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“Finding Joy and Staying Alive: Maintaining Balance in the Push for EDI” with Ky Sargeant

15th Nov 2023 2:00:pm

Event Description Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is hard work. Harder than most give it credit for. Though the mandate for EDI has grown across both public and private institutions, the gap between what is asked and the resources provided regularly places the burden of change upon those most affected by its absence. In the wake...

“Us and Them: What it Really Means to Belong” with Nneka Allen

23rd Nov 2022 10:00:am

How can everyone be powerful? Here is a question that challenges us to consider the existence and experiences of others, inviting us to contrast them with our own. It can inspire the expansion of our beliefs, deepen our understanding and grow our connections, and ultimately inspire us towards manifesting greater equity and justice in our work and lives.

“The Radical Centre” with C.E. Gatchalian

9th Nov 2022 2:00:pm

I’ve never had a strong sense of self, and it’s still something I’m working on This lack of self has manifested itself in a number of ways. As extreme shyness. As narcissism. As obsessive-compulsive disorder. As uncritical obeisance. Recognizing the role heteronormative white supremacy has played in this struggle has helped me make better sense...

Publishing In the Open: A Discussion on Open Access in Canada

2nd Nov 2021 11:00:am

This panel discussion with Brian Scrivener (University of Calgary Press) and Jessica Clark (Coalition Publica) will address advancements and setbacks for open access publishing in Canada.

Introduction to blockchain research skills

19th Oct 2021 1:00:pm

This introductory session will first provide an overview of multiple intersecting disciplines which contribute to the emerging blockchain technology sector. Registration is required.

Graduate Student Orientation to the Library in 30 minutes

29th Sep 2021 2:00:pm

Are you a graduate student and new to UBC? This basic orientation will briefly introduce you in 30 minutes to the people, resources and services at UBC Library. Registration is required.

Graduate Student Orientation to the Library in 30 minutes

27th Sep 2021 10:00:am

Are you a graduate student and new to UBC? This basic orientation will briefly introduce you in 30 minutes to the people, resources and services at UBC Library. Registration is required.

Explorations in Culture and Diversity

23rd Mar 2017 10:00:pm

The PhDs Go Public Research Talk Series returns in 2017 with five dynamic events, where doctoral students tell their community-engaged research stories in just under seven minutes. Initiated by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies in the 2015-6 academic year, the PhDs Go Public events spotlight PhD students from UBC’s Public Scholars Initiative, who use the Pecha Kucha format to present on how their research is contributing...

General Orientation to Academic Life ( GOAL) Workshops

5th Oct 2015 1:30:pm

The General Orientation to Academic Life (GOAL) workshops are designed to equip UBC- Rits students with information and skills to adapt to academic life on campus. This series of two workshops ( and four sessions) are aimed at providing students with interactive sessions where they can participate in activities that will enhance their understanding of...

Work Learn Orientation Session

30th Sep 2015 3:00:pm

The Work Learn program fosters student learning and career development through meaningful on-campus work experiences. Through their Work Learn jobs, students will not just be earning money, but will develop personal and professional skills, develop self-awareness through reflection, have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a practical setting, gain mentorship, expand their network, and...

Librarians Without Borders Speaker Series

30th Sep 2015 11:30:am

UBC Librarians Without Borders presents Rebecca Lahr, a current UBC student doing her Masters in Library Science who recently went on a trip to Guatemala to help further the mission of Librarians Without Borders: “Putting Information in the Hands of the World.” Come listen to Lahr as she discusses her journey with LWB and tells...

Positive Space Workshop

29th Sep 2015 8:30:am

General Orientation to Academic Life ( GOAL) Workshops

28th Sep 2015 1:30:pm

The General Orientation to Academic Life (GOAL) workshops are designed to equip UBC- Rits students with information and skills to adapt to academic life on campus. This series of two workshops ( and four sessions) are aimed at providing students with interactive sessions where they can participate in activities that will enhance their understanding of...

Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies Program

25th Sep 2015 11:30:am

The Asian Canadian and Asian Migrations Studies Program (http://acam.arts.ubc.ca) is hosting three lunch events in hopes of building student community and contributing to academic success.The lunch on September 25th will involve a talk from a guest speaker, Shirley Nakata, who will engage in a dialogue with students and explore topics around community building and experiences...

Launch into Leadership

24th Sep 2015 5:00:pm

Launch into Leadership is going into its third year. It’s a self-selected series of workshops that students participate in to increase their experience and skills so that they are prepared for leadership opportunities such as the Student Leadership Conference, Peer Programs, Residence Life (Residence Advisor, etc) and opportunities in the larger community.

Global Development & Economic Governance: A Discussion with Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz

24th Sep 2015 3:00:pm

Columbia University economist Joseph Stiglitz is a leading scholar on the causes of inequality and a strong advocate for political and economic reform to address its consequences. He is a former senior vice president and chief economist of the World Bank and author of several books including, The Great Divide: Unequal Societies and What We...

SLAIS Co-op Orientation Session

24th Sep 2015 11:30:am

Orientation for SLAIS student group on Arts Co-op opportunities.

Giving Effective Feedback on Writing Assignments Workshop

24th Sep 2015 9:00:am

The workshop will introduce some best practices for giving feedback on writing assignments in science courses. Participants will discuss and practice some time-saving feedback strategies for instructors/TAs, while aiming to increase student responsibility for the quality of their writing.

Work Learn Orientation Session

23rd Sep 2015 3:00:pm

The Work Learn program fosters student learning and career development through meaningful on-campus work experiences. Through their Work Learn jobs, students will not just be earning money, but will develop personal and professional skills, develop self-awareness through reflection, have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a practical setting, gain mentorship, expand their network, and...

Thunderstudy

22nd Sep 2015 6:00:pm

Thunderstudy is study hall held for varsity athletes at UBC and is facilitated by the Department of Athletics and Recreation.  Thunder-study is a chance for athletes to have a dedicated study space and also be able to access tutors in Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, Math, Physics and Writing Skills. Visit the Academic Support page at...

SLAIS’ Dodson Visiting Professor Talk

16th Sep 2015 12:00:pm

The Dodson Visiting Professorship is named in honour of Suzanne and Earl Dodson. This fellowship provides funds to enable the successful candidate to spend a term engaged in teaching and research at the iSchool and with the UBC community. The iSchool is pleased to announce that the Dodson Visiting Professor for the 2015-16 academic year...

Peer Program Training for Wellness Peers and Emergency Medical Aid Team

15th Sep 2015 4:00:pm

Peer Programs is a network of student teams that strive to improve the UBC student experience through programs and events in areas like academics, careers, and personal development. These teams are structured, advised, and supported by UBC staff. Two of these student teams are: the UBC Wellness Peers and UBC Emergency Medical Aid Team(EMAT). EMAT...

General Orientation to Academic Life ( GOAL) Workshops

14th Sep 2015 2:00:pm

The General Orientation to Academic Life (GOAL) workshops are designed to equip UBC- Rits students with information and skills to adapt to academic life on campus. This series of two workshops ( and four sessions) are aimed at providing students with interactive sessions where they can participate in activities that will enhance their understanding of...

Bachelor of Education Financial Workshop

10th Sep 2015 5:00:pm

Open to all UBC students with a focus on Bachelor of Education students. Provides an overview of government student loans, UBC financial support options, specific financial matters related to the BEd program and Q&As.

Work Learn Resume Workshop

10th Sep 2015 3:30:pm

The Work Learn program fosters student learning and career development through meaningful on-campus work experiences. Through their Work Learn jobs, students will not just be earning money, but will develop personal and professional skills, develop self-awareness through reflection, have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a practical setting, gain mentorship, expand their network, and...

Funding your studies at UBC

10th Sep 2015 1:00:pm

We’ll be offering a session on planning for program costs, budgeting, available awards/scholarships, student loans & UBC bursary. Loans, awards, and work are all helpful options. Don’t forget to take advantage of UBC’s financial resources and tools, and make sure you maintain eligibility for your loans and awards.

Work Learn Resume Workshop

9th Sep 2015 3:30:pm

The Work Learn program fosters student learning and career development through meaningful on-campus work experiences. Through their Work Learn jobs, students will not just be earning money, but will develop personal and professional skills, develop self-awareness through reflection, have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a practical setting, gain mentorship, expand their network, and...

TEI Workshop

28th Aug 2015 9:00:am

The workshop will address how TEI (the language of the Text Encoding Initiative) fits in to larger Digital Humanities projects. No prior experience with TEI is required. To ensure the quality and efficiency of the workshop, we’ve limited the number of attendees to 15. Day 1: Overview of TEI as editorial best practice; sustainability, interoperability...

Mental Health Awareness Club Training

28th Aug 2015 9:00:am

A training workshop that is being hosted by the Wellness Centre Coordinator, Amanda Unruh and the Wellness Coaching Coordinator, Diana Jung. This is a professional development and leadership training workshop for the executive members of the Mental Health Awareness Club. The UBC Mental Health Awareness Club (UBC MHAC) is a student-run initiative that was founded...

Offering Effective Feedback

27th Aug 2015 9:00:am

This workshop will cover best practices and current research on offering effective, timely feedback on student writing.

TEI Workshop

27th Aug 2015 9:00:am

The workshop will address how TEI (the language of the Text Encoding Initiative) fits in to larger Digital Humanities projects. No prior experience with TEI is required. To ensure the quality and efficiency of the workshop, we’ve limited the number of attendees to 15. Day 1: Overview of TEI as editorial best practice; sustainability, interoperability...

Rhodes scholarship information session

20th Aug 2015 2:00:pm

The Rhodes Scholarships, established in 1902, were designed to bring outstanding students from across the world to study at Oxford University in the interests of promoting international understanding and public service. Eleven Canadians are selected each year to join a class of 84 Scholars from across the world. The Scholarships cover all approved fees for...

Assignment and Assessment Design

11th Aug 2015 9:30:am

The workshop will introduce best practices in assignment and assessment design, with a focus on using writing as a learning tool in science courses. The workshop is intended to help participants further understand context, active thinking and learning, and assessment (e.g. rubrics) in designing more effective writing assignments and is suitable for all levels of...

Housing the knowledge of Tangata Whenua (Indigenous people)

10th Aug 2015 2:00:pm

UBC Library is pleased to announce an upcoming presentation by a Māori Librarian, Anahera Morehu, on indigenous people and collections. “Housing the knowledge of tangata whenua (indigenous people)” will focus on how information professionals can build respectful collections. Cultural organisations house most of the written historical information of tangata whenua (Indigenous people), however, not many organizations...

Positive Space Workshop

23rd Jul 2015 9:30:am

All UBC students, staff and faculty are welcome to sign up for a Positive Space workshop. Workshops are 3.5 hours in length and are informative, interactive and a lot of fun. They attract a diverse mix of people from across the campus, including those with a lot of experience and those to whom these issues...

Positive Space Workshop

22nd Jun 2015 9:30:am

All UBC students, staff and faculty are welcome to sign up for a Positive Space workshop. Workshops are 3.5 hours in length and are informative, interactive and a lot of fun. They attract a diverse mix of people from across the campus, including those with a lot of experience and those to whom these issues...

Basil Stuart Stubbs Book Prize

9th Jun 2015 3:00:pm

The annual Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Book on British Columbia recognizes the best scholarly book published on a British Columbia subject by a Canadian author. This prize was established in 2012 to honour the memory of Basil Stuart-Stubbs, whose many accomplishments included serving as the University Librarian at UBC Library and the Director...

Asian Canadian Elder Care Summit

30th May 2015 10:00:am

Canada is multicultural and ethnically diverse. Cultural identity is integral to all aspects of life and is a constitutive facet of self-identity. In 1971, the Canadian government introduced an official multiculturalism policy, and in 1982 the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms formally recognized the equality of all Canadians, on grounds including, race, ethnicity, language,...

Annual Safety Forum

29th May 2015 10:30:am

This event is a forum regarding UBC Campus Safety. It will bring together members of the public, and campus stakeholders to discuss steps that have taken place since the campus safety report was issued and to issue feedback from the group on what other concerns they see.

Positive Space Workshop

29th May 2015 9:30:am

The Equity and Inclusion office invites you to take part in the Positive Space Campaign – an initiative intended to help make UBC more receptive to and welcoming of its lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans* (transgender, transsexual, trans-identified), two-spirit, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual (LGBT*TQIA+) communities, individuals and issues of sexual and gender diversity on campus....

BFA Graduate Reading Spring 2015

19th May 2015 2:00:pm

This is a learning experience for these students, as they will be preparing readings in advance and presenting them at the Graduate Reading. Readings and public speaking are foundational skills for writers, and one of the program requirements is preparing a reading of your work. It is very much an educational and fun evening to...

Positive Space Workshop

7th May 2015 12:30:pm

Wellness Peer and Peer Wellness Coaches Training

30th Apr 2015 9:00:am

This 2 day series of workshops and skill building is intended to build the capacity and knowledge for new volunteer Wellness Peers and Peer Wellness Coaches. We’ll be examining how to talk and support our peers in conversations about wellness, health, and wellbeing as well as how to share resources and referrals, including specific on...

DIY Media Learning Community function featuring Dr. Ian Scott

23rd Apr 2015 10:00:am

Join Dr. Ian Scott as he leads us through an exploration of evidence based techniques for making teaching with multimedia more effective. Learn about the role of memory in the learning process and the implications for designing multimedia for learning. Dr. Ian Scott is a scholar at the Centre for Health Education Scholarship and an...

Positive Space Workshop

21st Apr 2015 11:30:am

UBCO obsolete media reformatting pilot

17th Apr 2015 11:00:am

Open forum for Library staff to hear about UBCO’s pilot project to replace and reformat obsolete media.

Are there holes in the stories of pulmonary gas exchange and thermoregulation during exercise?

16th Apr 2015 12:30:pm

The foramen ovale which is part of the normal fetal cardiopulmonary circulation, fails to close after birth in ~35% of the population and represents a source of right-to-left shunt. Despite the prevalence of patent foramen ovale (PFO) in the general population, cardiopulmonary, exercise, thermoregulatory and altitude physiologists have underestimated the potential effect of this shunted...

2014/2015 Chemistry Undergraduate Research Conference

2nd Apr 2015 12:30:pm

Annually, the Undergraduate Chemistry Society hosts a research conference in which senior undergraduates who are currently or have participated in laboratory research can showcase their hard work. This year, with the support of the Department of Chemistry and TA Instrumentals Inc., we have successfully recruited a total of eight students speakers that will present their...

Your Financial Toolkit

31st Mar 2015 12:00:pm

Enrolment Services is planning on offering a session around raising awareness about one’s Financial Toolkit (Credit and Debt Management & Income, Expenses and Budget). The information has been mostly developed by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada and we’re hoping to share this info with our student population.

Science One Mini Conference

28th Mar 2015 10:30:am

In this Mini-Conference, Science One students will be presenting their research papers to their peers and faculty.

11th Annual Art History Undergraduate Symposium

27th Mar 2015 1:30:pm

The symposium comprises the presentation and discussion of a range of undergraduate research treating on contemporary and historical issues. This year’s topics examine a wide range of issues surrounding the displays of Northwest Coast art, the politics of body art, the aesthetic trajectory of serial imagery, the representation of national identities, and finally, a critical...

CNERS Alumni Night

26th Mar 2015 6:00:pm

This event provides students with the opportunity to network with people in the fields of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious studies. This will include a variety of alumni, both from within the aforementioned fields and those who decided to apply their degrees elsewhere. furthermore, students will be able to meet and mingle with professors from...

A Questionable Proposition: competing views on MotherEarth

26th Mar 2015 2:00:pm

Esteemed guests Kanahus Manuel, Jen Moore, and Alain Deneault to speak about Canadian extractivism, foreign policy, and the response of directly affected communities. During this Social Justice Centre-sponsored panel discussion the panelists will touch on the relative merits and drawbacks of hosting a federally-sponsored think-tank at UBC.

Art History & Curatorial Studies Roundtables

20th Mar 2015 9:00:am

The Art History, Visual Art, and Theory department is holding the Art History and Critical and Curatorial Studies Roundtables where students will share their work through a series of engaging presentations. This is an opportunity for many to learn about the great work that is being developed within the department, as well as for the...

Arts Internship Orientation Session

18th Mar 2015 4:00:pm

Info to students: Attend an orientation session to get career-building tips on how to make the make the most of your internship experience. In addition to the orientation you’ll receive in your individual workplaces, we’ll cover the following: • Resume and cover letter writing • Interview tips and strategies • Professional etiquette and workplace expectations...

CENES Lunch and Learn

18th Mar 2015 12:00:pm

The Central Eastern and Northern European Studies department invites all UBC students for its annual Lunch and Learn event. Students will have an opportunity to learn about several department’s programs and their degree requirements, to speak with faculty members and program coordinators, to find out about options of studying European languages abroad, about various resources...

edX Training Workshop

16th Mar 2015 10:45:am

On March 16th and 17th UBC will be running a 2-day edX training workshop.  The details of the program are still being worked out, but we wanted to inform you in advance so you could block off your calendar. The goals of the session are for you to learn about how you can use edX...

Arts Internship Orientation Session

12th Mar 2015 4:00:pm

Attend an orientation session to get career-building tips on how to make the make the most of your internship experience. In addition to the orientation you’ll receive in your individual workplaces, we’ll cover the following: • Resume and cover letter writing • Interview tips and strategies • Professional etiquette and workplace expectations • Developing a...

Summer Student Loans

12th Mar 2015 1:00:pm

Offering a workshop aimed at discussing Summer Student loan eligibility criteria, online application, and part-time loan options.

Arts Internship Orientation Session

11th Mar 2015 4:00:pm

Attend an orientation session to get career-building tips on how to make the make the most of your internship experience. In addition to the orientation you’ll receive in your individual workplaces, we’ll cover the following: • Resume and cover letter writing • Interview tips and strategies • Professional etiquette and workplace expectations • Developing a...

UBC Arts Co-op – Write LIke a Pro

7th Mar 2015 1:30:pm

Learn the tools to write with clarity and precision in your co-op work terms. Through written exercises and classroom discussions, participants will learn how to quickly and effectively compose professional e-mails and letters. Also, meet alumni who will share their experiences about how strong writing and communication skills have helped to advance their careers.

iSchool’s Annual Research Day Keynote Presentation

6th Mar 2015 10:30:am

iSchool’s Annual Research Day – keynote presentation. The presentation is part of the day-long event that showcases research contributions of iSchool students and faculty working at the intersections of archival, information, library and children’s literature studies.

Chinese Speaking Students’ Dialogue: Lunar New Year Event

5th Mar 2015 6:00:pm

The UBC Equity & Inclusion Office (Intercultural Understanding Unit) is supporting a group of Chinese speaking students from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Macau to have on-going dialogues about identity, self-expression, and culture. In October, November (2014), and January, these dialogues took place in the C.K. Choi Building. This year, it will take place...

Arts Internship Orientation Session

5th Mar 2015 4:00:pm

Attend an orientation session to get career-building tips on how to make the make the most of your internship experience. In addition to the orientation you’ll receive in your individual workplaces, we’ll cover the following: • Resume and cover letter writing • Interview tips and strategies • Professional etiquette and workplace expectations • Developing a...

Post-Modernism Talk

5th Mar 2015 2:00:pm

Post-modernism as a paradigm of intellectual thought permeates the humanities disciplines and has had effects extending to that of religion, politics, and the sciences in present times. It is common to find the writings of Marx, Nietzsche, Derrida, Freud, Deleuze, and Foucault and uncommon to find Carl Schmitt, Ayn Rand, or Milton Friedman in university...

Strategies and Experiences with Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning – A Panel Hosted by the Interdisciplinary Community of Practice

5th Mar 2015 1:15:pm

Strategies and Experiences with Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning – A Panel Hosted by the Interdisciplinary Community of Practice Speakers: -Dr. Christina Hendricks (ArtsOne, UBC) -Prof. Marcello M. Veiga (Norman B Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, UBC) -Dr. Tatiana Teslenko (APSC, Mechanical Engineering, UBC) -Representative from the Interdisciplinary Graduate Student Network Moderator: Dr. Conor Douglas (Interdisciplinary...

Sustainability Seminar

26th Feb 2015 5:00:pm

The Integrated Sciences Student Association presents a seminar series for students to learn more about sustainable practices, initiatives, and ideas. Guests will include speakers from companies with sustainable goals and ideas, as well as interesting and relevant knowledge for the broader UBC community. Open to all.

Academic English Support Program Information and Overview Session

26th Feb 2015 2:00:pm

The academic English Support program is a free program open to all UBC students for whom English is not the first language. We offer one-on-one language coaching, face-to-face and online courses, and a broad range of other support including discussion groups, writing workshops, access to UBC Writing Centre courses and on campus resources. More information...

Urban Land Institute Speaker Series

25th Feb 2015 6:00:pm

This is the first of the 2015 series of Urban Land Institute (ULI) talks, hosted by the Planning Students Association (PSA) of UBC. These talks discuss contemporary issues in real estate, development, architecture, and design in an urban context. These talks are open to all students studying planning, real estate, architecture and related disciplines to...

Revising Your Essay Workshop

24th Feb 2015 1:30:pm

Revising your work is a key part of the writing process. Although it can be a challenging and stressful task, it can make a great impact on the quality of your work. Come learn concrete, applicable revision strategies for improving the focus, structure, clarity, and flow of your writing. This workshop will be hands-on and...

Freedom to Read Week

24th Feb 2015 8:30:am

BCLA (British Columbia Library Association) & ALA (American Library Association) celebrates freedom to read week! Bring a banned book and read aloud, & learn more about book banning.

Aboriginal Student Recruitment- UVIC Law School Program

23rd Feb 2015 12:00:pm

University of Victoria Faculty of Law will be presenting on their law program for all students interested in pursuing a Law degree after their undergraduate program at UBC.

Positive Space Workshop

19th Feb 2015 12:30:pm

The Positive Space Campaign is a UBC Vancouver campus-wide initiative to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, transgender, transsexual, gender variant, two-spirit and intersex (LGBQTTI) communities, individuals and issues on campus. Workshops aim to foster a welcoming atmosphere and inclusive, respectful dialogue on campus for people of all sexual orientations and gender...

UBC Mental Health Symposium

14th Feb 2015 10:00:am

The Mental Health Symposium is an annual event that is held in collaboration with various organizations on campus. Students, faculty, staff, community members, and parents are encouraged to attend and engage in conversation to reduce stigma, raise awareness, and create initiatives on the topic of mental health. More information on this year’s Symposium can be...

School of Kinesiology Employer Forum

12th Feb 2015 5:30:pm

The School of Kinesiology Cooperative Education Employer Forum is an opportunity for the students of KIN Co-op (and prospective KIN Co-op students) to learn directly from a panel of employers within the field of Kinesiology. During the forum employers are each provided a block of time to describe their personal journey to becoming an employer...

First Year Football Players Academic Workshop

2nd Feb 2015 5:00:pm

This workshop is open to footballers in their first year and presents academic support systems available to them. Items to be addressed include a review of Semester 1 from the Academic playbook and goal setting information. Visit the Academic Support page at the UBC Thunderbirds site for more information.

English Students’ Association Colloquium

31st Jan 2015 12:00:pm

The English Students’ Association presents “The Colloquium”. It will feature talks by English undergraduate and graduate students, as well as English faculty, to present on any topic they are passionate about. By bringing together individuals at different stages of their academic careers, The Colloquium provides an opportunity to share ideas and learn more about the...

10 Post-It Notes: My Career in TV with Andrew Wreggitt

28th Jan 2015 7:00:pm

ALA Programing Panel

28th Jan 2015 12:00:pm

Panelists will discuss their experiences preparing and implementing programs in various library settings. This event is brought to you by the Library and Archival Studies Student Association.

Positive Space Workshop

27th Jan 2015 8:30:am

The Positive Space Campaign is a UBC Vancouver campus-wide initiative to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, transgender, transsexual, gender variant, two-spirit and intersex (LGBQTTI) communities, individuals and issues on campus. Workshops aim to foster a welcoming atmosphere and inclusive, respectful dialogue on campus for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities by...

FYSCI Workshop

22nd Jan 2015 12:30:pm

The First Year Science Coaching Initiative is an invite-only workshop for Science students by the Faculty of Science. Students are connected with available resources to help them succeed in Term 2.

FYSCI Workshop

21st Jan 2015 5:30:pm

The First Year Science Coaching Initiative is an invite-only workshop for Science students by the Faculty of Science. Students are connected with available resources to help them succeed in Term 2.

Master of Arts in Children’s Literature Colloquium

21st Jan 2015 12:00:pm

This Colloquium on writing for children and a critical analysis of children’s literature will feature a talk by the Governor General’s Literary Award-winning author, Kit Pearson. Students in children’s literature courses in creative writing, English, SLAIS, Education, as well as librarians and teachers interested on and off campus are welcome to attend. For more information...

The Importance of Studying Africa

15th Jan 2015 4:00:pm

In partnership with the MasterCard Scholarship Foundation and the African Studies Department, this event aims to highlight the importance and the relevance of studying and discussing Africa. By unpacking the experiences of students who aim to return and give back to the continent and complementing that with the passion and resources of the African Studies...

HCI@UBC Monthly Forum

14th Jan 2015 12:00:pm

Come join us for an interactive meeting of faculty, students and professionals interested in the area of Human-Computer Interaction. Our goal is to foster a community of research and practice. All are welcome! Learn more at the HCI@UBC website.

Student Leadership Conference

10th Jan 2015 10:00:am

The Student Leadership Conference (SLC) is one of Canada’s largest student-run conferences, taking place at the University of British Columbia every January. Through a series of inspiring speakers and interactive workshops, delegates are provided with resources to help them develop as leaders to thrive within the campus community.  The SLC will facilitate a collaborative and inclusive educational environment, which will...

BRIC Training Workshop

12th Dec 2014 9:00:am

This University-wide training workshop is open to all students, staff, and faculty and provides comprehensive training on building and maintaining a respectful environment for all. Brought to you by the Equity and Inclusion office.

WordPress and Wiki Clinic

11th Dec 2014 1:00:pm

The Drop-In Clinics are open for administrators of UBC weblogs or websites to get one-on-one support in WordPress for Teaching and Learning or Administrative purposes. Participants should come prepared with a list of questions specific to their sites when attending this session. Specialists at the clinic will assist you in addressing and resoling those questions. Please...

Course Design Intensive

10th Dec 2014 9:00:am

Overview Will you be teaching a course in the next year? Design or re-design your course now, by participating in the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) and Partners Course Design Intensive. What: An intensive 3 days in a supportive atmosphere, working both individually and collaboratively, to design or re-design a course that you teach...

Language of the Year: Gitxsanimx Workshop

3rd Dec 2014 3:30:pm

Every year, the Linguistics Department chooses a ‘language of the year’ to highlight as part of its commitment to promoting indigenous and minority languages. Typically, the language we choose is also the topic of the Linguistics Field Methods class (LING 431/432/531/532), an upper-level undergraduate/graduate seminar which involves intensive small-group work with a language consultant or...

Panel Discussion: Canada’s Commitment to International Development

28th Nov 2014 12:00:pm

This event will bring together a panel including one or two Members of Parliament, a professor, and a representative from a NGO in a discussion surrounding Canada’s commitment to international development, particularly with regards to the upcoming 2015 Federal Election. All UBC students are invited to attend and bring their own questions in this opportunity...

Art History Graduate Student Roundtables

28th Nov 2014 10:00:am

Graduate Students in the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory present their research findings at the mid-stage of their thesis work. They will discuss their research findings to-date and receive feedback from other students, faculty, and the general public. All are welcome.

An Afternoon Discussion with Terry Watada, Jim Wong-Chu, and Glenn Deer

27th Nov 2014 3:00:pm

On Thursday November 27, 3.00pm to 4.00pm, please join us for an afternoon discussion with Terry Watada and Jim Wong-Chu, two of the pioneers of Asian Canadian writing. Moderated by Dr. Glenn Deer, Professor, English Department UBC, this fireside chat will encompass a wide range of topics, including the speakers’ memories of the early days of the Asian Canadian cultural studies movement.

Creative Writing’s MFA Graduate Thesis Reading

26th Nov 2014 5:00:pm

Recent Grad students from the Masters Fine Arts Creative Writing Program program who have completed their thesis will be in attendance at this event to read from their work. Each of students will be presenting their research and a section from their multi-disciplinary thesis projects, and audiences can expect to hear a variety of fiction, poetry and...

Student Loan Repayment Seminar

26th Nov 2014 12:30:pm

Aimed at 4th year UBC students, Enrolment Services is presenting this seminar to cover student loan repayment to ensure students are aware of their obligations to repay their loans and their options to do so. Information covered: grace period, strategies for smart repayment, fixed/floating interest rates, repayment assistance options, consolidation agreements, employers who offer loan...

Annual Library Music Book Sale

25th Nov 2014 10:00:am

Join the Music, Art and Architecture Library for just about the oddest conglomeration of scores, music books, and CDs you’ll ever see…all for sale, CHEAP! Items priced from 25 cents to a dollar.

Flexible Learning at UBC Library: Lightning Talks

24th Nov 2014 12:00:pm

The Library is leading or partnering in a variety of TLEF funded Flexible Learning initiatives at UBC right now. Join us for a series of lightning talks that will give you a better sense of the range of projects that are underway, who our partners and stakeholders are and how we’re working together, and any...

Economics Grad School Info Session

20th Nov 2014 5:00:pm

Grad School Info Session (GSIS) is the annual signature event for UBC Economics undergraduate students to find out about the master’s programs available and relevant to what they are studying, and get their questions answered by the faculty representatives. Students who are interested in grad schools will gather and collect promotional materials of master’s programs...

AMS Speakeasy Booth

20th Nov 2014 10:30:am

AMS Speakeasy presents this booth with a “Pay It Forward” theme. Students are invited to come by and make care packages which will include tea, candies, and cards, for friends and loved ones in an effort to promote every day mental health on campus. Speakeasy provides peer support for students facing a wide variety of...

Positive Space Workshop

20th Nov 2014 9:00:am

The Positive Space Campaign is a UBC Vancouver campus-wide initiative to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, transgender, transsexual, gender variant, two-spirit and intersex (LGBQTTI) communities, individuals and issues on campus. Workshops aim to foster a welcoming atmosphere and inclusive, respectful dialogue on campus for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities by...

Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy Workshop

19th Nov 2014 12:30:pm

In 2010, Student Development and Services put forward a collaborative Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy which has guided UBC’s approach and commitment to student mental health and wellbeing. Since then, tremendous steps have been taken to realize many of the actions outlined in the strategy. As we collectively look forward to future commitments and...

Cuisine and Culture with Robert Sung

19th Nov 2014 12:00:pm

Robert Sung will be giving a lecture on Vancouver culinary culture in connection with the exhibition Bon Voyage / Bon Appétit currently in the Chung Room of Rare Books and Special Collections, UBC Library.

MFA Visual Art Roundtable Presentations

14th Nov 2014 2:00:pm

MFA Visual Art students deliver a preliminary draft of the major paper in a roundtable presentation open to the public. The MFA roundtable serves to assist with the development of the major paper. It is an opportunity for the student to develop and refine the major paper in response to critical input from students and...

Student Success with Money

13th Nov 2014 1:00:pm

Student Success with Money is being offered in partnership with the Credit Counselling of Society, with November being Financial Literacy month. The goal of the presentation, brought to you by Enrolment Services, is to increase awareness about how to create and manage a spending plan, credit cards, and general debt management. By increasing awareness about...

HCI@UBC Seminar – Ink to Pixels: A Personal Experience

12th Nov 2014 12:00:pm

In 1998, SoftBook Press unveiled one of the worlds’s first eBook reading devices. The SoftBook set the whole eBook market in motion with its creation of a standalone reading device, the DNA of which is present in all modern eBook reading devices today. At the same time SoftBook Press also created a complete ecosystem for...

Thesis Statement and Essay Structure Workshop

10th Nov 2014 12:00:pm

Do you have nightmares about thesis statements or panic attacks over paragraph structure? Are you confused about how to structure a scientific essay? We’ve got you covered! Tutors from the UBC Writing Centre will be holding an interactive workshop on October 27th and November 10th that will go over how to develop strong thesis statements...

AIESEC Booth

6th Nov 2014 11:00:am

AIESEC UBC is hosting Meet the Marketers where UBC students, of all years and of all faculties, are given the opportunity to network and connect with marketing professionals. Students will gain knowledge of the different specializations within marketing, build your personal brand, and connect with marketing professionals. This will allow students to have the opportunity...

Positive Space Workshop

5th Nov 2014 12:30:pm

The Positive Space Campaign is a UBC Vancouver campus-wide initiative to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, transgender, transsexual, gender variant, two-spirit and intersex (LGBQTTI) communities, individuals and issues on campus. Workshops aim to foster a welcoming atmosphere and inclusive, respectful dialogue on campus for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities by...

National School Library Day Colloquium

4th Nov 2014 4:30:pm

The iSchool regularly invites guest speakers to participate in our Colloquia Series. These events are open to the public, and are of interest to faculty, current students, alumni and other professionals and researchers in the community. Open to all.

Time-Management for Writing Essays

3rd Nov 2014 2:00:pm

Join Rumbi for a free workshop on planning, executing, and editing your writing assignments — a short guide on how to manage your time and effort to write effective papers. Brought to you by the Writing Centre.

Archives Association of British Columbia

24th Oct 2014 1:00:pm

Art Education and Digital Technologies: Virtual World Conference

18th Oct 2014 10:30:am

The goal of this art education virtual conference is to connect art educators through technologies and to exchange ideas on using digital technologies in art education. Art educators will explore the possibilities and benefits of using virtual world technology to deliver and participate in presentations. The conference will be held in the virtual world of...

Assert, Defend, Take Space: Aboriginal Youth Conference on Identity, Activism and Film

18th Oct 2014 10:00:am

Extraordinary Presences: Women, Poetry, Art Song

16th Oct 2014 2:00:pm

Extraordinary Presences: Women, Poetry, Art Song is taking place on Thursday, 16 October, 2014, alongside a workshop/performance of The Muted Note, a song-cycle of settings of poems by the Canadian poet P. K. Page, composed and performed by Scott Thomson and Susanna Hood. In addition to discussion of The Muted Note, we will be hosting...

HCI@UBC Seminar Series

15th Oct 2014 12:00:pm

The HCI@UBC Seminar series, brought to you by iSchool@UBC, is an interdisciplinary workshop for hosts scholars, faculty, students and professionals working across disciplines on problems related to Human-Computer Interaction. Their goal is to foster a community of research and practice. For more details about this series, please see the event page.

The Flipped Lab Network: Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Flipped Classroom

14th Oct 2014 12:00:pm

To what extent does the flipped classroom approaches enhance student learning? How can we start measuring the impact of using flexible and flipped approaches in our teaching and learning practice? This interactive presentation and workshop will explore questions about the impact of the flipped classroom and provide you with an opportunity for considering, sharing and...

Thrive Volunteer Training

9th Oct 2014 5:00:pm

This training workshop will provide all Thrive volunteers with an understanding of their role in the week long program. They will be introduced to Thrive Mission, the understanding of mental health and what positive mental health encompasses and their specific roles as volunteers.They will learn skills in speaking to the UBC Community and promote positive mental...

Positive Space Workshop

9th Oct 2014 9:00:am

The Positive Space Campaign is a UBC Vancouver campus-wide initiative to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, transgender, transsexual, gender variant, two-spirit and intersex (LGBQTTI) communities, individuals and issues on campus. Workshops aim to foster a welcoming atmosphere and inclusive, respectful dialogue on campus for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities by...

Go Global Experience Fair

8th Oct 2014 11:00:am

Drop by the Global Experience Fair in the main lobby at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre anytime between 11am and 5pm on Wednesday, October 8 to explore your options for international learning and getting global experience. Students from universities around the globe, and UBC students who’ve studied abroad will share stories and answer questions...

5th Annual UBC Library/United Way Spelling Bee

7th Oct 2014 12:30:pm

Applying an Ecological Model for Library Development to Build Literacy in Rural Ethiopian Communities

7th Oct 2014 12:30:pm

Professor Marlene Asselin (Language and Literacy Education) will be speaking about her project Code-Ethiopia, which supports pre-school children and family literacy. This event is part of a speaker series organized by the UBC student chapter of Librarians Without Borders, to encourage our fellow Library and Information science students to engage with development and literacy issues...

Dr. Barry Gough Lecture

2nd Oct 2014 4:00:pm

Join award-winning author and historian Dr. Barry Gough at the University of British Columbia as he celebrates the release of his new book, The Elusive Mr. Pond: The Soldier, Fur Trader and Explorer who Opened the Northwest (Douglas & McIntyre). The event is presented by the UBC Library, Rare Books and Special Collections, and the Historical Maps Society of...

UBC-Rits Academic Exchange Program Orientation Workshop

29th Sep 2014 2:30:pm

This workshop is part of a series of four workshops designed to provide the international students in the UBC-Ritsumeikan Exchange Program with different, tips to adapt to academic culture at UBC etc. In these sessions, students interact in both small and larger groups.

Positive Space Workshop

29th Sep 2014 9:00:am

The Positive Space Campaign is a UBC Vancouver campus-wide initiative to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, transgender, transsexual, gender variant, two-spirit and intersex (LGBQTTI) communities, individuals and issues on campus. Workshops aim to foster a welcoming atmosphere and inclusive, respectful dialogue on campus for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities by...

From Frege to fieldwork: Adventures of a cross-linguistic semanticist

26th Sep 2014 3:30:pm

The Linguistics Department presents the inaugural lecture by Professor Lisa Matthewson since her promotion to Full Professor. This is a stellar accomplishment for any scholar. Professor Matthewson’s promotion is also a landmark within the Department of Linguistics at UBC, as she is the first female full professor in the department’s history. ABSTRACT: Any speaker of...

Launch into Leadership

25th Sep 2014 4:30:pm

Run by Science Student Support Programming, Launch into Leadership is a multi-week workshop series to help students gain soft skills to bring to a leadership environment. This program is officially open to any undergraduate Science student. The workshop series brings in various UBC staff who lead activities to help students learn more about themselves and their...

Dr. Jennifer Preece – Citizen Science: Information, Technology and People

24th Sep 2014 4:00:pm

iSchool Colloquim Series – Talk by Jennifer Preece

24th Sep 2014 4:00:pm

CITIZEN SCIENCE: INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY AND PEOPLE By Dr. Jennifer Preece Professor and Dean, University of Maryland Citizens have been informally contributing to science for hundreds of years. One of the best known modern examples is of sightings by bird watchers. The Christmas Bird Count, an annual national count in the USA, is one hundred years...

Work Learn Orientation Workshop

24th Sep 2014 1:00:pm

This is an orientation session for Winter Work Learn students and will cover the following topics: workplace/professional conduct, office etiquette, strategies to maximize their experience, Networking, LinkedIn, developing a learning plan to develop competencies that will better prepare students for future work opportunities.

SLAIS Co-op Information Session

24th Sep 2014 11:30:am

This information session is for students entering the iSchool@UBC’s MLIS, MAS and Dual MAS/MLIS programs who wish to learn more about the Faculty of Arts’ Co-operative Education program.

Preservation of Music Scores at Barber Library Lecture

24th Sep 2014 10:00:am

Justine Provino will present a report on a music scores project, outlining the main preventative recommendations and conservation treatments for this collection and its use, including circulation at the Music, Art & Architecture Library. Justine is a graduate student with a specialization in book and paper conservation from the University of Paris 1 – Pantheon...

Thunderstudy

23rd Sep 2014 6:00:pm

Thunderstudy is study hall held for varsity athletes at UBC and is facilitated by the Department of Athletics and Recreation.  Thunder-study is a chance for athletes to have a dedicated study space and also be able to access tutors in Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, Math, Physics and Writing Skills. Visit the Academic Support page at the UBC Thunderbirds...

Multi-Faith Chaplains Association Booth

23rd Sep 2014 11:30:am

Each week, chaplains from the Multi-Faith Chaplains Association are available to help you develop your spirituality and give some thoughts on faith issues. Drop by for information on what is happening in the various spiritual communities on campus, to check out the interactive theme for the week, and to find contact information for any of the chaplains...

Wesbrook Talks – Michael Audain, Building on Your Passions

18th Sep 2014 6:00:pm

George Marshall – Wired to Ignore Climate Change

10th Sep 2014 12:30:pm

Nurse on Campus Booth

10th Sep 2014 12:00:pm

Student Health Service nurses are ready to help you take advantage of the link between your physical and mental well-being and academic success through this weekly Nurses on Campus booth. They offer personalized advice and helpful information on a variety of wellness topics – and can help you better navigate the BC health care system. Come and talk...

Alumni Dialogues – Who’s in charge: Why aren’t there more women in leadership roles?

9th Sep 2014 6:30:pm

Wellness Peer Training Workshop

9th Sep 2014 4:00:pm

The UBC Wellness Centre is a drop-in resource centre for students, offering peer-to-peer information on nutrition, mental health, sexual health, addictions, and other topics. Mainly run by volunteers, the Wellness Peer Educators, this training workshop will focus on health topics, leadership skills, and other personal and professional development aspects. The dates we would require the...

Emergency Medical Aid Team Peer Program Weekly Training

9th Sep 2014 3:30:pm

This Peer Program has 25 members and the peer leaders are taught about first aid, health and safety, wellness outreach, and leadership skills in their weekly training sessions. There will be healthy snacks at each meeting, the occasional guest facilitator, and a staff or student staff person present at every training.

Alice Goffman – On the Run: Fugitive Life in an American City

2nd Sep 2014 2:00:pm

Webcast sponsored by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and hosted by the Department of Sociology at UBC. The War on Crime didn’t just send millions of Black young men to prison and return them home with felony convictions. It created a little known surveillance state in America’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods. Alice Goffman moved into...

Early Modern Conversions Workshop and Presentation

2nd Sep 2014 12:00:pm

This event will have two components: a workshop and a lecture and will be facilitated by Dr. Bronwen Wilson. Brought to you by the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory. Early Modern Conversions Workshop: 12pm – 2pm The workshop will foster exploration of the idea of early modern conversions – a topical area...

Train the Trainer and Student Leader Workshop

21st Aug 2014 1:00:pm

In this workshop, student leaders receive training for upcoming orientation and student leadership groups. This program has campus-wide impact for student development, leadership and community building.

Writing Support for Incoming Students

20th Aug 2014 3:00:pm

This session will be an opportunity for Advisors and ESPs to learn more about the resources available at UBC for incoming students who may want or need additional writing and language support. Brought to you by the Writing Centre.

Writing Support for Incoming Students

20th Aug 2014 3:00:pm

This session will be an opportunity for Advisors and ESPs to learn more about the resources available at UBC for incoming students who may want or need additional writing and language support. Brought to you by the Writing Centre.

Jump Start – Academic Session Workshop

20th Aug 2014 9:00:am

Students enrolled in Jump Start will participate in this workshop as part of the two-week immersion program, that contains academic, social and logistical components designed to help introduce them to the university, their Faculty and new friends. Jump Start at UBC’s Vancouver campus is a first year transition program for new international and Aboriginal students. It begins with a...

Jump Start – Academic Session Workshop

19th Aug 2014 1:00:pm

Students enrolled in Jump Start will participate in this workshop as part of the two-week immersion program, that contains academic, social and logistical components designed to help introduce them to the university, their Faculty and new friends. Jump Start at UBC’s Vancouver campus is a first year transition program for new international and Aboriginal students. It begins with...

Train the Trainer and Student Leader Workshop

14th Aug 2014 9:30:am

In this workshop, student leaders receive training for upcoming orientation and student leadership groups. This program has campus-wide impact for student development, leadership and community building.

Positive Space Workshop

14th Aug 2014 9:30:am

The Positive Space Campaign is a UBC Vancouver campus-wide initiative to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, transgender, transsexual, gender variant, two-spirit and intersex (LGBQTTI) communities, individuals and issues on campus. Workshops aim to foster a welcoming atmosphere and inclusive, respectful dialogue on campus for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities by...

Positive Space Workshop

14th Aug 2014 9:30:am

The Positive Space Campaign is a UBC Vancouver campus-wide initiative to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, transgender, transsexual, gender variant, two-spirit and intersex (LGBQTTI) communities, individuals and issues on campus. Workshops aim to foster a welcoming atmosphere and inclusive, respectful dialogue on campus for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities by...

Positive Space Workshop

30th Jul 2014 12:30:pm

The Positive Space Campaign is a UBC Vancouver campus-wide initiative to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, transgender, transsexual, gender variant, two-spirit and intersex (LGBQTTI) communities, individuals and issues on campus. Workshops aim to foster a welcoming atmosphere and inclusive, respectful dialogue on campus for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities by...

Summer #librarycamp EdTech Edition

25th Jul 2014 9:00:am

Unconference at UBC, folks.  Lightning talks and breakout sessions as per the library camp m-o. This time the focus is education and technology. Join the event for: open-everything (access,textbooks, source); a smattering of Arduinos and a piece on Raspberry Pi;  MOOCs; Maker Spaces and more.  If you have an idea, add it to our open...

Positive Space Workshop

24th Jul 2014 9:30:am

The Positive Space Campaign is a UBC Vancouver campus-wide initiative to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, transgender, transsexual, gender variant, two-spirit and intersex (LGBQTTI) communities, individuals and issues on campus. Workshops aim to foster a welcoming atmosphere and inclusive, respectful dialogue on campus for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities by...

An Evening with Susan Juby

17th Jul 2014 4:30:pm

Join Susan Juby, author of the Alice MacLeod series and The Woefield Poultry Collective(among others) for an evening of reading and fun.  Doors will open at 4:15pm. Light refreshments and snacks will be served. Note: This event is open to Summer Institute participants only. Brought to you by UBC Continuing Services. Learn more and RSVP here.

Brown Bag Lunch@iSchool: Parmit Chilana

17th Jul 2014 12:00:pm

“Designing and Evaluating Selection-Based Crowdsourced Contextual Help” Parmit Chilana from the University of Waterloo Abstract:Web-based technical support such as discussion forums and social networking sites have been successful at ensuring that most technical support questions eventually receive helpful answers. Unfortunately, finding these answers is still difficult, since users’ textual queries are often incomplete, imprecise, or...

Culture Wars in America: from the 1920s to today Lecture

9th Jul 2014 5:30:pm

There is a long history of culture wars in the United States. In the 1920s, Americans were split on the issue of creationism versus evolution and social conservatives regularly attacked liberal lifestyles. In the 1960s, Americans were divided over Cold War policies, Vietnam, Black Civil Rights, and feminism. America’s current culture wars are driven by...

Positive Space Workshop

25th Jun 2014 9:30:am

The Positive Space Campaign is a UBC Vancouver campus-wide initiative to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, transgender, transsexual, gender variant, two-spirit and intersex (LGBQTTI) communities, individuals and issues on campus. Workshops aim to foster a welcoming atmosphere and inclusive, respectful dialogue on campus for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities by...

The After Party! Post -CLA Conference Debrief of Hot Topics

18th Jun 2014 10:30:am

Were you unable to attend the Canadian Library Association Conference, held in Victoria from May 28-31? Were you following the Twitter-sphere and want more info on some of your favorite sessions? Come hear from UBC Library staff about the hottest sessions they attended and key messages taken home with them.

Integrating reflection into our advising practice

17th Jun 2014 11:30:am

Reflection is a tool for encouraging students to make meaning of and connect learning in all facets of their UBC experience. This interactive session will explore various models of reflection, including those that are currently being used across campus. We will also think critically about our current strategies for integrating reflection into our own advising...

Connecting the Dots: Using Process Data to Offer Personalized Learning Experiences

12th Jun 2014 10:30:am

“Data from educational technologies are commonly used to evaluate correctness of answers. However, these data offer exciting opportunities to look beyond isolated answers and study students’ decisions and trajectories within the learning environment, shedding light on students’ motivations, strategies, and attitudes. In this talk I propose a paradigm shift from learning states to engagement processes....

Positive Space Workshop

12th Jun 2014 9:00:am

The Positive Space Campaign is a UBC Vancouver campus-wide initiative to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, transgender, transsexual, gender variant, two-spirit and intersex (LGBQTTI) communities, individuals and issues on campus. Workshops aim to foster a welcoming atmosphere and inclusive, respectful dialogue on campus for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities by...

OECD iLibrary Workshop @ UBC Library

11th Jun 2014 10:00:am

Renouf Publishing and UBC Library are pleased to present Kathleen Deboer,Deputy Head of the OECD Washington Centre.  Kathleen has headed the training and support section for the OECD’s online platforms for the past several years. Come hear about the OECD and the work it does.  Then delve into OECD reports and data using the OECD iLibrary and OECD iStat platforms...

Advising and the art of career conversations

10th Jun 2014 11:30:am

Every year, students tell us that the most important reasons for choosing post-secondary education are to get a better job and to start a career. As advisors we are in a unique position to engage in career conversations with our students – to help them reflect on their past experiences, plan for their future and...

Student as Producers: Enhancing Student Learning Through Meaningful Participation

9th Jun 2014 1:15:pm

The student as producer pedagogical model emphasizes the role of the student as collaborators in the production of knowledge. In this model, the university’s approaches to learning and research are closer aligned; for example, students, similar to researchers, are asked to share their work with others and not only with their immediate instructor or advisor. This...

Basil Stuart Stubbs Book Prize Event

5th Jun 2014 9:00:am

David Stouck’s biography of renowned local architect Arthur Erickson is the winner of the second annual Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Book on British Columbia. The $1,000 prize, given by UBC Library and the Pacific BookWorld News Society, will be awarded at a June reception at UBC’s Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. The annual...

Teaching Innovations: Using Technology to Enrich the Traditional

4th Jun 2014 1:15:pm

An explanation of the practical innovations experimented within the School of Chemistry and description of how these informed the innovations developed for the Bristol ChemLabS Centre for Excellence.  Many changes make full use of e-learning which enriches the understanding students have of the practical experience.  Crucially, e-learning is not replacing the real hands-on practical experience...

Arts Internship Program – Strengths Finder Debrief Workshop

4th Jun 2014 1:00:pm

This workshop is for current and winter Arts Internship Program students and is designed to help students understand and make use of the results of their personal Strengths Finder assessment. The Arts Internship Program enables undergraduate Faculty of Arts students to develop their skills and expand their resume with part-time, unpaid positions that offer meaningful, career-related experience within their...

Arts Internship Program – Strengths Finder Debrief Workshop

3rd Jun 2014 2:30:pm

This workshop is for current and winter Arts Internship Program students and is designed to help students understand and make use of the results of their personal Strengths Finder assessment. The Arts Internship Program enables undergraduate Faculty of Arts students to develop their skills and expand their resume with part-time, unpaid positions that offer meaningful,...

From automatic to intentional: Uncovering your personal philosophy of advising

3rd Jun 2014 11:30:am

So often when we are working with students we are deeply engaged in the moment, the interaction, and most centrally, the issue. Whether or not we fully acknowledge it, advisors often hold a personal set of beliefs, values, and experiences that colour the way we interpret our interactions with students. When we take the time...

Advising Students in Distress

27th May 2014 11:30:am

Advising students with a mental health concern or students who are exhibiting disruptive behaviors can be both challenging and rewarding. As advisors, we continue to draw on our core skills of listening, acknowledging, supporting, and referring, but we may find it more difficult to help these students progress and succeed. We may also experience worry...

A View Within a View: Garden Expressions, Exchanges & Explorations

24th May 2014 11:30:am

Saturday May 24th, 2014 – 11:30am-1:00pm Chilcotin Room, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre As part of the programming planned for the exhibition, a moderated presentation will be hosted for collaborated garden conversations with the UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Japanese Garden. Join us on UBC Alumni Weekend to listen to speakers in lively talks about...

Alumni Weekend – Fantasy Map Making Workshop

24th May 2014 11:30:am

Join author James McCann for a one-hour, all-ages workshop that will help you tell your fantasy story.  One of the most important parts of planning and writing fantasy or science fiction is the setting – what are the rules of your world and what does it look like? This workshop guides you as you create...

Positive Space Workshop

21st May 2014 9:00:am

The Positive Space Campaign is a UBC Vancouver campus-wide initiative to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, transgender, transsexual, gender variant, two-spirit and intersex (LGBQTTI) communities, individuals and issues on campus. Workshops aim to foster a welcoming atmosphere and inclusive, respectful dialogue on campus for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities by...

Positive Space Workshop

15th May 2014 12:30:pm

The Positive Space Campaign is a UBC Vancouver campus-wide initiative to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, transgender, transsexual, gender variant, two-spirit and intersex (LGBQTTI) communities, individuals and issues on campus. Workshops aim to foster a welcoming atmosphere and inclusive, respectful dialogue on campus for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities by...

Libraries in New Zealand: A short exploratory study

13th May 2014 12:00:pm

During a recent trip to New Zealand, Jessica Woolman from Library Communications & Marketing, had a chance to look at public, school, academic and special libraries. She will be offering a quick photo presentation featuring: samples of programming space layouts (including an information commons) collections promotions unique issues with bi-lingual collections other observations Library staff...

Careers Crash Course

13th May 2014 9:30:am

This annual career event provides Arts students with an opportunity to kick-start their job search through featured sessions with employers, alumni, and resumes experts. Attendees will be mainly Faculty of Arts undergraduate students who are close to graduation and in various stages of career certainty and exploration. This event should give them tangible next steps on...

Hey, Where’s the Library on UBC.ca? A Lunch n Learn Conversation

7th May 2014 12:00:pm

Last week, the newly designed UBC.ca went live and, as many of you have noted in your tweets, emails and comments, the Library is no longer on the main navigation bar. Among the changes to the new website is the addition of an audience-based navigation scheme and an increased depth of content to the site,...

Positive Space Workshop

25th Apr 2014 12:30:pm

The Positive Space Campaign is a UBC Vancouver campus-wide initiative to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, transgender, transsexual, gender variant, two-spirit and intersex (LGBQTTI) communities, individuals and issues on campus. Workshops aim to foster a welcoming atmosphere and inclusive, respectful dialogue on campus for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities by...

Great People, Great Work

24th Apr 2014 2:30:pm

The Faculty Association Librarians and Archivists Committee presents “Great People, Great Work”, an opportunity to share with and learn from colleagues in the Library in a genial, relaxed atmosphere. Open to all Library staff.

Teaching and Learning with WordPress

24th Apr 2014 12:00:pm

This session will explore how WordPress is used at UBC in different contexts to support teaching and learning. Join us to consider ways that WordPress is being used to support classroom blogs, open pedagogy, backchannels, ePortfolios, and the concept of students as producers. This will be an interactive and hands-on session, bring your computer and...

Authentic Dialogue Workshop

24th Apr 2014 9:00:am

This workshop series is open to all UBC Postdoctoral Fellows and is aimed to instruct them on the process of supervising graduate students, a critical skill throughout their career in academia. This professional development opportunity is part of a year-long series of sessions offered by the UBC Postdoctoral Fellows Office to enhance the Postdoc experience while...

The Best Candidate Wins: Interview to Job Negotiation Strategies

24th Apr 2014 9:00:am

The Best Candidate Wins is suited for postdoctoral fellows who are seeking to further their careers in business or industry. The principles and practices can also be applied to academia. The Best Candidate Wins is a highly experiential four-hour workshop that will build your confidence and help you to: Strategize on ways to get your foot...

Supporting Excellence in Graduate Student Supervision

23rd Apr 2014 10:30:am

Faculty members (graduate program advisors and research supervisors) are invited to participate in this workshop, which will focus on ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness for dealing with problem situations in supervisory relationships.

In Genes We Trust: How Essences Distort How We Think about Genes

17th Apr 2014 12:30:pm

People are essentialist thinkers – they are attracted to the idea that hidden essences make things as they are. When most people encounter genetic concepts they think of these as essences, and they then think about related phenomena as immutable, determined, homogenous and discrete, and natural. There will be discussions on how our essentialist biases...

Debunking Digital Myths: Online Tracking

17th Apr 2014 12:00:pm

Have you ever noticed advertisements being tailored to your previous searches? Well, this is no coincidence. This interactive session outlines the issues of website tracking and online privacy, and how these concepts continue to evolve with the advent of new technology and applications. Participants are provided with basic information on how cookies work, why their...

Community Based Experiential Learning Showcase

16th Apr 2014 12:00:pm

Have you ever considered teaching a Community Based Experiential Learning (CBEL) course, but wondered what’s involved and whether or not it’s worthwhile? All faculty colleagues are invited to the Arts Showcase on Community Based Experiential Learning (CBEL), hosted by the Faculty of Arts and Centre for Community Engaged Learning.  CBEL is an overarching term that encompasses...

UBC Library Facilities Forum

15th Apr 2014 9:00:am

There have been a number of facility moves and space changes at various branches of UBC Library. Join other Library staff and find out more about current and upcoming moves, why they’re happening and how they might affect staff and Library users. Updates on space changes in Koerner Library, IKBLC and Woodward Library, and an...

Pedagogy in Place: The Shifting Landscape of Higher Education

14th Apr 2014 2:00:pm

Presentation and Q&A with Professor Peter Jamieson, Strategic Advisor Learning Environment Design,The University of Melbourne. The idea that learning takes place in physical settings that are integral to the experience has not been reflected in the formal or informal learning spaces generally found across universities for some time.  How we view the design and use...

Screencasting for Flexible Learning: The Good, the Bad and the Practical

10th Apr 2014 12:00:pm

Want to add some video to your flexible learning project? This workshop will demonstrate cheap and affordable screencasting applications to help you flip your classroom and add original video content to your class. Register here. Tech Express is a series of lunchtime, informal sessions on learning technologies at UBC and the projects they support. Faculty, staff and students...

HCI@UBC Seminar Series

9th Apr 2014 12:00:pm

The HCI@UBC Seminar series, brought to you by iSchool@UBC, hosts scholars and students working across disciplines on problems related to Human-Computer Interaction. For more details about this series, please see the event page.

Nurse on Campus Booth

9th Apr 2014 12:00:pm

Student Health Service nurses are ready to help you take advantage of the link between your physical and mental wellbeing and academic success through this weekly Nurses on Campus booth. They offer personalized advice and helpful information on a variety of wellness topics – and can help you better navigate the BC health care system. Come and talk...

Transforming Traditional Public Relations Tactics Into Digital PR

9th Apr 2014 9:00:am

As communicators, our public relations tactics have largely focused on media relations, investor relations and press releases. The world is changing, and our skills have to shift with it. In this International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) webinar, you will learn: • What is digital PR • How it has permanently changed the role of communications...

Wellness Peer Training

8th Apr 2014 4:00:pm

The <a href=”http://www.students.ubc.ca/livewelllearnwell/explore-wellness/wellness-centre/”>UBC Wellness Centre</a> is a drop-in resource centre for students, offering peer-to-peer information on nutrition, mental health, sexual health, addictions, and other topics. Mainly run by volunteers, the Wellness Peer Educators, this training workshop will focus on health topics, leadership skills, and other personal and professional development aspects.

Multi-Faith Chaplains Association Booth

8th Apr 2014 11:30:am

Each week, chaplains from the Multi-Faith Chaplains Association are available to help you develop your spirituality and give some thoughts on faith issues. Drop by for information on what is happening in the various spiritual communities on campus, to check out the interactive theme for the week, and to find contact information for any of...

First Nations Languages Research Talk

7th Apr 2014 11:30:am

Presented by the First Nations Languages Program, an invited speaker will be discussing endangered language documentation and revitalization work. All are welcome.

Navigating Copyright in the Digital Environment

3rd Apr 2014 12:00:pm

Curious about what you can post on a UBC departmental website, personal blog, shared wiki space, or social media platform? This workshop will cover what to keep in mind when using other people’s copyrighted work on publicly available websites. Register here. Tech Express is a series of lunchtime, informal sessions on learning technologies at UBC and...

Purposeful Play for the Youngest Learners: Early Literacy from Birth to Age Five

2nd Apr 2014 12:00:pm

Speaker: Betsy Diamant-Cohen, Librarian and Creator of “Mother Goose on the Loose” Literacy Program Title: Purposeful Play for the Youngest Learners: Early Literacy from Birth to Age Five Contact: Prof. Judith Saltman ABSTRACT Although library service to children was once mainly focused on books, today play is also a strong component. Children learn best through...

Thunder-study

1st Apr 2014 6:00:pm

Thunderstudy is study hall held for varsity athletes at UBC and is facilitated by the Department of Athletics and Recreation.  Thunder-study is a chance for athletes to have a dedicated study space and also be able to access tutors in Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, Math, Physics and Writing Skills. Visit the Academic Support page at...

Positive Space Workshop

28th Mar 2014 12:30:pm

The Positive Space Campaign is a UBC Vancouver campus-wide initiative to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, transgender, transsexual, gender variant, two-spirit and intersex (LGBQTTI) communities, individuals and issues on campus. Workshops aim to foster a welcoming atmosphere and inclusive, respectful dialogue on campus for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities by...

Art History Graduate Student Roundtables

28th Mar 2014 10:00:am

Graduate Students in the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory present their research findings at the mid-stage of their thesis work. They will discuss their research findings to-date and receive feedback from other students, faculty, and the general public. All are welcome.

Copyright for the Classroom: Understanding Appropriate Use of Copyrighted Material

27th Mar 2014 11:00:am

This UBC Library workshop will provide answers to common questions about how to make your presentations and course materials copyright-compliant. Register here.

Chemistry Undergraduate Research Conference

27th Mar 2014 9:30:am

The Chemistry Undergraduate Research Conference (CURC) is an annual celebration of undergrad research consisting of presenters from Chem 449, 445, and Co-Op students. Students in research courses are encouraged to participate, as it provides an opportunity to practice for their presentation. For other chemistry students, CURC presents works of senior chemistry students and may inspire students...

Spring Panel on Publishing in Academic Libraries

25th Mar 2014 12:00:pm

This event is geared towards anyone interested in learning about the relationships between publishers and academic libraries. Three guest panelists will help demystify these often elusive relationships by providing insight into their own experiences. This event is free and open to the public. Brought to you by the Library and Archival Studies Student Association.

Amnesty International UBC Annual Conference

23rd Mar 2014 10:00:am

Amnesty International UBC is an organization that gives UBC students the opportunity to be a Human Rights activists on campus. We work closely with Amnesty International Canada to promote universal Human Rights around the world. Amnesty International UBC’s Annual Conference is where delegates (students and the public alike) can listen to speeches from prominent speakers who...

Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference

22nd Mar 2014 10:00:am

Come to MURC and see what’s happening in the world of undergraduate research at UBC. Undergraduate researchers will be presenting on their work and keynote speakers will share their exceptional and exciting research experiences with you. There will also be information booths with research and funding opportunities. Come check out what your colleagues are doing, and...

Online Professional Etiquette

20th Mar 2014 1:00:pm

More and more we create and grow professional relationships in a digital space. This happens every day as email and text messages take the place of phone calls, and Google Hangout becomes our global conference room. But have you ever thought about how you come across in your online interactions? This session will provide participants...

CNRS Alumni Night

18th Mar 2014 6:00:pm

This event will be an Alumni Night involving a panel discussion with previous UBC Classical, Near Eastern & Religious Studies students, professors, and students. There will be a 30 minute panel discussion, followed by a 30 minute question and answer period, and then a mix and mingle with food and refreshments. The focus of this event...

Incorporating Research and Scholarship Into Your Professional Practice

18th Mar 2014 12:00:pm

How do you get involved in research, either your own or collaboratively with other librarians and faculty? How do you make time for research? How do you finance it? How do you showcase it? Come join us as speakers from academic and public libraries describe their experience with library-based research and projects. Brought to you...

Positive Space Workshop

17th Mar 2014 9:00:am

The Positive Space Campaign is a UBC Vancouver campus-wide initiative to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, transgender, transsexual, gender variant, two-spirit and intersex (LGBQTTI) communities, individuals and issues on campus. Workshops aim to foster a welcoming atmosphere and inclusive, respectful dialogue on campus for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities by...

Canada Law from Abroad – Study Law in the UK

14th Mar 2014 10:30:am

Canada Law From Abroad provides an international education bridge for Canadian Students to attend top tier law schools in the U.K. – home of the world’s great law schools – and for obtaining leading edge LLB and LLM (Masters of Laws) degrees. Find out more at this workshop, brought to you by the Centre for...

Using UBC Blogs, UBC CMS and the UBC Wiki to Support the Student as Producer Model

13th Mar 2014 12:00:pm

This session will explore how to support learners’ in their role as producers of meaning online content and learning materials. It will explore case studies from courses at UBC that asked learners to not only be students but also creators, authors, researchers, performers, scholars, designers, authors, and problem solvers. It will also provide an in-depth...

Terms and Condition May Apply – Film Screening

12th Mar 2014 5:30:pm

“Free Screening of the award winning documentary “Terms and Conditions May Apply”. Come join Katie Kalk and the Digital Tattoo project team for a fascinating documentary that exposes what corporations and governments learn about people through Internet and cell phone usage, and what can be done about it. Facilitators: Katie Kalk, Marga Heras, Rie Namba

HCI@UBC Seminar Series

12th Mar 2014 12:00:pm

The HCI@UBC Seminar series, brought to you by iSchool@UBC, hosts scholars and students working across disciplines on problems related to Human-Computer Interaction. For more details about this series, please see the event page.

MURC Workshop

11th Mar 2014 3:30:pm

During this workshop, successful applicants to present at the 2014 Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference will be instructed on the design and creation of a conference-appropriate research poster, and guided in the delivery of a mini-presentation in a poster display fair format.  For more information about MURC 2014, please visit: http://murc.ubc.ca

UBC Peer Programs: Equity Ambassadors

7th Mar 2014 9:00:am

To celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) on campus, Equity Ambassadors (UBC Peer Programs) are planning to showcase self-identifying women from the UBC community who inspire change. A display noting some of the ways in which other countries celebrate International Women’s Day will also be shown. Students have the opportunity to actively interact with this booth, as...

UBC Economics Students Association Careers Night 2014

6th Mar 2014 6:00:pm

UBC Economics Students Association (ESA) represents all undergraduate students interested in Economics, including those who are enrolled in the Major, Combined Major, Minor, Honours and the Bachelor of International Economics Program to the Vancouver School of Economics, the Arts Undergraduate Society and many more. As an ESA signature event, Careers Night is a workshop to help...

STAND UBC Annual Panel Discussion

6th Mar 2014 5:30:pm

STAND UBC, a chapter of a national student organization that aims to promote awareness of ongoing genocides and crimes against humanity in order to mobilize individual and government action, is holding our fifth annual panel discussion! This year, our topic is inspired by the creation of the Canadian International Institute for Extractive Industries and Development...

Can I Use This? Finding, Using, and Reusing Open Education Resources

6th Mar 2014 12:00:pm

If you are preparing any kind of multimedia, chances are you want to incorporate images, video or other media from another source. This session will focus on the pragmatic elements of reuse, the essentials of copyright, and the basics of working with Creative Commons and openly licensed materials. Bring your own laptop and lunch. Register...

Supporting Undergraduate Success: The Repository as a Curricular Tool bepress webinar

6th Mar 2014 11:00:am

Showcasing undergraduate work in an institutional repository creates exciting opportunities for student authors, but the benefits extend far beyond that: the repository can also be used to improve and assess the work of current students. At the Claremont Colleges, undergraduate theses hosted in the repository are used to teach information literacy and writing skills to...

CENES Lunch and Learn

5th Mar 2014 12:30:pm

Lunch and Learn with the Department of Central, Eastern & Northern European Studies Have lunch with us and learn about your degree requirements, speak with our faculty and advisors, learn about our exciting Study Abroad opportunities and much more! Who:  All students interested in German, Danish, Swedish, Polish, and Russian, or who wish to learn...

Nurses on Campus Booth

5th Mar 2014 12:00:pm

Student Health Service nurses are ready to help you take advantage of the link between your physical and mental wellbeing and academic success through this weekly Nurses on Campus booth. They offer personalized advice and helpful information on a variety of wellness topics – and can help you better navigate the BC health care system. Come and talk...

Student Librarian Brown Bag

5th Mar 2014 11:30:am

A group of UBC Librarians representing various branches of the UBC Library will be hosting iSchool students for a Brown Bag Information Session about upcoming Student Librarian job postings at the University. The session will provide a general overview about student librarian positions at UBC Library and the hiring process for positions for the September 2014-April 2015...

Thunder-study

4th Mar 2014 6:00:pm

Thunderstudy is study hall held for varsity athletes at UBC and is facilitated by the Department of Athletics and Recreation.  Thunder-study is a chance for athletes to have a dedicated study space and also be able to access tutors in Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, Math, Physics and Writing Skills. Visit the Academic Support page at...

Wellness Peer Training

4th Mar 2014 4:00:pm

The UBC Wellness Centre is a drop-in resource centre for students, offering peer-to-peer information on nutrition, mental health, sexual health, addictions, and other topics. Mainly run by volunteers, the Wellness Peer Educators, this training workshop will focus on health topics, leadership skills, and other personal and professional development aspects.

Resume Clinic

4th Mar 2014 12:30:pm

Did you know that employers spend an average of 20 seconds reviewing each resume? In those seconds, your resume needs to clearly demonstrate how your education, experience and skills qualify you for the position. At this 2-hour long resume clinic, you will receive a short presentation on resume basics, including how to tailor your resume...

Multi-Faith Chaplains Association Booth

4th Mar 2014 11:30:am

Each week, chaplains from the Multi-Faith Chaplains Association are available to help you develop your spirituality and give some thoughts on faith issues. Drop by for information on what is happening in the various spiritual communities on campus, to check out the interactive theme for the week, and to find contact information for any of the chaplains...

CSS 101

27th Feb 2014 12:00:pm

Do you want to make your site look nicer? CSS will do the magic for you! This workshop will introduce you to the basics of CSS, tricks and resources that can boost up your CSS skills. Tech Express is a series of lunchtime, informal sessions on learning technologies at UBC and the projects they support....

Lost Canadians

27th Feb 2014 12:00:pm

What does it mean to be Canadian? A new Citizenship Act will soon be introduced in Parliament, redefining who and what we are as a people.  It will affect Canadians for generations to come.  Join Don Chapman, on February 27th, 2014 from noon-1pm for an engaging discussion that will challenge your views on Canadian citizenship....

LWB@UBC Documentary – How to Nail a Dictator

26th Feb 2014 5:00:pm

The student committee of Librarians Without Borders (LWB), a student group under LASSA (Library and Archival Studies Student Association), plans to show a documentary film to raise awareness of the history and current situation in Guatemala. LWB provides permanent support to education and literacy in Guatemala, fundraising and raising awareness about international literacy issues. This event...

The Future of Intercultural Engagement in Canadian Higher Education

26th Feb 2014 3:00:pm

Established in 1994, the Centre for Intercultural Language Studies is a cross-campus centre for research, outreach, and collaboration on issues broadly connected to language, culture, and education. As part of  its Twentieth Anniversary celebrations, CILS presents a roundtable panel discussion on the development of intercultural awareness now and in the future. Chaired by Alden Habacon,...

Writer as Critic: Inside and Outside the Book

26th Feb 2014 12:00:pm

Sarah Ellis has always appreciated children’s literature from the multiple perspectives of writer, reviewer, critic, and teacher of children’s literature and creative writing. She will discuss her experience as the insider crafting a story and the outsider striving to put that story into context. This talk is part of the iSchool Colloquia series. It is...

Copyright for the Classroom: Understanding Appropriate Use of Copyrighted Material

25th Feb 2014 11:00:am

This workshop will provide answers to common questions about how to make your presentations and course materials copyright-compliant. Register online here.

Freedom to Read Week Booth

25th Feb 2014 10:00:am

February 23 — March 1 is Freedom to Read Week, “an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.” The British Columbia Library Association/Canadian Library Association (BCLA/CLA) Student Chapter at UBC will be promoting this national event and their Readathon happening...

Freedom to Read Week Readathon

25th Feb 2014 10:00:am

February 23 — March 1 is Freedom to Read Week, “an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.” The British Columbia Library Association/Canadian Library Association (BCLA/CLA) Student Chapter at UBC would like to promote and support...

Positive Space Workshop

24th Feb 2014 9:00:am

The Positive Space Campaign is a UBC Vancouver campus-wide initiative to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, transgender, transsexual, gender variant, two-spirit and intersex (LGBQTTI) communities, individuals and issues on campus. Workshops aim to foster a welcoming atmosphere and inclusive, respectful dialogue on campus for people of all sexual orientations and gender...

Using UBC Blogs, UBC CMS and the UBC Wiki to Support the Student as Producer Model

20th Feb 2014 12:00:pm

Dodson Room, February 20th, 2014 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

UBC Advising Conference

18th Feb 2014 8:30:am

UBC Faculty Advising Offices, Enrolment Services, and the Vice-President Students Office are pleased to host the UBC Advising Conference on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. This event will bring together staff, faculty members and others who advise undergraduate and graduate students for a day of professional development and community building. Register online at the conference website.

Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference Booth

13th Feb 2014 1:00:pm

Want to know more about getting involved with research? Visit this Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference (MURC) information booth to see what’s happening in the world of undergraduate research at UBC. MURC is an annual conference celebrating exciting and innovative research and will be held on Saturday, March 22. There, Undergraduate researchers will be presenting on...

Presentation Software for Flexible Learning: The best of the cheap and free!

13th Feb 2014 12:00:pm

Want to learn about alternatives to PowerPoint? This workshop will demonstrate some of the best budget alternatives and why you may want to use them for your flexible learning projects. Tech Express is a series of lunchtime, informal sessions on learning technologies at UBC and the projects they support. Faculty, staff and students are invited...

Three Minute Thesis Coaching Session

12th Feb 2014 2:30:pm

This year’s Three Minute Thesis competition will be held on March 12th and 14th. It is a chance for graduate students to practice both their presentation skills and discussing their research with a non-specialist audience. Previous participants have noted that the competition helped them to focus their research, gain confidence in their public speaking abilities,...

Witchcraft-free Rituals for Choosing Better Passwords

12th Feb 2014 12:00:pm

The HCI@UBC Seminar series, brought to you by iSchool@UBC, hosts scholars and students working across disciplines on problems related to Human-Computer Interaction. This month’s lecture is by Stuart Schechter, who will review the threat posed by password-guessing and debunk a number of misconceptions about this threat.  Schechter will introduce three different witchcraft-free rituals for protecting...

Common Energy UBC and FairTrade Booth

12th Feb 2014 11:00:am

Common Energy is the biggest and most active sustainability student group at UBC, and their mission is to incorporate sustainability into all aspects of student life. This booth will serve to educate students about FairTrade products through various interactive activities to win prizes.

ACA Student Symposium

12th Feb 2014 8:00:am

The 6th Annual ACA@UBC International Symposium, “Archival Migration: Destruction, Repatriation and Memory,” will address the ethics, theory and praxis of archives and digital records in transition or in transitory states.  We will examine topics such as repatriated records; long-term preservation of digital records; truth and reconciliation; transparency and openness of public data; recordkeeping in the...

Mental Health Network Booth

11th Feb 2014 11:00:am

The University of British Columbia Mental Health Network (UBC MHN) was created to better coordinate groups on campus and promote mental health resources in a strategic and effective manner. It consists of representatives from various campus groups, including the AMS Sexual Assault Support Centre, Healthy Minds and UBC Wellness Centre, all interested in the promotion...

Student Directed Seminars Proposal Panel

7th Feb 2014 1:30:pm

The Student Directed Seminars program allows senior students from all disciplines to propose and coordinate a senior seminar class. These seminars challenge the traditional pedagogical structures of the University by placing peer-based learning at the centre of the experience, offering students the opportunity to enhance their own education and to take a leadership role within...

Evidence based library and information practice

7th Feb 2014 10:00:am

The need for academic libraries to seek out evidence for decision-making around collections and services has always existed, but is there a way we can do this better? Join Denise Koufogiannakis, Collections & Acquisitions Librarian at the University of Alberta Libraries, who will share insights into evidence-based library and information practice both from a philosophical...

First Nations Initiatives in Business

7th Feb 2014 8:30:am

In support of a partnership with Warwick University, the Graduate Programs Office at the Sauder School of Business presents this lecture by Professor James Tansy on First Nations Culture and Business in the region.

Navigating Copyright in the Digital Environment

6th Feb 2014 12:00:pm

Curious about what you can post on a UBC departmental website, personal blog, shared wiki space, or social media platform? This workshop will cover what to keep in mind when using other people’s copyrighted work on publicly available websites. Tech Express is a series of lunchtime, informal sessions on learning technologies at UBC and the...

Nurses on Campus Booth

5th Feb 2014 12:00:pm

Student Health Service nurses are ready to help you take advantage of the link between your physical and mental wellbeing and academic success through this weekly Nurses on Campus booth. They offer personalized advice and helpful information on a variety of wellness topics – and can help you better navigate the BC health care system....

The Intent of a Classification

5th Feb 2014 12:00:pm

Evaluating Classifications Based on the Concept of “Warrant” The iSchool regularly invites guest speakers to participate in their Colloquia Series. These events are open to the public, and are of interest to faculty, current students, alumni and other professionals and researchers in the community. Today’s session features a talk by Barbara Kwasnik, Professor, Syracuse University....

Research Data Canada Webinar

5th Feb 2014 10:00:am

The Purdue University Research Repository (PURR), uses HUBzero to provide a research collaboration and data management solution for researchers on campus. Funding agencies in the United States and other countries are beginning to require that researchers explain how they will manage and share the data that will be produced from their research. PURR enables researchers...

Wellness Peer Training

4th Feb 2014 4:00:pm

The UBC Wellness Centre is a drop-in resource centre for students, offering peer-to-peer information on nutrition, mental health, sexual health, addictions, and other topics. Mainly run by volunteers, the Wellness Peer Educators, this training workshop will focus on health topics, leadership skills, and other personal and professional development aspects.

Multi-Faith Chaplains Association Booth

4th Feb 2014 11:30:am

Each week, chaplains from the Multi-Faith Chaplains Association are available to help you develop your spirituality and give some thoughts on faith issues. Drop by for information on what is happening in the various spiritual communities on campus, to check out the interactive theme for the week, and to find contact information for any of...

Thunder-study

3rd Feb 2014 6:00:pm

Thunderstudy is study hall held for varsity athletes at UBC and is facilitated by the Department of Athletics and Recreation.  Thunder-study is a chance for athletes to have a dedicated study space and also be able to access tutors in Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, Math, Physics and Writing Skills. Visit the Academic Support page at...

Orientations Information Booth

3rd Feb 2014 11:00:am

Visit this Orientations information booth as staff promote and recruit for Orientation Leader roles, alongside other leadership positions that are part of the greater “Have Fun” campaign.  Approximately 1,000 leaders will be recruited to help build a supportive and engaged community of new to UBC students, plan Orientations events and deliver programming. Drop by during...

Write Like A Pro

1st Feb 2014 1:30:pm

Dodson Room, February 1st, 2014 | 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm