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Indigitization — Toolkit for the Digitization of First Nations Knowledge
Third funding cycle opens for Aboriginal Audio Digitization and Preservation Program. The deadline for applications is August 1, 2014.
The Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games
UBC is proud to be a host venue for the Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games – July 8–12, 2014.
UBC Dialogues: Okanagan – How Can We Protect Our Water?
The Okanagan is known for its pristine lakes and rivers. Tourists visit the region for the scenery, vineyards, and abundant recreation opportunities that these waters provide. Residents rely on this water every day. But how clean is it, really? Wastewater, as well as chemical runoff from industry and agriculture, poses a threat to our freshwater […]
UBC Dialogues: Victoria – Who Should BC Ferries Serve?
Fares are rising while service is being cut. Ridership is down on high-volume routes. BC has maintained a high level of ferry service, but many vessels need replacing and operating costs are rising. Business as usual is no longer enough so what should be done to steer this ship? One solution is to increase revenues […]
Remote Community Based Learning Fund 2014/2015 Submissions Now Open!
The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and the Centre for Community Engaged Learning are pleased to offer funding to faculty members creating remote community based experiential learning (CBEL) opportunities for their students. Find out more and how you can apply for funding!
Learning Initiatives for Rural and Northern BC: 2014 – Apply Now!
Expression of Interest deadline is June 27th, 2014
Margaret Scaia – Working Professionalism: Nursing in Calgary and Vancouver 1958 to 1977
On May 17, 2014, the Consortium and the BC History of Nursing Society co-hosted Dr. Margaret Scaia (University of Victoria) at the annual BC History of Nursing Society Luncheon at the Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club. Webcast sponsored by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.
Leo Shin – China and its Minorities: A Historical Perspective
In partnership between the Richmond Public Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, this event took place at the Brighouse Library of the Richmond Public Library on Tuesday May 6, 2014.
Clara van Karnebeek – Riding the TIDE to Improve Outcomes for Children With Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Webcast sponsored by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and program hosted by Burnaby Public Library (Bob Prittie Metrotown Library)
Alice Woolley – The lawyer as advisor: advocate, judge or… friend?
Webcast sponsored by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and hosted by the UBC Faculty of Law. When lawyers advise clients they help the law to accomplish both its function as a system of social settlement, and the respect for the governed reflected in its processes and structure – i.e. the rule of law. A […]