Free Fitness Classes at UBC – September 10 – 16, 2018
Free Week at UBC Recreation Try any group fitness at the Vancouver or Okanagan campus class for free this week. September 10 – 15, 2018 Recreation Free Week at UBC […]
UBC Connects Student Event with Waneek Horn-Miller
UBC Connects Student Event with Waneek Horn-Miller A special opportunity for UBC students to connect intimately and interactively with our speaker Thursday, April 19, 2018, 12:00-1:00 pm, Liu Institute […]
Baccalaureate Concert
The Baccalaureate Concert is an annual event that occurs the evening of the first day of the Spring Congregation Ceremonies.
Pangburn Philosophy presents David Silverman vs Alex McFarland
Does Christianity cause immoral behavior? This question will be the central theme for this exchange of ideas and criticisms. David Silverman is President of American Atheists and was the creator and Executive Producer of the 2012 Reason Rally. Alex McFarland is a speaker, writer and advocate for Christian apologetics.
Balloon Winter Wonderland at Wesbrook Village
Pop on by for our first annual Balloon Winter Wonderland at the Wesbrook Village Welcome Centre!
Fall Classic Run
Join in at one of the last great runs of the year, the Fall Classic. 5KM, 10KM and Half Marathon races.
Student Leadership Conference 2017
As one of the largest student-run conferences in Canada, the Student Leadership Conference (SLC) is an opportunity to explore your abilities, a hub for amazing individuals in the community, and a platform that inspires action. The SLC features well-known keynote speakers, workshops, featured presenters, and highlighted projects which all revolve around this year’s theme, Disrupt Ordinary.
Discussion: The Refugee Crisis in Global Perspective
This Green College event is part of the multi-day symposium, Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage, alongside an opera and an art exhibit titled The Consul in order to stimulate discussion on the various aspects of the global refugee crisis.
The US Presidential Debate
Watch the live broadcasting of the Third US Presidential debate.
Global Indigenous Rights Lecture with Chief Wilton Littlechild
Come and participate in this year’s inaugural Global Indigenous Rights Lecture with renowned guest speaker Chief Wilton Littlechild, a previous Commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Day of Longboat 2016
Remember taking part in this UBC signature event back in the day? Relive those great moments by taking part in it again! Paddle for fun or race for first place, the choice is yours.
The Singer Behind the Song With Ben Heppner
Ben Heppner gives us a rare opportunity to look into the training, careers and life of dramatic voice types in opera.
Vancouver Campus End-Of-Term Centennial Celebration
Students, faculty and staff are invited to the end-of-term Centennial celebration at Vancouver campus. Join us to reflect on our historic year and to look beyond the present to another century of growth and transformation.
Brazil Without Borders: UBC Brazilian Lectureship Visiting Speaker Series
The main objective of UBC Brazilian Lectureship Visiting Speaker Series is to create awareness about the academic work done at post-secondary Canadian institutions about Brazil, and the work done in Brazil in areas that have an international impact and are interesting to researchers and faculty members of post-secondary Canadian institutions.
Turning Invention into Innovation: Strategies for Scientist-Entrepreneurs
Canada has an excellent record in invention, but struggles with innovation. In particular, scientific inventions of a radical, generic nature, with high potential economic and social value, can languish in the lab because of prolonged uncertainty and high commercialization costs. Drawing on her research in the advanced materials, nanotech, biotech, and clean tech sectors, Professor Maine will offer commercialization strategies for scientist-entrepreneurs.
Your Next Step: Workplace Trends
Vancouver is a beautiful place to live and the ability to enjoy the west coast lifestyle is an important factor in many people’s job satisfaction. Recognizing this, the city’s best […]
Complicity and Complexity: Realities of Racism at UBC
The conference aims to grow literacy and explore topics around race and racism through showcasing researchers in the field. A key focus of the conference is to provide a space for courageous conversations about systemic racism and to facilitate the growth of effective anti-racism practices.
UBC Reads Sustainability presents Naomi Klein
Forget everything you think you know about global warming. On April 7th, join UBC Reads as we welcome Naomi Klein, award-winning journalist, columnist, and #1 international bestselling author, as she delivers her most provocative talk yet.
Humans Without Borders: a Global Perspective on Migration
Amnesty International UBC will be hosting its annual conference on March 19th! Come join us to discuss a topical issue in human rights: human migration. This year’s conference will examine topics of human migration around the world, including conflict-induced migration from Syria, undocumented migration in North America, and refugee law and resettlement in Canada.