UBCevents Calendar

New Treasures: Artifacts of Chinese-Canadian life and the Canadian Pacific Railway Company exhibition

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 09:00 PDT

Sat, March 23, 2013 9:00 AM - Sun, June 30, 2013, 2:00 PM IRVING K. BARBER LEARNING CENTRE. Free. The New Treasures: Artifacts of Chinese-Canadian life and the Canadian Pacific Railway Company exhibition is a new exhibit on display in the Chung Collection Exhibition room. New Treasures is a new exhibition that features artifacts from Chinese-Canadian life such as kitchen utensils, apothecary items and more. It explores the immigration and settlement of Chinese-Canadian people in B.C. The Chung Collection Exhibition room also has some new additions, including a model locomotive, built by a CPR engineer as a retirement project. If you have never been to the collection, or even if you are a frequent visitor, it is time to explore the New Treasures of the Chung Collection! Location: Level One of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, inside Rare Books and Special Collections. Open to the public Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the Library website for the most up-to-date hours listing. On until June 30, 2013. About the Chung Collection The Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung Collection – a designated national treasure - was donated to the Library in 1999. Dr. Wallace Chung collected 25,000 items related to early B.C. history, immigration and settlement, and the Canadian Pacific Railway Company. The fascinating collection now resides in Rare Books and Special Collections in the Chung Collection Exhibition room. Many of the materials have been digitized and are available online. For more information visit chung.library.ubc.ca.

The Protestant Chinese Bible – The First Centenary” (基督教華文聖經百年翻譯史) exhibit

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 09:00 PDT

Sat, March 23, 2013 9:00 AM - Sun, June 30, 2013, 2:00 PM ASIAN CENTRE. Free. Co-presented by Clement Tong and the Asian Library, “The Protestant Chinese Bible – The First Centenary” (基督教華文聖經百年翻譯史) explores a number of precious early Protestant Chinese translations, which take the viewers through the first one hundred years of the Protestant attempt to give Chinese people a Bible written in their languages. The history of the Protestant translation of the Christian Bible into Chinese is a fascinating one. Beginning with Robert Morrison and Joshua Marshman sharing sources yet working independently in the early 19th century, many versions and editions of the Chinese Bible had emerged in the following decades. No less than 9 major Chinese versions were produced during this vibrant period of translational activities, in addition to numerous dialectical translations plus works such as Chinese-English dictionaries, Chinese grammar works and histories of China. Only after the completion of the “official tongue” version of the Union Version (1919) was there an increasing loyalty and consensus towards a particular version. Come and visit the display on the upper floor of the Asian Library. It is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until the end of June. Location: Asian Library, upper floor

Where East Meets West – An Exhibition of 20th Century Cantonese Musical Instruments in Vancouver

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 09:00 PDT

Sat, March 23, 2013 9:00 AM - Sun, June 30, 2013, 2:00 PM ASIAN CENTRE. Free. Indonesian gamelan, African mbira… Cantonese music – what do these all have in common? Find out at “Where East Meets West – An Exhibition of 20th Century Cantonese Musical Instruments in Vancouver” (中西合流: 二十世紀溫哥華廣東樂器展) In collaboration with the Chinese Cultural Centre Museum and Archives (CCC) (大溫哥華中華文化中心文物館), UBC's Asian Library mounted this exhibit which was first shown last November at the CCC. The exhibit showcases 19 pieces of Chinese musical instruments from the Chinese Cultural Centre and the Asian Library’s Lok-Tin Lee Collection, used in Vancouver’s Chinatown in early to mid 20th Century. Location: Asian Centre foyer. Open to the public Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit the Library website for the most up-to-date hours listing. On until June 30, 2013.

[a]drift

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00 PDT

Thu, May 9, 2013 12:00 AM - Sun, August 25, 2013, 12:00 AM BEATY BIODIVERSITY CENTRE. Included with admission or membership. In this visual art exhibition by Edith Krause, [a]drift presents human life-sized images of tiny marine creatures. Merging the worlds of art and science, Krause chose portraiture, an art form traditionally reserved for humans, as her medium to showcase individual organisms while carefully avoiding the scientific habit of splaying them out for identification. She worked with them as characters in the actual poses she observed. While the images are mimetic, these enlarged portraits convey their ecological importance, reveal forms that are unfamiliar and fantastic, and make visible the invisible. Biography: Edith Krause is a printmaker, currently living in Langley, British Columbia. She began her art studies at Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design and recently completed her MFA at the University of Alberta. Previously, she studied and worked in the fields of marine biology and aquatic ecology at the University of British Columbia and earned a Masters of Science degree in Zoology. Her interest in biology has been a major influence on the subject matter of her artwork and her current art practice consists of an interdisciplinary exploration of ecosystems, employing scientific methodology to collect images and data, and art to express her findings.

Aboriginal (Un)History Month at UBC Library

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 09:00 PDT

Sat, June 1, 2013 9:00 AM - Sun, June 30, 2013, 11:00 PM IRVING K. BARBER LEARNING CENTRE. Free. Throughout the month of June, the Library will be celebrating Aboriginal scholarship, creativity, and intellectual traditions with its second annual Aboriginal (Un)History Month. Featuring exhibits at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC), Asian Library, and book displays at several library branches, the (Un)History month activities introduce ways UBC Indigenous scholars are bridging communities and transforming academic spaces through Indigenous approaches to research, pedagogy, and governance. It aims to educate and invite dialogue about (inter)relationships between place, recognition, and memory. On until June 30, 2013. For more information and a full schedule of activities, visit library.ubc.ca.

Aboriginal Literature: Aboriginal (Un)History Month at UBC Library

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 09:00 PDT

Sat, June 1, 2013 9:00 AM - Sun, June 30, 2013, 11:00 PM IRVING K. BARBER LEARNING CENTRE. Free. In honour of Aboriginal scholarship at UBC, several library branches have developed displays of Aboriginal literature. Check out some of the literature in the following locations: Education Library Koerner Library Irving K. Barber Learning Centre Woodward Library Xwi7xwa Library On until June 30, 2013. For more information and a full schedule of activities, visit library.ubc.ca. About Aboriginal (Un)History Month Throughout the month of June, the Library will be celebrating Aboriginal scholarship, creativity, and intellectual traditions with its second annual Aboriginal (Un)History Month. Featuring exhibits at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC), Asian Library, and book displays at several library branches, the (Un)History month activities introduce ways UBC Indigenous scholars are bridging communities and transforming academic spaces through Indigenous approaches to research, pedagogy, and governance. It aims to educate and invite dialogue about (inter)relationships between place, recognition, and memory.

UBC Indigenous Scholars’ Installation: Aboriginal (Un)History Month at UBC Library

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 09:00 PDT

Sat, June 1, 2013 9:00 AM - Sun, June 30, 2013, 11:00 PM IRVING K. BARBER LEARNING CENTRE. Free. This installation features six cases in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, level 2 foyer: • Place, Belonging and Promise: Indigenizing the International Academy • Being Well Being: The Institute for Aboriginal Health’s Teaching and Learning Garden • Year of Indigenous Education • Living Our Indigenous Languages • Truth and Reconciliation in Canada • Raven in the Library @ Xwi7xwa On until June 30, 2013. For more information and a full schedule of activities, visit library.ubc.ca. About Aboriginal (Un)History Month Throughout the month of June, the Library will be celebrating Aboriginal scholarship, creativity, and intellectual traditions with its second annual Aboriginal (Un)History Month. Featuring exhibits at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC), Asian Library, and book displays at several library branches, the (Un)History month activities introduce ways UBC Indigenous scholars are bridging communities and transforming academic spaces through Indigenous approaches to research, pedagogy, and governance. It aims to educate and invite dialogue about (inter)relationships between place, recognition, and memory.

The Iron Pulpit: Missionary Printing Presses in B.C. exhibit: Aboriginal (Un)History Month at UBC Library

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:00 PDT

Mon, June 3, 2013 10:00 AM - Sat, June 29, 2013, 4:00 PM IRVING K. BARBER LEARNING CENTRE. Free. Featuring materials produced on missionary printing presses in British Columbia between the 1850s and 1910s, the Iron Pulpit exhibition looks at printed materials in context of Indigenous-Christian encounters, colonialism, and print culture in the province. The exhibition is located in UBC Library's Rare Books and Special Collections, on level one of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and is open to the public Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On until June 29, 2013. For more information and a full schedule of activities, visit library.ubc.ca. About Aboriginal (Un)History Month Throughout the month of June, the Library will be celebrating Aboriginal scholarship, creativity, and intellectual traditions with its second annual Aboriginal (Un)History Month. Featuring exhibits at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC), Asian Library, and book displays at several library branches, the (Un)History month activities introduce ways UBC Indigenous scholars are bridging communities and transforming academic spaces through Indigenous approaches to research, pedagogy, and governance. It aims to educate and invite dialogue about (inter)relationships between place, recognition, and memory.

Drowning Pakistan: Humanitarian Assistance in a Troubles Space

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00 PDT

Wed, June 12, 2013 12:00 AM - Mon, September 9, 2013, 12:00 AM LIU INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL ISSUES. Free. An exhibit by Omer Aijazi, Liu Scholar, and PhD Student, Educational Studies. Opening Reception, with informal artist talk, Wednesday, June 12th, 2013, 4-6 pm. Please RSVP at www.ligi.ubc.ca/events/register.htm. First cup of tea you become an acquaintance Second cup of tea you become a friend Third cup of tea you become family In Pakistan, tea or ‘chai’ is offered as a gesture of hospitality, human dignity and hope. The Pakistan 2010 monsoon ��oods were cited by the United Nations as the largest humanitarian crisis in living memory. The environmental catastrophe affected 20 million people and highlighted the calm, accretive violence of slow, raging waters. Set in post-flood Pakistan, this visual testimony embraces the unsettling effects of community knowledge and challenges the privilege of social interventionism. Juxtaposing photographs with text, the installation grapples with notions of counter-narratives and ‘voice’ even where and when words are not actually spoken. Exhibit: June 12 - September 9, 2013 Lobby Gallery - Liu Institute for Global Issues, 6476 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver Hours: M - F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sponsors INTTRNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH NETWORK@UBC LIU INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL ISSUES Hosted in partnership with the International Development Research Network

Department Research Rounds

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:00 PDT

Wed, June 19, 2013 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM See description. This meeting takes place every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 8am for one hour. The agenda will be posted as it is confirmed. If you would like to be on the contact list for this meeting/s, please see below for contact information. Attending in Person: Conference Room, 3rd Floor, 5950 University Blvd., Vancouver, BC Attending Online: The log-in information and instruction will be emailed to you a few days prior to the meeting. ________________________________________ Contact Person: Rebecca Goulding Research Coordinator Office: 604.827.4396 Fax: 604.827.4184 Email: rebecca.goulding@familymed.ubc.ca

GPS Workshop: Writing your Thesis (for doctoral students in the Arts and Humanities)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:30 PDT

Wed, June 19, 2013 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM UBC Point Grey Campus. The thesis-writing process is often long and stressful. Unlike graduate students who are attached to a laboratory, students in the Arts and Humanities often have to write their theses in isolation. In this session, we will explore the challenges of writing a thesis, from weakness in the mechanics of English to psychological barriers to completion. By becoming familiar with the stages of writing, the structure of the thesis, and the expectations of the university, participants should feel more confident in approaching the writing. A key activity in the session is the in-class writing of an Abstract. At the end of this session, participants should be able to: -Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses in academic writing -Explain the content and structure of a generic thesis -Describe the thesis format and style for their particular programs -List strategies for overcoming writing challenges and setting writing goals Participants should bring an Abstract (completed or not) and are asked to bring a laptop to the session. Personal consultations: There will be time after the session to meet with the facilitator Who should register for this session? Doctoral students in Arts and Humanities who are engaged in the thesis-writing stage of their doctoral programs, and are looking for support and strategies for completion. Facilitator: Dr. Elizabeth Wallace For Facilitator's bio, please visit the website: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/9921-gps-workshop-writing-your-thesis-doctoral-students-arts-humanities Registration: Priority will be given to UBC graduate students registered in the current academic session. To register, please visit https://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g2816. After you submit your registration you will receive confirmation of registration within 2 working days. If you have difficulty with the registration process please e-mail, graduate.pathways@ubc.ca. This session is being offered as part of Writing Week. For information on additional writing week sessions, please visit http://gss.ubc.ca/main/?page_id=3489.

Using New Technology to Keep Current (RSS feeds etc.)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:00 PDT

Wed, June 19, 2013 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM UBC Okanagan campus. Attendees will learn about tools used to help researchers and scholars stay on top of the latest research in their field, including RSS feeds, journal alerts, saved searches, and more. Suitable for grduate and upper-level undergraduate students from all disciplines. Facilitator: Diana Ng, UBC LIbrary Location: LIB 111 Register Now

Winning Wednesdays - UBC Bookstore

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:30 PDT

Wed, June 19, 2013 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM BOOKSTORE. Winning Wednesdays at UBC Bookstore, weekly from 11:30-1:30. Visit the UBC Bookstore and learn about our different services and how we can help - you can win a great prize! Pick up a passport from our display near the entrance, talk to staff in the five different areas of the store featured. Return to the display and put your completed passport in the draw box. Winners will be contacted the next day. We hope to see you soon -- UBC Bookstore is open for business throughout construction. VIsit our website for the latest info: bookstore.ubc.ca

A philosopher walks into a Centre for Health Education Scholarship...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:00 PDT

Wed, June 19, 2013 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM See description. Free. The Centre for Health Education Scholarship (CHES)invites you to Research Rounds with:Dr. Claudia Ruitenberg, Associate Professor,Philosophy of Education,Department of Educational Studies,University of British Columbia Topic: A philosopher walks into a Centre for Health Education Scholarship... *Please be aware that this session will be recorded and made available online to CHES members on a password-protected site. Date: Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 Time: 12:00pm to 1:30pm (Lunch will be served at DHCC) Venue: Diamond Health Care Centre 1020 With videoconference to LSC 1312, MSB 107, RJH 120, KGH 235, NHSC 9-374, Alouette Room at Central City Abstract: It may sound like the beginning of a bad joke, but in the fall of 2012 a philosopher did walk into CHES. What did she notice? This presentation will address philosophical themes pertinent to medical education scholarship that emerged from a one-semester engagement with CHES as “philosopher-in residence.” The purpose of the residency was to see what philosophy of education might contribute to medical education scholarship, and what philosophers of education might learn by paying attention to medical education. In reading medical education literature, attending presentations, and having more than twenty conversations with scholars, clinical educator fellows and others at CHES, some topics were noticeably present, others markedly absent. For example, what could be the place of theories of curriculum and pedagogy in addition to theories of learning and assessment in medical education scholarship? How might critical thinking be different from clinical reasoning, and should it be taught in medical education? And why was there so much talk of professionalism but so little of ethics? The Centre for Health Education Scholarship (CHES) is committed to enhancing health education scholarship by building capacity for educational scholarship across the Faculty of Medicine through collaboration, team-building, mentorship of new faculty, successful funding applications, and other activities. ches.med.ubc.ca

CHES Research Rounds: Dr. Claudia Ruitenberg

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:00 PDT

Wed, June 19, 2013 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM See description. Free. Speaker: Dr. Claudia Ruitenberg Topic: A philosopher walks into a Centre for Health Education Scholarship… Location: DHCC 1020; LSC 1312; MSB 107; RJH 120; KGH 235; NHSC 9-374; Alouette Room at Central City Description: It may sound like the beginning of a bad joke, but in the fall of 2012 a philosopher did walk into CHES. What did she notice? This presentation will address philosophical themes pertinent to medical education scholarship that emerged from a one-semester engagement with CHES as “philosopher-inresidence.” The purpose of the residency was to see what philosophy of education might contribute to medical education scholarship, and what philosophers of education might learn by paying attention to medical education. In reading medical education literature, attending presentations, and having more than twenty conversations with scholars, clinical educator fellows and others at CHES, some topics were noticeably present, others markedly absent. For example, what could be the place of theories of curriculum and pedagogy in addition to theories of learning and assessment in medical education scholarship? How might critical thinking be different from clinical reasoning, and should it be taught in medical education? And why was there so much talk of professionalism but so little of ethics? For any questions please contact ches.secretary@ubc.ca

Connect Drop-In Clinic

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:00 PDT

Wed, June 19, 2013 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM IRVING K. BARBER LEARNING CENTRE. Free - Please Register. Throughout the 2012-2013 academic year the Centre for Teaching, Learning & Technology is offering weekly Connect Walk-In Clinics in the CTLT Resource Room in the Ike Barber Learning Centre. The clinics are open to all instructors, TAs and staff at UBC. The Drop-In Clinics are a great opportunity for participants to get one to one support in Connect on topics that have not been covered in the training. Please note the clinics are not a substitute for the Connect Express workshops and other Connect sessions. Dates and locations of regularly scheduled Connect training is available here: http://events.ctlt.ubc.ca/series/view/179 You can also attend a virtual drop-in clinic at the same time. Click this link for more information: http://elearning.ubc.ca/support/drop-in-sessions/connect-drop-in-sessions-in-bb-im/

SONGFIRE Festival: VISI Emerging Artist Series

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:00 PDT

Wed, June 19, 2013 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MUSIC BUILDING. Free. VISI Emerging Artist Series Theatre of Art Song: One-of-a-Kind Concerts Part of the Vancouver International Song Institute (VISI) SONGFIRE Festival 2013/ Discover Artsong Theatre of Art Song Theatre of Art Song is VISI’s original core program: an intensive month-long course covering interpretation studies, theatre explorations, performance style, expressive diction, and collaborative skills. One-of-a-Kind Concerts Break up your day in song with two concerts from the participants of the Theatre of Art Song during lunch time! June 19 / 1pm Barnett Hall UBC School of Music, 6361 Memorial Rd. ADMISSION: Free

Using RefWorks and Mendeley

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:00 PDT

Wed, June 19, 2013 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UBC Okanagan campus. This workshop will introduce two tools used by researchers and scholars to organize their information. By the end of the session, attendees will understand the strengths and limitations of each piece of software, as well as have insight into how to use these tools to stay organized. Suitable for graduate and upper-level undergraduate students from all disciplines. Facilitator: Marjorie Mitchell, UBC Library Location: LIB 111 Register Now

Instructional Design CoP Meeting

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:45 PDT

Wed, June 19, 2013 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM IRVING K. BARBER LEARNING CENTRE. Free - Please Register. Are you an Instructional Designer who is involved in supporting faculty to improve their learning environment or teaching practice? Interested in knocking down walls and connecting with other Instructional Designers? Join us as we continue the process of building a Community of Practice around Instructional Design. Location: Irving K. Barber Learning Centre - Seminar Room 2.22A/B

Cisco Tech Talk: Tales of adoption and agility through iteration and innovation

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:00 PDT

Wed, June 19, 2013 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM UBC Point Grey Campus. This talk will explore the intersection of agility and software development in a world of legacies and distributed teams.

MSc Thesis Defense: Frida Gustafsson

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:00 PDT

Wed, June 19, 2013 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Arts Building. THESIS DEFENSE ANNOUNCEMENT: In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Biology, Frida Gustafsson, will defend her thesis entitled: "THE INTERACTION OF TWO SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE STRAINS (LALVIN® RC212 AND LALVIN® ICV-D254) DURING WINE FERMENTATION AND ITS EFFECT ON ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES OF WINE" on Wednesday, June 19 at 3:00 pm in ART 114. Faculty, students and the general public are welcome to attend.

SONGFIRE Festival: From Québec with Love!

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:00 PDT

Wed, June 19, 2013 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM MUSIC BUILDING. $20 General, $15 Senior, $5 Student - Available at www.brownpapertickets.com or cash at the door. From Québec with Love! – 150 years of Québec Mélodies Part of the Vancouver International Song Institute (VISI) SONGFIRE Festival 2013/ Discover Artsong Join Le duo lyrique Laplante-Duval and pianist Francis Perron for a lecture-recital covering 150 years of Québec mélodies from Calixa Lavallée -who wrote Canada’s National Anthem- to Lionel Daunais. Québec mélodie comes directly from its French cousin, influenced by Berlioz and Gounod, and brought across the Atlantic Ocean by Frenchmen Antoine Dessane and Charles Sabbatier. Pioneers Calixa Lavallée and Alexis Contant opened the door to the great “Romantic period” of the Québec mélodie led by Achille Fortier, a disciple of Gabriel Fauré. The middle part of the 20th Century would see Montréal introduce a new school of writing, following modern European style with composers such as Maurice Blackburn, Jean Vallerand, Clermont Pépin, François Morel, and André Mathieu. Lionel Daunais’ primary influence would come from Francis Poulenc, whom he met in Paris. The Canadian composer’s canon of songs is infused with humour and comical elements, and remains popular across the country to this day. Baritone Bruno Laplante is a researcher and editor of forgotten song repertoire from Québec. This lecture-recital is a unique opportunity to hear this rarely performed music and learn about its roots, influences, poets, and cultural history. June 19 / 8pm Barnett Hall UBC School of Music, 6361 Memorial Rd. ADMISSION: $20 General, $15 Senior, $5 Student Available at brownpapertickets.com or cash at the door