2016 Events

Hands-On Biodiversity Activity

Date & Time Tuesday May 3rd – 12:30pm Wednesday May 4th – 12:30pm Thursday May 5th – 12:30pm Friday May 6th – 12:30pm Location UBC Point Grey- Beaty Biodiversity Museum Description Join us daily at 12:30 to explore biodiversity specimens and activities from the Education Collection. Topics will change regularly, focusing on local specimens, spectacular […]

New Perspectives on Learning in the Downtown Eastside

Date & Time Tuesday May 3rd, 8:30am-5:30pm Wednesday May 4th, 8:30am-9:00pm Attend all or part of the workshop. Location Vancouver Japanese Language School (487 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1C6) Ironworks Studio (235 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1C1) Description The two-day conference will highlight innovative learning exchanges and generate ideas and directions for the […]

An Introduction to the Large-Scale Structure of Space and Time

Date & Time Saturday May 7, 9:30am-12:30pm Location UBC Point Grey – TBA Description Explore space on scales larger than galaxies, learn about the evolution of the universe from “the beginning” until now, and ponder what some theories tell us about the long-term future. This is a One Day @ UBC Centennial Lecture. As part […]

Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals – Integration

Date & Time Friday May 6th, 9:00am-4:00pm Location UBC Robson Square – Room 1.400 Description Increase your confidence in the skillful integration of MI into your practice and sustain your learning in a supportive in-class small group environment and online. Create an MI learning plan and draw on your own practice-based examples in a variety […]

International Cuisine & Wine Pairing: Canadian Cuisine & Wine Pairing

Date & Time Monday May 2nd, 6:00-9:00pm Location UBC Point Grey – Food Nutrition & Health Building, Room 130 Description International Cuisine and Wine Pairing takes you on a culinary voyage around the world. Enjoy regional dishes accompanied by delicious yet budget-conscious wines (under $20). Create delectable meals inspired by the bountiful valleys of France […]

The Evolution of Religion and Morality

Date & Time: Saturday May 7th, 1-3pm Location: UBC Point Grey – TBA. Description: In 2012, UBC was awarded a $3 million grant to explore the cultural evolutionary origins of religion, and the role that religion has played in human cooperation and conflict, and the rise of large-scale societies.  Learn about the project’s guiding hypotheses, […]