UBC Reports | Vol. 47 | No. 11 | July
12, 2001
Calendar
A listing of UBC-related or UBC-sponsored events occurring on campus
and off campus within the Lower Mainland from July 16 through
August 8, 2001. The previous
calendar is also available.
For events further in the future, see Live@UBC.
UBC Reports welcomes calendar
submissions from members of the UBC community.
- July 16, 17, 19,
20, 21, 22,
23, 24, 26,
30, 31
- August 2, 7, 8
- Notices
monday, july 16
International Conference
30th Annual International Herbal Conference. Various speakers.
First Nations Longhouse at 8am. Continues to July 21. To register
call 604-521-5822.
Vancouver School Of Theology Summer School
Preaching As Local Theology And Folk Art. Lenora Tubbs Tisdale.
VST from 8:30-10:30am. $254; $229 group; $127 senior. To register,
visit www.vst.edu. E-mail ci@vst.edu.
Call 604-822-9815.
Vancouver School Of Theology Summer School
Introduction To Lectio Divina. Cynthia Bourgeault. VST from 8:30am-3:30pm.
$352; $317 group; $176 senior. To register, visit www.vst.edu.
E-mail ci@vst.edu. Call 604-822-9815.
Physics Summer Camp
Fun With Physics Ages 6-9. Hennings from 9:30am-4:30pm. Continues
to July 20. Call 604-822-3853.
Vancouver School Of Theology Summer School
The Prophets: Wheels of Fire! Helen Carmichael Porter. VST from
1:30-3:30pm. $254; $229 group; $127 senior. To register, visit www.vst.edu.
E-mail ci@vst.edu. Call 604-822-9815.
Vancouver School Of Theology Summer School
Liturgical Theology In Contemporary Context. Donald E. Saliers.
VST from 1:30-3:30pm. $254; $229 group; $127 senior. To register,
visit www.vst.edu. E-mail ci@vst.edu.
Call 604-822-9815.
Vancouver School Of Theology Summer School
Spiritual Theology In The Reformed Tradition: Theological Foundations.
John Vissers. Regent College from 2-4pm. $254; $229 group; $127
senior. To register, visit www.vst.edu.
E-mail ci@vst.edu. Call 604-822-9815.
Vancouver School Of Theology Public Lectures
Shared History And Responsibility: Healing And Reconciliation.
Chief Robert Joseph, executive director, Provincial Residential
Schools Project. VST Epiphany Chapel from 7:30-9:30pm. Refreshments.
E-mail ci@vst.edu. Call 604-822-9815.
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tuesday, july 17
Law And Society Lecture
(Un)Mapping Red Light Districts: Prostitution, Racial Degeneracy
And White Masculinity In Late Nineteenth And Early Twentieth Century
British Columbia. Renisa Mawani, Peter Wall Institute. Green College
at 11:30am. No outside food or beverages please. Call 604-822-1878.
Education Scholars in Residence Lecture
The Tragic Sense Of Teaching About Trauma. Assoc. Prof. Susan H.
Edgerton, Education, Western Michigan U, Scarfe 310 from 12noon-1pm.
Call 604-822-5214.
Vancouver School of Theology Public Lectures
Mystical Hope: Trusting In The Mercy Of God. Cynthia Bourgeault,
Anglican priest, teacher, Contemplative Society. VST Epiphany Chapel
from 7:30-9:30pm. Refreshments. Call 604-822-9815.
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thursday, july 19
Board Of Governors Meeting
Open Session begins at 8am. OAB Board and Senate room. Fifteen
tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis on application
to the Board Secretary at least 24 hours before each meeting. To
confirm date and time, check under Board Announcements at www.bog.ubc.ca
prior to the meeting. Call 604-822-2127.
Vancouver School of Theology Public Lectures
Judge Not Lest You Be Judged: Spiritual Life On The Beach. Hon.
Graydon Nicholas, Maliseet, provincial court judge. VST Epiphany
Chapel from 7:30-9:30pm. Refreshments. Call 604-822-9815.
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friday, july 20
Health Services Seminar
Health Care In Cuba: A Domestic And International Commitment. Dr.
Manuel Vera-Gonzalez. IRC #414 from 12noon-1pm. Call 604-822-4969.
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saturday, july 21
Music
UBC Summer Music Institute 2001. Chan Centre at 1:30pm. Continues
to July 27. Call 604-822-3113 or 604-822-9197.
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sunday, july 22
International Conference
17th Biennial Symposium Of The International Evoked Response Audiometry
Study Group. Various speakers. TBC at 6pm. Continues to July 27.
$1200 non-UBC. Refreshments. To register, visit www.audiospeech.ubc.ca/haplab/ierasg.htm.
E-mail registration@housing.ubc.ca
or ierasg@audiospeech.ubc.ca.
Call 604-822-1050.
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monday, july 23
Vancouver School Of Theology Summer School
Genetic Manipulation: Promise And Peril. Terry Anderson. VST from
8:30 -10:30am. $254; $229 group; $127 senior. To register, visit
www.vst.edu. E-mail ci@vst.edu.
Call 604-822-9815.
Vancouver School Of Theology Summer School
Where Psychology And Spirituality Meet. Sheila Fodchuk. VST from
8:30am-3:30pm. $352; $317 group; $176 senior. To register, visit
www.vst.edu. E-mail ci@vst.edu.
Call 604-822-9815.
Vancouver School Of Theology Summer School
Contemplative Retreat Design And Leadership. Rev. Jane E.Vennard.
VST from 8:30am-3:30pm. $352; $317 group; $176 senior. To register,
visit www.vst.edu. E-mail ci@vst.edu.
Call 604-822-9815.
Physics Summer Camp
Advanced Physics And Astronomy Ages 10-12. Hennings from 9:30am-4:30pm.
Continues to July 27. Call 604-822-3853.
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Seminar
Expression And Mechanics Of V-ATPases: A Potential Target For Antiresorptive
Agents. Morris. F. Manolson. IRC #3 at 10am. Refreshments at 9:45am.
Call 604-822-3178.
Vancouver School Of Theology Summer School
What Every Congregation Should Know About Worship. Donald E. Saliers.
VST from 1:30-3:30pm. $254; $229 group; $127 senior. To register,
visit www.vst.edu. E-mail ci@vst.edu.
Call 604-822-9815.
Vancouver School Of Theology Summer School
Exploring Matthew. Jack Dean Kingsbury. VST from 1:30-3:30pm. $254;
$229 group; $127 senior. To register, visit www.vst.edu.
E-mail ci@vst.edu. Call 604-822-9815.
Vancouver School Of Theology Summer School
Spiritual Theology In The Reformed Tradition: Spiritual Disciplines.
John Vissers. Regent College from 2-4pm. $254; $229 group; $127
senior. To register, visit www.vst.edu.
E-mail ci@vst.edu. Call 604-822-9815.
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tuesday, july 24
Hallowell Davis Memorial Lecture
The Neurophysiology Of Perception: Single Units vs Evoked Potentials.
Prof. Jos J. Eggermont, Physiology and Biophysics and Psychology,
U of Calgary. IRC #2 from 9:30-11:00am. Call 604-822-5591.
Vancouver School of Theology Public Lectures
Some Aspects Of Contemporary Native Spirituality. Wilhelmina Sarai-Clark,
Lakota, Washington State U. VST Epiphany Chapel from 7:30-9:30pm.
Refreshments. To register, visit www.vst.edu.
E-mail ci@vst.edu. Call 604-822-9815.
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thursday, july 26
Scholars In Residence Lecture
Excellence And Inclusion: Can Schools Achieve Both? Prof. Judy
L. Lupart, Applied Psychology (Special Education), U of Calgary.
Scarfe 310 at 12noon. Call 604-822-5214.
Vancouver School of Theology Public Lectures
Praying For Justice And Peace: Participating In The Reign Of God.
Rev. Jane E. Vennard, author, spiritual director, Iliff School of
Theology. VST Epiphany Chapel from 7:30- 9:30pm. Refreshments. Call
604-822-9815.
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monday, july 30
Physics Summer Camp
Fun With Physics Ages 6-9. Hennings from 9:30am-4:30pm. Continues
to Aug. 3. Call 604-822-3853.
Physics Summer Camp
Advanced Physics And Astronomy Ages 13-15. Hennings from 9:30am-4:30pm.
Continues to Aug. 3. Call 604-822-3853.
Seminar
Adult And Embyronic Stem Cells As A Source Of Cells For Cell And
Tissue Engineering. Peter Zandstra, Chemical Engineering and Applied
Chemistry and Medical Biophysics, U of Toronto. Wesbrook 201 from
12:30-1:30pm. Refreshments. Call Dr. Jamie Piret 604-822-5835.
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tuesday, july 31
Scholars In Residence Lecture
Dr. André E. Mazawi, senior lecturer, head, Sociology of
Education Graduate Program, Tel-Aviv U. Scarfe 310 from 12noon-1pm.
Call 604-822-5214.
Cultural And Media Studies
Food Biotechnology: Quo Vadis? Hennie Van Vuuren, director BC Wine
Research Centre; John Bishop, Bishop's. Green College at 4:30pm.
Call 604-822-1878.
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thursday, aug. 2
Scholars In Residence Lecture
Post-Modern Career Counselling: A 2001 Life Space Odyssey. Prof.
Spencer G. Niles, Counselor Education, Penn State U. Scarfe 310
from 12noon-1pm. Call 604-822-5214.
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tuesday, aug. 7
Physics Summer Camp
Fun With Physics Ages 6-9. Hennings from 9:30am-4:30pm. Continues
to Aug. 10. Call 604-822-3853.
Scholars In Residence Lecture
Anthony Adams. Scarfe 310 from 12noon-1pm. Call 604-822-5214.
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wednesday, aug. 8
New UBC Faculty Workshop
New Faculty Instructional Skills. David Lam basement seminar room
from 8:30am-5pm. Continues to Aug. 10. To register, visit www.cstudies.ubc.ca/facdev/.
Call 604-822-6827.
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notices
Summer Sports
Community Sport Services Summer Sport Camps. Children's programs
soccer, basketball, volleyball, fencing, cycling, hockey, skating,
sailing, windsurfing, field hockey. Adult beginner hockey, sailing,
ballet, windsurfing. To register, visit www.hockey-school.ubc.ca/summer.html.
E-mail fairplay@interchange.ubc.ca.
Call 604-822-3688.
Campus Tours
The tour office is located in the UBC Bookstore. Free drop-in tours
are offered daily at 10am and 1pm from Monday to Friday. Office
hours are 8:30am-4:30pm Monday to Friday. We also offer package
tours with variable rates: a children's tour and the Spirit of the
Pacific Tour which includes a visit to the MOA, Nitobe Gardens,
a walking tour and lunch at Sage Bistro. E-mail campus.tours@ubc.ca.
Call 604-822-8687 (UBC-TOUR).
Research Project Volunteers Needed
Stress And Coping In Female Clerical Workers. Educational and Counselling
Psychology, and Special Education is seeking female clerical workers
to participate in study on stress and coping. If experiencing workplace
distress/frustration, we would like to learn more about your experiences.
Call 604-822-9199.
Sexuality Study
The Psychology department is conducting a study directed at understanding
how a woman's physiological arousal relates to her subjective experience
of sexual arousal in women with or without sexual arousal difficulties.
If you are a heterosexual woman between 18-35, who is currently
involved in a heterosexual relationship and who a) isn't having
any sort of sexual difficulties, or b) has problems with sexual
arousal please call 604-822-2952 for further information. Participants
will receive an honorarium and all inquiries will remain strictly
confidential.
Legal Clinic Open
UBC Law Students' Legal Advice Program (LSLAP) has recommenced
its summer clinical program. This summer we will once again be running
full day clinics all over the Lower Mainland. LSLAP has been working
in the community for over thirty years and is currently British
Columbia's second largest legal aid organization. For more information
about the program, visit www.lslap.bc.ca
or call 604-822-5723.
Lactose Intolerant?
Researchers at UBC are doing a questionnaire-based study to learn
more about lactose intolerance. Participation will take about 20-30
min. of your time. If you are 19 years of age or older, experience
lactose intolerance and live in the Greater Vancouver area, please
call 604-682-3269 ext. 6377 to receive a copy of this questionnaire
or more information.
Volunteer Leaders Wanted
"Living A Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions" a series of six
free workshops that help people develop the skills to get the most
out of life is looking for volunteer leaders. This program is an
exciting new development in teaching people with chronic conditions
to help themselves. If you are interested in being part of this
program, you can sign up for a free Leader Training Workshop August
9, 10, 16 and 17 by contacting Mark Davies 604-822-0634. To view
our Web site www.ihpr.ubc.ca/healthyliving.
Volunteer Paid Participants Needed
CroMedica Prime is a Phase One research company located in Vancouver
General Hospital. Our research studies require that volunteers take
one or more doses of an investigational medication. We are currently
looking for healthy volunteers, male/female, non-smoking aged 18
and older and not taking any medications. Volunteers are financially
compensated upon completion of a study. If you are interested please
call our Research Recruitment Coordinator, Monday to Friday between
9am-5pm at 604-875-5122 or e-mail volunteers@cromedica.com.
Participants Needed
Parents and adolescents are invited to participate together in
research that addresses how parents and adolescents talk about the
youth's future. If your family faces challenges such as unemployment
or illness, call to participate 604-822-4919.
Eyeglasses Needed
Recycled eyeglasses/sunglasses are desperately needed in the Third
World countries. Donors may drop off any eyeglasses at the SUB or
UBC Hosp. Call 604-692-5616.
UBC Gardens
The Nitobe Memorial Garden, UBC Botanical Garden and the Shop in
the Garden will be open until Oct. 8 from 10am-6pm daily including
weekends. For information about the garden call 604-822-9666 or
the Shop 604-822-4529.
Research Study
Researchers at the Psychology Dept. are conducting a study examining
sexual functioning in women. The aim of this study is to help women
who experience sexual difficulties. Your confidentiality will be
assured. All participants will receive a detailed sexual psychophysiological
profile for their participation. If you are a healthy, heterosexual,
premenopausal woman who is currently in a relationship, please call
604-822-2952.
Habitat For Humanity UBC
Is looking for volunteers. Come help out on the construction site
and build homes for low-income families - no skills required. For
more information and to register for an orientation, e-mail habitat@vancouver.net
or call 604-681-5618.
Family Career Development Project
Parents and adolescents are invited to participate together in
research that addresses how parents and adolescents talk about the
youth's future. If your family faces challenges such as unemployment
or illness, call 604-822-4919 to participate.
Parents With Toddlers
Did you know your child is a word-learning expert? We are looking
for children (one to five years old) and their parent(s) to participate
in language studies in the Psychology Dept. at UBC. You and your
child, and a trained researcher will play a word game using puppets
and toys or pictures. As you might imagine, children find these
word games a lot of fun. During your visit, you will remain with
your child at all times. If you (or someone you know) might be interested
in bringing your child for a 30-minute visit to our research playroom,
please contact Dr. Hall's Language Development Centre at 604-822-9294.
Born Between 1930 And 1976?
The Adult Development And Psychometrics Lab at UBC is looking for
men and women born between 1930 and 1976 to participate in a series
of focus groups looking at what it means to be your age today. Call
Rick 604-822-5250.
Participants Wanted
Are you a postmenopausal woman with Type Two diabetes interested
in beginning an exercise program? St. Paul's Hospital Healthy Heart
Program and Diabetes Centre are recruiting participants, who do
not smoke or use insulin, for a research project on the effect of
exercise on diabetes for women. Call Darcye Cuff 604-806-8601
Morris And Helen Belkin Art Gallery
In The Spirit Of Fluxus. Mr. Peanut Mayorality Campaign, 1974.
Henri Chopin And Brion Gysin. Continues to August 26. Tuesday to
Friday from 10am-5pm, Saturday 12noon-5pm, Sunday 12noon-5pm (Closed
Mondays and statutory holidays). Call 604-822-2759.
UBC Birdwalks
Anyone who is interested can meet at the flagpole above the Rose
Garden on Thursdays at 12:45pm. Look for a small group of people
who are carrying binoculars and bird books, (and bring your own,
if you have them). Call 604-822-9149.
Sage Bistro
To the faculty, students, administration and admirers of the University
of British Columbia we present Sage Bistro at the University Centre.
Sage is open Monday through Friday from 11am-2pm. Our luncheon menu
changes weekly and features a wide selection of wines by the glass.
For reservations please call 604-822-1500.
Premenstrual Asthma Study
UBC/St. Paul's Hospital researchers are seeking females with asthma
and regular menstrual cycles for a study of estrogen's effects on
asthma symptoms and lung function. Must be 18-50 years of age and
not taking birth control pills. Honorarium and free peak
flow meter provided. If interested, please call 604-875-2886.
Parkinson's Research
A research team from UBC is asking for the assistance of people
with Parkinson's to participate in research. This research is aimed
at understanding how Parkinson's may affect complex activities such
as managing multiple tasks. Participation involves performing fairly
simple tasks, some of which involves responding verbally to computer
screen displays. If you are a healthy person of the age 50 years
or older, we are also in need of several people to participate as
part of a non-Parkinson's comparison group. Call Todd Woodward,
Psychology Dept. at 604-822-3227.
Sexual Assault Research
The Anxiety and Fear Laboratory in the Dept. of Psychology requires
female volunteers who have experienced unwanted sexual activity,
to participate in a research project. If you have ever had sex with
someone when you didn't want to, because the other person continued
the event when you said no, forced or threatened to force you, or
because you were given alcohol or drugs, and you would be interested
in helping us with our research, please call 604-822-9028. Confidentiality
and privacy protected.
Museum Of Anthropology Exhibition
Continuing Traditions. Continues to April 30, 2002. Early Chinese
Ceramics From The Victor Shaw Gift. Continues to Oct. 30. Attributed
To Edenshaw: Identifying The Hand Of The Artist; Two Case Studies:
Northwest Coast Art. Continues to Aug. 31. Conversations: The Tecson
Philippine Collection. Continues to Sept. 3. Anthropology 432 Student
Projects: What is Missing? Continues to Dec. 31. Winter hours Wed.-Sun.
11am-5pm, Tues. to 9pm (5-9pm free). Call 604-822-5087.
AMS Rentsline
Helping students find housing since 1993, the AMS Rentsline is
UBC's off-campus housing registry. This service gives students access
to hundreds of rental listings, and landlords access to thousands
of students looking for housing. You can call the Rentsline from
any touchtone phone 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 604-714-4848.
Faculty Women's Club
The Faculty Women's Club brings together women connected to the
university either through their work or that of their spouses, for
social activities and lectures. The main purpose of the Faculty
Women's Club is to raise funds for student scholarships. There are
19 different interest groups within the club, ranging from art appreciation
and bridge to hiking. Do come and join us. Call Elizabeth Towers,
president 224-5877 or Gwyneth Westwick, membership 604-263-6612.
Twin Research
Are you, or do you know a female adult twin? We are studying the
relationship types of fraternal and identical female twins. If you
can help by completing some questionnaires and being interviewed
about relationships, please e-mail tmacbeth@cortex.psych.ubc.ca
or call Tannis MacBeth, Psychology 604-822-4826.
Parents With Babies
Have you ever wondered how babies learn to talk? Help us find out.
We are looking for parents with babies between four to 21 months
of age, including babies raised in a bilingual home, to participate
in language development studies. If you are interested in bringing
your baby for a one-hour visit, please call Prof. Janet Werker's
Infant Studies Centre, Psychology, 604-822-6408 (ask for Kate).
Statistical Consulting And Research Lab (SCARL)
SCARL offers statistical advice and long or short-term assistance
to researchers. Resources include expertise in many areas of statistical
methodology and a variety of statistical software. Web www.stat.ubc.ca/scarl,
e-mail scarl@stat.ubc.ca
or call 604-822-4037.
Chan Centre Tours
Free tours of the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts are held
on Tuesdays and Fridays. Participants are asked to meet in the Chan
Centre main lobby at 1pm. Special group tours can be booked through
www.chancentre.com or at
604-822-1815.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Research
Infectious Diseases researchers from VGH seek volunteers diagnosed
medically with CFS to participate in a study about managing symptoms.
Call Kenna Sleigh 604-875-5555 ext. 62366.
Sustainability Coordinators
The World Is what You Make It! The UBC Sustainability Office is
seeking outgoing volunteers to act as departmental Sustainability
Coordinators. In this role, the volunteer will get training and
support in their efforts to raise awareness of sustainability within
their unit. With only a limited time commitment, our Coordinators
are affecting changes by sharing work environment specific information
on energy conservation, waste reduction, and transportation alternatives.
For more information visit www.sustain.ubc.ca/2ourintiatives/sust_coord.html
or call Brenda 604-822-3270.
Fire Hydrant Permits Now Required
Campus Planning and Development (CP&D) and UBC Utilities have
jointly implemented a permit program for fire hydrants which is
effective November 2000. Permits have become necessary to comply
with provisions of the BC Plumbing Code and the BC Fire Code. Permit
applications must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours in advance.
Application forms will soon be available at www.lbs.ubc.ca.
Users wanting to connect to a fire hydrant should pick up application
forms at CP&D Regulatory Services located at 2206 West Mall. Call
CP&D at 822-2633 or for further information, UBC Utilities at 604-822-4179.
Call For Evening Volunteers
Crane Production Unit (a division of the UBC Disability Resource
Centre) needs volunteers to narrate textbooks onto tape. We are
looking primarily for those who can read between 4:30-8:30pm for
a two-hour session once a week. An audition will be required. For
more information, call Patrice Leslie Mon.-Thurs. from 4:40-8:30pm
at 604-822-6114.
BC SMILE
The British Columbia Service For Medication Information Learning
And Education (BC SMILE) is a medication information program for
the public in BC. It is located at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical
Sciences at UBC, and is staffed by licensed pharmacists to educate
the public of all ages about the safe and effective use of medications.
The free telephone consultations include complicated inquiries on
medication issues such as interactions, contraindications, allergies,
medication reviews, herbs, and alternative therapies. SMILE pharmacists
also provide public presentations on a variety of medication-related
topics. All presentations contain valuable practical, unbiased,
and up-to-date research information. Call (800) 668-6233 or 604-822-1330.
Participants Needed
Problems with remembering, smelling... Men and women 45-plus years
old are required for a UBC study on age-related hormone changes
and their impact on sensory and cognitive abilities. Earn $50. Call
Kevin 604-822-2140.
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