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 […]
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.
Harnessing the Immune System to Treat Infection, Autoimmune Disorders and Cancer
May 27, 2014, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Alma VanDusen & Peter Kaye Rooms, Lower Level, Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch
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)
The Next Step: Making the Pitch
Webcast sponsored by alumni UBC. Got a great idea that you want to put into action but need to get some people on your side first? Want to be able to concisely and convincingly explain why you’re the right person for the job or why your project should get top priority at work? You need […]
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 […]
Renee Cochard – Unmarried Cohabitants’ Property Entitlements: A Gendered Approach
Webcast sponsored by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and hosted by the UBC Faculty of Law. Until the late seventies/early eighties, women who were separating from their spouses had no right to claim property acquired during marriage unless it was registered in their names. The SCC decision of Murdoch v. Murdoch rendered in 1975 […]
Betsy Diamant-Cohen – Purposeful Play for the Youngest Learners: Early Literacy from Birth to Age Five
Webcast sponsored by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and hosted by the School of Library, Archival, and Information Studies (SLAIS) Master of Children’s Literature (MACL) colloquium series. Although library service to children was once mainly focused on books, today play is also a strong component. Children learn best through play. Library programs that incorporate […]