UBC Reports | Vol. 46 | No. 15 | Oct. 05, 2000

Calendar

A listing of UBC-related or UBC-sponsored events occurring on campus and off campus within the Lower Mainland from October 08 through October 21, 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.

• October 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
• Notices

sunday, oct. 8

Art Exhibition

Exhibition Of Art. Kim Young-Jin. Asian Centre from 12noon-5pm. Continues to Oct. 14. Call Y. Chang
822-3797.

Chan Centre Concert

Evangelization. Rev. Giovanni Giampietro. Chan Centre at 7pm. Call Ticketmaster 280-3311 or for more information 822-9197.

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monday, oct. 9

Thanksgiving Day Public Swims

UBCAquatic Centre from 1-5pm. Continues from 6-10 pm. UBC Aquatic Centre. Call 822-4521.

Computer Science Colloquium

Meaning By Mathematics: Simulating Human Understanding Of Words And Passages With Machine Learning. Thomas K. Landauer. CICSR/CS 208 from 4-5:30pm. Refreshments. Call 822-0557.

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tuesday, oct. 10

Teaching And Academic Growth Seminar

Diversity And Inclusivity In The Classroom. Natasha Aruliah; Maura Da Cruz, Equity Offce. TAG seminar room from 9:30am-12:30pm. To register www.cstudies.ubc.ca/facdev/ or call 822-9149.

Campus Awareness Week

Golden Key International Honour Society Campus Awareness Week. Brock Hall main concourse from 10am-4pm. Call 222-9402.

International Student Services Workshop

Connecting With Canadians. International House, Upper Lounge from 12noon-2pm. To pre-register e-mail: ihouse.frontcounter@UBC.ca. Call 822-5021.

Botany Seminar

Inorganic Nitrogen Absorption by Plant Roots: Physiology and Molecular Biology. Tony Glass. BioSciences 2000 from 12:30-2pm. Call 822-2133.

Lectures In Modern Chemistry

Towards A First Principles Quantum Mechanical Description Of Atomic Based Phenomena In Natural Sciences. Prof. Tom Ziegler, U of Calgary. Chemistry B-250 at 1pm. Refreshments at 12:30pm. Call 822-2996.

Gender And Development In Asia Lecture

Continuous Journey: South Asian Women's Issues In Canada. Sunera Thobani, assistant professor, Women's Studies. CK Choi 120 from 1-2:30pm. Call 822-4688.

Continuing Studies Writing Workshop

Life Into Fiction. Lillian Boraks-Nemetz, author, instructor. Carr Hall from 1-3 pm. Continues to Nov. 28. $171.20. Call 822-1450.

Continuing Studies Public Lecture

Intellectual Harvest: Lectures Emeritii. Various UBC professors emeritii. VPL, Library Square, Peter Kaye Room from 2-3:30pm. Continues to Nov. 14. $74.90; $69.55 seniors. Call 822-1450.

Equality/Security/Community Colloquium

The Alliance Party Flat Tax Plan: Equity For Whom? Jon Kesselman, Economics. Green College at 4pm. Call 822-1878.

Green College Speaker Series

Visions Of Modernity And The Collapse Of The Northwest Atlantic Cod: Historical Reflections On An Ecological Disaster. Miriam Wright, History. Green College at 5pm. Reception Green College Coach House from 6-6:30pm. Call 822-1878.

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wednesday, oct. 11

Wednesday Noon Hour Concert

Solo Recital Of Works By Ewazen, Schubert And Blazevitsch. Gordon Cherry, principal trombonist, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra; CBC Vancouver Orchestra. Music Recital Hall from 12:30-1:30pm. $4 at the door. Call 822-5574; 822-0182.

Laffs At Lunch And MUGs

Imagine UBC/MUGS. SUB/Norm Theatre from 12:30-1:30pm. Call Tlell Elviss 822-8698.

Law and Society Midday Lectures

The Dance Of The Corporate Veil: Holding Decision Makers Accountable For The Wrongful Acts Of Corporations. Janis Sarra, Law. No food/beverages allowed. Green College at 12:30pm. Call 822-1878.

John F. McCreary Lecture

The Art Of Disability. Bonnie Sherr Klein, documentary filmmaker; prize-winning author. IRC #1 from 12:30-1:20pm. Call 822-2611.

Comparative Literature/English Panel Discussion

Donizetti's Lucia Di Lammermoor In Context. M. Burgess, English; A. Busza, English; F. St. Clair, French; J. Wright, Vancouver Opera. Buchanan Tower Penthouse from 12:30-1:20pm. Call 822-4060.

Centre for Women's Studies Colloquium

Child Labour. Monica Das, U. of Delhi. Women's Studies Lounge from 12:30-1:30pm. Refreshments. Call 822-9173.

Obstetrics And Gynecology Seminar

Cell Cycle Control And Anti-Tumour Drug Targets. Michel Roberge, associate professor, Biochemistry. B.C.'s Women's Hosp. 2N35 at 2pm. Call 875-3108.

Oceanography Seminar

Resonant Diurnal Internal Tides In The Western North Atlantic. Brian Dushaw, Applied Physics Lab, U of Washington. BioSciences 1465 at 3:30pm. Call 822-3278.

Institute Of Asian Research Seminar

Globalization And The Transformation Of Asian Societies - Australian Trade Policy: After The Asian Crises. David Edgington, Geography. CK Choi 120 from 4:30-6pm. Refreshments. Call 822-4688.

Continuing Studies Lecture Series

The Victorian Novel In Its Time. Prof. Herbert Rosengarten. Lasserre 105 from 7:30-9pm. Continues to Nov. 15. $74.90; $69.55 seniors. To register call 822-1420.

Continuing Studies Writing Workshop

Creative Writing: Square One. Paul Belserene, author, poet, scriptwriter. UBC Hosp., Koerner Pavilion T-185/186 from 7:30-10pm. Continues to Nov. 29. $203.30. To register call 822-1420.

Green College Writer-In-Residence

Poetry Reading. Robert Bringhurst, poet. Green College at 8pm. Call 822-1878.

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thursday, oct. 12

Career Services Information Session

Nortel Networks - Target Audience: Computer Science, Computer Engineering And Electrical Engineering. Wesbrook 100 from 5:30-7pm. Call 822-4011.

Health Science Students Research Poster Forum

IRC from 9am-4pm. Call 822-3737.

Continuing Studies Lecture Series

The 20th Century Through Costume: From Bustles To Hot Pants And How We Got There. Ivan Sayers, former curator, history, Vancouver Museum. University Women's Club, 1489 McRae Ave. from 10-11:30am. Continues to Nov. 9. $64.20; $58.85 seniors. To register call 822-1420.

Earth And Ocean Sciences Colloquium

Role Of Methane Hydrates In Late Quaternary Climate. James Kennett, U of California. GeoSciences 330-A at 12:30pm. Call 822-3278.

Centre For Feminist Legal Studies

Women And Poverty: What's New In The Supreme Court Of Canada. Gwen Brodsky, lawyer; author. Curtis 157 from 12:30-1:30pm. Call 822-6523.

Physics and Astronomy Colloquium

Amidst Innovative Science Teaching, How Do We Assess Student Learning? Hennings 201 at 4pm. Refreshments, Hennings 325 at 3:45pm. Call 822-3853.

Applied Ethics Colloquium

The Governance Of Health Research Involving Human Subjects. Michael McDonald, director. Angus 415 from 4-6pm. Call 822-8625.

International Student Services Workshop

Getting To Know Canada! International House from 4:30-5:30pm. To pre-register e-mail: ihouse.
frontcounter@ubc.ca. Call 822-5021.

Career Services Workshop

Interviewing For Success. Buchanan B-330 from 12:30-2:30pm. To register Web site: www.students.ubc.ca/workshops. E-mail: career.services@ubc.ca. Call 822-4011.

University Women's Club Workshop

Women In The 21st Century - Health And Healing Choices: The Good, The Bad And The Confusing - Talking About Midlife Health Issues. Lenore Riddell, clinical nurse specialist, B.C.'s Women's Hosp. Hycroft, 1489 McRae Ave from 7-9pm. $15. Call 731-4661.

Science And Society

Constructing The Science Journalist: What Should We Teach Journalism Students? Stephen Ward, associate professor, Sing Tao School of Journalism. Green College at 7:30pm. Call 822-1878; 822-6863.

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friday, oct. 13

Pediatric Grand Rounds

Meningocotcal Disease In The New Millennium. Andrew Pollard. GF Strong Aud. at 8:30am. Call 875-3257.

Health Care And Epidemiology Rounds

Mather 253 from 9-10am. Paid parking available in B Lot. Call 822-2772.

School Of Music Concert

UBC Contemporary Players. Music Recital Hall from 12:30-1:30pm. Call 822-5574; 822-0182.

Peter Wall Institute Colloquium

Fictive Families: Family And Household In Apuleius' Metamorphoses. Prof. Keith Bradley, Greek and Roman Studies, U of Victoria. University Centre 307 at 12:30pm. Call 822-4962.

Earth And Ocean Sciences Colloquium

Chinese VMS Deposits. Tom Danielson. GeoSciences 330-A at 12:30pm. Call 822-3278.

Electrical And Computer Engineering Seminar 2000

After The Measurements Are Taken, How Do We Stop The Chaos? Dennis Erickson, Quantum Controls. MacLeod 418 from 1:30-2:30pm. Call 822-2405.

Peter Wall Institute Workshop Series

Truth, Justice, Accountability And Reconciliation In Societies Emerging From Crimes Against Humanity. Various speakers. University Centre 307 from 2:30-6pm. Continues to Oct. 14 from 8:30am-6pm. Call 822-0203.

Centre For Japanese Research Seminar

Winning Isn't Everything: Corruption In Sumo Wrestling. Mark Duggan, Economics, U of Chicago. Angus penthouse from 3-4:30pm. Call 822-4688.

Chemical And Biological Engineering Seminar

Determining The Mixing Of Sensitivity Of Polysulfide Generation. Heather Dobson. ChemEng 206 at 3:30pm. Call 822-3238.

Mathematics Colloquium

A Survey Of Recent Progress In General Relativity. Prof. Richard Schoen, Stanford U. Math 100 at 3:30pm. Refreshments Math Annex 1115 at 3:15pm. Call 822-2666.

Football

Thunderbird Football Vs. Manitoba. Thunderbird Stadium from 7-10pm. $7 adults; $5 youth/seniors; $3 students; under 12 free. E-mail: daweber@interchange.ubc.ca. Call 822-BIRD (9115).

Ice Hockey

Thunderbirds Vs. Brandon. Winter Sports Center from 7:30-10pm. Continues to Oct. 14. $7 adults; $5 youth/seniors; $3 students; under 12 free. E-mail: daweber@interchange.ubc.ca. Call 822-BIRD (9115).

Murder Mystery Night

Murder Unlimited Presents Murder At Hodgepodge Lodge. UBC Young Alumni Club. CGP at 7:30pm. $20 includes dessert buffet. Call 822-3313.

Chan Centre Concert

Dichter Plays Mozart Concert #20. Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Misha Dichter, pianist; Peter Oundjian, conductor. Chan Centre at 8pm. Call Ticketmaster 280-3311 or for more info 822-9197.

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saturday, oct. 14

Longboat Clinics

Training For The Day Of Longboat. Jericho Sailing Center from 8am-5pm. Continues to Oct. 15. Call Sports Event Manager 822-1688.

Continuing Studies Lecture Series

Thinking Straight: Introduction To Critical Thinking. Anne Harland, philosophy instructor. Lasserre 107 from 9:30am-12:30pm. Continues to Nov. 4. $96.30; $90.95 seniors. To register call 822-1420.

Women's Self-Defence Training

Rape Aggression Defence Training. Cst. Tricia Gagne, RCMP; Tom Claxton, security offcer, UBC Security. SUB 212a from 9am-4pm. Continues to Oct. 15 at 9am-7pm. $20; $10 students. Call 328-8093

Continuing Studies Lecture Series

Drawing The Garden. Tony O'Regan, artist, instructor, designer. University Women's Club, 1489 McRae Ave. from 10am-4:30pm. Continues to Oct. 15. $165.85. To register call 822-1420.

Apple Festival

A Family Festival. UBC Botanical Garden from 11am-4pm. Continues to Oct. 15. Call 822-3928

Soccer

Thunderbird Women's Soccer Vs. Saskatchewan. Thunderbird Stadium from 12noon-2pm. $7 adults; $5 youth/seniors; $3 students; under 12 free. E-mail: daweber@interchange.ubc.ca. Call 822-BIRD (9115).

Soccer

Thunderbird Men's Soccer Vs. Saskatchewan. Thunderbird Stadium from 2-4pm. $7 adults; $5 youth/seniors; $3 students; under 12 free. E-mail: daweber@interchange.ubc.ca. Call 822-BIRD (9115).

Chan Centre Concert

Dichter Plays Mozart/Schuberts Symphony #3. Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Misha Dichter, pianist. Chan Centre at 8pm. Call Ticketmaster 280-3311 or for more info 822-9197.

Vancouver Institute Lecture

Bio/Graphics: The Role Of Technology In The Art Of Storytelling. Alice Mansell, vice-president, academic, Technical U of BC. IRC #2 at 8:15pm. Call 822-3131.

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sunday, oct. 15

Soccer

Thunderbirds Vs. Alberta. Thunderbird Stadium from 12noon-2pm. $7 adults; $5 youth/seniors; $3 students; under 12 free. E-mail: daweber@interchange.ubc.ca. Call 822-BIRD (9115).

Soccer

Thunderbirds Vs. Alberta. Thunderbird Stadium from 2-4pm. $7 adults; $5 youth/seniors; $3 students; under 12 free. E-mail: daweber@interchange.ubc.ca. Call 822-BIRD (9115).

Pacific Spirit Concerts

Violin Works By Luciano Berio. Francesco D'Orazio, violin. Music Recital Hall from 2-4pm. Tickets available at the door: $20 adults; $10 students/seniors. Call 822-5574; 822-0182.

Chan Centre Concert

Rivals: The Music Of Salieri, Mozart, Rossini And Beethoven, CBC Radio Orchestra, Mario Bernardi, conductor. Chan Centre at 2pm. Call Ticketmaster 280-3311 or for more info 822-9197.

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monday, oct. 16

Continuing Studies Lecture Series

World Food Day. Panel: Graham Riches, School of Social Work and Family Studies. Roundhouse Community Centre, room B, from 12noon-1:30pm. For reservations call 822-1462.

Southeast Asia Research/IAR Seminar

Cambodia 2000: Shadowed By The Past. David P. Chandler, professor emeritus, History, Monash U. CK Choi 120 from 12:30-2pm. Call 822-4688.

Astronomy Seminar

The Great Copernican Cliché. Dennis Danielson. Hennings 201 at 4pm. Refreshments at 3:45pm. Call 822-2267.

Career Services Information Session

Goldman Sachs (Hong Kong And Japan). MOA from 6-8pm. E-mail: career.services@UBC.ca. Call 822-4011.

Continuing Studies Lecture Series

Visions Of Human Possibility. Leonard George, psychologist, writer, broadcaster. Carr Hall from 7-9pm. Continues to Dec. 4. $144.45. To register call 822-1420.

Member Speaker Series

Visual Culture And Everyday Life. Don Krug, Curriculum Studies. Green College at 7:30pm. Call 822-1878.

Continuing Studies Public Lecture

Understanding Islam: Part One. Emile Nucho, instructor, Classical, Near-Eastern and Religious Studies. University Women's Club, 1489 McRae Ave. from 7:30-9:30pm. Continues to Nov. 27. $101.65; $96.30 seniors. To register call 822-1420.

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tuesday, oct. 17

Cecil/Ida Green Visiting Professorships Seminar

The Rheumatic Diseases Of Childhood: A Practical Approach For Pediatricians. Jane Green Schaller, pediatrics, Tufts U. B.C.'s Children's Hosp. 3D16 at 11am. Call 822-5675.

Continuing Studies Public Lecture

Quebec In Canada: The Heritage Of The Trudeau-Levesque Years. VPL Library Square, Peter Kaye Room from 10-11:30am. Continues to Nov. 14. $64.20; $58.85 seniors. To register call 822-1420.

Health Services And Policy Research Seminar

Social Capital, Wealth, Income Inequality, Regional Health Governance, And Population Health: Empirical Insights From Saskatchewan. Gerry Veenstra. IRC 414 from 12noon-1pm. Call 822-4969.

Botany Seminar

Jurgen Ehlting. BioSciences 2000 from 12:30-2pm. Call 822-2133.

Moffatt Lecture In Organic Chemistry

Supramolecular Dendrimer Chemistry. Prof. Steven Zimmerman, U of Illinois. Chemistry B-250 at 1pm. Refreshments at 12:30pm. Call 822-2996.

Green College Speaker Series

The Collection Albums Of Annette Messager: Exhibiting The Everyday Life Of Women. Rebecca DeRoo, Fine Arts. Green College at 5pm. Reception Green College Coach House from 6-6:30pm. Call 822-1878.

Career Services Information Session

Alcatel Network - Target Audience: Computer Science And Electrical Engineering. Wesbrook 100 from 5:30-7pm. E-mail: career.services@UBC.ca. Call 822-4011.

Continuing Studies Lecture Series

Apprentice Class For New Poets. Leslie Timmins, poet, editor. Continuing Studies 215 from 7:30-9:30pm. Continues to Nov. 21. $128.40. To register call 822-1420.

Chalmers Institute Seminar

Theology And Poverty: A Downtown Eastside Perspective. Rev. Ruth Wright, executive director, First United Church Mission. VST Epiphany Chapel at 7:30pm. To register e-mail: ci@vst.edu; call 822-9815.

Green College Writer-In-Residence

Reading: A Pair Of Scissors. Sharon Thesen, poet. Green College at 8pm. Call 822-1878.

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wednesday, oct. 18

Cecil/Ida Green Visiting Professorships Seminar

Monitoring Therapy: How Much Therapy Is Enough To Ensure Good Outcomes For Children With Rheumatic Disease? Jane Green Schaller, Tufts U. Children's and Women's Health Centre of B.C. ZN35A-B at 12pm. Call 822-5675.

Australian Studies Seminar

Interpreting The Dreaming. Steve Webb, Bond U. CK Choi 129 from 12noon-1:30pm. Call 822-4688.

Wednesday Noon Hour Concert

Birth Of The Cool. The Alan Matheson Nonet. Music Recital Hall from 12:30-1:30pm. $4 at the door, Call 822-5574; 822-0182.

Centre For Women's Studies Colloquium

Flexible Work Practices. Alison Sheridan, U of New England. Women's Studies lounge from 12:30-1:30pm. Call 822-9173.

Centre For Southeast Asian Research Seminar

Writing Is A Struggle: The Indonesian Experience. Putu Oka Sukanta. CK Choi 120 from 12:30-2pm. Call 822-4688.

Obstetrics And Gynecology Seminar

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Dr. B. Ho Yuen. B.C.'s Women's Hosp. 2N35 at 2pm. Call 875-3108.

St. John's College Speaker Series

Gender-Based Differences And Menstrual Cycle-Related Changes In Specific Diseases. Prof. Mary Ensom, Pharmaceutical Sciences. St. John's College Lecture Hall 1080 at 5pm. Call 822-8781.

Comparative Literature Colloquium

Polish Art Exhibition At Vancouver Art Gallery: Literary And Artistic Background With Canadian Analogues. Various speakers. Green College from 5-6:30pm. Call 822-4060; 822-2365.

Career Services Information Session

Cypress Semi-Conductor - Target Audience: Electrical Engineering. Wesbrook 100 from 5:30-7pm. E-mail: career.services@UBC.ca. Call 822-4011.

Continuing Studies Public Lecture

The VSO Companion. Rodney Sharman, composer-in-residence, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra; David Phillips, music teacher. Music 113 from 7:30-9pm. Continues to Nov. 15. $42.80; $37.45 seniors. To register call 822-1420.

Continuing Studies Public Lecture

Garden History: Elements Of Style. Ron Rule, garden historian. Lasserre 107 from 7:30-9pm. Continues to Nov. 22. $74.90; $69.55 seniors. To register call 822-1420.

Green College Special Lecture

A Guided Tour Of Disordered Systems. Antal Jarai, Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences. Green College at 8pm. Call 822-1878.

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thursday, oct. 19

Innertube Water Polo

UBCAquatic Center from 9am-12noon. $54/team; $40 MUG team. Call Sports Event Manager 822-1688.

Institute For European Studies

From The Danube To The Sea: Reflections On Middle Europe. Claudio Magris, author. Buchanan Tower Penthouse from 12noon-2pm. Light lunch at 12noon. Call 822-1452.

Brown Bag Lunch Series

The Iceberg And The Tip: What Doesn't Get Reported About Government. Vaughn Palmer, public affairs columnist, The Vancouver Sun; host, Voice of B.C., Rogers Television. Sing Tao 104 from 12:30-2pm. Call 822-6688.

Cecil/Ida Green Visiting Professorships Seminar

International Child Health; Why Should We Care. Jane Green Schaller, pediatrics, Tufts U. IRC #6 at 12:30pm. Call 822-5675.

Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar

Reactive Metabolites And Evidence For Involvement In Idiosyncratic Drug Reactions. Dr. Uetrecht, Pharmacy, U of Toronto. FamSciences 60 at 12:30. Call 822-2052.

Centre For Feminist Legal Studies

Evolution Of Equal Pay And Equal Treatment Legislation In European Union. Lisa Waddington. Curtis 157 from 12:30-2pm. Call 822-6523.

Earth And Ocean Sciences Colloquium

Can Neural Network Models Benefit Environmental Sciences? William Hsieh. GeoSciences 330-A at 12:30pm. Call 822-3278.

Physics And Astronomy Seminar

NMR Approaches To Quantum Information Processing. D.G.Cory, associate professor, Nuclear Engineering. MIT. Hennings 201 at 4pm. Refreshments Hennings 325 at 3:45pm. Call 822-3853.

Computer Science Colloquium

Motion Planning: A Journey Of Robots And Other Artifacts. Jean-Claude Latombe, Stanford U. CICSR/CS 208 from 4-5:30pm. Refreshments. Call 822-0557.

Medieval And Renaissance

Don't You Know That Yet? Reflections On Two Decades Of Research On Women And The Reformation. Merry Wiesner Hanks, history, U of Wisconsin. Green College at 4:30pm. Call 822-1878.

Career Services Information Session

Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) - Target Audience: All Faculties With Interest In Political Science And International Studies Students. Wesbrook 100 from 5:30-7:30pm. E-mail: career.services@ubc.ca. Call 822-4011.

Volleyball

Thunderball XV. War Memorial Gym from 5:30-9:30pm. Continues to Oct. 21. E-mail: daweber@interchange.ubc.ca. Call 822-BIRD (9115).

Marion Woodward Lecture

Personal Meanings Of Breast Cancer And Health Outcomes: A Three-Year Follow-Up. Lesley Degner, U of Manitoba. IRC #2 at 7pm. Call 822-7453.

Continuing Studies Public Lecture

The Avant-Garde For Beginners. Laura Lamb, instructor, artist. Lasserre 107 from 7:30-9pm. Continues to Nov. 16. $64.20; $58.85 seniors. To register call 822-1420.

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friday, oct. 20

Cecil/Ida Green Visiting Professorships Seminar

International Child Health: Why Should We Care? Jane Green Schaller, pediatrics, Tufts U. B.C.'s Children's Hosp. at 8:30am. Call 822-5675; 875-3257.

Health Care And Epidemiology Rounds

Behaviourial Research In Cancer Control: Cornerstones, Controversies And Communities. Dr. Allan Best, senior scientist, Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluation. Mather 253 from 9-10am. Paid parking available in Lot B. Call 822-2772.

Germanic Studies Reading/Discussion

Readings From A Recent Work By G. Koepf And Discussion Of Problematics Of Translation. Gerhard Koepf, writer; A. Leslie Willson, translator. Buchanan D-224 from 12:30-2pm. Call 822-6403; 822-4042.

Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar

What Is The Basis For The Idiosyncratic Nature Of Idiosynratic Drug Reactions. Dr. Uetrecht, U of Toronto. Cunningham 160 at 12:30pm. Call 822-2052.

School of Nursing Rounds

Building On A Program Of Research To Strengthen Research Capacity And Uptake: Development Of A Plan For A Nursing Chair. Lesley Dregner, associate professor, Medicine, U of Manitoba. UBCHosp., Koerner Pavillion T-206 from 2-3pm. Call 822-7453.

Mathematics Colloquium

Expanders, Eigenvalues And Related Topics. Prof. Joel Friedman. Math 100 at 3:30pm. Refreshments, Math Annex 1115 at 3:15pm. Call 822-2666.

Chemical And Biological Engineering Seminar

FEMLAB In Chemical Engineering. Ed Fontes; David Kan, COMSOL, Inc. ChemEng 206 at 3:30pm. Call 822-3238.

Band Festival

West Coast Symphony, Clyde Mitchell, conductor; Martin Berinbaum, trumpet soloist. Chan Centre from 7:30-9:30pm. Call 822-5574 or 822-0182.

Band Festival

UBC Jazz Ensemble; Fred Stride, director. Music Recital Hall from 12:30-1:30pm. Call 822-5574; 822-0182.

MUsical

UBC Jazz Ensemble. Music Recital Hall from 12:30-1:30pm. E-mail: imagine@interchg.ubc.ca. Call Tlell Elviss 822.8698.

Vipassana Meditation Retreat

Christina Feldman, Westcoast Dharma Society. Asian Centre from 7:15-9pm. Continues to Oct. 21. E-mail: wdharma@unixg.ubc.ca. Call
731-5469.

Ice Hockey

Thunderbirds Vs. Calgary. Continues to Oct. 21. Winter Sports Center from 7-9pm. E-mail: daweber@interchange.ubc.ca. Call 822-BIRD (9115).

Field Hockey

Canada West #3. TBC from 10am-6pm. Continues to Oct. 22. E-mail: daweber@interchange.ubc.ca. Call 822-BIRD (9115).

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saturday, oct. 21

Continuing Studies Art Workshop

Painting The Garden In Watercolour. Tony O'Regan, artist; instructor; designer. University Women's Club, 1489 McRae Ave. from 10am-4:30pm. Continues to Oct. 28. $165.85. To register call 822-1420.

Band Festival

Finale From Shostakovich Symphony #5. UBCSymphonic Wind Ensemble, Martin Berinbaum, conductor; 15th Field Artillery Band. Chan Centre from 7:30-9:30pm. Call 822-5574; 822-0182.

Day Of Longboat

Jericho Sailing Center from 8am-5pm. Continues to Oct. 22. $215/university; $270/commuity; $140/youth; $160/MUGS. Call Sports Event Manager 822-1688.

Vancouver Institute Lecture

World Hazards For Children: War And Civil Unrest. Jane Green Schaller, pediatrics, Tufts U. IRC #2 at 8:15pm. Call 822-5675.

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notices

Volunteers Wanted

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: h4h@email.com or call 827-0316.

Religion And Spirituality Drop-Ins

Every Wednesday you can join the chaplains in a relaxed environment to explore a variety of topics related to religion and spirituality. Drop in or contact International House for more information e-mail: ihouse.frontcounter@ubc.ca or call 822-5021.

Lunch Hour Drop-Ins

Every Thursday you can join fellow international students in a relaxed, social environment to explore a variety of topics designed to help you succeed at UBC. Topics include health, safety, arts and literature, and music throughout the world. Drop in or contact International House for more information e-mail: ihouse.frontcounter@ubc.ca or call 822-5021.

Volunteer Opportunity: Leaders Wanted

Living A Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions - A Vancouver/Richmond Health Board-sponsored program for people with chronic health conditions. We are looking for leaders to give the program out in the community. Free training includes info about the program, leader skills, and helping people cope with these serious conditions so that they can get the most out of life. Come out and learn how you can do something positive about the way that chronic conditions affect people. Bring a friend and meet others who are concerned about getting the most out of life! Next session November 2000. To register or for more information call Barbara Henn-Pander 822-0634.

UBC Zen Society

Zazen (sitting meditation) each Tuesday from 1:30-2:30pm. while classes are in session. Asian Centre Tea Gallery. All are welcome. Call
822-2573.

BC SMILE

The British Columbia Service For Medication Information Learning And Education In BC (BC SMILE). 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, contradictions, 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; 822-1330.

Get Paid To Speak Your Mind

CUPE 2950 is seeking UBC employees to participate in a two-hour focus group in Oct., 2000. You must be willing to speak your mind openly. Confidentiality ensured. An honorarium will be paid. If you are interested, please call 822-1494 or fax 822-1481.

Participants Needed

Problems with remembering, smelling...Men and women 45+ 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 822-2140.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Psychologists conducting research at the Traumatic Stress Clinic at UBC Psychiatry are offering free treatment by telephone to people suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is a disorder involving recurrent obsessions or compulsions that cause the individual significant distress. Call Angela Yeh, Traumatic Stress Clinic 822-8040.

UBC Birdwalks

Anyone who is interested can meet at the flagpole above the Rose Garden on Thursdays at 12:30pm. Bring books and binoculars if you have them. Call 822-9149.

Gardens' Hours Of Operation

The Nitobe Memorial Garden, UBC Botanical Garden, and the Shop in the Garden are open to Oct. 2000 from 10am-6pm daily (including weekends). Inquiries for the gardens should call 822-9666 and for the Shop in the Garden 822-4529.

Sage Bistro

To the faculty, students, administration and admirers of the University of British Columbia 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 to Oct. 15 from the hours of 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.

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 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 involve responding verbally to computer, screen displays. The general goal of this work is to develop effective methods of coping with Parkinson's. 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.

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 822-9028. Confidentiality and privacy protected.

Museum Of Anthropology Exhibition

The Art of Norval Morrisseau. Continues to Sept. 30. Attributed To Edenshaw: Identifying The Hand Of The Artist. Continues to December. Three Case Studies Northwest Coast Art. Continues to Dec. Raven's Reprise: Contemporary Works by First Nations Artists. Continues to Jan. 14, 2001. Conversations: The Tecson Philippine Collection. Continues to Feb. 15, 2001. Winter hours Wed.-Sun 11am-5pm; Tues. to 9pm (5-9pm free). Web site: www.moa.ubc.ca or call 822-5087.

Traumatic Stress Clinic

Psychologists conducting research at the Traumatic Stress Clinic at UBC Psychiatry are offering free treatment to people suffering 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.

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 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; Gwyneth Westwick, membership 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 822-4826.

Research Study

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 Advisory Notice

UBC Utilities regularly performs maintenance work on underground piping and electrical systems. Work sites are always blocked off 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.

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, 822-6408 (ask for Kate).

Parents With Toddlers

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- to four-year-olds) 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. Geoffrey Hall's Language Development Centre, Psychology, 822-9294 (ask for Kelley).

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 site: www.stat.ubc.ca/scarl, e-mail: scarl@stat.ubc.ca or call 822-4037.

UBC Fencing Club

UBC Fencing Club meets every Monday and Thursday from 7-9pm in the Osborne Gym. Learn decision-making, poise and control. Newcomers welcome. Drop-in fee. Leave message at 878-7060.

Chan Centre Tours

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.