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This Week At UBC – May 13th – May 19th, 2012

jrhajiak — Mon, 14 May 2012 03:21:55 +0000

What’s Wrong with Multiculturalism? A European Perspective

jrhajiak — Sat, 12 May 2012 21:27:07 +0000

Thirty years ago multiculturalism was seen as the answer to many of Europe’s social problems. Today it is seen as the cause of myriad social ills. Why the change?

Event Date: June 3, 2012

This Week At UBC – May 6th – May 12th, 2012

jrhajiak — Mon, 07 May 2012 06:12:35 +0000

This week we welcome our new hosts Liam, Chris, and Sarah! They share details on a few upcoming lectures and the annual plant sale at the UBC Botanical Gardens.

This Week At UBC – April 29th – May 5th, 2012

jrhajiak — Thu, 03 May 2012 23:22:13 +0000

Slam UBC is back with another Poetry Slam event at the Simply French Cafe and the UBC Bookstore and the UBC Library at Robson Square present the Robson Reading Series.

Transforming Sustainability Education

katdov — Thu, 03 May 2012 23:21:18 +0000

Whether a student is taking a course in medieval studies or bioengineering, sustainability can be part of their academic experience at UBC. UBC is transforming education by implementing and incorporating sustainability into the curriculum. How are UBC instructors integrating sustainability into their courses? What do students think about sustainability education at UBC?

Join students, staff and faculty on May 26th at 12:45 p.m. at UBC’s Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability to hear their experiences and perspectives on sustainability education at UBC. “We are inviting the community to learn and ask questions about UBC’s plans, initiatives and experiences on sustainability education”, says Kshamta Hunter, Sustainability Student Advisor and panel moderator.

The panel features Jean Marcus, Associate Director of the Teaching and Learning Office UBC Sustainability Initiative (USI), Anneliese Schultz, Instructor, Green Italian, Faculty of Arts, Justin Ritchie, Graduate Student, Materials Engineering and AMS Sustainability Co-ordinator, and Rosalind Sadowski, Undergraduate Student, Faculty of Land and Food System, president of Oxfam UBC and a member of Common Energy student group.

Sustainability and student learning are key UBC commitments. The USI Teaching and Learning Office educates the next generation of sustainability leaders by transforming and coordinating undergraduate and graduate sustainability education at UBC. “We have initiated several programs to support UBC’s commitment—the Fellowship program aims to transform the curriculum by catalyzing the creation of new ‘sustainability learning pathways,’ the Spotlight program supports educators to infuse sustainability into existing courses, and several new student engagement and leadership programs strive to enhance student involvement in sustainability” says Marcus.

The panel discussion will be held on May 26th from 12:45-1:45 in the Modern Green Development Auditorium at the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (2260 West Mall, UBC Vancouver Campus). Email Kshamta Hunter for more information. Visit UBC’s Alumni Weekend for a full schedule of events.

UBC Alumni Weekend

jrhajiak — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:35:39 +0000

With more than 60 events, attractions and tours to choose from, Alumni Weekend 2012 brings you the best of UBC.

Event Date: May 26, 2012

Public Salon: Ideas That Move the City

annakouz — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:09:58 +0000

Former Vancouver Mayor, Sam Sullivan, hosts another season of salons featuring short presentations by Vancouver’s leaders and thinkers on ideas they think you should know about. Mr. Sullivan’s goal is to present a cross-section of the most interesting people in Vancouver and the ideas and insights they have about our city. What is in store for May 16?

This Week At UBC – Apr. 22nd – Apr. 28th, 2012

jrhajiak — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:12:55 +0000

This Week At UBC – Apr. 15th – Apr. 21st, 2012

jrhajiak — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:32:23 +0000

Exams are in full swing, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t some great events happening at UBC.

And don’t forget, our search for the summer UBCevents Host ends this week! – http://www.events.ubc.ca/newhost

Links:
Taste of Korean Food: Free Presentation! – http://www.calendar.events.ubc.ca:80/s/3GQ

From Flapping Birds to Space Telescopes: The Modern Science of Origami – http://www.calendar.events.ubc.ca:80/s/3K6

Louise Arbour: Truth to Power | A Dialogue with Stephen Toope – http://www.calendar.events.ubc.ca:80/s/3K7

Reford Gardens

annakouz — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:07:06 +0000

Vancouver Garden Design Group, UBC
Tuesday, April 24, 7:30 pm
Carr Hall and Duke Hall
David Strangway Building, 5950 University Boulevard, University of British Columbia
Contact: jill.wright@shaw.ca
Title : At the forefront of contemporary garden design – the International Garden Festival 2000 to 2012

VanDusen Gardens
Thursday, April 26, 2012, 7.30 pm
Visitor Centre, VanDusen Gardens
Individual lecture tickets, members: $10 / non-members: $15

https://pbregister.vancouver.ca/registrationmain.sdi?site_graphic_2=logo_rf&default_location=VD+-+VanDusen+Botanical+Gardn

Title : Private Paradise – Elsie Reford’s Lily Garden on the Lower St. Lawrence

Horticulture Center of the Pacific
Friday, April 27, 7:30 pm
Garth Homer Society building
813 Darwin Avenue, Victoria
Title : Private Paradise – Elsie Reford’s Lily Garden on the Lower St. Lawrence