Above and Below the Sod in Ireland: About Golf and Graves Presented by Charlotte Johnston and Jan Jaap Bijlsma Our holidays in Ireland have afforded us great enjoyment of the people, their local golf courses, and some of the places they have laid their loved ones to rest. This talk and the slides will share […]
SENIOR SCHOLARS' SERIES: THE PASSIONS THAT DRIVE ACADEMIC LIFE Meet our event speaker: Fes de Scally Professor Emeritus of Earth, Environmental and Geographic Sciences (2019) Reflections on a Career of Field Science and Experiential Education While Building UBC’s Okanagan Campus Fes retired in 2020 after 32 years of teaching at Okanagan University College and UBC. […]
Alfred Hermida will discuss how the future of journalism is being shaped by approaches to journalism, innovation practices, business models and policy frameworks. Alfred Hermida, Ph.D., is an award-winning online news pioneer, media scholar and journalism educator. With more than two decades of experience in digital journalism, his research addresses the transformation of news, media […]
FEATURES OF A POST-PANDEMIC SOCIETY: THREE PERSPECTIVES The conversation invites 3 speakers to offer their perspective on how changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic will have a lasting impact on individuals and societies.The conversants will be Brian Job, Pittman Potter and Peter Suedfeld. Our moderator will be Craig Riddell. Brian L. Job, Professor Emeriti of […]
YOUR VOICE MATTERS! HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE CAMPUS. The Campus Vision 2050 Engagement Team would like to invite Emeritus College members to share their input on the future of UBC. Join us for a short presentation to learn about CV2050, then participate in the conversation by asking questions and providing your insights on […]
Hands Back, Hands Forward for Indigenous Education with Jo-ann Archibald Q’um Q’um Xiiem, Emeritus Professor of Educational Studies Jo-ann Archibald Q’um Q’um Xiiem will share her personal and professional experiences in Indigenous education, from early learning to graduate education. The reflection of Hands Back will focus on Indigenous ways of knowing, policies, research, and programmatic approaches that […]
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