The Willful Plot exhibition

Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery 1825 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery is open from Tuesday to Friday 10 am to 5 pm; Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 pm; and closed Mondays and holidays. Derya Akay and Vivienne Bessette, Gabi Dao, Derek Jarman, Charmian Johnson, Glenn Lewis, Mike MacDonald, Rehab Nazzal, Dana Qaddah The Willful Plot brings together […]

Exhibition: Leslie Cheung 張國榮 – Hong Kong Icon (1956-2003)

Asian Centre 1871 West Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia

Co-presented by UBC Asian Library and the Department of Asian Studies, Leslie Cheung 張國榮: Hong Kong Icon (1956-2003) commemorates the 20th anniversary of the passing of the legendary Hong Kong actor, singer, and performer, Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing. In addition to books and scholarly journals, the exhibition features a collection of original Asian-language film posters from some of Cheung’s most popular and critically […]

Free

Ocean Education: Developing knowledge, caring, and taking action

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia

Overview Connecting with our oceans is more crucial today than at any time in our history. Renowned marine scientist Sylvia Earle describes the Ocean as the Blue Heart of the planet. Today, due to environmental devaluing and destruction resulting in climate crisis, the world’s oceans are experiencing ecosystem collapse, biodiversity loss, and mass extinctions. Following […]

Free

Indigenous Worldviews, Indigenous Law Revitalization & Self-determination as Critical Responses to Climate and Nature Emergency

Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies (PWIAS) 6331 Crescent Road, Vancouver, British Columbia

part of the PWIAS Catalyst Program Panel Discussion with Dr. Robert Clifford, Allard Law School and Dr. Jocelyn Stacey, Allard Law School Moderated by Dr. Jo-ann Archibald Q’um Q’um Xiiem, Emeritus College Cohort Robert Clifford will highlight how the project of Indigenous law revitalization and the reality of climate crisis necessarily interact, so that Indigenous theories and methodologies for Indigenous law revitalization and […]

Free

Unlocking the Potential of Diversified Farming: Exploring Benefits And Overcoming Barriers

Online/Virtual Event

Diversified, small-scale and organic farming has the potential to support biodiversity on farmlands and increase farmer livelihoods. But transitioning to these systems can be challenging, especially for the small-scale growers who could have the most to gain from the transition. So how can growers overcome obstacles like organic certification, food safety regulations and supply chain […]

Free

Drop-In Career Advising for International Undergraduate Students

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia

Irene Navarro, Career Educator, will be offering virtual drop-in advising for international undergraduate students from 1–3 PM Thursdays. International undergraduate students are encouraged to drop in – no appointment needed! – and ask any career questions they may have. Students will be seen individually for up to 10 minutes each (unless demand is low, in […]

Imposter Syndrome: An alumni UBC & Scholar’s Community Networking Event

Online/Virtual Event

Event Link: a link will be sent to you prior to the event Questions about the event? alumni.events@ubc.ca   Whether you’re in your 1st year or are set to graduate soon, join us for the opportunity to connect with some phenomenal UBC alumni and experts from various backgrounds and careers as they share their experience with imposter syndrome. Learn […]

Event Series Ramadan 2023

Ramadan: Iftar hosted by the UBC Thaqalayn Muslim Association

UBC Life Building (Old SUB) 6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, British Columbia

Throughout Ramadan, the UBC Thaqalayn Muslim Association will be hosting iftars for Muslim students at the UBC Vancouver campus. These iftars will be held in the UBC Life Collegium (6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1) starting at 7 pm on the following days: Thursday, March 23 Thursday, March 30 Thursday. April 6 No registration is required […]

Event Series Ramadan 2023

Ramadan: Taraweeh Prayers hosted by the UBC Muslim Student Association

Place Vanier Residence 1935 Lower Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia

Every night of Ramadan, the UBC Muslim Student Association will be hosting Taraweeh Prayers for Muslim students at the UBC Vancouver campus. Taraweeh prayers will take place every night during Ramadan in the Place Vanier Ballroom (1935 Lower Mall, Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1X1) starting at 9:15 pm.  For more information, visit the UBC Muslim Student Association Instagram account.

Salary Negotiation

Online/Virtual Event

Many students and recent alumni feel unsure about how to negotiate and discuss compensation during the hiring process. This workshop will discuss how and why to negotiate, and help you to feel more confident while doing so.

Global blue trade its role in sustainable food systems

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia

Speaker: Dr. Jessica Gephart, Assistant Professor in Environmental Science at American University. Fish and other aquatic foods (blue food) present an opportunity for more sustainable diets due to its high nutrient content and low average environmental footprint. At the same time, seafood is among the most highly traded foods and is becoming increasingly globalized, with […]