The Search for Happiness

The Search for Happiness

A Reading & Discussion with Award-Winning Swiss Author Rolf Lappert, hosted at St. John’s College, Fairmont Social Lounge.


Vancouver Brain Bee

Vancouver Brain Bee

A neuroscience-themed spelling bee designed to show off your cognitive abilities for students in Gr. 9 to 12.


#DavisCup Tickets Contest!

#DavisCup Tickets Contest!

Twitter Contest: From Monday, Apr 1 12pm to Wednesday, Apr 3 12pm, “Follow @UBCevents & RT this for a chance to win 2 tix to #DavisCup Apr 6! #UBC Students only, Rules- http://ow.ly/jA8Q8”!! 1 entry per student, winner will be drawn after contest ends on Apr 3.


Official @UBCevents Twitter Contest Rules

1.                   Contest 1.1 The University of British Columbia (“UBC”) is a contest sponsor of UBCevents 1.2 This contest starts at 12pm Pacific Time on Monday, April 3, 2013 and closes […]


The Chan Centre Presents: Lila Downs

The Chan Centre Presents: Lila Downs

World-traveling singer Lila Downs dramatically fuses traditional Mexican music with blues, jazz, soul and even klezmer music in her original compositions


Simon Shaheen in “The Call: Songs of Liberation”

Simon Shaheen in “The Call: Songs of Liberation”

The Call: Songs of Liberation, features a new composition by Palestinian composer and musician Simon Shaheen as well as ‘50s and ‘60s anthems by some of the most popular composers of the Arab world.



Super Resolution Microscopy: Breaking the Diffraction Barrier

Super Resolution Microscopy: Breaking the Diffraction Barrier

Join us at LSI Café Scientifique for a look at the power of super-resolution microscopes.


Intercultural U: Colloquium and PechaKucha

Intercultural U: Colloquium and PechaKucha

An exciting, two-part event in which concurrent panel presentations are offered in the afternoon and fast-paced presentations in the PechaKucha format in the evening.


Click: Photo Exhibit

Click: Photo Exhibit

The UBC Photo Society, one of the largest student AMS clubs at UBC organizes “Click”, an art exhibition featuring photo pieces of from its membership, hosted by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.