“A Closer Look at the Role of Microaggressions in Racism” with Hieu Pham-Fraser

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Microaggressions continue to be the most pervasive and undetected contributor to racism in many institutions, including educational settings. However, microaggressions are not micro. For those who are the target of microaggressions, severe consequences on mental well-being and life trajectories can result. In this presentation, Hieu will use her children’s picture book, The Little Girl to examine ‘What […]

Free

French – Discovering Cheese – Lower Intermediate to Advanced

UBC Robson Square 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

$30

Grapes to Glass: Wine Education and Tasting Series

Food, Nutrition and Health Building 2205 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Grapes to Glass is a four-session Wine Education and Tasting Series. You will use your senses as you learn about the important elements of wine production, from grape-growing to enjoying the finished product, with a special focus on B.C. wines. Instructor Jay Martiniuk is a UBC Lecturer in Wine Science and Fermentation, who has worked […]

$315