Book Discussion – Redesign the World: A Global Call to Action
November 24, 2021 

Join an engaging virtual conversation between author Sam Pitroda and UBC professors Sujatha Ramdorai and Ramana on Pitroda’s new book, Redesign the World: A Global Call to Action, followed by comments and Q&A. This book is about reshaping the world to meet the future challenges of our planet and our people.

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Whistler Film Festival
December 1 - December 31, 2021

The 21st edition of the Whistler Film Festival will be presented as a hybrid online and in-person event to connect audiences, filmmakers, and industry with the films we love, industry insights we need and the human connection that we crave. Events include film premieres, industry summits, talent programs, parties and special guest appearances by actors and directors.

In Whistler: December 1 - December 5, 2021
Online: December 1 - December 31, 2021

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Education Through Dialogue: The Human Cost of Colonialism
December 2, 2021

UBC Connects, an annual speaker series presented by Santa J. Ono, invites you to connect with the speakers and ignite important conversations about our world today, including the topics of communication, resiliency and social commentary.

Michelle Good, an award-winning Cree writer, lawyer and member of the Red Pheasant Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, will be speaking on "Education through dialogue: the human cost of colonialism".

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A Tene Mehodihi exhibition: Our Ancestors’ Trail
Until December 3, 2021

Our Ancestors’ Trail is a result of collaboration between Tahltan youth and artists and scientists, educators, cultural practitioners and Elders and Tahltan allies—who support and/or teach youth to learn and realize Tahltan ways of knowing.

Check out the exhibition in the Lobby Gallery at the Liu Institute for Global Issues (first floor). The gallery is open from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

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The Phil Lind Initiative 2022: The Future of Media
January – March 2022

The Phil Lind Initiative 2022, hosted by UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, features leading intellectuals and authors including Ed Yong, Douglas Rushkoff, Soledad O’Brien, Matt Taibbi and more to imagine "The Future of Media".

This series explores the changing views of journalism in the public space, but more importantly, asks where we go from here. 

The 2022 Phil Lind Initiative series will be held in person on the UBC Vancouver campus, with live streaming. Each event is open to the public and free to attend.

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WRDS 250: Evaluating Knowledge Production and Mobilization
Offered in 21W Term Two

WRDS 250, taught by Dr. Michael Schandorf, will be an exploration of subjects such as “fake news” and navigating through often dubious knowledge sources. This course will ask critical and practical questions about how discourse communities construct and mobilize knowledge.

The course will build students’ ability to critique the creation, mobilization, and potential use/misuse of knowledge in both academic and non-academic contexts. It will enable students to question and evaluate the world of information around them.

WRDS 250 is a BMS Core Plus course. 

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WRDS 360: Knowledge Popularization: Research Writing in New Media
Offered in 21W Term Two

WRDS 360, taught by Dr. Dennis Foung, will look into the current media landscape of blogs, Twitter, YouTube, and TED Talks, where research results are often shared and discussed. The course is ideal for students who wish to learn how scholarly knowledge is made accessible to the public, as well as the forms and impacts of its popularization.

Students will be able to understand the purposes, moves, rhetorical structures, and linguistic features of research writing in this ever-shifting world of hashtags, snaps, and catchy sound bites.

WRDS 360 is a BMS Core Plus course.

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WL W21 Museum Digital Outreach Assistant
Deadline: November 24, 2021

Pacific Museum of Earth is hiring a Museum Digital Outreach Assistant. The Museum Digital Outreach Assistant will play a pivotal role in maintaining our strong virtual presence beyond the pandemic through the continued development of key outreach activities for the museum.

This position will give a UBC student a multi-disciplinary, high-impact work experience within the tight-knit museum environment of one of UBC’s leading outreach, research and teaching facilities.

Visit the link below to learn more about the position and apply by November 24, 2021.

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UBC Undergraduate Journal of Art History and Visual Culture: Call for Submissions
Deadline: November 28, 2021 at 11:59pm

UJAH is seeking submissions for academic papers, reviews, and artwork to be published in their annual print and online journal.

Submissions for papers and reviews are accepted from UBC undergraduate students in any department, while artwork submissions are limited to Visual Art major and minor students.

Contact ubc.ujah@gmail.com or visit the link below for more information.

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Phil Lind Initiative Volunteer Call-Out
Deadline: November 29, 2021

Phil Lind Initiative is calling for volunteers for their upcoming speaker series on "The Future of Media". The talks will be hosted in person on campus and be live-streamed from January to April 2022. 

Volunteering will involve providing support with stage and theatre set up, vaccine proof check, ushering, taking down stage materials and promoting the event.

All Phil Lind Initiative volunteers will receive a token of appreciation for their contributions. A reference letter is also available from Lindsay Marsh after the series, upon request.

Please contact us to express your interest and general availability at lind.initiative@ubc.ca by 5:00 PM on Monday, Nov. 29.

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Call for Submissions: Hot Docs Podcast Career Accelerator
Deadline: December 1, 2021

Are you an emerging audio storyteller looking to kick-start your podcasting journey or take your audio skills to the next level?

This career development program offers Canadian podcasters between 18-34 the chance to grow their skills, gain invaluable industry knowledge and make lifetime connections at the Hot Docs Podcast Festival.

Selected participants will join acclaimed Canadian and international audio creators, executives, and tastemakers for four days of workshops, panels and networking events that are sure to enlighten, inspire and help kick-start their career in podcasting. Program elements will be available both in person, and online for those that are unable to participate in an in-person event, or unable to travel to Toronto.

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Go Global
Deadline: December 14, 2021

Applications are open for the 2022/2023 academic year Go Global program.

Go Global offers numerous options for UBC students to travel across the world while participating in meaningful learning opportunities. Study for a term or over the summer, earn credits or conduct research abroad.

Apply for the Go Global program to study abroad (term 1, term 2, full-year and split-year exchanges) for the 2022/2023 academic year by December 14, 2021.

Do you have questions about Go Global as a BMS student? Attend our Information Session on December 1! More info under "Featured News."

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Call for Submissions: Hot Docs Podcast Festival Opening Act
Deadline: December 15, 2021

Get airplay at one of the world’s premier podcast festivals!

An expanded platform for our country’s rich audio talent, Opening Act offers homegrown podcasters the opportunity to get their shows heard at Hot Docs Podcast Festival.

Selected participants will have their shows played to a captive, global audience of podcast lovers and get exposure to attending audio executives and industry leaders.

Visit the link below to learn more and apply.
 

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Drop-in Info Sessions – BEd French Specialization
Until December 17, 2021

The UBC Faculty of Education BEd French specialization team will be holding weekly online info sessions via Zoom from October to December. Join the drop-in session if you would like to learn about the program and the profession.

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DOC BC/YT/NWT Breakthrough Program
Deadline: December 26, 2021

Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC) Breakthrough Program 2022 applications are open!

Prepare to pitch for development funds and a development deal for your project.

Six emerging and high-potential producers will be selected for this rigorous and intimate market-preparation course where they’ll develop a successful festival strategy and hone their project pitches and materials to prepare for festivals and markets like the Deal Maker program at Hot Docs.

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Become a Certified XR Developer in 10 Weeks
Deadline: January 4, 2022

UBC Extended Learning presents, XR Development in Unity, offered in partnership with the leader in XR education, Circuit Stream, an immersive 10-week project-based course with live, online classes and daily office hours.

Come away with a portfolio of XR projects, peer and industry connections, and in-demand tech skills for a fast-growing market.

Visit the link below to register for this 10-week course (January 11- March 17) by January 4, 2022.

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Vancouver Campus Student Ambassador Application Now Open!
Deadline: January 9, 2022

Do you love this amazing university, the experiences you’ve had, and the people you’ve met here? 

UBC is recruiting volunteers to be Student Ambassadors. Student Ambassadors lead prospective students and their families on tours of the campus.

Click the link below to learn more about the position and apply by January 9, 2021.

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