Past events
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September 16, 2019
Ka-Skukuza: The Kruger National Park in the Political Calculus of the Lowveld
Jacob Dlamini, History, Princeton University Lew Forum, Allard Hall UBC. Monday, September 16, 5-6:30 pm in the series Environment, Power and Justice in Southern Africa This talk examines the many ways in which communities have mobilized the Kruger National Park as…
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September 12, 2019
Green College Welcome Dinner 2019
Green College Welcome Dinner Thursday, September 12, 2019 For Resident Members and Members of Common Room 6 pm Reception in Graham House 7 pm Dinner in the Great Hall RSVP by Monday, September 9 by clicking on the "RSVP Now" button. Space is limited. Your RSVP by the deadline is necessary…
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September 11, 2019
The Opportunities and Challenges Facing the New Uses of Space: Perspectives From Governance, Science and Industry
Michael Byers, Political Science, UBC, Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law, Co-Director, The Outer Space Institute; Aaron Boley, Physics and Astronomy, UBC, Canada Research Chair in Planetary Astronomy, Co-Director, The Outer Space Institute; Ellyne Kinney,…
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September 10, 2019
Erickson in Baghdad: An Architectural Journey
Hadani Ditmars, author Coach House, Green College, UBC Tuesday, September 10, 5-6:30 pm, with reception to follow in the series Canadian, Indigenous and World Writers The Baghdad neighbourhood of Abu Nuwas has weathered Iraq’s changing fortunes, its history…
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June 6, 2019
Pianist Rea Beaumont Presents: Program Music - A New Narrative
Réa Beaumont (piano), Green College Society Member Piano Lounge, Graham House, Green College, UBC Thursday, June 6, 8:00-9:90 pm in the series Green College Special Event Reviewed as a “tremendous pianist” (CBC Radio 2) Réa Beaumont (RAY-a…
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April 29, 2019
Reaching Beyond Mars: Re-Imagining the PhD through the Public Scholars Initiative
Emily Logan, Music; Saori Ogura, Forestry Coach House, Green College, UBC Monday, April 29, 8-9 pm in the series Green College Resident Members' Series Join Emily and Saori as they discuss the UBC Public Scholar Initiative, provide advice and suggestions on how to…
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April 25, 2019
Sacred Himalaya in the Anthropocene
Pasang Yangjee Sherpa, anthropologist, Nepal Coach House, Green College, UBC Thursday, April 25, 5-6:30 pm, with reception to follow in the series Green College Special Lecture / Actors on the Anthropo(s)cene This event is co-sponsored by: Institute for…
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April 24, 2019
Green College Information Session
Green College Info Session Coach House, Green College, UBC Wednesday, April 24, 2-3 pm in the series Webinar: Green College Information Session Green College is a unique graduate residential college that promotes a supportive academic environment through active…
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April 15, 2019
The Puzzle of High Urbanization in Latin America
Idaliya Grigoryeva, Economics Coach House, Green College, UBC Monday, April 15, 8-9 pm in the series Green College Resident Members' Series In past centuries, countries with the highest share of people living in urban areas were those most developed economically…