• A Reading and Conversation in Celebration of Daphne Marlatt (Doctor of Letters, honoris causa)

    Buchanan Tower 1873 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Please join the UBC Department of English Language & Literatures in celebrating Daphne Marlatt on the occasion of the awarding of an Honourary Degree (Doctor of Letters, honoris causa). We are thrilled to be able to recognize the career of this distinguished poet, critic, public intellectual, and teacher with an intimate conversation and reading in BUTO. […]

  • Legality and Impunity in Times of Crisis

    Allard Hall 1822 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    The world is in the throes of multiple crises, from ongoing genocide and settler colonial violence, to evolving forms of authoritarian governance and imperial warfare. The theme of ‘impunity’ has become part of mainstream political discourse as both cause and effect of the current international (dis)order. What are the psycho-political and affective dimensions of impunity? […]

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  • Intriguing Connections: Pop-Up Book Gathering

    Wesbrook Community Centre 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Discover something unexpected, enjoy a quiet moment or share conversation with others through a love of reading at a welcoming community pop-up gathering in the outdoor space at Wesbrook Community Centre this month. Featuring a thoughtfully curated selection of English, multilingual, translated and independent titles, the pop-up offers something for every kind of reader. This […]

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