Employer On-Campus Info Session: Fortinet
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description VancouverPublic Health and Pandemic Caring in Context
Cecil Green Park House 6251 Cecil Green Park Road, VancouverWellness Centre Drop-in for Indigenous Students
UBC Life Building (Old SUB) 6138 Student Union Boulevard, VancouverFoundations of Pedagogy: October-November 2022
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver“The Radical Centre” with C.E. Gatchalian
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, VancouverGlobal Health Lunch and Learn Seminar Series – An Update of Global Health Initiatives in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems
School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) 2206 East Mall, VancouverDrop-In Career Advising for International Undergraduate Students *Virtual only*
Online/Virtual EventTLEF-OER Fund Online Proposal Consultation Sessions – November 10, 2022
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, VancouverInterview Preparation – Learn and Practice Effective Strategies to be Interview Ready
Online/Virtual EventCanceled Exploring the Hidden Earth – Groundwaters and Deep Subsurface Life
P. A. Woodward Instructional Resources Centre (Woodward IRC) 2194 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver- No events scheduled for November 13, 2022.
Week of Events
Guatemala Global Seminar Info Session
Guatemala Global Seminar Info Session
Learn more about our upcoming Global Seminar taking place in Guatemala! Philosophy 335 and Sociology 430 begin together by examining classical theories of oppressive power and civil society offered by European theorists struggling to understand the complexities of emerging modern industrial society (De Las Casas, Hobbes, Rousseau, Marx and Mill, Arendt and Marcuse), with some […]
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: - […]
Guatemala Global Seminar Info Session
Guatemala Global Seminar Info Session
Learn more about our upcoming Global Seminar taking place in Guatemala! Philosophy 335 and Sociology 430 begin together by examining classical theories of oppressive power and civil society offered by European theorists struggling to understand the complexities of emerging modern industrial society (De Las Casas, Hobbes, Rousseau, Marx and Mill, Arendt and Marcuse), with some […]
A Tale of Two Mouse Models of Menopause – How Dietary Fatty Acids and Estrogens Interact to Alter Physiology, Behavior, and the Gut Microbiome
A Tale of Two Mouse Models of Menopause – How Dietary Fatty Acids and Estrogens Interact to Alter Physiology, Behavior, and the Gut Microbiome
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 outcomes […]
Trends of bullying and discrimination for South Asian youth in BC
Trends of bullying and discrimination for South Asian youth in BC
Drs. Villalobos and Rana will be discussing initial findings with their work on bullying and discrimination against South Asian youth in British Columbia. These important findings will help us round out Bullying Prevention Month! Register at saravyc.ubc.ca/fall2022
Employer On-Campus Info Session: Fortinet
Employer On-Campus Info Session: Fortinet
Company Overview For over 20 years, Fortinet has been a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Our network security solutions are the most deployed, most patented, and among the most validated in the industry. Our broad, complementary portfolio of cybersecurity solutions are built from the ground up […]
Public Health and Pandemic Caring in Context
Public Health and Pandemic Caring in Context
2022 Nursing History Symposium with Dr. Esyllt Jones, University of Manitoba, who will deliver the keynote address: Pandemic Caring: public health nursing and community in the history of infectious disease The 1918-19 influenza pandemic demonstrated the power of nursing in a disease crisis. At the time, and later in the eyes of historians, nursing interventions […]
Resume & Cover Letter – Learn to Effectively Tailor Your Job Application
Resume & Cover Letter – Learn to Effectively Tailor Your Job Application
Get your resume ready and learn to effectively tailor your application to a particular job posting that highlights your achievements. If possible, bring a draft of your resume and/or cover letter.
Sobriety: An Indigenous Perspective with Jade Roberts and Leora Badger
Sobriety: An Indigenous Perspective with Jade Roberts and Leora Badger
Jade and Leora will discuss their perspective on sobriety, share their stories, and give insight to how they’re currently creating resources and community for others.
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.
Guatemala Global Seminar Info Session
Guatemala Global Seminar Info Session
Learn more about our upcoming Global Seminar taking place in Guatemala! Philosophy 335 and Sociology 430 begin together by examining classical theories of oppressive power and civil society offered by European theorists struggling to understand the complexities of emerging modern industrial society (De Las Casas, Hobbes, Rousseau, Marx and Mill, Arendt and Marcuse), with some […]
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.
Equitable compensation for non-Indigenous community partners
Equitable compensation for non-Indigenous community partners
Equitable compensation for external community partners is an important step in valuing community expertise, and critical to doing principled community-university engagement. Last year, the Indigenous Finance Guidelines were created to better support the gift giving and compensation components in reciprocal, respectful, relationship-based collaborations between Indigenous partners and UBC. But, how do UBC units compensate non-Indigenous […]
Foundations of Pedagogy: October-November 2022
Foundations of Pedagogy: October-November 2022
This course will be held in-person. Click “Register Now” to sign up for the waitlist. Your application will be reviewed and if you are selected as a participant you will be contacted by email after the sign up closes with more details to attend the course. At the end of the one-term course, you will […]
Bioinformatics Fundamentals: From Illumina Sequencer to Assessing Data Quality
Bioinformatics Fundamentals: From Illumina Sequencer to Assessing Data Quality
Join this workshop to understand the basics of generating next-generation sequencing data and how to assess its quality, including choosing the appropriate Illumina sequencer for your experiment, understanding the outputted sequencing data format, and understanding the report generated by the quality control tool, FastQC.
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 […]
Green Rights & Warrior Lawyers Virtual Academy
Green Rights & Warrior Lawyers Virtual Academy
The First Annual Green Rights & Warrior Lawyers Virtual Academy seeks to inform and inspire interested people around the world about the role of law in securing environmental rights and justice. This innovative program mobilizes the power of stories to bring issues of environmental rights and justice to life and inspire action, as nine courageous “Warrior […]
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.
Transformative Change According to Doug Kelly: Creating the BC First Nations Health Authority
Transformative Change According to Doug Kelly: Creating the BC First Nations Health Authority
Join us virtually on Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (PST), for “Transformative Change: Creating the BC First Nations Health Authority” with Grand Chief Doug Kelly – Cheam First Nation. In this third session of the REDI Indigenous Speaker Series, we will learn about the work and leadership of GC Doug […]
Teaching Online with Zoom: Taking It Further
Teaching Online with Zoom: Taking It Further
This is an advanced workshop for Zoom. For introductory workshops click here: https://events.ctlt.ubc.ca/event-category/intro-zoom/ Have you been teaching with Zoom and want to learn about new features or approaches to use in the classroom? Join us for this one hour exploration of some of the new features and approaches teaching online with Zoom. During the session […]
CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Drop-in
CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Drop-in
Do you have questions about how to thoughtfully integrate Indigenous content and representation into your course work? Curious about how to offer meaningful land acknowledgements in online meetings or events at UBC? Indigenous Initiatives’ Virtual Coffee Drop-ins are great place to explore these topics, connect with others on the same learning path, or just get […]
“The Radical Centre” with C.E. Gatchalian
“The Radical Centre” with C.E. Gatchalian
I’ve never had a strong sense of self, and it’s still something I’m working on. This lack of self has manifested itself in a number of ways. As extreme shyness. As narcissism. As obsessive-compulsive disorder. As uncritical obeisance. Recognizing the role heteronormative white supremacy has played in this struggle has helped me make better sense […]
Virtual Information Session – Master of Public Policy & Global Affairs
Virtual Information Session – Master of Public Policy & Global Affairs
The MPPGA Information Session is for those interested in exploring or further equipping themselves in the world of public policy. Get to know how you can develop key skills in policy research, data analysis, policy writing, and communication through our program. Join our team for a brief presentation of the MPPGA Program, walk-through of our […]
Green Rights & Warrior Lawyers Virtual Academy
Green Rights & Warrior Lawyers Virtual Academy
The First Annual Green Rights & Warrior Lawyers Virtual Academy seeks to inform and inspire interested people around the world about the role of law in securing environmental rights and justice. This innovative program mobilizes the power of stories to bring issues of environmental rights and justice to life and inspire action, as nine courageous “Warrior […]
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 […]
Anti-Racism and Solidarity in University Settings
Anti-Racism and Solidarity in University Settings
This foundational workshop offers participants an overview of key concepts related to race, racism and systems of oppression, and explores anti-racist practices through a lens of solidarity and allyship in university settings. We situate our concepts in current events and we look at how racism shows up at UBC. We will also discuss anti-racist practices […]
Mind the Gap: Hormonal Contraceptives and Brain Health—Session 3: Indigenous Women’s Health Session
Mind the Gap: Hormonal Contraceptives and Brain Health—Session 3: Indigenous Women’s Health Session
In this virtual conference series, we will be hosting bi-weekly events including two keynote talks, four symposia, trainee mentor sessions, guest workshops and a roundtable discussion where attendees will co-create create a blueprint for future research on hormonal contraceptives. You are invited to join all of these gatherings, or pick and choose which ones you […]
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 […]
Getting Started with Creating, Editing and Sharing Video Using Kaltura
Getting Started with Creating, Editing and Sharing Video Using Kaltura
This is an introductory workshop for Kaltura. For advanced workshops click here: https://events.ctlt.ubc.ca/event-category/advanced-kaltura/ Kaltura is a media platform where you and your students can create, store, and share multimedia content in Canvas. Join us for this one-hour introduction to Kaltura, where we will also delve into the latest features available in the new Kaltura cloud […]
UBC Reads Sustainability with Geoff Dembicki
UBC Reads Sustainability with Geoff Dembicki
Featuring The Petroleum Papers: Inside the Far-Right Conspiracy to Cover Up Climate Change Join climate investigative journalist and award winning author Geoff Dembicki live from Brooklyn for a conversation on his latest work, which draws from confidential oil industry documents to uncover how companies like Exxon, Koch Industries, and Shell built a global right-wing echo […]
From Incarceration to Land-Based Learning: Kijibashik, KEEP2 & Akiikaa
From Incarceration to Land-Based Learning: Kijibashik, KEEP2 & Akiikaa
Kijibashik (Turn It Around) and KEEP2 are two projects in collaboration with Indigenous organizations to hear the stories of previously incarcerated Indigenous moms, men, women and Two-Spirit peoples. Dr. Mashford-Pringle will discuss the projects and the current issues facing Indigenous peoples and incarceration. Akiikaa: It is the Land is the premise for the Master of […]
Global Health Lunch and Learn Seminar Series – An Update of Global Health Initiatives in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems
Global Health Lunch and Learn Seminar Series – An Update of Global Health Initiatives in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems
Global Health Lunch & Learn Seminar Series: An Update of Global Health Initiatives in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems Presenter: Dr. Rickey Yada, Professor and Dean, Faculty of Land and Food Systems This will be a hybrid event, both on-line and in-person. Please register HERE: About the presenter: In 2014, Professor Rickey Yada was appointed Dean of […]
Drop-In Career Advising for International Undergraduate Students *Virtual only*
Drop-In Career Advising for International Undergraduate Students *Virtual only*
Irene Navarro, Career Educator, will be offering virtual drop-in advising for international undergraduate students from 1–2 PM today. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
TLEF-OER Fund Online Proposal Consultation Sessions – November 10, 2022
TLEF-OER Fund Online Proposal Consultation Sessions – November 10, 2022
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 […]
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.
R for Statistical Analysis
R for Statistical Analysis
R is a popular, free software program used for quantitative analysis in both the humanities and sciences. Many state-of-the-art models and various graphs are available in R. This workshop covers data preparation and management, descriptive statistics, and common statistical analyses (T-test, ANOVA, correlation, regression). This workshop is for participants who already have a basic understanding […]
Remembrance Day Ceremony
Remembrance Day Ceremony
2022 marks the 72nd year that the University of British Columbia has hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony. All UBC students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend—to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace.
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 […]
Canceled Exploring the Hidden Earth – Groundwaters and Deep Subsurface Life
Canceled Exploring the Hidden Earth – Groundwaters and Deep Subsurface Life
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED The Vancouver Institute Public Lecture Series Exploring the Hidden Earth - Groundwaters and Deep Subsurface Life by Dr. Barbara Sherwood Lollar Norman Keevil Chair in Ore Deposits, Geology Professor in Earth Sciences, University of Toronto Location: P. A. Woodward Instructional Resources Centre 2194 Health Sciences Mall. Time: 8:15 pm Accessible […]