good luck!
September 1st, 2006
Welcome back to UBC!We are interested in having a mentorship program for 1st and 2nd years. If you are interested please e-mail UBCphyssoc AT gmail.com.