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This Week at UBC

April 15 - 21, 2018

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This Week at UBC

April 15 - 21, 2018

The University of British Columbia
UBC Connects SVG
with Michio Kaku

presented by Professor Santa J. Ono

The Universe in a Nutshell: Why physics is the key to pretty much everything

Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts

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April 24, 2018
PhDs Go Public: Health and People
How can research contribute to societal health? In the fifth event of the 2018 PhDs Go Public Research Talk Series, five doctoral students from UBC’s Public Scholars Initiative have seven minutes each to talk about how their research into matters of health may lead to healthier societies.

April 24, 2018
Café Scientifique Vancouver: Medical Myths
Café Scientifique Vancouver is proud to present Prof. James McCormack from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Services as part of our free monthly lecture series. Dr. McCormack will lead a discussion debunking common medical myths. All are welcome.

April 29, 2018
Wondrous Worlds
Enjoy an afternoon of spectacular music with a symphonic tribute to the world renowned film composer John Williams. Featuring his best works from Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Jurassic Park. Also, treat yourself to a special performance of Disney music by the VPOPS Choir, singing all your favourites from Lion King and Aladdin.

April 29, 2018
Persistence of Vision Film Festival
A festival showcasing and celebrating the work of UBC Film Production students through 21 films. Additionally, an award ceremony will be held at the Great Hall at UBC's AMS Nest (free access with screening ticket).

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April Highlights

NOW-Apr 26AHVA BFA/BA Graduating Exhibition
TODAYSPPH Grand Rounds
Apr 21War and Peace – The Tallis Scholars
Apr 22UBC Botanical Garden: Earth Day Bird Tours and Grow Green Guide Tours
Apr 24PhDs Go Public Research Talk Series: Health and People
Apr 24Café Scientifique Vancouver: Medical Myths
Apr 24Arpanatolia
Apr 26UBC Farm: Composting with Worms – Vermicomposting 101
Apr 27Mental Health First Aid for Student Leaders
Apr 28-Apr 29Persistence of Vision Film Festival
Apr 28Circa: Opus
Apr 29Wondrous Worlds
Apr 30-May 610th Annual Celebrate Learning Week

May Highlights

May 1Winter Residence Application Deadline
May 2Graduate Student Research Symposium 2018: Nurses as Emerging Leaders in Research, Education & Practice
May 22018 Open Scholarship In Practice
May 3Choirs from Little Flower Academy: Rise Up
May 3Rural Rounds Videoconference Series 2017-2018: Evidence-Based Medicine with Dr. Ian Schokking
May 4Mental Health First Aid for Student Leaders
May 5Composting Demystified: Six Methods of Composting
May 5Bringing Your Soil to Life: Soil Biology and Compost Tea
May 6Russian White Nights: Opera Arias from 18th Century St. Petersburg
May 6Beaty Biodiversity Museum: Way Cool Lecture Series
May 7TRIUMF: The 10ps TOFPET Challenge, Myth or Reality
May 8Building and Supporting Networks with Warren Hooley
May 8Roadmap to Resilience in Graduate School and Beyond
May 10University Staff Toastmasters Meeting
May 10Overcoming Perfectionism
May 112018 UBC Sport Science Symposium
May 11UBC CPD CME on the Run! 2017-2018: Infectious Disease & Travel
May 11-May 12Vancouver Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven and Bruckner
May 12Run for Women
May 12Living Sedum Wreath Workshop
May 15SALA Spring Lecture Series: Smith House II Book Launch
May 17Canada 150: Creating Learning and Social Spaces at the Beaty
May 17TRIUMF: Project8
May 17St. Patrick Regional Secondary: Spirit Alive Gala Choir Concert
May 22“Cops in the Head” Conflict Theatre
May 22The Non-Academic Job Search for Graduate Students and Postdocs
May 23-May 31Spring Graduation Ceremonies
May 25PhDs Go Public Research Talk Series: The Built Environment
May 25Discovering Global Biodiversity: Species Richness, Latitude, Depth, and Endemicity
May 27Vancouver Bach Choir: Summer Sing!
May 28-Jun 1Bike to Work Week
May 29Storytelling for Change: Learn How to Share your Experience to Inspire Social Action
May 30Staff Pension Plan Workshop – Understanding Your Staff Pension Plan