7 events found.
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Suspect Citizenship: Rethinking Belonging and Non-belonging in Plural Societies with Jean Beaman
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver
Free
Multilingual Horror Film Festival: Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
The Norm Theatre 6138 Student Union Blvd, Vancouver
Free
Week of Events
Symposium | Keywords: Literature and Politics
What is the relationship between literature and politics, and how does it shape the wider field of literary studies today? What are some of the most important historical permutations of this fraught relationship, and how do they continue to inform the vocabulary and critical methods in use today? How is the tension between literature and […]
Free
UBC CPD: Trauma-Informed Care Workshop Program for Midwives
Please note this workshop is for Midwives only. Join us for an immersive workshop designed to enhance your understanding and skills in trauma-informed care. This training will guide you through the complexities of trauma and its effects, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to effectively support trauma recovery. This workshop delves into identifying types […]
$650.00
UBC Okanagan Debates: BC’s Opioid Crisis: Is there a solution?
Over eight years and 14,000 deaths later, BC’s drug emergency rages on. Where do we go from here?
Climate Action Week at UBC Library
Join UBC Library for BC Climate Action Week from November 2 to 8. Participating library branches will be hosting climate action related events, activities and exhibits. Events happening all week (November 2-8): Add your thoughts to Woodward Library’s felt board and then spend some time at the puzzle table or create at the Lego […]
Monday, October 28, 2024
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October 28, 2024 -Suspect Citizenship: Rethinking Belonging and Non-belonging in Plural Societies with Jean Beaman
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October 28, 2024 -Interview Preparation Strategies
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October 28, 2024 -Open UBC Working Group
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Featured October 28, 2024 -Featured Multilingual Horror Film Festival: Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
Suspect Citizenship: Rethinking Belonging and Non-belonging in Plural Societies with Jean Beaman
Join us for the second event in our Speaker Series on Migration, Racialization, and Inequality, featuring Jean Beaman. She will present her talk, “Suspect Citizenship: Rethinking Belonging and Non-Belonging in Plural Societies.” This event will be held in a hybrid format. Lunch will be served at 11:45 AM in Dodson Room. The lecture will start at […]
Free
Interview Preparation Strategies
Practice answering tough questions, asking interviewers good questions, and get tips for how to prepare your stories in advance.
Open UBC Working Group
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 […]
Multilingual Horror Film Festival: Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
Celebrate multilingualism this Halloween season at UBC’s inaugural Multilingual Horror Film Festival! Join us at the Norm Theatre (6138 Student Union Blvd) for one of this year’s featured screenings, Pan’s Labyrinth (2006). In this film, in 1944 Spain, the bookish young stepdaughter of a sadistic army officer escapes into an eerie but captivating fantasy world. […]
Free
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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October 29, 2024 -Introduction to Git and GitHub
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October 29, 2024 -Don’t Feed the Clog Monster
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October 29, 2024 -UBC School of Information: Master’s Programs Information Session
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October 29, 2024 -Beware the Copyleft Trolls – Questionable Use of Open Licenses
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October 29, 2024 -Tuesday Evening Market at the UBC Farm
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October 29, 2024 -2024-25 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture: Beyond the Algorithm: Generative AI in Education
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October 29, 2024 -Multilingual Horror Film Festival: Blood Quantum (2019)
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October 29, 2024 -Multilingual Horror Film Festival: Gwledd (2021)
Introduction to Git and GitHub
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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Don’t Feed the Clog Monster
Every time you flush a paper towel, the dreaded clog monster grows, creating an increasingly large clog down in the building’s pipe system. This menacing fiend lurks in our pipes, causing clogs and backups in your spaces. Join UBC Facilities on October 29 & 30 in Lee Square (outside the UBC Bookstore) to learn about […]
Free
UBC School of Information: Master’s Programs Information Session
Interested in pursuing a master’s degree at the UBC School of Information? Join this information session to learn more! This session will offer detailed information about our master’s programs, course options and pathways, career outcomes, admissions process, experiential learning opportunities and an overview of the student experience. Dr. Kevin Day, Educational Services Manager, will present this […]
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Beware the Copyleft Trolls – Questionable Use of Open Licenses
Founded in 2001, Creative Commons has become one of the most used open licensing schemes for those engaging in open scholarship. Understanding the nuances and complexities of using these licenses in your work can be a daunting task, especially with the rise of content creators using outdated versions of licenses for profit. This session will […]
Tuesday Evening Market at the UBC Farm
The UBC Farm Tuesday evening market features our farm-fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers and seeds. Stop by and pick up some fresh ingredients for dinner! Cash, Interac, Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
2024-25 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture: Beyond the Algorithm: Generative AI in Education
Join Dr. Jan Hare, Dean, Faculty of Education, for this virtual event featuring Dr. Lilach Mollick, Director of Pedagogy, Wharton Interactive and a leading expert at the forefront of AI in education. The 2024-25 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture, Beyond the Algorithm: Generative AI in Education, will delve into the transformative impact of generative AI on the educational […]
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Multilingual Horror Film Festival: Blood Quantum (2019)
Celebrate multilingualism this Halloween season at UBC’s inaugural Multilingual Horror Film Festival! Join us at the Norm Theatre (6138 Student Union Blvd) for one of this year’s featured screenings, Blood Quantum (2019). In this film, in a post-apocalyptic world where a zombie outbreak spreads, the Indigenous inhabitants of a Mi’kmaq reserve discover they are immune, […]
Free
Multilingual Horror Film Festival: Gwledd (2021)
Celebrate multilingualism this Halloween season at UBC’s inaugural Multilingual Horror Film Festival! Join us at the Norm Theatre (6138 Student Union Blvd) for one of this year’s featured screenings, Gwledd (2021). In this film, a pregnant woman seeking refuge in a remote Welsh farmhouse uncovers disturbing secrets, as the boundaries between reality and nightmare begin […]
Free
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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October 30, 2024 -Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management (MGEM) Info Session
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October 30, 2024 -DIY Media Support Drop-In Session
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October 30, 2024 -Writing a Personal Statement: Crafting Your Professional Identity
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October 30, 2024 -Applying to Grad School
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October 30, 2024 -Multilingual Horror Film Festival: Deep Red (1975)
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October 30, 2024 -Don’t feed the clog monster
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October 30, 2024 -Wednesday Bookstore Market
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October 30, 2024 -Building Networks for Lasting Impact: An Affinity Lunch for Indigenous & Black Staff, Faculty & Clinical Faculty in the FoM
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October 30, 2024 -Debt, Solidarity, Exchange with Dr. Salar Mameni
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October 30, 2024 -Eckhardt-Gramatté National Competition 2024 Winner’s Tour: Justin Saulnier, violin
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October 30, 2024 -Work in Progress Seminar: New developments in emergency department chest pain research
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October 30, 2024 -Generative AI Studios
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October 30, 2024 -Info-session for international Black undergraduate students about the Work Learn International Undergraduate Student Awards (WLIURA)
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October 30, 2024 -Jane Huffman Reads Public Abstract
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October 30, 2024 -Jane Huffman Reads Public Abstract
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October 30, 2024 -Grapes to Glass: Wine Education and Tasting Series
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October 30, 2024 -Undergraduate Research Opportunities for Domestic Students at UBC-V & UBC-O
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October 30, 2024 -Multilingual Horror Film Festival: Let the Right One In (2008)
Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management (MGEM) Info Session
Join the Faculty of Forestry's Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management (MGEM) program team in an exclusive online presentation and question-and-answer session to learn more about how the MGEM program can equip you with the skills to advance in your career. Over 9-months, the MGEM provides essential training in the use and application of geospatial […]
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 […]
Writing a Personal Statement: Crafting Your Professional Identity
The personal statement is written for admission to graduate and professional programs at academic institutions like UBC. But what does personal mean in an academic context? How do writers construct an appropriate professional identity? Research shows that personal statements must reflect the values of the profession, and that the personal self you construct in the […]
Applying to Grad School
Craft a genuine application and learn which strategies you want to use when responding to common 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.
Multilingual Horror Film Festival: Deep Red (1975)
Celebrate multilingualism this Halloween season at UBC’s inaugural Multilingual Horror Film Festival! Join us at the Norm Theatre (6138 Student Union Blvd) for one of this year’s featured screenings, Deep Red (1975). In this film, a pianist becomes entangled in a deadly mystery after witnessing a brutal murder, leading him on a nightmarish descent into […]
Free
Don’t feed the clog monster
Every time you flush a paper towel, the dreaded clog monster grows, creating an increasingly large clog down in the building’s pipe system. This menacing fiend lurks in our pipes, causing clogs and backups in your spaces. Join UBC Facilities on October 29 & 30 in Lee Square (outside the UBC Bookstore) to learn about […]
Free
Wednesday Bookstore 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.
Building Networks for Lasting Impact: An Affinity Lunch for Indigenous & Black Staff, Faculty & Clinical Faculty in the FoM
Indigenous and black staff, faculty and clinical faculty within the Faculty of Medicine are invited to an affinity lunch. This gathering, facilitated by REDI Equity Advisor Madison Tardif, offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, exchange insights, and develop collaborative networks that can drive sustainable change. Connect with colleagues across the Faculty, share your […]
Free
Debt, Solidarity, Exchange with Dr. Salar Mameni
Part of the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality & Social Justice's Noted Scholar Series. Co-sponsored by the Department of Art History, Visual Art & Theory In this talk Salar Mameni (Assistant Professor of Comparative Ethnic studies at the University of California, Berkeley and the author of Terracene: A Crude Aesthetics) considers the entangled notions of debt, […]
Eckhardt-Gramatté National Competition 2024 Winner’s Tour: Justin Saulnier, violin
Program Charles Ives (1874-1954) Violin Sonata No. 4 “Children’s day” Melody McKiver Let the Stain Remain Dinuk Wijeratne (1978-) Violin Sonata Justin Saulnier is an 18-year-old Canadian violinist. He made his orchestral solo debut at age 12 with the Ottawa Chamber Orchestra and has since performed with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Canada’s National Arts Center […]
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Work in Progress Seminar: New developments in emergency department chest pain research
Join Advancing Health Scientist Dr. Frank Scheuermeyer as they discuss their ongoing research. Chest pain is a ubiquitous emergency department (ED) presentation, with likely 1 million Canadian visits this year. Most patients with chest pain — including many with no serious heart disease — will undergo extensive and potentially invasive testing and unnecessary hospitalization, while […]
Generative AI Studios
These sixty minute, weekly sessions – facilitated by Technologists and Pedagogy Experts from the CTLT – are designed for faculty and staff at UBC who are using, or thinking about using, Generative AI tools as part of their teaching, researching, or daily work. Each session is broken into 3 parts. First, a weekly insights presentation […]
Info-session for international Black undergraduate students about the Work Learn International Undergraduate Student Awards (WLIURA)
Info-session for international Black undergraduate students about the Work Learn International Undergraduate Student Awards (WLIURA) Registration link: tinyurl.com/usrabkstd Please Note: Students attending will need approved access for the Black Student Space https://students.ubc.ca/about-student-services/black-student-space Undergraduate Research Awards are opportunities for undergraduate students to consider graduate studies and/or a research career by providing research work experience that complements […]
Jane Huffman Reads Public Abstract
The Whole Cloth Reading Series Jane Huffman, poet Coach House, Green College, UBC and livestreamed Wednesday, October 30, 5-6:30 pm Winner of the 2023 APR/Honickman First Book Prize, Jane Huffman’s intricate debut collection, Public Abstract, examines illness and recovery, loss and addiction: the ripples of influence an addict has on their family circle, and vice […]
Jane Huffman Reads Public Abstract
Winner of the 2023 APR/Honickman First Book Prize, Jane Huffman’s intricate debut collection, Public Abstract, examines illness and recovery, loss and addiction: the ripples of influence an addict has on their family circle, and vice versa. We watch as a private mind, devoted to its privacy, is laid out on the page and abstracted to become […]
Grapes to Glass: Wine Education and Tasting Series
Join Grapes to Glass – a four-session Wine Education and Tasting Series presented by the UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Learn about the important elements of wine production, from grape-growing to enjoying the finished product, with a special focus on B.C. wines. Tour the UBC Wine Library – home to 4,000 unique bottles […]
Undergraduate Research Opportunities for Domestic Students at UBC-V & UBC-O
Info-session for all domestic undergraduate students in UBC-V & UBC-O about the NSERC USRAs Undergraduate Research Awards are opportunities for undergraduate students to consider graduate studies and/or a research career by providing research work experience that complements their studies in an academic setting. Through these awards, eligible professors receive a subsidy to hire students to […]
Multilingual Horror Film Festival: Let the Right One In (2008)
Celebrate multilingualism this Halloween season at UBC’s inaugural Multilingual Horror Film Festival! Join us at the Norm Theatre (6138 Student Union Blvd) for one of this year’s featured screenings, Let the Right One In (2008). In this film, a lonely boy forms a strange and haunting bond with a mysterious girl who turns out to […]
Free
Thursday, October 31, 2024
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October 31, 2024 -Master of International Forestry (MIF) Info Session
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October 31, 2024 -Using R Markdown
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October 31, 2024 -Introduction to Machine Learning: Regression Models
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October 31, 2024 -Violent Intimacies, Trans Worldmaking, and LGBTI+ Organizing in Turkey
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October 31, 2024 -Working in Climate: Cleantech
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October 31, 2024 -Halloween screening (and screaming!) of the long-lost Chinese spider-women film CAVE OF THE SILKEN WEB 盤絲洞 (1927)
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October 31, 2024 -Data Bites – Best Practices for Organizing File Directories
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October 31, 2024 -WordPress & Wiki Clinic (Online Drop-In)
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October 31, 2024 -Tools and Workflows in QGIS
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October 31, 2024 -TLEF Online General Information + Consultation Session
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October 31, 2024 -Undergraduate Research Opportunities for International Students at UBC-V
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Featured October 31, 2024 -Featured Men’s Volleyball – UBC vs. Brandon University – Home Opener Week
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October 31, 2024 -Men’s Volleyball – UBC vs. Brandon University – Home Opener Week
Master of International Forestry (MIF) Info Session
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Register today for the Faculty of Forestry's Master of International Forestry (MIF) online information session on October 6. Learn more about program details and how to prepare a strong application in our exclusive online presentation and question-and-answer session. MIF is a 10-month, course-based master’s […]
Using R Markdown
R Markdown turns your analyses into high-quality, elegantly formatted and fully reproducible output by putting together narrative text, code and plots. This workshop will walk you through the creation and usage of R Markdown. Participants are expected to already be familiar with R and RStudio environment. The workshop will be one hour long, followed by an optional 30-minute […]
Free
Introduction to Machine Learning: Regression Models
This workshop focuses on regression models to provide participants with a foundational understanding of machine learning concepts, techniques, and tools used for linear and nonlinear regression. By the end of this workshop, you will have a solid understanding of regression models and be familiar with popular Python libraries and tools to implement them. In this […]
Free
Violent Intimacies, Trans Worldmaking, and LGBTI+ Organizing in Turkey
Please join us for a workshop on transfeminist solidarity and worldmaking, featuring the screening and discussion of “The Neighbour,” a transfeminist short film directed by Cedoy and produced by Lalu (esra) Ozban, and the seminar discussion of Asli Zengin’s Violent Intimacies: The Trans Everyday and the Making of an Urban World exploring the trans everyday […]
Working in Climate: Cleantech
Join us for this edition of the Working in Climate series, where we'll explore the world of clean technology. Cleantech represents innovative solutions that address environmental challenges, from renewable energy and energy efficiency to waste management and sustainable transportation. It plays a critical role in reducing carbon emissions, improving resource efficiency, and building a more […]
Halloween screening (and screaming!) of the long-lost Chinese spider-women film CAVE OF THE SILKEN WEB 盤絲洞 (1927)
Cave of the Silken Web (Pan si dong; Dan Duyu, dir., 1937) is a silent feature film adapted from an episode in the Ming-dynasty novel Journey to the West in which the monk Tripitaka is kidnapped and held prisoner in a cave of spider women. Will his traveling companions the Monkey King, Pigsy, and Sandy […]
Free
Data Bites – Best Practices for Organizing File Directories
Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for directory structure conventions and directory names that will help organize your files in a way that is meaningful to both you and others. Location: ONLINE (A zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 hours before event start.)
Free
WordPress & Wiki Clinic (Online Drop-In)
Online 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 […]
Tools and Workflows in QGIS
This intermediate-level workshop is focused on common tools and workflows in QGIS. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to set up a QGIS project, find and load data onto a basemap, edit vector data from inside the GIS interface, perform joins and selections, and answer spatial questions using basic vector analysis. […]
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TLEF Online General Information + Consultation Session
To support prospective applicants who are seeking TLEF funding in the 2025 funding round, the CTLT will hold an online General Information Session on the TLEF on Thursday, September 26, from 1:00-3:00 pm on Zoom. In this session, you will learn about the TLEF criteria and application process, including tips on writing your proposal, developing your budget, and designing evaluation […]
Undergraduate Research Opportunities for International Students at UBC-V
Info-session for all international undergraduate students in UBC-V about the Work Learn International Undergraduate Student Awards (WLIURA) Undergraduate Research Awards are opportunities for undergraduate students to consider graduate studies and/or a research career by providing research work experience that complements their studies in an academic setting. Through these awards, eligible professors receive a subsidy to […]
Men’s Volleyball – UBC vs. Brandon University – Home Opener Week
The UBC Men's Volleyball team takes the floor for the first time this season at War Memorial Gym. Come out and show your support for the UBC Thunderbirds! Get tickets at gothunderbirds.ca/tickets Start times: Thursday October 31st 2024 - 6PM Friday November 1st 2024 - 5:30PM
Men’s Volleyball – UBC vs. Brandon University – Home Opener Week
The UBC Men’s Volleyball team takes the floor for the first time this season at War Memorial Gym. Come out and show your support for the UBC Thunderbirds! Doors open 1 hour before first serve. Get tickets at gothunderbirds.ca/tickets Start times: Thursday October 31st 2024 – 6PM Friday November 1st 2024 – 5:30PM
Friday, November 1, 2024
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November 1, 2024 -Midwifery Information Session
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November 1, 2024 -UBC CPD: CME on the Run! 2024-2025
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Featured November 1, 2024 -Featured Men’s Volleyball – UBC vs. Brandon University – Home Opener Week
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November 1, 2024 -Men’s Volleyball – UBC vs. Brandon University – Home Opener Week
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November 1, 2024 -UBC Symphony Orchestra
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November 1, 2024 -Brazilian Piano Recital with Daniel Sanches
Midwifery Information Session
Passionate about maternal and newborn care? Curious about what a career in midwifery could offer? Join us at one of the UBC Midwifery Information Sessions to explore the possibilities and learn how to become a part of this dynamic profession. Our information sessions are designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the UBC […]
UBC CPD: CME on the Run! 2024-2025
CME on the Run! 2024-2025 Register early to maximize savings Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6, Feb. 7, April 4, May 2 (Fridays) | 1–5 p.m. PT | Virtual Series Audience: family physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, residents and students. Overview: Registration for the next season of our popular, award-winning series is open! Join us virtually to stay […]
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Men’s Volleyball – UBC vs. Brandon University – Home Opener Week
The UBC Men's Volleyball team takes the floor for the first time this season at War Memorial Gym. Come out and show your support for the UBC Thunderbirds! Get tickets at gothunderbirds.ca/tickets Start times: Thursday October 31st 2024 - 6PM Friday November 1st 2024 - 5:30PM
Men’s Volleyball – UBC vs. Brandon University – Home Opener Week
The UBC Men’s Volleyball team takes the floor for the first time this season at War Memorial Gym. Come out and show your support for the UBC Thunderbirds! Doors open 1 hour before first serve. Get tickets at gothunderbirds.ca/tickets Start times: Thursday October 31st 2024 – 6PM Friday November 1st 2024 – 5:30PM
UBC Symphony Orchestra
UBC Symphony Orchestra Jonathan Girard, Conductor The UBC Symphony Orchestra is a full symphony orchestra that performs symphonic works from the 18th century to the present day. It presents six regular concerts each academic year at the world-class Chan Centre for the Performing Arts and gives special performances both on and off campus. Program François-Adrien […]
$8 – $20
Brazilian Piano Recital with Daniel Sanches
Brazilian pianist Daniel Sanches performs a program of Brazilian music including Nina by Edino Krieger, Batuque by Ernesto Nazareth, Valsa da Dor by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Suíte n. 3 by Ronaldo Miranda, and more. Co-presented by the Consulate General of Brazil and the UBC School of Music.
Free
Saturday, November 2, 2024
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Featured November 2, 2024 -Featured Saturday Multi-vendor UBC Farm Farmers’ Market
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November 2, 2024 -UBC Engineering Open House – On Campus
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Featured November 2, 2024 -Featured Women’s & Men’s Basketball – UBC vs. TWU – Home Opener
Saturday Multi-vendor UBC Farm Farmers’ Market
Don’t miss the only multi-vendor farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! It’s our biggest weekly event on the Farm, bringing in dozens of vendors selling local fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, beverages, mushrooms, coffee and food trucks, alcohol, treats, crafts and prepared foods, as well as – of course! – the certified organic, […]
UBC Engineering Open House – On Campus
The UBC Engineering Open House is a one-day event to showcase our engineering programs to prospective students. This event is very influential in encouraging high school and transfer students to apply to and attend UBC Engineering. There are lab tours, presentations, a program fair and more as part of this annual event.
Featured
Women’s & Men’s Basketball – UBC vs. TWU – Home Opener
The women's and men's basketball teams hit the court for the first time this season. Come out and cheer on your UBC Thunderbirds as they take on TWU at War Memorial Gym! Get tickets at gothunderbirds.ca/tickets Tip off: Women's - 4PM Men's - 6PM
Sunday, November 3, 2024
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