Walk for Joy
Walk for Joy (formerly Walkabout) is a 9 week walking, rolling and physical activity challenge designed to get people moving and reduce sedentary time. This challenge is open to all […]
Free
16 events found.
Events for February 15, 2024
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Data visualization with ggplot2
R is a popular free software program. This workshop will introduce concepts and tools for visualizing data in R, with emphasis on the ggplot2 package. Participants are expected to be familiar […]
Free
Inclusive Teaching: Universal Design for Learning
Intentionally implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approaches to teaching and learning can bridge accessibility gaps and support equitable/inclusive learning opportunities; therefore, it was one of the main recommendations from […]
Let’s Choose to Reuse! BYO Mug Hot Chocolate Booth
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Climate Emergency Week
AMS Nest
6133 University Boulevard, Vancouver
A pop-up Let’s Choose to Reuse engagement booth! Bring your own mug for FREE hot chocolate, enter a raffle to win a reusable mug, and spin the wheel to test […]
Free
Un(learning) and Decolonizing Academia Through a Climate Justice Lens
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Climate Emergency Week
Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS)
2260 West Mall, Vancouver
A dialogue on learning and unlearning guided by the following questions: In what ways can we learn and unlearn the lens and narratives we utilize towards addressing climate justice and […]
Free
A Beginner’s Guide to Growing a Sustainable Herb Garden
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Climate Emergency Week
Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS)
2260 West Mall, Vancouver
Interested in sustainable food but don’t know where to start? In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of growing your own herbs! Discover yummy recipes, learn fun facts, and win […]
Free
Designing Web Maps with Mapbox
This workshop is intended for anyone with a basic understanding of web mapping who wishes to expand their skillset and design more customizable maps. There are 3 main sections: an […]
Free
Pitfalls and Potential: Integrating Generative AI into Your Research and Scholarship
Join UBC’s Drs. Jeff Clune and Gail Murphy in a discussion of how to best access and use these tools ethically and to our advantage, while understanding the risks they […]
Free
UBC Entrepreneurs and the Climate Emergency
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Climate Emergency Week
Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS)
2260 West Mall, Vancouver
The Climate Venture Studio is for UBC researchers, scientists and founders working on scientific or technological innovations, or disruptions that tackle a widespread climate issue. Join a panel event featuring […]
Free
Climate Doomism: An Introductory Workshop
Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) 2260 West Mall, VancouverDo you think that UN COP events are meaningless at best? Do you want to take climate action but feel paralyzed because it seems hopeless? Do you want to talk […]
Free
Computer Science Distinguished Lecture: Proof-oriented Programming for Critical Compute Infrastructure
Everyone is welcome! Speaker: Nikhil Swamy, Microsoft Research Location: Fred Kaiser Building (2332 Main Mall), Room 2020/2030 Title: Proof-oriented Programming for Critical Compute Infrastructure Abstract: From the early days of […]
Free
Q&A Call for Projects with the Climate Solutions Research Collective
Notice of Intent Question & Answer Session for Solutions Scholars Project Ideas The Climate Solutions Research Collective is soliciting project ideas from the UBC research community for the 2024/2025 Solutions […]
Climate Catharsis Art Workshop
AMS Nest 6133 University Boulevard, VancouverA hands-on and art-based facilitated workshop centring themes of climate wellbeing, art as resistance, storytelling, and public commentary in the era of climate emergency and injustice. Organized by UBC Climate […]
Free
Invasive or Introduced?
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Beaty Biodiversity Centre
2212 Main Mall, Vancouver
As people and goods move around the world, so do other organisms, sometimes intentionally and sometimes by accident. These organisms can become established in new areas and may be out […]
The Phil Lind Initiative: Suleika Jaouad and Jon Batiste
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The Phil Lind Initiative 2024
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver
Celebrated artists and life partners, Academy Award-winning musician Jon Batiste and Emmy Award-winning writer Suleika Jaouad gave the world an intimate look into their life in the 2023 Netflix documentary […]
Free
Embodying Climate Resilience and Resistance: Decolonizing Bodies and Lands Through Art
AMS Nest 6133 University Boulevard, VancouverA hands-on art-based workshop centring themes of climate wellbeing; art as personal and community resilience & resistance; and creative modes of storytelling and documentation in the era of climate emergency […]
Free
