UBC Reports | Vol. 47 | No. 09 | May
10, 2001
Calendar
A listing of UBC-related or UBC-sponsored events occurring on campus and off
campus within the Lower Mainland from May 13 through June 9,
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.
- May 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31
- June 1, 2, 7, 8, 9
- Notices
sunday, may 13
Mother's Day Tea
Opera Excerpts. UBC Opera Ensemble. Sage Bistro at 3pm. $20; $15 group.
For tickets call Cindy at
604-822-5574.
Music Classic Concerts
Classic Concerts With The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Will Kesling,
conductor. Chan Centre from
8-10pm. $20; $15. Call 604-822-2697.
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monday, may 14
Molecular Biophysics
Inaugural Symposium
Various topics. Various speakers. Chemistry B-250 from 8:30am-12:40pm. Call
604-822-3266.
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wednesday, may 16
Orthopedics Grand Rounds
Case Presentation - Hand And Upper Extremity. Various speakers. VGH/Eye
Care Centre Aud. at 7am. Call
604-875-4272.
Social Activities
International House Summer Events/Activites. International House Volunteer Room
from 10am-10pm. Call
604-822-1265.
Mental Health Education
Stigma, Early Psychosis, Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, Therapeutic Approach.
Various speakers. GF Strong lecture theatre from 6:30-9pm. Continues to
June 13. Call Grace at
604-872-4902.
Senate Meeting
Regular Meeting Of The Senate. UBC's Academic Parliament. Curtis 102 at
8pm. Call 604-822-2951.
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thursday, may 17
Distinguished Lecture Series
The Freezing Of Biological Systems: Theory And Practice. Prof. Locksley McGann,
Laboratory Medicine and Pathology; U of Alberta. BC Cancer Agency
Jambor Aud. from 8-9am. Refreshments. Call 604-875-2490.
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.
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friday, may 18
Health Care And
Epidemiology Grand Rounds
New Directions For First Nations Health In The 21st Century. Dr. J. David
Martin; Dr. Jay Wortman, Medical Services Branch. Mather 253 from 9-10:00am.
Call 604-822-2772.
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tuesday, may 22
Biotechnology Laboratory Seminar
Genetic And Functional Genomic Approaches To Explore Cyclin-Dependent Kinase
Roles In Budding Yeast. Dr. Brenda Andrews, Medical Genetics and Microbiology,
U of Toronto. IRC #3 from 12:30-1:30pm. Refreshments. Call
604-875-3832.
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wednesday, may 23
Orthopedics Grand Rounds
Deltoid Ligament Problems Post Reconstruction And Arthroplasty. Dr. Alastair
Younger. VGH/Eye Care Centre Aud. at 7am. Call 604-875-4272.
Peter Wall Institute Seminar
Winged Keels And Millennium Rigs: The State Of Science In The Modern America's
Cup. Tom Schnackenberg, America's Cup winner, leader, Team New Zealand.
University Centre conference room at 10am. Call
604-822-5822.
Peter Wall Institute Seminar
Learning For Extraordinary Projects: How Team New Zealand Wins And Defends The
America's Cup. Tom Schnackenberg, America's Cup winner, leader, Team New
Zealand. University Centre conference room at 2pm. Call 604-822-5822.
Music Baccalaureate
Various artists; Opera Ensemble. Chan Centre at 8pm. Call
604-822-5574.
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thursday, may 24
Leader Training Workshop
Living A Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions Program: Teaching People With
Chronic Conditions To Help Themselves. Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre,
2110 W. 43rd Ave. from 10am-4pm. Call Mark Davies 604-822-0634.
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friday, may 25
Health Care And
Epidemiology Grand Rounds
Mental Health Reforms - An Update. Marilyn Suski, Riverview Hospital. Mather
253 from 9-10am. Call
604-822-2772.
Leader Training Workshop
Living A Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions Program: Teaching People With
Chronic Conditions To Help Themselves. Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre,
2110 W. 43rd Ave. from 10am-4pm. Call Mark Davies 604-822-0634.
Green College Conference
Risk And Morality. Ian Hacking, Philosophy, College de France; U of
Toronto. Green College at 4:30pm. Call 604-822-1878.
Public Forum
Remaining Human: In The Face Of Our Growing Dependency On Technology. Frederic
Wood Theatre from 8-10pm. Continues May 26. Call
604-822-6502.
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saturday, may 26
Green College Conference
Theorizing Risk And Morality. Green College from 9:30am-1pm. Call
604-822-1878.
Green College Conference
Insurance. Green College from 2:30-5:30pm. Call 604-822-1878.
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sunday, may 27
Green College Conference
Politics And Justice. Green College from 9:30am-12:30pm. Call
604-822-1878.
Green College Conference
Healthcare. Green College from
2-5pm. Call 604-822-1878.
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friday, may 30
German History, Politics
And Culture Reception
At The Turn Of The Millenium: Continuity And Change In German Politics And
Culture Welcoming Reception. Gage Towers Residence at 6pm.
Refreshments.
Call 604-822-2561 or
604-822-6403.
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thursday, may 31
German History, Politics
And Culture Colloquium
Looking Back On The Seven Germanys Of The 20th Century: Continuities And
Discontinuities In German History. Prof. Hartmut Lehmann, Gottingen U.
Ponderosa Cedars Room from 9-10:30am. Call 604-822-2561 or 604-822-6403.
Leader Training Workshop
Living A Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions Program: Teaching People With
Chronic Conditions To Help Themselves. Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre,
2110 W. 43rd Ave. from 10am-4pm. Call Mark Davies 604-822-0634.
German History, Politics
And Culture Colloquium
Enough Problems Without A Woman Like You. Women And Gender In German
Historiography. Doris Bergen, Notre Dame U. Ponderosa Cedars Room from
11am-12:30pm. Call 604-822-2561 or 604-822-6403.
German History, Politics
And Culture Colloquium
Artists And The State. Patterns Of Control In The 20th Century. Kurt, Gladys
Lang, U of Washington. Ponderosa Cedars Room from 1:45-3pm. Call
604-822-2561 or 604-822-6403.
German History, Politics
And Culture Colloquium
Max Weber's Legacy For The 21st Century. Tom Kemple. Ponderosa Cedars Room from
9-10:30am. Call 604-822-2561 or 604-822-6403.
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friday, june 1
German History, Politics
And Culture Colloquium
Have The Germans Really Changed? The Evidence From The 1968 Generation. Steven
Taubeneck; Masochism And The German Colonial Imagination. Sabine Wilke,
U of Washington. Ponderosa Cedars Room from
9-10:30am. Call
604-822-2561 or
604-822-6403.
Leader Training Workshop
Living A Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions Program: Teaching People With
Chronic Conditions To Help Themselves. Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre,
2110 W. 43rd Ave. from 10am-4pm. Call Mark Davies 604-822-0634.
Contemporary Art Exhibition
Peanut Shells: An Archive Of Performance. Fluxus, Etc. Morris and Helen Belkin
Art Gallery at 10am. Call
604-822-2759.
German History, Politics
And Culture Colloquium
The Liberal Tradition In German And Austrian Political Culture. Harry Ritter,
Western Washington u; Confronting Reality In Post-Unification East
Germany. Cecilia Chessa, Lewis and Clark College. Ponderosa Cedars Room from
11am-12:30pm. Call
604-822-2561 or 604-822-6403.
German History, Politics
And Culture Colloquium
In The Wake Of Auschwitz. Jewish Literature And Collective Memory In German
Since 1989. Steven Schroeder; Jus Sanguinis. Various speakers. Ponderosa Cedars
Room from 1:30-3pm. Call 604-822-2561 or 604-822-6403.
German History, Politics
And Culture Colloquium
On Being A Good German: The Case Of Friedrich Siegmund-Schultze. John Conway.
Ponderosa Cedars Room from 3:30-5pm. Call 604-822-2561 or 604-822-6403.
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saturday, June 2
Peter Wall Institute
Exploratory Workshop
The Social And Moral Dimensions Of Hereditary Risk and Genetic Testing. Various
speakers. University Centre 307 at 9am. Continues to June 7. Call 604-822-0536.
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thursday, June 7
Chalmers Institute
Disciple Bible Study Leaders' Training. VST at 11am. To register visit
www.vst.edu. Call 604-822-9815.
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friday, june 8
Chalmers Institute
Taize Workshop. Brother Emile. VST from 10am-4pm. To register visit
www.vst.edu. E-mail ci@vst.edu. Call 604-822-9815.
Chalmers Institute
Taize Retreat. Brother Emile. VST at 7pm. Continues to June 10. To
register visit www.vst.edu. E-mail ci@vst.edu. Call 604-822-9815.
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saturday, june 9
Chalmers Institute
Disciple Bible Study Leaders' Training. VST at 11:30am. To register
visit www.vst.edu. Call 604-822-9815.
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notices
Volunteer Opportunity
The "Living A Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions" program (funded by the
Vancouver/Richmond Health Board) 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 take the free Leader Training Workshop May
24, 25, 31 and June 1. Call Mark Davies 604-822-0634.
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.
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
Stephen Andrews: Likeness. Featuring drawings, bookworks and recent portrait
works, by Toronto artist Stephen Andrews. Included is the well-known,
"Facsimile" (1991-93), comprised of 147 portraits etched in graphite on wax, of
people lost to HIV-related illnesses. Continues to May 13. 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 with binoculars and bird
books (and bring your own, if you have them). Call 604-822-9149.
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.
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 604-822-8040.
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.
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
Early Chinese Ceramics From The Victor Shaw Gift. Continues to Oct. 30. Echoes
2001. Continues to May 13. 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 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 604-822-1815.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Research
Infectious Diseases researchers from VGH seek volunteers diagnosed
medically with CFS to participate in a study about managing symptoms.
Call Kenna Sleigh 604-875-5555 ext. 62366.
Sustainability Coordinators
The World Is what You Make It! The UBC Sustainability Office
is seeking outgoing volunteers to act as departmental Sustainability
Coordinators. In this role, the volunteer will get training and support in
their efforts to raise awareness of sustainability within their unit.
With only a limited time commitment, our Coordinators are affecting
changes by sharing work environment specific information on energy
conservation, waste reduction, and transportation alternatives. For more
information visit www.sustain.ubc.ca/2ourintiatives/sust_coord.html or call
Brenda 604-822-3270.
Fire Hydrant Permits Now Required
Campus Planning and Development (CP&D) and UBC Utilities have
jointly implemented a permit program for fire hydrants which is
effective November 2000. Permits have become necessary to comply with
provisions of the BC Plumbing Code and the BC Fire Code. Permit
applications must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Application
forms will soon be available at www.lbs.ubc.ca. Users wanting to connect to a
fire hydrant should pick up application forms at CP&D Regulatory
Services located at 2206 West Mall. Call CP&D at 822-2633 or for
further information, UBC Utilities at 604-822-4179.
Call For Evening Volunteers
Crane Production Unit (a division of the UBC Disability Resource Centre)
needs volunteers to narrate textbooks onto tape. We are looking primarily for
those who can read between 4:30-8:30pm for a two-hour session once a week. An
audition will be required. For more information, call Patrice Leslie
Mon.-Thurs. from 4:40-8:30pm at 604-822-6114.
BC SMILE
The British Columbia Service For Medication Information Learning And Education
(BC SMILE) is a medication information program for the public in
BC. It is located at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at
UBC, and is staffed by licensed pharmacists to educate the
public of all ages about the safe and effective use of medications.
The free telephone consultations include complicated inquiries on medication
issues such as interactions, contraindications, allergies, medication reviews,
herbs, and alternative therapies. SMILE pharmacists also provide public
presentations on a variety of medication-related topics. All presentations
contain valuable practical, unbiased, and up-to-date research information. Call
(800) 668-6233 or 604-822-1330.
Participants Needed
Problems with remembering, smelling... Men and women 45-plus years old are
required for a UBC study on age-related hormone changes and their impact
on sensory and cognitive abilities. Earn $50. Call Kevin 604-822-2140.
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