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What every instructor should know about learning – archived webcast now available

Join Dr. Carl Wieman, Director, Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative and Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy as he gives an overview of research on learning that has come from cognitive psychology, brain research, and education. Dr. Wieman’s talk was webcast from the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Wednesday, March 19, 12noon – 1pm (PST). […]

BC History Digitization Program 2007 Funded Projects

In September 2006 the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre announced the BC History Digitization Program. The focus of the program is to promote increased access to British Columbia’s historical resources, including providing matching funds to undertake digitization projects that will result in free online access to our unique provincial historical material. The Learning Centre is […]

Physiotherapy Outreach Program Wins Partnership Award

The Physiotherapy Outreach Program has been awarded the 2007 Partnership Award by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. The award recognizes an organization (or group) that has significantly contributed to and advanced the image, ideals and goals of the physiotherapy profession through effective leadership and active partnerships. More information about the Partnership Award is available here. The […]