An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the World Around Us
In this talk, Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling author Ed Yong shares how he became a birder. After becoming burnt out from years of pandemic reporting, Yong turned to birdwatching […]
What Could a University Be? A Panel Discussion
Robert Gibbs’ recent book, What Could a University Be? Revolutionary Ideas for the Future, based on his 2019 JV Clyne lecture series at Green College, raises fundamental questions about the education our […]
A Reading and Conversation in Celebration of Daphne Marlatt (Doctor of Letters, honoris causa)
Please join the UBC Department of English Language & Literatures in celebrating Daphne Marlatt on the occasion of the awarding of an Honourary Degree (Doctor of Letters, honoris causa). We are […]
Intriguing Connections: Pop-Up Book Gathering
Discover something unexpected, enjoy a quiet moment or share conversation with others through a love of reading at a welcoming community pop-up gathering in the outdoor space at Wesbrook Community […]
Occultism, History, and Literature: Why the Margins Matter
On this panel, three scholars will share insights on the roots, significance, and impact of modern occultism gained from their recently-completed major research projects— for Dixon, the monograph Sexual Heresies: Religion, […]
On writing and translating Sakura: A conversation with Kanako Nishi and Allison Markin Powell
Join UBC’s Dr. Christina Laffin, associate professor of Japanese literature, for a conversation with Kanako Nishi and book translator Allison Markin Powell to discuss what the translation of Nishi’s bestselling […]
Ibram X. Kendi in Conversation
Ibram X. Kendi is one of the world’s foremost historians of racism and a leading antiracist scholar. Eleven of his seventeen books have been New York Times bestsellers, including the international bestseller How to […]
Secrets on our Doorstep: Vancouver and the Shadow on the World Cup
As Vancouver prepares to host 2026 World Cup games—a crowning feat for hometown FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani—a chilling local history haunts the celebration. While Montagliani scaled soccer’s elite ranks, […]
The Role of Scholars in a Time of Social and Ecological Crisis
This panel was proposed by Professor Catherine Potvin, the inaugural Emeritus College Patricia Merivale scholar in residence at Green College. It seeks to respond to a question often asked of […]
School’s Out Comedy Night with Headliner Alistair Ogden
Interested in enjoying some quality Canadian standup on campus with affordable price? UBC COMEDY CLUB is bringing headliner Alistair Ogden to campus — a comic who’s been featured at Just […]
