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.