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Metropolitan Mindset: How Regional Governments Can Help Solve the Housing Crisis

Allard Hall 1822 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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 manifestation of this phenomenon is ‘NIMBYism’ — or the pernicious problem of ‘not in my backyard’ thinking — where neighbourhood residents may oppose supportive or […]

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Event Series Open UBC Working Group

Open UBC Working Group

Online/Virtual Event

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 […]

Invisible Disability in the Workplace: Panel Discussion

Online/Virtual Event

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 […]

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Event Series Introduction to Git and GitHub

Introduction to Git and GitHub

Online/Virtual Event

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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Inclusive Teaching Studio: What Does Your Syllabus Say About Your Course? – November 26, 2024

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

Teaching inclusively involves supporting the success of a diverse mix of learners, with different social identities, life experiences and ways of knowing. A key aspect of inclusive teaching is supporting student’s sense of belonging within a program of study and within a discipline. Your course syllabus is a representation of all of the thought and […]

Event Series Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund Information Session

Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund Information Session

Online/Virtual Event

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 […]

Event Series Indigenous Speakers Series

Through the Lens: Portraits of Who We Are and Where We Come From

Online/Virtual Event

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 […]

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Chase Joynt: Working at the Edge of Genre

Green College 6201 Cecil Green Park Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Truth and Imagination: A Green College Leading Scholars Series Chase Joynt, filmmaker; Gender Studies, University of Victoria Coach House, Green College, UBC Tuesday, November 26 4:30-6 pm: film screening; 6-7 pm: discussion with Q&A (livestreamed) Registration required for this event. To register, please see the event page. Join filmmaker and writer Chase Joynt, in conversation […]

Employer on Campus: Deloitte Consulting Group

Henry Angus Building 2053 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Deloitte will be hosting an event focused on providing students with information about the firm, consulting, and the work that consultants do on a daily basis. While Deloitte is not actively hiring throughout the Fall 2024 season, we wish to remain connected with students on campus.

Event Series DIY Media Support Drop-In Session

DIY Media Support Drop-In Session

Online/Virtual Event

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 […]

Abstracts: Communicating Research Findings With Brevity and Concision

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Abstracts play a vital role in the communication of research. Studies show that abstracts are the most frequently read part of a research article: abstracts help researchers determine whether or not to read the entire study. But how do writers communicate the relevance and legitimacy of their research to members of the discipline, and beyond? […]

Why Do Chinese Women Seek Western Men? The Case of China’s Email-Order Brides with Dr. Monica Liu

Liu Institute for Global Issues 6476 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

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