Movie Matinée and Q&A: Arrival with Drs. Coon, Sonderegger and Travis
Join Language Sciences for Movie Night on November 26th from 2pm (PDT) for a virtual screening of Arrival, in which a linguist works with the military to communicate with alien lifeforms after 12 spacecraft appear around the world.
The Torture Letters: The Scars of Being Policed While Black
Laurence Ralph presents the Inaugural Racial (In)Justice Lecture at a co-sponsored event by the UBC Department of Anthropology and Sociology.
Brad Vis
Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? I studied political science because I was interested in the relationship between individuals and institutions. I was inspired by many great faculty members like Professors Mauzy and Baier. Under the direction of Professor Mauzy, I researched how the Chinese […]
Design your first-year UBC experience to explore career opportunities
As you navigate your first year at UBC, consider the benefits of “design thinking” to make the most of your experience. Design thinking is a mindset borrowed from the world of design, used to solve problems creatively. It was originally popularized by technology companies, and later adapted for individuals by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans, two faculty members at Stanford University, in their book Designing Your Life.
Nathan Bowles
Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? I knew I loved politics and policymaking before I got to UBC. However, I was aware that I didn’t have the tools or the knowledge to put that passion into practice. I chose to major in political science and […]
10 Arts events not to miss in November 2020
We’re midway through the semester, and in the middle of deadlines and exams season. Remember to take a breather this November! Curl up on your couch and partake in virtual talks, Thrive month and musical and art performances, all from the comfort of your home.
