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Flight PS752 Memorial
Flight PS752 Memorial
A memorial event for victims of Flight PS752 will be held at Martha Piper Plaza on the UBC Vancouver campus.
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Employer on Campus: Ontario Legislature Internship Programme
Employer on Campus: Ontario Legislature Internship Programme
Virtual Information Session Are you interested in Ontario politics? Are you a recent university graduate? The Ontario Legislature Internship Program (OLIP) is a 10-month, non-partisan, paid internship offered to recent university graduates. The Ontario Legislature Internship Programme was established in 1975 and is administered by the Canadian Political Science Association (CPSA) and supported by a […]
Data Bites – Best Practices for File Naming
Data Bites – Best Practices for File Naming
Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for file naming. Join us to develop a naming convention based on elements that are important to your work. Location: ONLINE (A Zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 hours before the event starts.)
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Employer on Campus: CCL Investment Management
Employer on Campus: CCL Investment Management
Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management is a global investment manager based in Vancouver, Canada. We have been successfully managing quantitative strategies for over two decades and currently manage over USD$24 billion in quantitative assets. Quantitative investment strategies are at the intersection of finance and technology; investment decisions are made exclusively through the use of […]
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Introduction to Machine Learning: Regression Models
Introduction to Machine Learning: Regression Models
This workshop focuses on regression models to provide participants with a foundational understanding of machine learning concepts, techniques, and tools used for linear and nonlinear regression. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on exercises, participants will gain practical experience with regression algorithms, one of the most popular machine-learning techniques. The workshop begins with an overview […]
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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 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 […]
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Beginner R part 1
Beginner R part 1
If you have never opened R, do not know what R packages are, do not know how to read files into R, this workshop is for you! If your expertise is a bit higher than what is described above but you are still very new to R, check out the Beginner R part 2 workshop […]
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Wellbeing Festival: Celebrating Local Mind-Body Health
Wellbeing Festival: Celebrating Local Mind-Body Health
MIHCan is hosting an event centred around BIWOC (Black, Indigenous, Women of Colour) themes, with activities focusing on wellbeing including meditation, reflection, and creativity.
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Postponed StEAR Roadmap for Change update: Reporting on equity and anti-racism progress
Postponed StEAR Roadmap for Change update: Reporting on equity and anti-racism progress
Overview In January 2023, a UBC-wide forum highlighted key priorities from the Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force Final Report and discussed next steps for action and accountability. Dr. Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion introduced the Strategic Equity and Anti-Racism (StEAR) Framework and a forthcoming StEAR Roadmap for Change to guide the implementation of equity and […]
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Introduction to Machine Learning: Classification and Clustering
Introduction to Machine Learning: Classification and Clustering
This workshop offers an exploration of machine learning models for clustering and classification. With the increasing availability of large datasets, these models play a crucial role in extracting valuable insights and making informed decisions. In this workshop, participants will gain insight into clustering algorithms such as K-means, explore popular classification algorithms like decision trees, and […]
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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 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 […]
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In Their Own Words: Plaintiffs & Their Lawyers Speak About Youth Climate Cases, Part 1 – Mathur v Ontario
In Their Own Words: Plaintiffs & Their Lawyers Speak About Youth Climate Cases, Part 1 – Mathur v Ontario
The Centre for Law and the Environment’s four-part series, In Their Own Words: Plaintiffs and Their Lawyers Speak About Leading Youth Climate Cases, covers four leading cases from Canada and the US in which youth are demanding climate accountability and action from their government. Each session in the series will delve into a particular case […]
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“Can We Laugh Together? The Role of Humour in Building Inclusive Connections” with Ky Sargeant
“Can We Laugh Together? The Role of Humour in Building Inclusive Connections” with Ky Sargeant
In the world of EDI, we are often acutely aware of how humour and laughter can become forms of marginalization. We talk a lot about the microaggression experience of having “jokes” told at your expense or having your experience be represented through dismissive or reductive stereotypes. When we think about creating inclusive and psychologically safe […]
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Employer on Campus: Northern Development Initiative Trust
Employer on Campus: Northern Development Initiative Trust
Virtual Information Session: Are you interested in a career in local or Indigenous government? Northern Development’s two internship programs provide recent graduates with highly immersive, meaningful work experiences to prepare you for and accelerate your career. This is a paid, 12-month internship at a local or Indigenous government in central and northern B.C. Join Felicia, […]
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Map Production with QGIS
Map Production with QGIS
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 […]
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Stories of Change: Documentary Screening + Climate Atlas
Stories of Change: Documentary Screening + Climate Atlas
An exclusive documentary screening that takes you through a journey of the lives of resilient communities in Bangladesh, facing the brunt of climate change.
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Imagining Multisensory Art: Learning from Objects; Literacy and Inclusion
Imagining Multisensory Art: Learning from Objects; Literacy and Inclusion
Join Vancouver Art Gallery and UBC's Vision Research Cluster in exploring multisensory art and inclusion through collaborative and tactile experiences, ensuring full accessibility for a diverse audience.
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Unheard Echoes; The Impact of the Holocaust in Lithuania
Unheard Echoes; The Impact of the Holocaust in Lithuania
Join Hillel to hear Rachel Mines, an expert on her family's Holocaust history, who will passionately recount her parents' survivor experiences, weaving in insights from her extensive research and teaching background. Gene Homel, renowned for his expertise in Lithuanian history, particularly during the Holocaust, will provide a comprehensive perspective on the region's historical landscape, engaging […]
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Shoah: How was it Humanly Possible?
Shoah: How was it Humanly Possible?
Visit Hillel BC from January 29 - February 2, 2024 to visit the Yad Vashem Exhibit, Shoa: How Was It Humanly Possible? The exhibition deals with major historical aspects of the Holocaust, beginning with Jewish life in pre-Holocaust Europe and ending with the liberation of Nazi concentration and extermination camps across the continent and the […]
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Choosing a Citation Management Tool
Choosing a Citation Management Tool
New to citation management, don't know where to start, or trying to get familiar with the free tools supported at UBC? This workshop compares the two citation management tools supported at the Research Commons, Zotero and Mendeley, including a discussion of the similarities and unique features of each tool. We will also go over some commonly encountered challenges, […]
Free
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Unheard Echoes; The Far Reach of the Holocaust in Asia
Unheard Echoes; The Far Reach of the Holocaust in Asia
Ryan Sun is a PhD candidate in the Department of History at UBC working with Prof. Leo Shin and Prof. Richard Menkis. His transnational project expands the geography of Jewish exile outside Europe and onto the British colonies of Hong Kong and Singapore. He is particularly interested in Jewish refugees’ ship-bound experiences, especially how transiting […]
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Shoah: How was it Humanly Possible?
Shoah: How was it Humanly Possible?
Visit Hillel BC from January 29 - February 2, 2024 to visit the Yad Vashem Exhibit, Shoa: How Was It Humanly Possible? The exhibition deals with major historical aspects of the Holocaust, beginning with Jewish life in pre-Holocaust Europe and ending with the liberation of Nazi concentration and extermination camps across the continent and the […]
Introduction to Machine Learning: Neural Networks
Introduction to Machine Learning: Neural Networks
In this workshop, participants will dive into the fascinating world of neural networks. Neural networks have emerged as powerful models for solving complex and nonlinear problems. This workshop begins with an introduction to neural networks, covering their architecture, activation functions, and training algorithms. Participants will gain insights into how neural networks can effectively capture and […]
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Employer on Campus: R.F. Binnie and Associates Ltd.
Employer on Campus: R.F. Binnie and Associates Ltd.
Binnie began as a civil engineering firm in 1969, but have grown into much more. Though Binnie remains experts at civic infrastructure, now have a wide range of disciplines, from offices in northern, central, and southern BC. Binnie are the people behind the infrastructure you use every day. As an employee-owned firm and one of […]
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AEPI Reading of the names
AEPI Reading of the names
In partnership between Hillel, the Brothers of The AEPi Chapter of Vancouver, and Chabad UBC, join us for The Reading of The Names of those who were murdered in the Holocaust. We will be meeting at Hillel at 5:00pm and walking over to the fountain at the main mall, the reading of the names will […]
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Shoah: How was it Humanly Possible?
Shoah: How was it Humanly Possible?
Visit Hillel BC from January 29 - February 2, 2024 to visit the Yad Vashem Exhibit, Shoa: How Was It Humanly Possible? The exhibition deals with major historical aspects of the Holocaust, beginning with Jewish life in pre-Holocaust Europe and ending with the liberation of Nazi concentration and extermination camps across the continent and the […]
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lululemon Career Day
lululemon Career Day
The lululemon team will be coming to our UBC campus on January 31, 2024! Location: UBC Life Building + Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm There are limited spots available. Please RSVP for the events through the links below: lululemon Career Day: Recruitment Booths 11:00am - 3:00pm | UBC Life Building Concourse […]
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Employer on Campus: FDM Group
Employer on Campus: FDM Group
Virtual Information Session Interviewing can be stressful to most job seekers, especially individuals that consider themselves an introvert! Join our team of seasoned recruiters for this interactive workshop to build your confidence and boost your overall interview skills. Attending Representatives: Angela Cheatley University Partnerships Lead Virtual Information Session Link: https://fdmgroup.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ymUNkGgQSDqW602GGl5DKQ
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Data Bites – Best Practices for File Formatting
Data Bites – Best Practices for File Formatting
Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for file formatting. Join us to learn more about data formats, data access, and preservation. Location: ONLINE (A Zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 hours before the event starts.)
Free
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A Fireside Chat with Survivor Marie Doduck and Dr. Lauren Faulkner Rossi
A Fireside Chat with Survivor Marie Doduck and Dr. Lauren Faulkner Rossi
Marie (Mariette) Rozen Doduck was born in Brussels, Belgium, in 1935. She immigrated to Canada in 1947 as a war orphan with three of her siblings and settled in Vancouver. She is actively involved in Holocaust education and is a cofounder of the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre. Dr. Lauren Faulkner Rossi has taught modern German […]
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Shoah: How was it Humanly Possible?
Shoah: How was it Humanly Possible?
Visit Hillel BC from January 29 - February 2, 2024 to visit the Yad Vashem Exhibit, Shoa: How Was It Humanly Possible? The exhibition deals with major historical aspects of the Holocaust, beginning with Jewish life in pre-Holocaust Europe and ending with the liberation of Nazi concentration and extermination camps across the continent and the […]
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Beginner R part 2
Beginner R part 2
If you have opened RStudio before, know what packages are, and know how to read files into R but not much beyond that, this workshop is for you! If your expertise is not at this level yet, please register for Beginner R Part 1 first (January 18, 2-3pm). The workshop is one hour, followed by […]
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Georeferencing Historical Maps
Georeferencing Historical Maps
This workshop offers an introduction to georeferencing historical maps with QGIS. Georeferencing is the process of taking a digital image or map and connecting it to a real world geographic coordinate system, allowing you to overlay historical and current maps, and to analyze relationships between them using GIS tools. We will begin by exploring Koerner […]
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Employer on Campus: HUB International
Employer on Campus: HUB International
HUB International will be hosting an event to showcase the diverse range of careers available in the insurance industry. The event will include a company overview, a panel-style fireside chat, an introduction to our Early Talent program, and a Q&A session. Hub International is a leading insurance and risk management company that operates in the […]
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Shabbat Dinner With Honoured Guests: Holocaust Survivors
Shabbat Dinner With Honoured Guests: Holocaust Survivors
Join us for a Shabbat Dinner, where we will pay tribute to the resilience and strength of Holocaust Survivors. This event promises to be a heartfelt gathering where cherished guests, survivors of an indelible chapter in history, will be honored. we’re creating an atmosphere of love, appreciation, and solidarity as we honor these remarkable individuals […]
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Shoah: How was it Humanly Possible?
Shoah: How was it Humanly Possible?
Visit Hillel BC from January 29 - February 2, 2024 to visit the Yad Vashem Exhibit, Shoa: How Was It Humanly Possible? The exhibition deals with major historical aspects of the Holocaust, beginning with Jewish life in pre-Holocaust Europe and ending with the liberation of Nazi concentration and extermination camps across the continent and the […]
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