This Week At UBC – March 31 – April 6, 2013
Lee is trying to prep for exams, but all Sarah can think about is having fun.
Bizet: “Carmen”
Carmen tells the story of a seductive gypsy and her tragic love affair with the vulnerable Corporal, Don José.
The Search for Happiness
A Reading & Discussion with Award-Winning Swiss Author Rolf Lappert, hosted at St. John’s College, Fairmont Social Lounge.
#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.
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”
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.
This Week At UBC – March 24 – March 30, 2013
The term is winding down and our hosts have three great events for you.
Super Resolution Microscopy: Breaking the Diffraction Barrier
Join us at LSI Café Scientifique for a look at the power of super-resolution microscopes.
This Week At UBC – March 17 – March 23, 2013
Sarah searches for answers in the library while Liam is out to mentally prepare himself for Storm the Wall.
This Week At UBC – March 10 – March 16, 2013
This week we catch Sarah and Liam training for the 2013 UBC Relay for Life.
This Week At UBC – March 3 – March 9, 2013
This week Gandalf and Sailor Mercury join Lee to tell you about the Cosplay Cafe, Green College’s The Tempest, and the #itallcounts pop-up gallery at IKBLC.
Digital *U Mobile App Judging
Join us to determine the winner of the inaugural Digital *U Mobile App Contest!
Stress Less for Exam Success
Stress Less for Exam Success is about exam prep coaching, resources you can access on your own time, and events and activities, all designed to help you feel good and feel prepared. Events include pet visits, exam prep coaching and tutoring and more!
This Week At UBC – February 23 – March 2nd, 2013
Facebook break-ups, Quinoa, and Arts Last Lecture with Michaëlle Jean are all happening this week at UBC.
Local to Global: Weaving Your Own Web
The Global Lounge will be holding a Professional Development Day, exploring a variety of topics ranging from sustainable living to exploring neutrality in global conflict.
UBC Anime Club Cosplay Cafe
Come out and enjoy a variety of sweets, treats and conversation served to you by your local cosplayers! Free admission!
The Green College Players Present The Tempest
The Green College Players present their free rendition of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”. All audience members are invited to bring a non-perishable food item or a suggested donation of $5, with all proceeds go to charity.
This Week At UBC – February 17 – February 23, 2013
Liam tries to figure out his plans for Reading Week by using his phone to help in the search.
This Week At UBC – February 10 – February 16, 2013
This week you have a chance to win $5000 at the T-birds basketball game, learn about drug resistant HIV, and celebrate the life of Charles Darwin at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum.
Robson Reading Series Presents Walid Bitar, Basma Kavanagh, and Missy Marston
The Robson Reading Series welcome Walid Bitar, Basma Kavanagh, and Missy Marston this Thursday, February 21.
This Week At UBC – February 3 – February 9, 2013
Sarah is busy coordinating the event coverage, Liam is practicing his Sheng skills, and Lee walks into a post…all in this episode of This Week at UBC.
Idle No More: Ideas and Innovative Solutions for the Future
In a TED style forum, guests will enlighten and discuss the origins of the Idle No More movement, and express their visions for the future.
Outweek 2013
UBC celebrates LGBTQTTI students, faculty, and staff this week! Visit www.prideubc.com for more information.
FestEVOLVE 2013
This celebration of Charles Darwin and the Evolution of Life has Special Daily Programming such as scavenger hunts & tours of Beaty Biodiversity Museum until February 17, 2013.
Drug Resistance In HIV
In this free public lecture, HIV/AIDS expert Dr. Mark Wainberg will review the progress that has been attained worldwide in the use of antiretroviral drugs & more.