The Very Book Indeed by Paul Budra Directed by Moya O’Connell Frederic Wood Theatre November 20–30, 2024 | 7:30 PM It is 1621. Shakespeare’s been dead for seven years. Two passionate thespians struggle to assemble and print the First Folio, the original anthology of Shakespeare’s plays. In this referential work, pinnacle scenes from Shakespearean classics, such […]
UBC supports the Qualtrics survey tool. Qualtrics is a powerful tool that offers UBC faculty, and staff new functionality in survey creation, data analysis, and reporting. Join us for the monthly Qualtrics studio virtual workshop and drop-in session. The session is geared towards UBC faculty and staff using Qualtrics as a teaching and research tool. […]
Experts have long observed that hyper-local decision-making means more exclusive, less equitable decisions. When only a small geographic area is considered, narrow interests are more likely to be overrepresented. One manifestation of this phenomenon is ‘NIMBYism’ — or the pernicious problem of ‘not in my backyard’ thinking — where neighbourhood residents may oppose supportive or […]
The Open UBC Working Group, which is composed of faculty, students, and staff, meets regularly to advise, communicate, and partner on open scholarship activities and projects happening at UBC. In addition to serving as a place of community for those interested in various areas of open scholarship, the working group develops projects and events and […]
In this Indigenous Speakers Series session, we will have a conversation with Melody Charlie, a Nuu-Chah-Nulth photographer and guest curator of the Matriarchs Seen and Unseen exhibition at the Bill Reid Gallery. In this discussion, you will hear from an unapologetic photographer and First Nations health advocate as she shares her thoughts on the processes […]
Everyone is welcome to come along to a free screening of Les Filles du Roi, the acclaimed musical written and directed by Corey Payette. The screening takes place on Tuesday, November 26, in the Royal Bank Cinema in the Chan Centre. Doors open at 1.30pm, with the film starting at 1.45pm. The screening will be followed […]
Learn the basics of using Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration. Git is widely used version control software that tracks changes to a group of files, referred to as a repository. GitHub is a popular website for hosting and sharing Git repositories, making it easier to collaborate and share your work. Together, Git and GitHub provide a […]
The Centre for Workplace Accessibility is thrilled to host a panel discussion on invisible disability in the workplace in recognition of the UN International Day for Persons with Disabilities (observed on December 3rd) and in collaboration with THRIVE month. Four UBC employee panelists with lived experience (Logan J. Smilges, Rochelle Mazar, Kathryn Douglas-Campbell and Electra […]
Online This info session will discuss the two Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund streams for the 2024-2025 funding cycle. The ISI Fund is open to UBC-Vancouver and UBC-Okanagan faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. One stream is for faculty and staff led projects and the other is for student led projects. To find out more […]
Join the CMS Mobilities Research Group and UBC Asian Studies for “Why Do Chinese Women Seek Western Men? The Case of China’s Email-Order Brides” with Dr. Monica Liu. Join our invited speaker or a roundtable discussion on Wednesday, November 27, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM in ANSO 119. Dr. Liu, author of Seeking Western Men: Email-Order Brides […]
Amanda Slaunwhite, PHD Scientist, Advancing Health Assistant Professor, School of Population and Public Health, UBC Beth Snow, PHD, MBA, CE Program Head – Evaluation, Advancing Health Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Population & Public Health, UBC Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University Vice President, Canadian Evaluation Society Jenyo Banjo, MPH Program Manager […]
Join Grapes to Glass – a four-session Wine Education and Tasting Series presented by the UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Learn about the important elements of wine production, from grape-growing to enjoying the finished product, with a special focus on B.C. wines. Tour the UBC Wine Library – home to 4,000 unique bottles […]
Join PhD students Raey Costain and Cal Smith as they present their research on how visual methods such as comic drawing have a unique capacity to explore and document human stories in the past and present. In conversation with Dr. Charlotte Schallié, they will challenge some of the traditional terminology applied to art and aesthetics. […]
Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for creating a README file. A README is a guide to your data and assists other researchers to understand your dataset, its contents, provenance, licensing and how to interact with it. Location: ONLINE (A Zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 […]
Are you developing a proposal for an OER Fund Grant? Register for an OER Fund proposal development consultation session to discuss your project ideas and receive feedback and advice on topics such as OER design, project scope, budget development, open copyright licenses (i.e. Creative Commons), accessibility, OER platforms, open pedagogy, media development, and more. CTLT staff […]
This workshop will first give an introduction to web maps, including the differences between digital maps and web maps, their structure, and how they work. The second part of the workshop will be a short hands-on session where we will create our own web map showing UBC campus buildings – with clickable with popups – […]
Online 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 […]
Don’t miss the only multi-vendor farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! It’s our biggest weekly event on the Farm, bringing in dozens of vendors selling local fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, beverages, mushrooms, coffee and food trucks, alcohol, treats, crafts and prepared foods, as well as – of course! – the certified organic, […]
Join us for a conversation with Patrick Mackenzie as he shares his own journey in migration work, highlighting real-world applications, challenges, and career paths beyond academia. This event is organized as part of the CMS Graduate Certificate in Migration Studies. Bring your lunch and dive into the conversation! Patrick MacKenzie is the CEO of the Immigrant Employment Council […]
The annual Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day at UBC is a profound and powerful event, bringing thousands of people together from across the Lower Mainland to honor and listen to the voices of Indian Residential School survivors. It’s more than just one of the largest gatherings on UBC’s calendar—it represents a critical opportunity for reflection, […]
The First Nations House of Learning invites the UBC community to its second annual Indigenous Holiday Craft Fair, which showcases Indigenous art and crafts for sale. Indigenous students, faculty, staff, and community members will be displaying and selling their art and handmade crafts. Last year, this included original art pieces, small leather goods, beaded jewelry […]
In this interactive session, UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies will share some helpful tools and resources for new faculty members as they start their journey supervising graduate students here at UBC. This will include a useful framework to help set the stage for a productive, meaningful and positive supervisor and student relationship. While designed for […]
Online This info session will discuss the two Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund streams for the 2024-2025 funding cycle. The ISI Fund is open to UBC-Vancouver and UBC-Okanagan faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. One stream is for faculty and staff led projects and the other is for student led projects. To find out more […]
Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for directory structure conventions and directory names that will help organize your files in a way that is meaningful to both you and others. Location: ONLINE (A zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 hours before event start.)
Online 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 […]
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 introduction to Mapbox and its products, a guided developer environment set-up, and a hands-on portion where we will modify given code to design an interactive […]
UBC Choirs UBC Symphony Orchestra Jonathan Girard, conductor The University Singers and UBC Choral Union join the Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jonathan Girard for Beethoven’s epic symphony known for the triumphant “Ode to Joy” sung in the final movement. Soloists and full program to be announced.
This event is part of the CTLT Winter Institute, taking place from December 9—11, 2024. In-person At UBC Vancouver, we often focus on educating our minds and leave our hearts and wellbeing on the margins. The visit by His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, in 2004 brought wellbeing back to our attention; and wellbeing was officially recognized […]
This event is part of the CTLT Winter Institute, taking place from December 9—11, 2024. In-person The CTLT invites you to join a World Café discussion designed to spark deep reflections and collaborative dialogue around wellbeing at UBC. This year, we are exploring what it means to approach wellbeing as a shared, collective responsibility—one that reaches […]
This event is part of the CTLT Winter Institute, taking place from December 9—11, 2024. In-person Emphasizing the process of learning over the outcome, labour-based grading has been shown to reduce student stress, increase course clarity, promote risk-taking, and enhance student autonomy, fostering a more supportive learning environment. It also minimizes instructor bias and accounts for […]
Are you developing a proposal for an OER Fund Grant? Register for an OER Fund proposal development consultation session to discuss your project ideas and receive feedback and advice on topics such as OER design, project scope, budget development, open copyright licenses (i.e. Creative Commons), accessibility, OER platforms, open pedagogy, media development, and more. CTLT staff […]
This event is part of the CTLT Winter Institute, taking place from December 9—11, 2024. In-person At this roundtable session, we will acknowledge and honour the difficult emotional aspects of the SEoTs and provide an opportunity to discuss this in a collegial and empathetic environment. We will not be discussing the reliability and validity of SEoT, […]
This event is part of the CTLT Winter Institute, taking place from December 9—11, 2024. In-person Are you tired of sitting and suffering through boring and unproductive meetings or dull lectures? Are you feeling blurgh in your teaching? Do you want you and your students and colleagues to become more receptive to new ideas, take risks, […]
In-person Please join the CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Team for their inaugural Classroom Climate Forum. Expect a day of connecting, witnessing, learning, and laughs as we move together through curated sessions and facilitated conversations created to engage participants in relationally led learning on Classroom Climate by campus partners and the CTLT Indigenous Initiatives team. What to Expect: […]
This event is part of the CTLT Winter Institute, taking place from December 9—11, 2024. Online What does classroom safety mean? What does it feel like to students and instructors, and how is it cultivated? Join members of UBC’s Workplace Wellbeing and Student Health Equity and Education teams for a dynamic session focused on showcasing some […]
This event is part of the CTLT Winter Institute, taking place from December 9—11, 2024. Online We will present the findings of an on campus Community-Based Participatory Action Project (Voice 6) exploring factors that influence social wellbeing. Research methodologies and results will be presented, followed by interactive discussions to consider how to use these data to […]
This event is part of the CTLT Winter Institute, taking place from December 9—11, 2024. Online While professors work hard to formulate clear and specific learning outcomes (LOs) for their courses, assignments and tests are typically not setup for teachers and learners to adequately monitor the fulfilment of course/program learning outcomes. For accredited programs, detailed demonstrable […]
This event is part of the CTLT Winter Institute, taking place from December 9—11, 2024. Online There is a large body of literature that supports the idea that developing mastery of a subject can be achieved through learning-by-teaching. In this workshop, we will discuss some of the ways this type of mastery can be fostered, even […]
In this Indigenous Speakers Series session, we will have a conversation with Jared Williams – Qwustenuxun, an Indigenous foods educator, writer, and consultant from Quw’utsun (Cowichan Tribes) and a Hul’q’umi’num Language Vlogger. Qwustenuxun won several Canadian Online Publishing Awards, gave a TEDx talk on the power of Indigenous foods, and presented at the UN World Food Forum in […]
Storing your data in a repository like Borealis makes it easy for other researchers, publishers, and collaborators to find, use, and cite your data. It supports the Open Science movement goals of transparency, accessibility, and collaboration, and can increase attention to your work. Please join us for this short hands-on workshop to learn how to […]
Online 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 […]
Join the Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS) Learning Centre on Thursday, December 12th from 2-3pm for an informative session featuring Larry Bouthillier, Executive Director of UBC Extended Learning. We'll share how the Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS) partnered with UBC Extended Learning to migrate our non-credit microcredential programs from Canvas Catalog […]
A la découverte des fromages - Cheese appreciation workshop Cheese has long been an important part of traditional French culture. France has documented hundreds of varieties of cheese, and the average person is said to eat more than 26kg of cheese a year. In this two-hour workshop, explore – and taste! – eight major families […]
Join the Peter P. Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics and the Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources division for a JEDDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Decolonization, & Inclusion) Seminar on designing organizations for inclusion with guest speaker Felix Danbold, Assistant Professor in the Organisations and Innovation Group, University College London School of Management.
Speakers: Laura Schummers and Michael Law, University of BC BC introduced Canada’s first universal no-cost contraception subsidy in 2023. This study estimates the effect of this subsidy on contraception use and out-of-pocket costs for prescription contraception. We will demonstrate their application using real-world databases to address challenges such as residual confounding and model misspecification. Laura Schummers […]
As GenAI becomes increasingly utilized by students and faculty in higher education, we are uncovering new insights into how it can enhance our classrooms and curricula. In this online workshop, we will explore various methods of integrating GenAI into assignments and assessments. These range from those that prohibit GenAI use, to assignments that utilize GenAI […]
Online 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 […]
Online 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 […]
Online 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 […]