Grad Dine and Dialogue: Successful Academic Careers
What are the first steps to success as an academic? With greater demands on faculty members and administrators, what strategies will lead to a satisfying career? Some of the most interesting and accomplished leaders at UBC will talk about the paths they chose, their achievements, and the attributes of a successful academic.
Green Marketing: Transparency and Customer Engagement
Gain an understanding of today’s green marketing practices in Canada and around the world. Learn how to avoid “greenwashing” and how to build transparency, close the gap between intent and action, actively engage customers, follow through on green commitments, and manage green supply chains.
Great Trek Run
Commemorating the Great Trek of 1922, this 8km run will celebrate this beautiful campus and all that has happened as a result of this historic march. Great for runners and walkers alike, come out for a morning of exercise and celebration of UBC’s history.
Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative – Poster Session
Posters from various departments involved in the CWSEI efforts will be displayed.
World Café
Name: World Café What’s Your Ideal Learning Environment – for Teaching and for Learning? Time & Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2010 10:00AM – Noon (Learners) 1:30PM – 3:30PM (Teachers) Wednesday, October 6, 2010 10:00AM – Noon (Teachers) 1:30PM – 3:30PM (Learners) Register for the session you would like to attend by clicking on the links […]
10th Annual UBC Learning Conference
Name:10th Annual UBC Learning Conference Time & Date: Thursday, October 28, 2010 9:00AM – 4:00PM Location: Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Golden Jubilee Room Description: We invite you to the 10th Annual UBC Learning Conference! This year’s theme, “Exploring the Dimensions of an Exceptional Learning Environment,” creates an opportunity to learn how your colleagues across […]
What is American Sign Language?
A description of American Sign Language (ASL) will be presented along with the history of the language. The parameters (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics) of ASL will be identified, discussed, and examples of each provided. Videos of ASL being used in a variety of venues and for varied purposes will be displayed. Handouts of the ASL alphabet and a list of resources will be provided.
Developing Expert-Like Behaviour in Undergraduate Statistics Students
The goal of undergraduate instruction is to engender expert-like traits in the learners. Expert-like behaviour is described in general, along with how someone becomes “expert” in a given field. Suggestions are proposed as to which skills an undergraduate program in Statistics should promote and how instruction might best transform students into expert-like thinkers in the discipline.
Hiromi Okada – Piano Recital
Hiromi Okada is visiting UBC from Japan to give masterclasses to students of the UBC School of Music. In addition to his wonderful teaching abilities, he will also grace UBC with his artistry as a pianist in this special concert featuring fabulous repertoire.
University Singers and UBC Choral Union
Enjoy this free concert featuring UBC’s own University Singers and UBC Choral Union, at the beautiful Chan Centre.