2010 Events

Re/collecting Asian Traditions

Name: Re/collecting Asian Traditions Time & Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2010  12:30PM – 2:00PM Location: Irving K. Barber Centre – Dodson Room (3rd Floor), 1961 East Mall Description: Enjoy a FREE screening of three 15-minute student documentaries about Asian folk traditions in Metro Vancouver. This event is open to anyone. For more information, please visit  […]

Student Photography Competition

Student Photography Competition

Name: Student Photography Competition Time & Date: Monday, October 25, 9:00AM  –  Friday, October 29, 5:00PM Location: Buchanan B214, 1866 Main Mall Description: The Student Photography Competition is for all UBC students. Submit your image on the theme, “What is Learning?” by October 15th. There will be two categories of awards – Judges Award & […]

Using Jell-O Chips in Microfluidics Education

Name: Using Jell-O Chips in Microfluidics Education Time & Date: Oct.25 – Oct.27  8:00AM – 4:00PM Location: Life Sciences Centre’s West Atrium Description: Tony Yang is currently a graduate student in the Chemical and Biological Engineering department at UBC. His research supervisor is Dr. Eric Lagally. Tony’s research involves developing a microfluidic device for affinity […]

Allies in Health Care: 2nd Annual Community and Patient Fair

Name: Allies in Health Care: 2nd Annual Community and Patient Fair Time & Date: 10:00AM – 4:00PM, Thursday, October 28, 2010 Location: West Atrium, Life Sciences Centre, 2350 Health Sciences Mall Description: Allies in Health Care is a one-day interprofessional event that connects community-based organizations, patient support groups and individuals involved in these agencies with […]

Modern Motherhood

Name: Modern Motherhood Time & Date: 9:00AM – 3:30PM, Saturday, October 30, 2010 Location: Room 185, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, 1961 East Mall Description: From “I Don’t Know How She Does It” to mothers who kill, the subject of motherhood is under scrutiny today as never before. Increasing numbers of educated mothers want to […]

South False Creek: From Industrial Wasteland to Liveable Community

Name: South False Creek: From Industrial Wasteland to Liveable Community Time & Date: 10:00AM – 12:30PM, Saturday, October 30, 2010 Location: UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street Description: Learn about the history and redevelopment of the south shore of False Creek, including Granville Island and the Fairview Slopes, and explore how many of the lessons […]

UBC Learning Circle

Name: UBC Learning Circle Time & Date: 9:30AM – 11:00AM, Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Location: Via Videoconference Description: We welcome you to take part in the UBC Learning Circle, an ongoing videoconference initiative that encourages sharing knowledge about our health and well-being. The UBC Learning Circle is a partnership among the UBC Division of Aboriginal […]

Millenial Time Machine Tours

Name: Millenial Time Machine Tours Time & Date: 2:00PM daily, Monday – Friday, October 25 – 29, 2010 Location: Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, 1825 Main Mall Description: Join the Belkin Gallery’s Naomi Sawada for a tour and discussion of Rodney Graham’s mesmerizing Millennial Time Machine, one of UBC’s great art treasures.  All are […]

Linking Marine Spatial Planning to Ecosystem Services

Name: Linking Marine Spatial Planning to Ecosystem Services Time & Date: 8:00PM – 9:30PM, Monday, October 25, 2010 Location: Green College Coach House, 6201 Cecil Green Park Road Description: From oil spills to dead zones to over-fishing, marine ecosystems are showing alarming signs of distress around the world. Marine Spatial Planning, which involves allocating human […]

Teaching Assistant Training at UBC – Poster Display

Name: Teaching Assistant Training at UBC – Poster Dispaly Time & Date: Monday, October 25 – Wednesday, October 27,  9:00-5:00PM. Location: West Atrium, Life Sciences Centre Description: This poster display will showcase the different ways that departments and faculties use to train their teaching assistants. You will be able to talk to people who either facilitate […]