Book Discussion – High-Risk Feminism in Colombia by Dr. Julia Zulver
C. K. Choi Building for the Institute of Asian Research 1855 West Mall, VancouverWellness Centre Drop-in for Indigenous Students
UBC Life Building (Old SUB) 6138 Student Union Boulevard, VancouverWe Were Children
Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) 1985 Learners' Walk, VancouverEmployer Info Session: Cascadia Partners
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description VancouverUBC Graduate & Professional Schools Fair – September 28, 2022
UBC Life Building (Old SUB) 6138 Student Union Boulevard, VancouverEmployer On-Campus Info Session: CIBC – Capital Markets
Henry Angus Building 2053 Main Mall, VancouverWorkBC In-Person Drop-in Career Advising – UBC Alumni Centre
Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre 6163 University Boulevard, VancouverWriting in STEM: Writing to Engage in Scholarly Conversations
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, VancouverUBC Orange Shirt Day – Crafting for Healing and Justice
Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) 2260 West Mall, VancouverIntergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day
Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) 1985 Learners' Walk, VancouverKeynote Lecture: Prof. Jay L. Garfield, “Buddhism and Nonviolence in the Contemporary World”
AMS Nest 6133 University Boulevard, VancouverGraduate Instructional Skills Workshop – September 19, 24, October 1 & 2, 2022
Online/Virtual EventKeynote Lecture: Prof. Jin Y. Park, “What Is Ethics For? A Minimalist Approach to Buddhist Ethics”
AMS Nest 6133 University Boulevard, VancouverGraduate Instructional Skills Workshop – September 19, 24, October 1 & 2, 2022
Online/Virtual EventWeek of Events
entrepreneurship@UBC Immersion Week
entrepreneurship@UBC Immersion Week
Join entrepreneurship@UBC for our 3rd annual entrepreneurship@UBC Immersion Week (EIW) September 27 -29, 2022. This year, entrepreneurship@UBC Immersion Week (EIW) will bring together storytellers and movement builders from across our ecosystem, to share their insights on the strategies and tactics that helped them transform their ideas to impact.
LINA’s Re-Imagining Sustainable Development Conference
LINA’s Re-Imagining Sustainable Development Conference
Co-hosted by the Liu Institute Network for Africa (LINA), Liu Institute for Global Issues, School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, and Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada, with the support of the “Re-imagining Agenda 2063” International Research Collaborative of the Law and Society Association (LSA), United States. Date […]
Getting Started with Canvas
Getting Started with Canvas
This workshop is geared towards those who have little experience teaching using Canvas. This virtual course will explore how to design, deliver, and manage your Canvas courses—and make your teaching more efficient. For advanced support, you can book a consultation for UBC Instructors. By the end of this workshop, you will be able to: - […]
A Big-Data Approach to Women’s Health Research
A Big-Data Approach to Women’s Health Research
The Women’s Health Seminar Series features multidisciplinary research on women’s health. The goal of the series is to provide multidisciplinary training and mentorship to faculty, students, and community members across a broad range of women’s health research topics. Speakers will present their research regarding the biological, psychological, behavioural, economic and social impacts on women’s health […]
Applying to Grad School
Applying to Grad School
Gain strategies for how to approach the typical graduate school application and respond to questions like “what do you hope to learn?” or “why this program?”. We will review resources for preparing a CV, statement of intent/personal statement, and requesting reference letters
Vancouver Law School Fair
Vancouver Law School Fair
Interested in pursuing law school? Curious what law school can do for you and your career? Come visit us at the Vancouver Law School Fair! The University of British Columbia Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of Alberta Law and the University of Calgary Law are pleased to host the LSAC-funded Vancouver Law School […]
Book Discussion – High-Risk Feminism in Colombia by Dr. Julia Zulver
Book Discussion – High-Risk Feminism in Colombia by Dr. Julia Zulver
The School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) and the Latin American Studies program at UBC are co- hosting the presentation of Dr. Julia Zulver´s new book: High-Risk Feminism in Colombia: Women’s Mobilization in Violent Contexts, on Monday, September 26th, 2022, at C. K. Choi room 120, from 1:00-2:00 PM (PST). Venue (Hybrid Event): […]
Activating Inclusion Workshop: Tools and resources to support EDI planning and strategy
Activating Inclusion Workshop: Tools and resources to support EDI planning and strategy
Does your department want to prioritize equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI) in your work, but you’re not sure where to start? Join this online workshop to learn more about UBC’s Activating Inclusion Toolkit and the cycle of EDI planning, learning, and action for UBC units and departments. Workshop Outcomes: Learn about opportunities for units and departments […]
Employer Virtual Info Session: Microsoft
Employer Virtual Info Session: Microsoft
Come as you are. Do what you love. Imagine having the resources to influence tomorrow's reality today and having fun while you do it. Imagine the opportunities you’ll have at a company with 300K+ employees worldwide, working on hundreds of products and services. No matter what your passion is, you’ll find it here! Don’t miss […]
An Uproot Approach to Decolonizing Pharmacy Education
An Uproot Approach to Decolonizing Pharmacy Education
Come join us as we dive into the efforts of decolonizing and Indigenizing pharmacy education by the UPROOT team. We will explore the complexities of balancing a western approach to medicines with Indigenous-led ways of knowing and healing.
UBC Faculty of Medicine 2022 Commemorative Event for Orange Shirt Day | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
UBC Faculty of Medicine 2022 Commemorative Event for Orange Shirt Day | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On behalf of Dermot Kelleher, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President of Health at UBC, we invite you to join us in coming together in a concerted effort to reflect on the purpose of Orange Shirt Day, now also known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This important event will take […]
Introduction to R and RStudio
Introduction to R and RStudio
Do you want to learn about R, but don't know where to start? This workshop is for you! R is a popular free software program with many applications in both the humanities and sciences. RStudio is a set of integrated tools designed to help you be more productive with R. This introductory-level workshop introduces participants […]
Virtual Info Session: UBC Department of Physical Therapy
Virtual Info Session: UBC Department of Physical Therapy
Are you curious about the physical therapy profession? The UBC Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) is a 26-month program and it is the only fully distributed, entry-to-practice physical therapy program in British Columbia. The MPT Program offers students the opportunity to study at multiple sites including Vancouver, Surrey (MPT-Fraser Valley), and Prince George (MPT-North). Join […]
Employer Virtual Info Session: Jobber
Employer Virtual Info Session: Jobber
Event Overview This virtual panel will focus on the technical side of the business here at Jobber. We'll speak to our technical recruitment team and members of our Product Development team to showcase what teams do, what we look for in applicants and to provide an overview of what life at Jobber is really like! It's a […]
Drop-in financial advising with the Indigenous Student Support Team (ES Advisors)
Drop-in financial advising with the Indigenous Student Support Team (ES Advisors)
Drop into the UBC First Nations Longhouse to speak with an Enrolment Services Advisor and member of the Indigenous Student Support Team to chat about any questions around the various financial pathways at UBC.
TLEF-OER Fund Online Proposal Consultation Sessions
TLEF-OER Fund Online Proposal Consultation Sessions
Beginning in September, CTLT will host weekly online drop-in sessions for applicants who are planning on submitting Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) or Open Educational Resources (OER) Fund project proposals. Applicants can register to ‘drop in’ to any of these online sessions to discuss their project ideas and receive feedback and advice on topics […]
Wellness Centre Drop-in for Indigenous Students
Wellness Centre Drop-in for Indigenous Students
Indigenous students are invited to drop-in and speak with Manager, Student Support Services Amy Vozel on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30pm at the Wellness Centre. The Wellness Centre is located in Room 1400 in the Life Building. At the reception desk, ask for Amy. No appointments needed.
We Were Children
We Were Children
This in-person event takes place at the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre at UBC, 1985 Learners Walk. A brief discussion will follow the film screenings. We Were Children (2012) Tim Wolochatiuk In this feature film, the profound impact of the Canadian government’s residential school system is conveyed through the eyes of two children […]
UBC Farm Farmers’ Market
UBC Farm Farmers’ Market
The UBC Farm Farmers' Market starts in June Join us on Saturday, June 4 for the beginning of the UBC Farm Farmers' Market season. Don't miss Vancouver's only multi-vendor farmers' market located on a working farm! In addition to certified organic and farm-fresh produce, fruits, herbs, and seeds from the UBC Farm, the Saturday multi-vendor […]
The Truth-Seeking Mission of the University
The Truth-Seeking Mission of the University
Today, many citizens grasp the core purpose of universities through the lens of career and credentials. Universities exist, in other words, to transmit information, impart skills, and issue degrees that lead to employment. The competing idea that universities are primarily concerned with seeking the truth about ourselves and our world is not in vogue. In this […]
Interview Preparation – Learn and Practice Effective Strategies to be Interview Ready
Interview Preparation – Learn and Practice Effective Strategies to be Interview Ready
Want some tried and tested tips for getting interview-ready? Come to this session to learn and practice flexible and effective strategies to maximize your interview preparation.
Employer Info Session: Cascadia Partners
Employer Info Session: Cascadia Partners
Come meet members of the Cascadia Partners consulting team in a fun and informative networking mixer. Learn more about working as a consultant after you graduate and about some of the available job opportunities at Cascadia Partners. We’re hiring for full-time positions (immediate and Spring 2023). If that wasn’t enough to excite you, we’ll have […]
Stress Relaxation Techniques
Stress Relaxation Techniques
Join us for this one hour session, focusing on how we can make time to calm down and reduce stress by using both proactive and reactive relaxation techniques. Our minds and bodies need rest and recovery breaks to allow us to relax and reduce the effects of stress. Sure, we will sometimes experience days that […]
DIY Media Support Drop-In Session
DIY Media Support Drop-In Session
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 […]
CGS-Master’s Proposal: Crafting a Compelling Research Story
CGS-Master’s Proposal: Crafting a Compelling Research Story
This workshop is designed for undergraduate and master’s students applying for funding from the Canada Graduate Scholarship-Master’s (CGS-M) Program. Drawing on evidence-based research about successful grant proposals, facilitators discuss particular elements of this written academic genre: audience, purpose, knowledge gap, competence claim, structure, style, and more. The workshop includes examples of successful UBC CGS-M research […]
UBC Farm Campus Market
UBC Farm Campus Market
The UBC Farm Wednesday Campus Market features an assortment of fresh UBC Farm vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers. This mid-week market in front of the UBC Bookstore offers students, staff and faculty members a convenient opportunity to purchase UBC Farm produce.
UBC Graduate & Professional Schools Fair – September 28, 2022
UBC Graduate & Professional Schools Fair – September 28, 2022
We are excited to welcome everyone back on-campus for our annual UBC Graduate & Professional Schools Fair! This one-day in-person fair is open to all UBC students, alumni, and staff interested in pursuing professional or post-graduate degrees and programs to further their educational careers. Connect with 40+ schools within Canada and abroad, to learn more […]
Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Leadership Circle
Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Leadership Circle
The purpose of this event is to allow Black students to gain a deeper understanding of decolonial leadership principles and how that connects to their overall experience at UBC. This event is open to all Black students at UBC. Register to receive events updates and a Zoom link. https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0HwoAD02hBE32h8
Drop-in financial advising with the Indigenous Student Support Team (ES Advisors)
Drop-in financial advising with the Indigenous Student Support Team (ES Advisors)
Drop into the UBC First Nations Longhouse to speak with an Enrolment Services Advisor and member of the Indigenous Student Support Team to chat about any questions around the various financial pathways at UBC.
Employer On-Campus Info Session: CIBC – Capital Markets
Employer On-Campus Info Session: CIBC – Capital Markets
CIBC - Capital Markets Event Details: Our CIBC Capital Markets teams are looking to connect with students interested in pursuing a career in Investment Banking, Global Markets or Corporate Banking through networking and relationship building. We'll walk you through recruitment timelines and share what it means to work at the bank. Ask questions and learn […]
WorkBC In-Person Drop-in Career Advising – UBC Alumni Centre
WorkBC In-Person Drop-in Career Advising – UBC Alumni Centre
Come and meet with a WorkBC Career Advisor. Open to All. No Appointment Necessary Location: Robert H Lee Alumni Centre First Floor – Check-in at the front desk What we offer: Career planning Employment coaching Job search workshops Resume writing Interview skills Funding for training Employer placements Self-employment programs Employer & networking events Job boards […]
UBC Department of Medicine Strategic Plan Virtual Town Hall
UBC Department of Medicine Strategic Plan Virtual Town Hall
Virtual Town Hall: Creating our Strategic Plan Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 (*rescheduled from September 12th) Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Location: Virtual via Zoom (link will be sent to those who RSVP) This meeting is open to all faculty, staff, and learners, across all sites in the UBC Department of Medicine. It is intended to […]
Research Makes the Difference
Research Makes the Difference
Research skills can lead to success in school and beyond, but many students have questions about where to start. Teens and adults, here's your chance to hear award-winning UBC professor Christopher Rea discuss his recent book, Where Research Begins: Choosing a Research Project That Matters to You (and the World), co-written with Thomas S. Mullaney. […]
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in TAing Workshop
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in TAing Workshop
As a Teaching Assistant, you are an important resource for both students and Instructors. You can help build a more equitable learning environment in how you set expectations, manage online and in-person classroom interactions, and in how you approach evaluating student work. Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is not just about the content that you […]
20th Anniversary Celebration of the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research
20th Anniversary Celebration of the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research
A joyous evening celebrating 20 years of excellence in research and knowledge translation in women's health! Join us on September 28th from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Heritage Hall on Main St, Vancouver, B.C. The evening will include keynote speakers from Canadian and International Women's Health advocates, officials, and researchers such as Dr. […]
Writing in STEM: Writing to Engage in Scholarly Conversations
Writing in STEM: Writing to Engage in Scholarly Conversations
Writing at the graduate level involves participating in ongoing debates and conversations in your field, to a range of audiences more or less likely to agree with you. Engaging in this conversation requires aligning with certain perspectives while distancing yourself from others, and emphasizing certain interpretations while allowing for other perspectives. Managing this delicate balance […]
UBC Orange Shirt Day – Crafting for Healing and Justice
UBC Orange Shirt Day – Crafting for Healing and Justice
Healing is at the core of creating a just and sustainable world. Join us to craft, connect, and reflect in a show of solidarity with Indigenous Peoples as we honour the memory of residential school survivors and those who never made it home. Craft your own message or expression of support for National Day for […]
Individual Consultation with a Learning Designer about Your Course
Individual Consultation with a Learning Designer about Your Course
Do you have questions and challenges about creating meaningful and successful learning experiences for your students? Maybe you want help in the process of teaching your course in online, hybrid or blended modes. Request a virtual one on one course consultation with a Learning Designer to explore ways to enhance your students’ learning experience. This […]
Employer On-Campus Info Session: CIBC – Commercial
Employer On-Campus Info Session: CIBC – Commercial
CIBC - Commercial Event Details: Are you in your final year of your undergrad and interested in launching your career in Commercial Banking? CIBC’s Commercial Banking Associate Program (CBAP) is a 12-18 month long structured and comprehensive training program that includes classroom and on-the-job training. Associates will have the opportunity to learn how to deliver […]
WordPress & Wiki Clinic (Drop-In)
WordPress & Wiki Clinic (Drop-In)
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 resolving […]
Drop-In Career Advising for International Undergraduate Students
Drop-In Career Advising for International Undergraduate Students
Irene Navarro, Career Educator, will be offering virtual drop-in advising for international undergraduate students from 1–3 PM Thursdays. International undergraduate students are encouraged to drop in – no appointment needed! – and ask any career questions they may have. Students will be seen individually for up to 10 minutes each (unless demand is low, in […]
Employer Virtual Info Session: Procter & Gamble
Employer Virtual Info Session: Procter & Gamble
Event Overview Join P&G Canada for their Virtual Recruitment Open House on Thursday September 29th from 5:30-7:30PM EST. The event is FREE but tickets are limited – register for a chance to attend HERE by September 16th. You will have an opportunity to hear from P&G Leaders, learn best practices when applying and curate your […]
Employer Virtual Info Session: Mastercard
Employer Virtual Info Session: Mastercard
Event Overview Join Mastercard's virtual information session on Thursday, September 29 from 5:00PM – 6:30PM to learn more about the company and the positions they are recruiting for! Date: Thursday, September 29 Time: 5:00PM – 6:30PM PT Location: Virtual; Zoom link will be sent to attendees 24 hours before the event This session is targeted […]
Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day
Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day
Join us for an intergenerational march to commemorate Orange Shirt Day. Members of the UBC STEM community, families and those in solidarity are welcome to participate. As this event is held on the day and classes are cancelled, we hope that the statutory holiday will allow faculty, staff, students and community members join the march […]
Keynote Lecture: Prof. Jay L. Garfield, “Buddhism and Nonviolence in the Contemporary World”
Keynote Lecture: Prof. Jay L. Garfield, “Buddhism and Nonviolence in the Contemporary World”
We are delighted to welcome Professor Jay L. Garfield (Smith College and the Harvard Divinity School), who will give a guest lecture entitled: Buddhism and Nonviolence in the Contemporary World About this Event Buddhism and ahiṃsā today: Buddhist ethical thought aims at a life of ahiṃsā, usually translated as nonviolence or non-harming. Like all Buddhist […]
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – September 19, 24, October 1 & 2, 2022
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – September 19, 24, October 1 & 2, 2022
Workshop Overview: This 4-day workshop (24-hour) consists of teaching practice, theory application, and topical sessions specifically relevant to Teaching Assistants and Graduate Students at UBC. During the workshop you will teach 3 short lessons and receive feedback from your peers. You will work closely with peers and trained facilitators (who are themselves UBC graduate students). […]
UBC Farm Farmers’ Market
UBC Farm Farmers’ Market
The UBC Farm Farmers' Market starts in June Join us on Saturday, June 4 for the beginning of the UBC Farm Farmers' Market season. Don't miss Vancouver's only multi-vendor farmers' market located on a working farm! In addition to certified organic and farm-fresh produce, fruits, herbs, and seeds from the UBC Farm, the Saturday multi-vendor […]
Keynote Lecture: Prof. Jin Y. Park, “What Is Ethics For? A Minimalist Approach to Buddhist Ethics”
Keynote Lecture: Prof. Jin Y. Park, “What Is Ethics For? A Minimalist Approach to Buddhist Ethics”
We are delighted to welcome Professor Jin Y. Park, who will give a guest lecture entitled: What Is Ethics For? A Minimalist Approach to Buddhist Ethics About this Event What is ethics for? The answer could vary depending on one’s worldview. In simple terms, we can define ethics as human efforts to construct environments that […]
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – September 19, 24, October 1 & 2, 2022
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – September 19, 24, October 1 & 2, 2022
Workshop Overview: This 4-day workshop (24-hour) consists of teaching practice, theory application, and topical sessions specifically relevant to Teaching Assistants and Graduate Students at UBC. During the workshop you will teach 3 short lessons and receive feedback from your peers. You will work closely with peers and trained facilitators (who are themselves UBC graduate students). […]
Joy of Feeding
Joy of Feeding
Join 12 local chefs, including some from Vancouver’s most beloved restaurants, preparing their favourite family recipes in the fields of Vancouver’s local organic farm, the UBC Farm. Featuring UBC Farm produce, Joy of Feeding is an outdoor food festival and fundraiser for Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia’s new Culinary Centre and the food literacy […]