SCARL V: Modelling Proportions and Count Data
Date & Time Wednesday May 4th, 10:00am-12:30pm Location UBC Point Grey – Thea Koerner House, 6371 Crescent Road, Vancouver, BC Description This is the fifth workshop in a 6-part statistics series. NOTE: Due to the large # of statistical software available, this session will not be about any specific software but, rather, the methodology behind […]
Agile Delivery Methods
Date & Time Friday May 6th – Saturday May 7th, 9:00am-5:00pm Location UBC Robson Square – Room C440 Description Agile approaches are changing how software is developed and the impact is being felt far outside the technology teams in which they originated. But there are many different agile frameworks out there. How do you choose […]
Enriched Programs and Exceptional Experiences: UBC Programs for EAL Students
Date & Time Tuesday May 3rd, 10:30am-12:00pm Location UBC Point Grey – Continuing Studies Building (2121 West Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4), Room 213 Description Attendees will be able to learn more about these program models, with opportunities for questions and discussion: The UBC English Language Institute’s Conditional Admission Program is an 8- or 16-week […]
2016 TLEF Showcase
Date & Time Thursday May 5th, 11:30am-1:30pm Location UBC Point Grey – Earth Sciences Building, Foyer Description Each year, a portion of UBC-V student tuition is set aside to form the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF). The TLEF is a unique opportunity for faculty and students to apply for funding to carry out projects […]
Social Media Workshop
Date & Time Saturday May 7th, 10:00am-5:00pm Location UBC Robson Square – Room C240 Description Get a basic introduction to social media in this practical one-day workshop. Through hands-on experience in a computer lab, work with some of social media’s main tools and applications such as social networking (Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+); social news and social […]
Pet Care – Emergency Preparedness Workshop
Date & Time Thursday May 5th, 5:30pm Location UBC Point Grey – Wesbrook Community Centre Description Does your family have a pet plan in case of a flood, earthquake, fire, extended power outage or other disaster where you may have to evacuate? Create a plan to give your family peace of mind. Register Here
Panel Discussion: The Impact of Teaching on Life and Career
Date & Time Wednesday May 4th, 12:45-2:45pm Location UBC Point Grey – Irving Barber Learning Centre, Lillooet Room (301) Description How does teaching impact the life and career opportunities of graduate students? What are the possibilities ahead for graduate students interested in teaching? What can graduate students interested in teaching and learning do ‘now’ to […]
TA Training/Grad Student Support Poster Session
Date & Time Wednesday May 4th, 11:30am-12:15pm Location UBC Point Grey – Irving Barber Learning Centre, Lillooet Room (301) Description Are you aware of the training and support available to graduate students interested in teaching at UBC? Come to this poster session to see the different approaches that are being taken in departments and through […]
Get to Know Rare Books and Special Collections: Learning Week Edition!
Date & Time Wednesday May 4th, 11:00am Location UBC Point Grey – Irving Barber Learning Centre, Rare Books and Special Collections (1st Floor) Description Have you ever been curious about what we do or what we have at RBSC? Join our tour of Rare Books and Special Collections at the University of British Columbia Library […]
Emergency Preparedness Workshop
Date & Time Tuesday May 3rd, 5:30pm Location Wesbrook Community Centre Description May 1 -7 is National Emergency Preparedness Week! Come to the UNA’s Emergency Preparedness Workshop to learn about fire/earthquake safety, and 72 hour emergency preparedness. Emergency Preparedness kits will also be available for sale. Register Here