Canada’s Response to the Refugee Crisis: Misconceptions and Strategies
What part of the refugee crisis story are we not hearing? Geography Professor Daniel Hiebert speaks about the imagined idea of a refugee, how best to support refugee populations and the most common misconceptions about the international refugee crisis.
New UBC Global Seminar uncovers Indigenous London
A Global Seminar launching this month brings eight undergraduate students to London, England to explore the city through the experiences of Indigenous captives, performers and diplomats who left behind significant cultural and political legacies.
The Legacy of the Komagata Maru
On May 18, 2016, Justin Trudeau will issue a formal apology in the House of Commons for events surrounding the arrival and deportation of the Komagata Maru. Dr. Renisa Mawani (Associate Professor, Sociology) and Dr. Anne Murphy (Associate Professor and Chair of Punjabi Language, Literature and Sikh Studies) discuss the Komagata Maru’s legacy, the importance of the Prime Minister’s apology and ongoing struggles over migration and discrimination.
Belkin Curator discusses new course combining art and medicine
Shelly Rosenblum, Curator of Academic Programs at the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, is the co-founder of Art and Medicine: Rounding at the Belkin, a new flexible learning course that invites first-year UBC medical students to consider how engagement with art can strengthen observational and communication skills.
The Faculty of Arts spoke with Dr. Rosenblum about how the idea for the course came about, the value of combining creativity and medical training, and her ultimate objective for students in this course.
VSE prof shines light on Vancouver’s classical music scene
Dr. Geoffrey Newman is a Sessional Professor at the Vancouver School of Economics and the founder of one of Canada’s leading classical music review websites, Vancouver Classical Music. The Faculty of Arts spoke with Dr. Newman about the connection between music and economics, how music has informed his teaching, and his ultimate goal for Vancouver Classical Music.
Sociology professor discusses Canada’s role on climate change after COP 21
David Tindall, Associate Professor of Sociology, recently attended the 2015 UN Climate Change Conference in Paris. The Faculty of Arts caught up with Dr. Tindall to ask him about his strongest impressions of the conference, how likely it is for Canada to meet carbon emission targets, and how British Columbia can reinstate itself as a climate leader in Canada.
History prof leads team to explore and protect historic BC gold mining sites
Dr. Henry Yu is an Associate Professor of History and a co-chair of the Legacy Initiatives Advisory Council (LIAC), which advises the Province of British Columbia on projects recognizing the contribution of Chinese Canadians to its history. He also led a research team formed to explore and assess the heritage value of historic gold mining sites along British Columbia’s Fraser Corridor. The Faculty of Arts spoke to Dr. Yu about the forgotten stories behind these mining sites, and how we can protect these sites for future generations.
Global Seminar: In Search of Indigenous London
Coll Thrush is an Associate Professor of History at UBC. In the Summer of 2016, he’ll be leading a Global Seminar (FNIS 360), “In Search of Indigenous London”. We recently caught up with Dr. Thrush for a faculty member’s perspective on leading a Global Seminar.
Why gender matters in economics
Ever wondered why most CEOs are men? Or why the percentage of women in parliaments is still below 40% in almost every country around the world? In his 2015 PROSE Award-winning book, Why Gender Matters in Economics, VSE Professor Mukesh Eswaran explores these questions and the differences in economic behaviour between men and women.
UBC Political Science leads a team to create new field of study
Dr. Mark Warren is a Professor of Political Science and the Principal Investigator of Participedia – a project that will map and develop information about participatory democratic innovations around the world. The Faculty of Arts spoke with Dr. Warren about the challenges of building Participedia, how the project may help to improve and deepen democracy, and the team’s plans for Participedia over the next five years.