Metropolitan Mindset: How Regional Governments Can Help Solve the Housing Crisis
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The Very Book Indeed by Paul Budra
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 […]
Qualtrics Studio
Qualtrics Studio
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. […]
Metropolitan Mindset: How Regional Governments Can Help Solve the Housing Crisis
Metropolitan Mindset: How Regional Governments Can Help Solve the Housing Crisis
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 […]
Open UBC Working Group
Open UBC Working Group
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 […]
Introduction to Git and GitHub
Introduction to Git and GitHub
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 […]
Invisible Disability in the Workplace: Panel Discussion
Invisible Disability in the Workplace: Panel Discussion
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 […]
Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund Information Session
Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund Information Session
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 […]
Through the Lens: Portraits of Who We Are and Where We Come From
Through the Lens: Portraits of Who We Are and Where We Come From
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 […]
Free Screening of Les Filles Du Roi
Free Screening of Les Filles Du Roi
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 […]
Why Do Chinese Women Seek Western Men? The Case of China’s Email-Order Brides with Dr. Monica Liu
Why Do Chinese Women Seek Western Men? The Case of China’s Email-Order Brides with Dr. Monica Liu
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 […]
Work in Progress Seminar: Implementing a peer-led program to reduce overdose among people leaving incarceration – The PREVAIL Project
Work in Progress Seminar: Implementing a peer-led program to reduce overdose among people leaving incarceration – The PREVAIL Project
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 […]
Grapes to Glass: Wine Education and Tasting Series
Grapes to Glass: Wine Education and Tasting Series
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 […]
The Art of Comics-Engaged Research with Raey Costain and Cal Smith
The Art of Comics-Engaged Research with Raey Costain and Cal Smith
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. […]
OER Fund Grant Proposal Development Consulting Session
OER Fund Grant Proposal Development Consulting Session
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 […]
Data Bites – Best Practices for Creating a README file
Data Bites – Best Practices for Creating a README file
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 […]
Introduction to Web Mapping with Leaflet
Introduction to Web Mapping with Leaflet
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 […]
WordPress & Wiki Clinic (Online Drop-In)
WordPress & Wiki Clinic (Online Drop-In)
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 […]
Insight & Eyesight
Insight & Eyesight
The UBC Vision Health Volunteers teams is hosting a fun-filled info session on rare and common eye diseases! During this event, you will be able to learn about vision health, listen to guest speakers, play games, and win prizes! Come join us on November 28 at 5pm in Orchard Commons Room 4004.
Saturday Multi-vendor UBC Farm Farmers’ Market
Saturday Multi-vendor UBC Farm Farmers’ Market
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, […]