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AMS Firstweek

AMS Firstweek

Until September 23, 2021 AMS Firstweek AMS Firstweek takes place throughout September to welcome incoming and returning UBC students to campus.


UBC Homecoming

UBC Homecoming

September 17–19, 2021 UBC Homecoming UBC Homecoming is a celebrated tradition to kick-off the academic year and it’s our biggest school spirit event.


Drift: Art and Dark Matter

Drift: Art and Dark Matter

Until December 2021 Drift: Art and Dark Matter Four artists were invited to make new work while engaging with physicists, chemists and engineers contributing to the search for dark matter […]


“That a Beginning Be Made”: A Rule of Law for Our New Age of Anxiety

“That a Beginning Be Made”: A Rule of Law for Our New Age of Anxiety

September 7-9, 2021 “That a Beginning Be Made”: A Rule of Law for Our New Age of Anxiety We live in a time when it really does seem that there […]


UBC Homecoming – Culinary Adventures with The Lazy Gourmet

UBC Homecoming – Culinary Adventures with The Lazy Gourmet

September 18, 2021 UBC Homecoming – Culinary Adventures with The Lazy Gourmet Join The Lazy Gourmet’s founder – and UBC alum – Susan Mendelson, BSW’78, as she virtually guides us […]


Wellbeing in Nature: A Guided Virtual Experience

Wellbeing in Nature: A Guided Virtual Experience

August 4, 2020 Wellbeing in Nature: A Guided Virtual Experience Are you craving to be outdoors? Replace stress with relaxation in this experiential session.


Writing a (mindful) Learner-Centered and Inclusive Syllabus

Writing a (mindful) Learner-Centered and Inclusive Syllabus

August 4, 2020 Writing a (mindful) Learner-Centered and Inclusive Syllabus Learn about the characteristics and benefits of a mindful, learner-centered, inclusive syllabus, including considerations for the online environment.


Teaching Assistant Institute

Teaching Assistant Institute

July 20-24, 2020 Teaching Assistant Institute Supporting TAs as their roles change with the move to online summer and fall courses.


Teaching Remotely with Care: Introduction to Accessible Online Courses and Open Educational Resources

Teaching Remotely with Care: Introduction to Accessible Online Courses and Open Educational Resources

July 17, 2020 Teaching Remotely with Care: Introduction to Accessible Online Courses and Open Educational Resources Designing for accessibility benefits all learners. Join this workshop and learn useful processes, resources, […]


Cutting through the Noise: Mastering the Elements of Clear Political Communication

Cutting through the Noise: Mastering the Elements of Clear Political Communication

July 23, 2020 Cutting through the Noise: Mastering the Elements of Clear Political Communication Join journalists Alison Broddle and Elamin Abdelmahmoud as they share how politicians can effectively communicate across […]


Essential Labour, Essential Lives: Migrant Agricultural Workers and COVID-19

Essential Labour, Essential Lives: Migrant Agricultural Workers and COVID-19

July 23, 2020 Essential Labour, Essential Lives: Migrant Agricultural Workers and COVID-19 If migrant labour is essential, why not migrant lives? Join a panel of community organizers and researchers for […]


Thinking While Black

Thinking While Black

March 17, 2020 Thinking While Black The Phil Lind Initiative 2020 series explores the theme of “Thinking While Black” in Term 2 at UBC.


‘Teaching, Mapping, and Understanding the Sounds of Language’ Online Flash Talks

‘Teaching, Mapping, and Understanding the Sounds of Language’ Online Flash Talks

July 28, 2020 ‘Teaching, Mapping, and Understanding the Sounds of Language’ Online Flash Talks Join Language Sciences flash talks: three five minute talks using only one slide by three different language […]


Histories of Race and Contagion: Revisiting D’Arcy Island through COVID-19

Histories of Race and Contagion: Revisiting D’Arcy Island through COVID-19

July 30, 2020 Histories of Race and Contagion: Revisiting D’Arcy Island through COVID-19 Explore the connections between racism, health and nation by revisiting D’Arcy Island through a COVID-19 pandemic lens. 


Language Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference

Language Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference

February 8, 2020 Language Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference Explore language and communication research with an interdisciplinary perspective.


ChamberFest!

ChamberFest!

March 20, 2020 ChamberFest! This two-night event features inspiring ideas, gorgeous music, and terrific ensembles.


David Wojnarowicz: Photography & Film 1978–1992

David Wojnarowicz: Photography & Film 1978–1992

January 10, 2020 David Wojnarowicz: Photography & Film 1978–1992 The exhibition presents over 100 works including photographs, test prints, silkscreens, 16 mm and Super 8 film.


Remembrance Day Ceremony 2019

Remembrance Day Ceremony 2019

November 11, 2019 Remembrance Day Ceremony 2019 Join us for Remembrance Day 2019 to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace. 


President’s Concert Series: A concert with Jon Kimura Parker and Desmond Hoebig

President’s Concert Series: A concert with Jon Kimura Parker and Desmond Hoebig

November 12, 2019 President’s Concert Series: A concert with Jon Kimura Parker and Desmond Hoebig Come along for a special performance featuring renowned musicians, pianist Jon Kimura Parker and cellist […]


Inked! Learn How to Bullet Journal

Inked! Learn How to Bullet Journal

November 13, 2019 Inked! Learn How to Bullet Journal Learn about bullet journaling, hand lettering and gift wrap decorating.


Post-Graduation Careers Panel

Post-Graduation Careers Panel

November 13, 2019 Post-Graduation Careers Panel Join Language Sciences for this panel exploring careers beyond graduate school.


3D Modelling in Maya

3D Modelling in Maya

November 25, 2019 3D Modelling in Maya Attend the workshop to develop basic skills in 3D modelling in a supportive environment.


Black Like Me

Black Like Me

November 20, 2019 Black Like Me The dancer’s performance embodies the word and the historic and ongoing oppression surrounding it.


Thunderstruck

Thunderstruck

November 22, 2019 Thunderstruck This annual festival event features Women’s Volleyball, with festival zone and game.


14 Not Forgotten

14 Not Forgotten

November 27, 2019 14 Not Forgotten Let’s stand together against violence against women.