A free screening of The Goddess (1934), followed by a discussion by Professor Christopher Rea.

Join Hillel BC for a discussion of But I Live: Three Stories of Child Survivors of the Holocaust with author-survivor David Schaffer, artist Miriam Libicki, and project co-director Andrea Webb (UBC Education), moderated by Richard Menkis (UBC History) and followed by a reception co-sponsored by the Embassy of Israel and UBC Public Humanities Hub. Location: […]

This is an introductory workshop focusing on the fundamental concepts and skills needed to begin using QGIS to explore and analyze spatial data. It is also meant to help you understand how to get started composing a map document for print production. By the end of this workshop, attendees will have a basic understanding of […]

Title: "Health as a Daily Experience: Lessons from 42,243 Days of US Adults" Speaker: Dr. David Almeida is a Professor of Human Development and Family Studies and a faculty member of the Center for Healthy Aging at Penn State University. He earned his Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Victoria. Dr. Almeida’s research […]

This session is for anyone who teaches at UBC who is looking for an introduction to inclusive teaching practices. Be introduced to the literature underpinning inclusive teaching and discuss why inclusive practices in the classroom are important. We will explore diversity amongst UBC’s student population. You will have an opportunity to learn, discuss and share […]

Marsha Lederman is a columnist with The Globe and Mail, based in Vancouver. An award-winning journalist, she was previously The Globe’s Western Arts Correspondent. Prior to joining The Globe, she worked for CBC Radio, mostly in Toronto. Her memoir Kiss the Red Stairs: The Holocaust, Once Removed was published in May and was an instant […]

Are you working on a media project? Planning to produce video content for your course but don’t know where to start? UBC Studios is offering a drop-in media support session where professional media specialists are available to provide answers to your questions.  If you are wondering: Where do I start? What resources are available on […]

St. John’s College is pleased to present the Lion Dance performance by the Chau Luen Athletic Club!  The performance will be 15 minutes long and afterwards the performers will give a brief history on the Lion Dance and its significance. When: Jan 25, 2023 11:15 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) To watch the performance, please […]

In commemoration of the upcoming International Holocaust Remembrance Day, join us on Wednesday, January 25th 2023 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM PST for “It Starts With Us: Contextualizing and Educating about the Holocaust“. This event will feature introductory remarks by Executive Director of the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre (VHEC), Nina Krieger, a historical overview by historian and Professor Chris […]

Outstanding musicians, champions of new Canadian music, visionary artistic directors, and inspiring mentors, Duo Concertante have forged a musical legacy and strive to provoke thought and engagement through music in innovative ways. Violinist Nancy Dahn and pianist Timothy Steeves have built an international career with Duo Concertante. The duo’s name comes from the inscription over Beethoven’s “Kreutzer” sonata, “in stilo […]

In April 2022, the Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force (ARIE TF) released 54 recommendations aimed at addressing the many forms of systemic racism at UBC.   Now, as we enter 2023, Executive Sponsors will reaffirm UBC’s commitment to anti-racism and inclusive excellence, Task Force leaders will highlight key priorities, and the new Associate Vice-President, […]

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. […]

Join Hillel and the Brothers of The AEPi chapter of Vancouver on January 25th at 6pm for The Reading of the Names (Names of those who were murdered in the Holocaust will be read out loud). The reading will happen at Hillel BC on the first floor. You can also join us online, live on […]

The Centre for International and Child Health (CICH) at BC Children's Hospital and the BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre are thrilled to announce the 5th Annual Global Health Conference (GHC23). GHC23 is an annual event bringing together a community of students, trainees, clinicians, researchers, and faculty from across health professions and disciplines to share […]

Can we achieve balance in the nutrient cycle? In an ideal world the nutrients in soil, such as phosphorus and nitrogen, flow through the entire food system, growing into plants, which animals and humans eat, and eventually those same nutrients return back to the soil, beginning the cycle once again. But in our food system, […]

This is a multi-access event. Are you concerned about academic integrity and the best practices for supporting student learning? Have you found the workload involved in academic concessions to be increasingly challenging? Are you aware of or are using Early Alert? This workshop will address these and other teaching concerns. Please come to our hybrid […]

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 […]

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 […]

In the series Ways of Seeing Byzantine Art and Material Culture Liz James, History of Art, University of Sussex Coach House, Green College, UBC, and livestreamed Thursday, January 26, 5-6:30 pm, with reception to follow This talk looks at Byzantine wall mosaics in their physical settings. The focus is on the ways in which mosaics […]

The 2023 Phil Lind Initiative kicks off with Masha Gessen, award-winning author of eleven books and staff writer for The New Yorker bearing insightful and searing commentary on Russia, LGBTQ2+ rights, Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, and the rise of autocracy. The Phil Lind Initiative is an annual, donor-driven, high profile speaker series hosted by the […]

Our popular and award-winning series of short and focused sessions, CME on the Run! 2022-2023, will be offered virtually again this year from Sept. 2022 to May 2023. The UBC Department of Family Practice and UBC CPD are excited to introduce our next series of lectures and incredible speakers. Session dates and themes: Sep 16, […]

This special Shabbat dinner will feature a candle-lighting ceremony and Survivors spread out among the dining tables with students. January 27 @ 5:45* *Please note earlier start time Hillel BC - 6145 Student Union Blvd. Register: https://forms.office.com/r/pd2Zc52S8M