UBC Reports
July 11, 1996
A listing of UBC-related or UBC-sponsored events occurring on campus and off campus within the Lower Mainland from July 14 through August 17, 1996.
UBC Reports welcomes calendar submissions from members of the UBC community.
July 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 25, 29
August 1, 6, 8, 13, 15
Notices
Monday, July 15
Science Summer Camp
Dept. of Physics and Astronomy Science Summer Camp For Kids Ages 8-13. One week
sessions from July 8 - Aug. 2. Hebb, 9:30am-4:30pm. For camp and fee
information call 822-3853.
Tuesday, July 16
Kathak Dance Performance
Evening With Joanna Das, Kathak Dancer. Museum of Anthropology theatre gallery,
7:30pm. Call 822-5087.
School of Theology Lecture Series
Coming Among Us: Ministry With Native People. Martin Brokenleg, Augustana
College, S. Dakota. Chapel of the Epiphany, 6050 Chancellor Blvd, 7:30pm. Call
228-9031 ext. 221.
Wednesday, July 17
Lunchtime Concert
San Diego Youth Symphony. UBC Bookstore outdoor plaza, 12:30pm. Call 822-2665.
Thursday, July 18
Seminar
Thrombosis And Thrombolysis In Atherogenesis. Dr. Alexandra Lucas, U of
Alberta. IRC#4, 12-1:30pm. Call 822-4838.
School of Theology Lecture Series
Renewing The Congregation For The 21st Century. Patrick Keifert, Luther
Seminary, St. Paul. Chapel of the Epiphany, 6050 Chancellor Boulevard, 7:30pm.
Call 228-9031 ext. 221.
Lunchtime Concert
UBC Summer Music Institute Concert Band. UBC Bookstore outdoor plaza, 12:30pm.
Call 822-2665.
UBC Board of Governors Meeting
Old Administration Building, Board and Senate Room, 6328 Memorial Road. Open
session begins at 9am.
Monday, July 22
Biotechnology Lab Seminar
Restriction Of Developmental Competence By The Drosophila Melanogaster
Tramstrack Protein. Dr. Andrew Travers, Lab of Molecular Biology Medical
Research Council, Cambridge. IRC#5, 2:30pm. Refreshments. Call 822-3317.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar
The Interaction of Cytochrome c and Cytochrome c Oxidase Analysed
By Resonance Raman Spectroscopy. Peter Hildebrandt, Max-Planck Institute,
Mülheim. IRC#4, 3:45pm. Refreshments at 3:30pm. Call 822-9871.
Continuing Studies Hands-On Workshop
Brainwaves - This is Math. July 22-26. Ron Klassen, MEd CEME, 1212, 10am-noon.
$120, for ages 10-12. Call 822-1450.
Continuing Studies Hands-On Workshop
Brainwaves - Chemistry I. July 22-26. Ron Klassen, MEd Scarfe, 1207,
1:30-3:30pm. $120.00, for ages 10-12. Call 822-1450.
Tuesday, July 23
Lecture
Science And Classical Archaeology: A Perfect Match. William R. Biers, U. of
Missouri, Columbia. Museum of Anthropology theatre gallery, 7:30pm.
Refreshments. Call 822-2889.
School of Theology Lecture Series
The Odd Couple: Jezebel and Elijah. Phyllis Trible, Union Theological Seminary,
New York. Chapel of the Epiphany, 6050 Chancellor Boulevard, 7:30pm. Call
228-9031 ext. 221.
Thursday, July 25
Centre for the Study of Curriculum and Instruction Lecture
Deconstructing Differences In African-American And European-American
Adolescents' Perspectives On U.S. History. Terrie Epstein, U of Michigan.
Scarfe 310, 3pm. Call 822-6502.
School of Theology Lecture Series
New Landscapes In The Heart: Worship As The Transfiguration Of Imagination.
Thomas H. Troeger, Iliff School of Theology, Denver. Chapel of the Epiphany,
6050 Chancellor Blvd, 7:30pm. Call 228-9031 ext. 221.
Monday, July 29
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar
Leucine Zippers As Simple Models To Study The Kinetics And Thermodynamics Of
Protein Association And Folding. Hans Bosshard, Biochemical Institute, U of
Zurich. IRC#4, 3:45pm. Refreshments at 3:30pm. Call 822-9871.
Continuing Studies Hands-On Workshop
Brainwaves - Chemistry II. July 29-August 2. Ron Klassen, M.Ed. Scarfe, 1207,
1:30-3:30pm. $120.00, for ages 11-13. Call 822-1450.
Continuing Studies Workshop in Nelson, B.C.
Local Leadership For Sustainable Communities. July 29-Aug. 3. In partnership
with the Social Planning and Research Council of B.C. Food, accommodation and
transportation to Nelson not included. Full brochure 822-1450. To register
736-8118.
Thursday, Aug. 1
Computer Application Information Series
Module 1. Part I - Microsoft Windows 95. Kevin Pashuk. CEME, 2206, 1:30-4:30pm
or 6-9pm. $70 by July 18, $80 after. All modules $450 by July 18, after $500.
Call 822-3347.
Computer Application Information Series
Module 1. Part II - Creating Presentation With Impact. Kevin Pashuk. CEME,
2206, 1:30-4:30pm or 6-9pm. $70 by July 18, $80 after. All modules $450 by July
18, after $500. Call 822-3347.
Tuesday, Aug. 6
Computer Application Information Series
Module 2. Implementing A Document Management Strategy. Edward Un. CEME, 2206,
1:30-4:30pm or 6-9pm. $70 by July 18, $80 after. All modules $450 by July 18,
after $500. Call 822-3347.
Thursday, Aug. 8
Computer Application Information Series
Module 3. Using Modems For Business And Professional Communication. Edward Un.
CEME, 2206, 1:30-4:30pm or 6-9pm. $70 by July 18, $80 after. All modules $450
by July 18, after $500. Call 822-3347.
Tuesday, Aug. 13
Computer Application Information Series
Module 4. Database/Contact Management Software. Nick Springate. CEME, 2206,
1:30-4:30pm or 6-9pm. $70 by July 18, $80 after. All modules $450 by July 18,
after $500. Call 822-3347.
Thursday, Aug. 15
Computer Application Information Series
Module 5. Desktop Publishing. Nancy Johnson. CEME, 2206, 1:30-4:30pm or 6-9pm.
$70 by July 18, $80 after. All modules $450 by July 18, after $500. Call
822-3347.
Notices
Volleyball
Faculty, Staff and Grad Student Volleyball Group. Every Monday and Wednesday,
Osborne Centre, Gym A, 12-1pm during July and August. No fees. Drop-ins and
regular attendees welcome for friendly competitive games. Call 822-4479 or
e-mail: kdcs@ unixg.ubc.ca.
Free Tai Chi at Grad Centre
Mondays from 6-7pm and Thursdays 12:45-2pm. Double Tai Chi system along with
basic Chi Kung exercise. Taught by John Camp. Can join or drop in anytime. Call
822-3203.
Free Meditation Classes at Grad Centre
Tuesdays, Penthouse 7:30-8:30pm. Meditation practice will be followed with
discussion, breathing, visualization and more. The Sri Chinmou Society. Can
join or drop in anytime. Call 822-3203.
Free Trager Movement Classes at Grad Centre
Wednesdays, Penthouse, from 6:30-7:30pm. Practice simple, effortless movements
that release stress, recreate feelings of aliveness and enhance lightness and
flexibility. Tutor Michael Madrone. Join, or drop in. Call 822-3203.
Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery
Exhibition by local artist Attila Richard Lukacs until Aug. 14/96. A travelling
exhibition organized by the Musée d'art contemporain de Montreal. Tues.
- Fri. 10am-5pm; Sat., 12-5pm. 1825 Main Mall. Call 822-2759.
Surplus Equipment Recycling Facility
Weekly sales of furniture, computers, scientific etc. held every Wednesday,
noon-5pm. SERF, Task Force Building, 2352 Health Sciences Mall. Call 822-2582
for information.
Studies in Hearing and Communication
Senior (65 years or older) and Junior (20-30 years) volunteers needed.
Participants will attend up to three one-hour appointments at UBC. Experiments
will examine different aspects of hearing and communication abilities.
Honorarium for some studies. Please call the Hearing Lab, 822-9474.
Parents in Long-Term Care Study
Daughters with a parent in a care facility are invited to participate. Study
focuses on the challenges of visiting/providing care and its effect on
well-being. Involves interviews/responses to questionnaires. Call Allison,
Counselling Psychology at 946-7803.
Chronic Low Back Pain Research
The Dept. of Counselling Psychology is looking for women with chronic low back
pain to volunteer to participate in a research project. If you are a woman 19
years of age or older, have had low back pain for at least six months,
experience back pain on a daily basis, have a spouse or partner living with
you, and would be willing to invest approximately 10 minutes a day for 30 days,
please call 987-3574 for more information. All information will be kept
strictly confidential.
Physics Summer Camp for Kids
Last chance for Science Summer Camps for students ages 8-13. The Physics
Outreach Program in the Department of Physics and Astronomy is holding four
one-week sessions beginning July 8. For camp and fee information, call 822-3853
or 822-9107.
Garden Hours
Nitobe Memorial Garden, Botanical Garden and the Shop-in-the-Garden are open
10am-6pm daily (including weekends) until Oct. 13. Call 822-9666 (gardens),
822-4529 (shop).
Guided Tours of Botanical Garden
By Friends of the Garden. Every Wednesday and Saturday, 1pm, until Oct. 13.
Free with admission. Call 822-9666.
English Language Institute
Homestay. English-speaking families are needed to host international students
participating in ELI programs for periods of two to six weeks. Remuneration is
$22/night. Call 822-1537.
Parents with Babies
Have you ever wondered how babies learn to talk? Help us find out! We are
looking for parents with babies between one and 14 months of age to participate
in language development studies. If you are interested in bringing your baby
for a one hour visit, please call Dr. Janet Werker's Infant Studies Centre,
Department of Psychology, UBC, 822-6408 (ask for Nancy).
The Anxiety Disorders Unit
At Vancouver Hospital on the UBC campus is about to begin a major treatment
study for obsessive compulsive disorder. Free psychological treatment is
provided. For information, please call 822-1788.
Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Study
Participants required to take part in clinical dermatology trial at Division of
Dermatology, 855 West 10 Avenue. Requirements, 50 years of age and older,
within 72 hours of onset of first skin rash. Maximum 13 visits over 24 week
period. Free medication and honorarium given. For further information call
875-5296.
Diabetes 1997 Conference
The Young Diabetic. Interprofessional Continuing Education Conference will take
place Friday, April 4 and Saturday, Apr. 5, '97, in Vancouver, for all health
professionals interested and involved in diabetic care.For information call
822-2626.
Vancouver Hospital Studies
Volunteers are needed as control group for research study. Study involves two
test sessions. Each test session will involve two test days and will be one
week apart - total time 16 hours. Volunteers should be between the ages of
18-65 and will be paid $100 for the completion of both test sessions. For
information call 822-7321.
International Student Orientation Week
August 26-30, 1996. International House. If interested in volunteering contact
Wendy Ma at International House 822-5021. All new international students
welcome.