A listing of UBC-related or UBC-sponsored events occurring on campus and off campus within the Lower Mainland from March 12 through March 25, 2000. 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.
March 12, 13, 14,
15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
Notices
Mozart, Schumann and Rachmaninoff Piano Recital. Henri-Paul Sicsic. Chan Centre from 3-5pm. $27 adults; $18 students/seniors. Proceeds to Marek Jablonski Scholarship Fund. Call Ticketmaster 280-3311 or Web site: www.ticketmaster.ca.
ubc Student Composers. Stephen Chatman. Music Recital Hall at 12:30pm. Call 822-5574.
Starting Hi-Tech Companies: Advice From A Recent Mech Graduate. Brent Bolleman, principal, Sonigistix and Elaho Wireless. ceme 1204 at 3:30pm. Refreshments. Call 822-3770.
Non-Linear Science: Past, Present And Future. Prof. Alwyn Scott, Mathematics, u of Arizona. Klinck 301 at 3:30pm. Call 822-4584.
International House from 5:30-9pm. $10 students; $20 non-students. Commonwealth food and entertainment. Call 822-5021.
The ubc South Campus Farm: A Proposal For Integrated Use And Participation. Derek Massenlink. Green College at 5:30pm. Call 822-1878.
Desire Of The Everlasting Hills: The World Before And After Jesus. Thomas Cahill, author. Regent College Chapel at 7:30pm. Booksigning to follow. Call 224-3245.
Life And A Lover. Natalie Meisner. Frederic Wood Theatre at 7:30pm. Continues to March 18. $16; $10 student/seniors. Call 822-2678.
From Vampires To Treatments For Devastating Diseases. Prof. David Dolphin.
Chemistry B-250 at 1pm. Refreshments at 12:40pm. Call
822-3057.
Non-Linear Principal Component Analysis Of Climate Data. Adam Monahan, Earth
and Ocean Sciences. BioSciences 1465 at 3:30pm. Call
822-3278.
Fast Computation Of Depth Contours. Raymond T. Ng, Computer Science. Klinck
301 from 4-5:30pm. Refreshments, bring your own mug. Call
822-0570.
Comparable Worth Comes To The Private Sector: The Case Of Ontario. Nicole Fortin,
Economics. Green College at 4pm. Web site www.arts.ubc.ca
/cresp/. Call 822-1878.
Entirely Unexpected: A Sneak Preview Of The Upcoming Production, The Woodcarver's
Wife. Patricia Badir,
English. Green College at 5pm. Reception from 6-6:30pm. Call 822-1878.
Gendered Careers: Canadian Women And Science, 1890-1970. Prof. Mariane Ainley, unbc. St. John's College 1080 at 5:15pm. Call 822-8781.
An Exhibit Of Contemporary Works. First Nations Artists. moa at 7pm. Continues to mid-Oct. Call 822-5087.
ifuw Conference. Mary Plant. University Women's Club, Hycroft, 1489 McRae Ave. at 7:30pm. Call 731-4661.
The Spirituality Of Christian Song. St. David's United Church, 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver from 7:30-9:30pm. $35 series; $10/session. To register call 922-3461.
Open Poetry Workshop. Veronica Volkow; George McWhirter, editor/poetry instructor; Open Literary Translation Workshop. Various speakers. Thea Koerner House 200 from 10:30am-12:30pm. Call 822-3024.
The Cult Of The Great Peacock And The Evolution Of The Buddhist Tantras. J.F. Marc des Jardins. Asian Centre 604 at 12:30pm. Call 822-9266.
Child Development As A Lifelong Determinant Of Health. Clyde Hertzman, Health Care and Epidemiology. Scarfe 278 from 12:30-1:20pm. Call 822-5232.
Violence Against Women: Learning From Teaching. Stanley French, Concordia u. Women's Studies lounge from 12:30-1:30pm. Call 822-9173.
Models Of Moral Responsibility. Prof. John Fischer, Philosophy, u of California. University Centre 307 from 12:30-1:30pm. Call 822-2621.
Diversions. Music Recital Hall at 12:30pm. $3 at the door. Call 822-5574.
Early Labour Assessment And Support At Home: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Patti Janssen, Centre for Community Child Health And Health Evaluation. ubc Hosp., Koerner Pavilion T-206 from 3-4pm. Call 822-7453.
Can Housing Affect Your Health? Jim Dunn. Richmond Nature Park at 7:30pm. Refreshments. Call 822-3534; 273-7015.
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 hrs. before each meeting. To confirm date and time, check "Board announcements" at www.bog.ubc.ca. Call 822-2127.
World Trade After Seattle: A European Perspective. John Beck, former eu ambassador to Canada. Buchanan B Penthouse from 12noon-2pm. Light lunch. Call 822-1452.
Urban Countryside--Rural Metropolis. Dean Moura Quayle, Agricultural Sciences. Wesbrook 100 at 12:30pm. Call 822-3336.
Comparison Of Lithospheric Structures Across The Alaskan And Canadian Cordillera. Ron Clowes. GeoSciences 330-A at 12:30pm. Call 822-3278.
Academic Equity, Anti-Harassment Policies And Backlash. Hester
Lessard, associate professor, Law, u of Victoria. Curtis 157 from 12:30-2pm.
Call 822-6523.
Thinking Possible Futures: The Network Society And The Coloniality Of Being. Prof. Walter Mignolo, Duke u. Lasserre 102 from 12:30-2:30pm. Call 822-2757.
The Start-Up Stage: They Say My Baby's Ugly! Various speakers. ForSciences 1005 from 4-6pm. To register www.uilo.ubc.ca; call 822-8580.
How We Deserve. David Schmidtz, Philosophy, u of Arizona. Angus 413 from 4-6pm. Call 822-8625.
Religious Leadership In A Secular Society. Lois M. Wilson. vst Epiphany Chapel at 7:30pm. E-mail: cl@vst.edu; call 822-9815.
Theory And Practice In Contemporary Biology. Evelyn Fox Keller, Science, Technology and Society, mit. St. John's College Fairmont Social Lounge at 7:30pm. Call 822-8781.
The Many Faces Of Cystic Fibrosis: Insights Into Phenotypic Heterogeneity.
Dr. Peter Durie, u of Toronto. gf Strong Aud. from 9-10am. Call
875-2307.
Mental Health Reform In British Columbia. Alex Berland, Riverview Hosp.. Mather
253 from 9-10am. Paid parking available in Lot B. Call
822-2772.
Freedom Of Religion In China. Lois M. Wilson. vst Boardroom from 10-11:30am. Bring your lunch, offering. E-mail: cl@vst.edu; call 822-9815.
Patterns In Asian Philanthropy. Peter Geithner. St. John's College 1080 at 10am. Call 822-8781.
Religion And Politics In The Sudan; Implementation Of Canadian Covenants. Lois M. Wilson. vst from 10-11am. Bring your lunch, offering. E-mail: cl@vst.edu; call 822-9815.
Behavioral Aspects Of The Foraging Strategies Of Captive Juvenile Steller Sea Lions (Eumetopias Jubatus) Feeding On School Fish And Their Prey's Behavioral Responses. Olivier Cheneval, Marine Mammal Research Unit. Hut B-8, Ralf Yorque Room at 11:30am. Refreshments at 11am. Call 822-2731.
Food And Fashion. University Women's Club, Hycroft, 1489 McRae Ave. from 12noon-3pm. Call 731-4661.
Molecular Markers Of Prostate Carcinogenesis. William Grizzle, u of Alabama. BC Cancer Research Centre lecture theatre from 12:30-1:30pm. Call Dr. Neal Poulin 877-6098, local 3055.
The Interface Between The Occupational Medical Consultant And The Occupational Hygiene Consultant. Neva Hilliard, adjunct professor. ubc Hosp., Koerner Pavilion G-279 from 12:30-1:30pm. Call Kathryn Lewis 822-9861; Dr. Murray Hodgson 822-3073.
Veronica Volkow; Victor Manuel Mendiola, translator; Sylvia Dorling. Frederic Wood Theatre at 12:30pm. Call 822-3024.
Migration From Asia: China Processes Of Migration And Impact Of Emigration On Sending Societies. Various speakers. Peter Wall Institute University Centre 307 at 1pm. Open session March 18 at 1pm. Call 822-5194.
Length Of Commutators In Groups. Prof. Akbar Rhemtulla, u of Alberta.
Math 100 at 3:30pm. Refreshments Math Annex 1115 at 3:15pm. Call
822-2666.
Electrostatic Charging In Fluidized Beds. Alissa Park. ChemEng 206 at 3:30pm. Call 822-3238.
ubc Chamber Strings. Andrew Dawes; Eric Wilson. Chan Centre at 8pm. Call 822-5574.
Through A Glass Darkly: A Physicist Looks At The Future. Prof. Walter Kohn, Nobel laureate in chemistry, Physics, u of California. irc#2 at 8:15pm. Call 822-3131.
International House upper lounge from 12:30-1:30pm. Lunch, snacks and crafts. Call 822-5021.
ubc Percussion Ensemble. Sal Ferreras. Music Recital Hall at 12:30pm. Call 822-5574.
tba. Bjorn Larsson, writer. Buchanan B Penthouse from 12:30-2pm. Call Prof. Peter Stenberg 822-5158.
Tools For Numerical Solution Of pde's by Non-Experts. Carl Ollivier-Gooch, assistant professor. ceme 1204 at 3:30pm. Refreshments at 3:25pm. Call 822-3770.
Proton Transfer In A Membrane Protein Complex: The Reaction Of Centre Of R. Sphaeroides. Mark Paddock, Physics, u of California. irc#4 at 3:45pm. Refreshments at 3:30pm. Call 822-3178.
Public Interest Science: Why, How, What, And When? Carolyn Raffen-sperger, executive director, Science and Environmental Health Network. Green College at 7:30pm. Call 822-1878.
Skinheads, Soccer Hooligans And Neighborhood Gangs: Youth Violence In Unified Germany. Prof. Joachim Kersten, Northwestern u. Buchanan penthouse from 12noon-2pm. Light lunch. Call 822-1452.
Regulation Of Sulfate Transport In Plants. John Vidmar. BioSciences 2000 from 12:30-2pm. Call 822-2133.
Brown Bag Lunch: How To Become A Really Great Interviewer. Jennifer Hunter,
Vancouver bureau chief,
Maclean's. Sing Tao 104 from 12:30-2pm. Call 822-6688.
Molecular Recognition Meets Molecular Neurobiology: Cation-Pi Interactions At The Nicotine Receptor. Prof. Dennis A. Dougherty, California Institute of Technology. Chemistry B-250 at 1pm. Refreshments. Call 822-3057.
Toxic Algae And Viruses. Janice Lawrence. BioSciences 1465 at 3:30pm. Call 822-3278.
Of Mice And Metaphysics: What Are The Objects Of Scientific Inquiry? Sergio Sismondo, Philosophy, Queen's u. Green College at 5pm. Reception from 6-6:30pm. Call 822-1878.
Arts Grad 2000. Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St. at 6pm. Tickets $35 at the Arts Undergrad Society office from 11:30am-1:30pm. Monday, Wednesday-Friday. Call Bonnie 323-1423.
What Can We Learn From Microbial Life Below Zero? Prof. James M. Tiedje, Michigan State u. St. John's College Lecture Hall at 7pm. Call 822-1219.
The vso Companion. Rodney Sharman, composer-in-residence, vso; David Phillips, music teacher. Music 302 from 7:30-9pm. Continues to April 4. $37; $32 seniors. To register call 822-1420.
Play The Monster Blind. Lynn Coady, writer in residence. Green College at 8pm. Call 822-1878.
Cervical Spine Injury: Biomechanical And Clinical Aspects. Dr. Tobias Pitzen;
Dr. Tom Oxland. vgh, Eye Care Centre Aud. at 7am. Call
875-4192.
Enlightenment For Sale: Theosophy And The Commodification Of A Mystic East. Prof. Joy Dixon, History. Asian Centre 604 at 12:30pm. Call 822-9266.
The Potential Of Technology For The Development Of Children With Autism. Pat Mirenda, Educational Psychology And Special Education. Scarfe 278 from 12:30-1:20pm. Call 822-5232.
Women's Science Stories In The Cold War Era. Dianne Newell, History. Women's Studies from 12:30-1:30pm. Refreshments. Call Corae 822-9173.
Double Reed Extravanganza. Alexandra Pohran, oboist, uvic. Music Recital Hall at 12:30pm. $3 at the door. Call 822-5574.
tba. Joseph von Westphalen, cult author. Buchanan B Penthouse from 12:30-2pm. Call Prof. Peter Stenberg 822-5158.
Globalization And The Transform-ation Of Asian Societies: Raced Bodies And The Public Sphere In Ichikawa Kon's Tokyo Olympiad. Sharalyn Orbaugh. ck Choi 120 from 4:30-6pm. Call 822-2629.
Academic Freedom In Canada: Past, Present And Future. Michiel Horn, History, Glendon College, York u. Green College at 5pm. Call 822-1878.
Regular Meeting Of The Senate, ubc's Academic Parliament. Curtis 102 at 8pm. Call 822-2951.
Acquisitions 2000 Showcasing ubc's Major And Scientific Suppliers. War Memorial Gym from 10am-4pm. Continues to March 24. Refreshments. Web site: www.purchasing.ubc.ca/tradeshow. Call 822-2686.
The Evolutionary Implications Of Diplonemids And Their Spliceosomal Introns. Qing Qian; Population Viability And Patterns Of Intertidal Biodiversity; Implications For Marine Protected Area Site Selection. Anne Solomon. BioSciences 2000 from 12:30-2pm. Call 822-2133.
Puzzling The Future Of Earth Sciences: A Key Piece: Public Outreach. Pierrette Tremblay, gac Ward Neale Medalist Tour. GeoSciences 330-A at 12:30pm. Call 822-3278.
Climate Change Fore And Aft: To Where Are We Pushing Mother Nature? Prof. Tom Pedersen. Wesbrook 100 at 12:30pm. Call 822-3336.
ubc Jazz Ensemble. Fred Stride. Music Recital Hall at 12:30pm. Call 822-5574.
Cryptographic Protocols. Ian Blake, Hewlett Packard Laboratories. cicsr/cs 208 from 4-5:30pm. Refreshments. Call 822-6894.
Precious Volumes: An Introduction To Chinese Sectarian Scriptures From The Sixteenth And Seventeenth Centuries (Harvard u Asia Centre, 1999). Prof. Daniel L. Overmyer, Asian Studies. ck Choi 120 from 4:30-6pm. Call 822-2629.
Arts One And The State Of The Humanities. Ed Hundert, Arts One; various speakers. Green College at 4:30pm. Call 822-1878.
Global Perspective On Microbial Disease Research. Robert McMaster, vgh. St. John's College 1080 at 5:15pm. Call 822-8781.
Making A Modern Wilderness: Wildlife Conservation And The Recolonization Of Canada 1900-1950. Tina Loo, History, sfu. Green College at 7:30pm. Call 822-1878.
The Measurement Iterative Loop--Is It Ivory Tower? Peter Riben, assistant professor. Mather 253 from 9-10am. Paid parking available in Lot B. Call 822-2772.
Antiretroviral Therapy In Pediatric hiv Disease. Jack Forbes, children's medical director, Oak Tree Clinic. gf Strong Aud. from 9-10am. Call 875-2307.
mpas And Coral Reef Fisheries: Spillover--Does It Exist Or Is It Even Relevant? Dirk Zeller. Hut B-8, Ralf Yorque Room at 11:30am. Refreshments at 11am. Call 822-2731.
Concept Zero: Does The Workplace Work For You Or Do You Work For The Workplace. Lance Rucker, associate professor, Oral Health Sciences. ubc Hosp., Koerner Pavilion G-279 from 12:30-1:30pm. Call Kathryn Lewis 822-9861; Dr. Murray Hodgson 822-3073.
Friday Noon Hour At Main. Erika Switzer. Main Library 502 at 12:30pm. Call 822-5574.
Integrated-Optic Sensors For High-Voltage Applications. Nick Jaeger. MacLeod 418 from 1-2pm. Refreshments. Call 822-2405.
Research Activities At The Industrial Materials Institute. Patricia Debergue, research associate, imi/ncrc-nrc. ChemEng 206 at 3:30pm. Call 822-3238.
Numerical Primary Decomposition. Andrew Sommese, u of Notre Dame. Math 100 at 3:30pm. Refreshments Math Annex 1115 at 3:15pm. Call 822-2666.
William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Green College Players. Green College at 8pm. Call 822-1878.
Saturday Bike Mechanic Crash Course. Bike Hub from 10am-3pm. Call 822-bike.
Bach: Mass In B Minor. University Singers; Vancouver Cantata Singers; Pacific Baroque Orchestra. Chan Centre at 7:30pm. Continues to March 26 at 3pm. $24 adults; $17 students/seniors. Call Ticketmaster 280-3311 or in person at Chan Centre box office.
Energy, Environment And The Left. Silver Donald Cameron, author; commentator; playwright. irc#2 at 8:15pm. Call 822-3131.
The Nitobe Memorial Garden, UBC Botanical Garden, and the Shop in the Garden are open from March 11 to October 2000 from 10am-6pm daily (including weekends). Inquiries for the gardens should call 822-9666 and for the Shop in the Garden 822-4529.
Bike Care Drop-In Clinics. Free for co-op members. A great introduction to bike maintenance. A different topic is covered each week. Bike Hub every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30pm. Call 822-bike (2453).
To the faculty, students, administration and admirers of ubc we present Sage Bistro at the University Centre. Truly food for thought...Sage is open Monday through Friday from 11am-2pm. Tapas will be served on the patio from May 15 to Oct. 15 from 3:30-8pm. Our luncheon menu changes weekly and features a wide selection of wines by the quarter litre and glass. For reservations please call 822-1500.
Consolation Prize: Mike Kelley and John Miller at the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery. Open from Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday-Sunday from 12noon-5pm. Continues to March 12. Admission: $3 adults; $2 seniors; free for students, ubc faculty and staff with valid id. Visit the Web site at www.belkin-gallery.ubc.ca or call 822-2759.
Research papers on women and gender: Graduate Student Presentation Day April 26, 2000. Deadline for submission is March 17. Submit proposal to Thea Koerner House room 200 or for more information call 822-9173.
For Sale At Give-Away Prices! Currently Lady's Slippers and Dendrobium delicatum available. Small (3" pot) $5; large (5" pot) $15. Horticultural Greenhouse, corner of West Mall and Stores Road. Call David Kaplan at 822-3283.
Volunteer subjects needed for study on aging and speech understanding. Must be native English speakers 18-30 or 60-80 years old with good hearing in both ears. Involves one two-hour session on ubc campus. $15 honorarium. Contact Wendy Lam e-mail: wendylam@audiospeech.ubc.ca or call 263-0677.
The ams Women's Centre presents dance enlightenment body awareness through movement and sound. Learn to release negative energy, ground body and essence. Enhance creativity attuning to your own rhythm. Weekly classes from 3:30-5:30pm. Drop in or register for the whole semester. To register or for more info call 822-2163.
ubc/St. Paul's Hospital researchers are seeking females with asthma and regular menstrual cycles for a study on estrogen's effects on asthma symptoms and lung function. Must be 18-45 years of age, non-smokers, and not taking birth control pills. Honorarium and free peak flow meter provided. Please call 875-2886.
A ubc research team 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 involve 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 in this study as part of a non-Parkinson's comparison group. If you would like to participate or require more information, please contact Todd Woodward, Psychology 822-3227.
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 822-9028. Confidentiality and privacy protected.
Objects Of Intrigue. Continues to March 15. Attributed To Edenshaw: Identifying The Hand Of The Artist; Three Case Studies Northwest Coast Art. Continues to August 31. Raven's Reprise: Contemporary Works by First Nations Artists. March 15-Jan. 31 2001. Philippine Pottery From The Tecson Collection. Continues to April. Echoes 2000. Mid-April to May. www.moa.ubc.ca or call 822-5087 or 822-5950.
How do parents see challenging child behaviours? We are asking parents of 7-14 year olds to tell us by completing an anonymous, 30-minute questionnaire. You can receive the results. Please call Assoc. Prof. Johnston's lab, 822-9037.
Psychologists conducting research at the Traumatic Stress Clinic at ubc Psychiatry are o?ering free treatment to people su?ering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is caused by events such as physical or sexual assault, and motor vehicle accidents. Call the Traumatic Stress Clinic at 822-8040.
Zazen (sitting meditation) each Tuesday (except holidays) from 1:30-2:20pm while classes in session. Asian Centre Tea Gallery. All are welcome. Call 822-2573.
Help repair and paint public bikes and learn as you go. MacMillan (sw corner), every Tuesday from 4-8pm. Call 822-4566.
Looking for players at all levels. Osborne Gym, Fridays from 7-9pm. Call 222-2074 or visit handball-bc.hypermart.net.
Tours are available every Wednesday and Friday to April 28, 2000 starting at 1pm and lasting approx. 1hr 15min. Group tours may be arranged by calling the triumf Information Office 222-7355.
We are seeking healthy 8-12-year-olds and their mothers to take part in a psychology study to find out more about how children learn about hurts and pains. For more information, call Prof. Craig's lab 822-5280.
Walking tours of the campus available upon request. E-mail melissa.picher@ubc.ca or call the Ceremonies Office at 822-0949 to book a time.
Helping students find housing since 1993, the AMS Rentsline is ubc's o?-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 714-4848.
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 di?erent interest groups within the club, ranging from art appreciation and bridge to hiking. Do come and join us! Call Barbara Tait, president 224-0938; Gwyneth Westwick, membership 263-6612.
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 822-4826.
Hard-of-hearing University students are invited to discuss their post-secondary experiences for a PhD study. Involves interviews and the option of jotting down thoughts twice weekly over a three-week period. Honorarium to be provided. Contact Ruth Warick, graduate student, in the Dept. of Educational Services, ubc, Phone/fax 224-4198 or e-mail rwarick@interchange.ubc.ca.
ubc Utilities regularly performs maintenance work on underground piping and electrical systems. Work sites are always blocked o? with appropriate signs and barriers, however sometimes unauthorized individuals remove these signs and barriers. Please approach work sites cautiously and respect signs and/or work crew instructions to avoid potential harm. Potential hazards including falling, electrical shock, burns, and other harmful events. If you have any questions concerning a ubc Utilities work site, please call 822-9445.
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, 822-6408 (ask for Kate).
Did you know your child is a word-learning expert? Help us learn how children come to be so skilled at learning new words. We are looking for children (two-four years old) and their parent(s) to participate in language studies. If you are interested in bringing your child for a 45-minute visit, please call Asst. Prof. Geo?rey Hall's Language Development Centre, Psychology, 822-9294 (ask for Kelley).
The British Columbia Seniors Medication Information Line (bc smile), answered by licensed pharmacists, is a free telephone hotline established to assist seniors, their families and caregivers with any medication-related questions including side e?ects, drug interactions, and the misuses of prescription and non-prescription drugs when it is not possible to direct such questions to their regular pharmacist or physician. Monday to Friday 10am-4pm. Call 822-1330 or e-mail smileubc@unixg.ubc.ca.
scarl o?ers 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 site: www.stat.ubc.ca/~scarl, e-mail: scarl@stat.ubc.ca or call 822-4037.
ubc Fencing Club meets every Tuesday 7-9pm and Sunday 2-5pm in Osborne Gym A. Learn decision-making, poise and control. Newcomers welcome. Drop-in fee. Leave message at 878-7060.
Free tours of the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts are held every Thursday. 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 822-1815.