Craft practices are sometimes more than satisfying and challenging activities that are fulfilling and meaningful for their own sake. Craft can also be a hands-on means to rework the world: a tool for critical engagement, political advocacy, and social action. This discussion brings together three contemporary artists whose work expresses the sometimes-subversive power of handmaking, […]
Ripples is a public art series along the Arbutus Greenway (between Fir and Burrard St.) in Vancouver. Join us for a tour led by the artist! The tour will run from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 25. Please meet at the pedestrian/bike path on Fir Street, between West 5th and 6th Avenue […]
Speaker: Todd T. Lewis, Holy Cross College and Harvard University Historically viewed as declining, Newar Buddhism in Kathmandu has experienced a significant revival in recent years. Led by young leaders and supported by the community, it has introduced reforms and new institutions, exemplified by a new monastery in Lumbini. This resilience offers valuable insights into modern […]
UBC scholars share insights on how learning reshapes the brain, the role of exercise in aging, and how diet and lifestyle are essential to lifelong brain wellness.
What did Canadians know about photography, and when did they know it? Some years ago, I set out to answer that two-part question. My first surprise was the tenor of the discussion as news of the inventions began to circulate in 1839. Photography seemed to be anticipated in British North America and taken up as fit […]
Celebrate Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) with SVPRO at our student drop-in events! Come explore our office, meet Support Specialists, and get to know the services we offer. Drop by […]
Curiosity moves us. Determination gets us there—because progress doesn’t happen on its own. See how we push forward.
