Get ready to celebrate the beauty of multilingualism! Join us at the Peña Room in Irving K. Barber Learning Centre from March 6 to 14 for our annual Arts Multilingual Week! This event is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in cultures and languages from around the world.
In collaboration with multiple units from the Faculty of Arts and beyond, our program will showcase a wide array of student-focused activities aimed at engaging with the rich tapestry of languages spoken at UBC.
Multilingual Open Mic Night
Thursday, March 6 | 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM | The Gallery (4th floor of the Nest)
Bollywood Film Night
Monday, March 10 | 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Peña Room, IKBLC
Screening of Umrao Jaan (1981) with free samosas and chai
Workshop on Linguisitic (In)security
The event will be conducted fully in French. The intended participants are French learners with at least intermediate fluency and heritage or native speakers.
Tuesday, March 11 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Peña Room, IKBLC
Multilingual Poetry Slam
Tuesday, March 11 | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Peña Room, IKBLC
Xwémalhkwu Heroes Comic Book Launch + Reception
Wednesday, March 12 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Peña Room, IKBLC
El teatro y la imagen (Theatre & Image)
Wednesday, March 12 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Buchanan Tower Room 726
Speech Contest: Linguistic Insecurity
Wednesday, March 12 | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Peña Room, IKBLC
FHIS Undergraduate Symposium
Friday, March 14 | 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Peña Room, IKBLC
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