- Events
- Audience – Faculty and Staff – Okanagan
- No events scheduled for June 16, 2023.
- No events scheduled for June 18, 2023.
Week of Events
Reset your Wellbeing: Rest, nourish & move this spring
Reset your Wellbeing: Rest, nourish & move this spring
Audience: All faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan Location: Zoom. Description: In this 60-minute session, come learn about the foundations of health and create your own unique plan to reset your mind and body as the season comes to a close. We will: - Begin with a 5-minute guided mindfulness […]
Revitalizing Indigenous language
Revitalizing Indigenous language
Language is essential to cultural identity. The health of the Nsyilxcn language is linked to the wellbeing of the Okanagan Syilx people — and in healing from colonization. That’s why Dr. Jeannette Armstrong (LLD’06) has dedicated herself to recovering and improving access to the wealth of language knowledge in oral stories. She also helped to […]
Work in Progress Seminar: Enhancing clinical outcomes with self compassion with Dr. Josie Geller
Work in Progress Seminar: Enhancing clinical outcomes with self compassion with Dr. Josie Geller
Josie Geller, Ph.D., R.Psych. Scientist, CHÉOS Director of Research, Eating Disorders Program, St. Paul’s Hospital Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, UBC Enhancing clinical outcomes with self-compassion Self-compassion is the capacity to attend to one’s own suffering with tenderness, nonjudgment, and understanding, and a heartfelt motivation to alleviate it. Over the past two decades, there has […]
Data visualization with ggplot2
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 with R and the RStudio environment. The workshop is one hour, followed by an optional 30 minute practice period to reinforce what you learned or […]
Course Design Intensive – June 2023
Course Design Intensive – June 2023
The CDI will be offered online in June 2023 for faculty members who want to re/design a course they will be offering in September or later. The CDI provides a framework for course design and is not specific to a particular delivery method (such as remote teaching or online delivery). The Course Design Intensive (CDI) […]
Partnering in Research Conference
Partnering in Research Conference
The UBC Knowledge Exchange Unit and UBC Community Engagement are excited to co-host UBC’s inaugural Partnering in Research Conference. On June 15, join us at UBC Robson Square to explore the ethical, cultural and political challenges of partnered research and develop strategies for driving real change. At UBC's Partnering in Research Conference, we're bringing together […]
CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Drop-in
CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Drop-in
Do you have questions about how to thoughtfully integrate Indigenous content and representation into your course work? Curious about how to offer meaningful land acknowledgements in online meetings or events at UBC? Indigenous Initiatives’ Virtual Coffee Drop-ins are great place to explore these topics, connect with others on the same learning path, or just get […]
WordPress & Wiki Clinic (Drop-In)
WordPress & Wiki Clinic (Drop-In)
The Drop-In Clinics are open for administrators of UBC weblogs or websites to get one-on-one support in WordPress and Wiki for Teaching and Learning or Administrative purposes. Participants should come prepared with a list of questions specific to their sites when attending this session. Specialists at the clinic will assist you in addressing and resolving […]
Digital Interventions for Men’s Mental Health
Digital Interventions for Men’s Mental Health
For this event, our panelists will be showcasing a few innovative digital intervention programs in supporting men’s mental health. Snacks and a light dinner will be provided! Featured programs include: Men in Mind - An online training program for therapists to engage with and respond more effectively to male clients (https://meninmind.movember.com/) Headsupguys - A digital […]
Language in Motion – French Yoga
Language in Motion – French Yoga
Take your French language experience to the next level by exploring the connection between heart, body and mind in this all-levels yoga series offered entirely in French for three Saturdays each term. Learn or practice your French vocabulary as it relates to movement, breath and spiritual wellbeing. This series is a perfect add-on to your Extended […]