Jessica Gemella

Instructors, do you need a boost to help you prepare for next semester? I invite you to read the latest VIU CIEL blog post, 'Spring Semester Start Tune-up,' for a seasonal approach to planning. lnkd.in/gfNmYP62 @VIUniversity @viunews @CIEL [DALL-E]

The CSSS 2024 Annual Conference will be held June 9-13, 2024 at Univ. of BC, Vancouver! The theme is “Soil Functions for Future Generations.” Call for sessions now open through Nov. 30. More: csss2024.landfood.ubc.ca

Exciting news! Embarking on a two-year journey as a Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning Specialist at the CIEL to support teaching and learning institution wide. Ready to collaborate, facilitate, and learn alongside amazing colleagues. @VIUniversity

@oldcanadaseries 💥 blast from the past - yes I was motivated to collect those badges.

Did you win any of these?

Back to school for me today! ☕ Soaking up the sun with iced coffee in hand while enjoying the ocean view on this beautiful campus. ☀️ I’m excited to co-facilitate the Team-Based Learning Institute with CIEL @viuniversity, Aug 15-17. Still time to register (PIDP credit option)📚

Can’t visit Duncan without a stop at Volume One Bookstore! 😍 Excited to see my sketches on their bookmarks – thanks for the encouragement to keep on doodling no matter how busy life gets! 🎨 #ArtPassion #VolumeOneBookstore #DuncanAdventures

🌞 #SummerFun this week touring Vancouver Island’s climate-adaptive cactus and succulent gardens and growers. 🌵 🌞🌵 #CactusLove #Succulents #victoriacactussociety #valleysucculents

#Nanaimo Sunset

@TedWill75397793 Beautiful 🤩

📚 Add this to your summer reading list! 🌞 Innovating Pedagogy 2023 report is out. Collaboratively authored by OU/IET and colleagues at the University of Cape Town. lnkd.in/e4X_eD-k

@brewsue2 Ziggy

🌱 Checkout the BSSS soil science boxes initiative to influence communities and future generations of scientists. What an excellent conversation starter about food security, soil health, and climate! 🌍 #FoodSecurity #ClimateAction #soil #soilscience

@Soil_Science @OpenFarmSunday This is a fantastic idea!

Read about how Chris Cantle (BSSS Northern Soils Network Chair) used our new soil science loan box to share the importance of #soil to the wider community at an @OpenFarmSunday event. #openfarmsunday #soilscience #bsss soils.org.uk/case-studies/l…

My friend and collaborator @jondron has written a great new book - How Education Works: Teaching, Technology and Technique available for purchase or free download from AU Press. This book has been long in gestation, but worth the wait, don't miss it! aupress.ca/books/120320-h…

Taking inspiration from Dalhousie’s ‘Seeding Ideas’ on the agricultural campus, it’s a wonderful concept to promote sustainability and foster a sense of community through shared seeds. Let’s sow the seeds of innovation and growth! 🌿 #VIU #Sustainability #SeedLibrary

Appreciating the Truro Old Normal College! 🏛️ From 1855 to 1870, it served as a centre for teacher training, shaping generations of educators. Today, it’s a stunning library, continuing its history of education. #Truro #History #Heritage #teachereducation

Cultiv8 program at Dalhousie University’s Agricultural campus in Truro! 🌾🌱 It’s a entrepreneurial initiative advancing food security through multidisciplinary research, student drive, community engagement, and experiential teaching. #Cultiv8 #FoodSecurity

@SenatorRobBlack 🌟 A heartfelt thanks to @SenatorRobBlack the for the plenary speech @CSSS_soils. Your message on the importance of data sharing resonated. Collaboration is crucial to maintain soil health for food security and climate resilience #FoodSecurity #ClimateAction #soil

A pleasure to be here!

Just attended enlightening sessions on soil health at the Canadian Society of Soil Science! 🌱🌍 Feeling inspired and ready to make a positive impact. Also, the swag is on point—this stress squishy lobster is the ultimate desk buddy! 🦞 #CSSS2023 #SoilScience #Inspired #Dalhousie

I’m on my way to the 2023 Canadian Society of Soil Science Annual Meeting in Truro, NS! Can’t wait to dig into the fascinating world of digital soil data and mapping. #CSSS2023 #TruroBound