UBC Reports | Vol. 47 | No. 02 | Jan.
25, 2001
A listing of UBC-related or UBC-sponsored events occurring on campus and off
campus within the Lower Mainland from January 28 through February
10, 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.
sunday, jan. 28
Concert
Robert Silverman; Various music students. Old Aud. at 3pm. $15 adults; $10
students/seniors at the door. Call 822-3522.
Super Classic Afternoons At The Chan
David Daniels, counter-tenor; Martin Katz, piano. Chan Centre at 3pm. Call
822-2697, or for tickets call Ticketmaster at 280-3311.
Music at the Chan
Vienna Choir Boys. Chan Centre at 7:30pm. $36, $27, $19 adults; $28, $22, $16
students/seniors. Call 822-2697, or for tickets call Ticketmaster at 280-3311.
Green College Performing Arts Group
Mozart, Beethoven And Bartok. The Borealis String Quartet; Musicians in
Residence. Green College at 8pm. Call 822-1878.
monday, jan. 29
Cecil And Ida Green Visiting Professorships
The Trickster Travels Of Leo Africanus. Natalie Zemon Davis, Comparative
Literature, U of Princeton, U of Toronto. Buchanan A-102
at 12:30pm. Call 822-5675.
European Studies/Green College Speaker Series
Myths Of Nations: French Identity And Myths Of The Republic. Thomas Ferenczi,
senior editor, Le Monde. Green College from 5-6pm. Reception. Call 822-1452 or
822-1878.
Member Speaker Series
The Marvel Of Dun Huang. Jiao He, Comparative Literature. Green College at
7:30pm. Call 822-1878.
tuesday, jan. 30
Microbiology And Immunology
Role Of Proinflammatory Flagellins In Enteroaggregative E. Coli Infection. Ted
Steiner, Infectious Diseases. Wesbrook 201 from 12:30-1:30pm. Call 822-3308.
Botany Seminar
Getting To Grips With The Structure Of Photosystem II. James Barber, Technology
And Medicine. Imperial College of Science. BioSciences 2000 at 12:30pm. Call
822-2133.
West Coast Composers Symposium
Concert. Music Gessler Hall at 12:30pm. Call 822-5574.
Cecil And Ida Green Visiting Professorships
The Knot Of Slavery: Stedman And Joanna In Surinam. Natalie Zemon Davis,
Princeton U; Henry Charles Lea, U of Toronto. Lasserre 104 at
2:30pm. Call 822-5675.
West Coast Composers Symposium
Concert. Music Gessler Hall at 2:30pm. Call 822-5574.
West Coast Composers Symposium
Music Recital Hall at 3:30pm. Call 822-5574.
Graduate And Faculty Christian Forum
Is God A Sorcerer: How Christian Melanesians Think About Morality. Prof. John
Barker, Anthropology and Sociology. Buchanan B Penthouse at 4:15pm.
Refreshments at 4pm. Call 822-3219.
Green College Speaker Series
Reducing Poverty By Strengthening Civic Society: Can The University Contribute?
Peter Boothroyd, Community and Regional Planning. Green College at 5pm.
Reception, Green College Coach House from 6-6:30pm. Call 822-1878.
Health Promotion In Motion Seminar
The Evolution And Future Directions Of Health Promotion. Jim Frankish, acting
director, Health Promotion Research. Green College at 7:30pm. Call 822-1878.
wednesday, jan. 31
Orthopedics Grand Rounds
Outcomes Research In Orthopedics. Dr. Matt Liang. VGH, Eye Care Centre
Aud. at 7am. Call 875-4192.
Surgery Grand Rounds
Image Guided Surgery: New Horizons. Dr. Amin Javer. GF Strong Aud. At
7am. Call 875-4136.
10th Arts Graduate Students’ Conference
Imagining Home(s): Exploring Culture, Language, Nation. Green College at 9am.
Continues to Feb. 2. Call 822-3828.
Asian Research Lunar New Year Festival
Food, Plant And Pottery Sale; Origami, Calligraphy And Pottery Demonstrations.
CK Choi from 11:30am-3pm. Call 822-4688.
Asian Research Lunar New Year Festival
Lion Dancing. Tiger Lion Dance Team. CK Choi from 11:45am-12:15pm. Call
822-4688.
Wednesday Noon Hours
Percussion Plus… Various musicians. Music Recital Hall at 12:30pm. $4 at the
door. Call 822-5574.
Asian Research Lunar New Year Festival
Classical Indian Dancing. Anusha Fernando. CK Choi from 12:30-1:15pm.
Call 822-4688.
Another Look At Human Development Colloquium
The Influence Of Community Factors On Child Development. Asst. Prof. Dafna
Kohen, Health Care and Epidemiology. IRC #414 from 12:30-1:20pm. Call
822-6593.
Asian Research Lunar New Year Festival
Japanese Traditional And Contemporary Music. Arts by Friends of the Centre for
Japanese Research; Ritsumeikan/UBC Performers. CK Choi main
floor from 1:30-2:15pm. Call 822-4688.
Obstetrics And Gynecology Seminar
C-erbB/Retinoid Receptor Cross-Talk In Breast And Ovarian Cancer Cells. Thomas
Grunt, scientist, U of Vienna. B.C.’s Women’s Hosp. 2N35 at 2pm.
Call 875-3108.
Asian Research Lunar New Year Festival
Feng Shui. Maureen Powers, teacher, architectural designer. CK Choi from
2:30-3:15pm. Call 822-4688.
19th Century Studies
Street Stories In 19th-Century Algiers. Sherry McKay, Architecture. Green
College at 4:30pm. Call 822-1878.
University Women’s Club Dinner Speaker Series
Life’s Like That: Her Rise In The Family Business And Her Philanthropic
Pursuits. Jacqui Cohen. University Women’s Club, 1489 McRae Ave. at 5:30pm.
$35. Call 731-4661.
thursday, feb. 1
Teaching And Academic Growth Seminar
Evaluating Student Writing In The Professional Faculties. Ramona Montagnes,
University Writing Centre; Judy Brown, English. David Lam seminar room from
9:30am-12:30pm. To register visit www.cstudies.ubc.ca/facdev/ or
call 822-9149.
Research Open Forum
Canadian Institutes Of Health Research: The New CIHR Vision For The
Future. Morris Barer, scientific director, health services and policy research;
Diane Finegood, scientific director, Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes; Bruce
McManus, scientific director, Circulatory And Respiratory Health. Friedman
Anatomy Lecture Theatre from 10am-12noon. Call 822-0233.
European Studies Seminar
The Logistics Of European Union Enlargement To The East. Prof. David Vellenga,
Gerstacker Institute. Buchanan B-216 from 12noon-2pm. Refreshments. Call
822-1452.
Music Concert
UBC Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Chan Centre at 12:30pm. Call 822-5574.
Biostatistics Seminar
Composite Likelihood Based Inference For Hierarchical Models. Prof. Subhash
Lele, Mathematical Sciences, U of Alberta. Klinck 301 from 4-5:30pm.
Call 822-0570.
Poetic Persuasions
Panel Discussion: Work Writing. Tom Wayman, Zoe Landale, Calvin Wharton, Kate
Braid. Green College at 7:30pm. Call 822-1878.
friday, feb. 2
Health Care And Epidemiology Rounds
Inflation Or Innovation: A Hedonic Analysis Of Arthritis Drug Prices. Assoc.
Prof. Aslam Anis. Mather 253 from 9-10am. Paid parking available in B
Lot. Call 822-2772.
Fisheries Centre Seminar
Everything I Needed To Know I Learned In Puget Sound. Dave Preikshot. Hut
B-8, Ralf Yorque Room at 11:30am. Call 822-2731.
Occupational And Environmental Hygiene Seminar
Health And Exposures Of Gulf War Veterans. Prof. Nicola Cherry, director,
Occupational Health Program, U of Alberta. UBC Hosp., Koerner
Pavilion G-279 from 12:30-1:30pm. Call Kathryn Lewis at 822-9861 or Dr. Paul
Demers at 822-0585.
Peter Wall Institute Colloquium
Evolution Of The Social Contract. Brian Skyrms, Philosophy of Science and
Economics, U of California. University Centre 307 at 12:30pm. Call
822-2621.
Chemical And Biological Engineering Seminar
Scale Effect On Fluidization Transition And Turbulent Fluid Bed.
Naoko Ellis. ChemEng 206 at 3:30pm. Call 822-3238.
Concert
UBC Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Chan Centre at 8pm. Call 822-5574.
saturday, feb. 3
Vancouver Institute Lecture
Braided Histories: Jews, Africans And Slavery. Natalie Zemon Davis, Comparative
Literature, U of Princeton, U of Toronto. IRC #2 at
8:15pm. Call 822-5675.
monday, feb. 5
Chalmers Institute Seminar
Ministry Of Supervision, Phase Three. Rev. Joan Wyatt, Rev. Ruth Wright.
VST from 8:30am-5pm. $396. To register e-mail ci@vst.edu. Call
822-9815.
Zeisler Memorial Lecture
Challenges Facing Canadian Jewry In The 21st Century. Prof. Morton Weinfeld,
Sociology, McGill U. Angus 104 from 11:30am-12:20pm. Call 822-2515.
Thematic Lecture Series
Developmental Theory And Public Policy: A Cross-National Perspective. Michael
Lamb, National Institute of Child Health And Human Development. Green College
at 5pm. Call 822-1878.
tuesday, feb. 6
Faculty Women’s Club Meeting
Things Dogs Have Told Me. Stanley Coren, Psychology. Cecil Green Park House at
10am. Call 264-9022.
Leon And Thea Koerner Memorial Lecture
What Is Art For? Part One: In The Beginning, Art. Ellen Dissanayake, author.
MOA Theatre Gallery at 12:30pm. Call 822-5675; 683-5662.
Microbiology And Immunology
Protease Cascade Involved In Patterning The Drosophilia Embryo. Carol
Hashimoto, Yale U. Wesbrook 201 from 12:30-1:30pm. Call 822-3308.
Botany Seminar
Characterization Of Viruses Infecting The Toxic Bloom-Forming Alga Heterosigma
Akashiwo. Vera Tai. BioSciences 2000 at 12:30pm. Call 822-2133.
St. John’s College Speaker Series
A Freshwater Crisis? In Canada? David Schindler, U of Alberta. St.
John’s College 1080 at 5pm. Call 822-8781.
Green College Speaker Series
Decorating Rattopolis. Emily Patterson-Kane, Applied Ethics. Green College at
5pm. Reception, Green College Coach House from 6-6:30pm. Call 822-1878.
wednesday, feb. 7
Orthopedics Grand Rounds
An Update On Injury Prevention In Canada. Peter Wing. VGH, Eye Care
Centre Aud. at 7am. Call 875-4192.
Wednesday Noon Hours
Schubert And Rachmaninoff. Jane Coop, piano. Music Recital Hall at
12:30pm. $4 at the door. Call 822-5574.
Obstetrics And Gynecology Seminar
Value And Reliability Of CASA (Computer-Aided Sperm Analysis). Sharon
Mortimer, director, Lab Operations, Genesis Fertility Clinic. B.C.’s
Women’s Hosp. 2N35 at 2pm. Call 875-3108.
Another Look At Human Development Colloquium
The Impact Of A Child With Special Needs On The Family. Norine Chubb,
consultant. IRC #414 from 12:30-1:20pm. Call 822-6593.
Leon And Thea Koerner Memorial Lecture
What Is Art For? Part Two: Homo Musicus: Music As A Species Trait. Ellen
Dissanayake, author. Music Library seminar room at 3:30pm. Call 822-5675;
683-5662.
Asian Research Seminar
Old And New Faiths: Transnational Religions And The Chinese World. Prof. Diana
Lary, director, Centre for Chinese Research. CK Choi 120 from 4:30-6pm.
Call 822-4688.
Burgess-Lane Lecture
Engineered Performance Of Tiber Construction. Robert Leicester, CSIRO
Australia. For Sciences 1005 at 5pm. Reception. Call 822-9352.
Individual Interdisciplinary Studies
TBA. Scott McIntyre, director, Douglas & McIntyre. Green College at
5pm. Call 822-1878.
thursday, feb. 8
Law And Society
Beyond Rights: Law And Sexual Orientation In The 21st Century. Bruce
MacDougall, Law. Green College at 12:30pm. No food or beverages please. Call
822-1878.
Cecil And Ida Green Visiting Professorships
How HIV Causes AIDS And Responds To Highly Active Anti-Retroviral
Therapy. Dr. Merle Sande, Medicine, U of Utah. St. Paul’s Hosp. new
Lecture Theatre at 12:30pm. Call 822-5675.
Music Concert
UBC Jazz Ensemble. Music Recital Hall at 12:30pm. Call 822-5574.
Teaching And Academic Growth Seminar
PowerPoint Users’ Group. Jason Harrison, Computer Science. David Lam seminar
room from 12:30-1:30pm. Lunch provided. To register www.cstudies.ubc.ca/facdev/
or call 822-9149.
Free Essay Writing Information Session
Basics Of Essay Writing And Research. TBA. Koerner Library 217 from
12:30-3pm. Registration deadline Feb. 2. Call 822-9564.
Exploring Buddhist Philosophy Lecture
Buddhism: The Living Philosophy. Tony Meers, general director,
SGI-Canada. Buchanan A-TBA from 12:30-2pm. Web site
www.welcome.to/ubc-sgi/. Call 875-1688.
Intercultural Studies In Asia Film
Life On A String (China). CK Choi 120 from 1-3pm. Call 822-4688.
Wood Science Seminar
An Engineering Approach To Durability. Robert Leicester, CSIRO
Australia. For Sciences 1003 at 1pm. Call 822-9352.
Leon And Thea Koerner Memorial Lecture
What Is Art For? Part Three: Naturalizing Aesthetics. Ellen Dissanayake,
author. Buchanan B-218 at 1pm. Call 822-5675; 683-5662.
Cultural And Media Studies Panel Discussion
Form And Content In The 21st Century: Revisiting The Relationship. Ken Whyte,
editor-in-chief, National Post; Terry Milewski, The National, CBC-TV;
Ron Pears; Margot Butler, ECIAD, Arthur Erickson, architect. Green
College at 5:30pm. Reception at 6:30pm. Call 822-1878.
Cecil And Ida Green Visiting Professorships
The Emergence Of Antibiotic Resistance. Dr. Merle Sande, Medicine, U of
Utah; Clarence M. Birrer; Ruth N, Birrer, presidential endowed chair in
Internal Medicine, Green College Graham House at 7:30pm. Call 822-5675.
friday, feb. 9
Graduate Conference
The First Annual Bob Conry Conference On Measurement, Evaluation, And Research
Methodology At UBC. Robert W. Schutz, professor emeritus, Human
Kinetics. Green College at 8:30am. Call 822-1878.
Health Care And Epidemiology Rounds
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy And Chronic Pain. Dr. Cecil Hershler,
psychiatrist. Mather 253 from 9-10am. Paid parking available in B Lot.
Call 822-2772.
Fisheries Centre Seminar
Ecosystem Modelling Of The Antarctic. Emma Bredesen, MMRU; Modelling the
Bay Of Biscay With Ecopath/Ecosim. Cameron Ainsworth; Raychelle Daniel
MMRU. Hut B-8, Ralf Yorque Room at 11:30am. Call 822-2731.
Concert
UBC Contemporary Players. Music Recital Hall at 12:30pm. Call 822-5574.
Friday Noon Hour At Main
If Music Be The Food Of Love. Main Library 502 at 12:30pm. Call 822-5574.
Occupational And Environmental Hygiene Seminar
Use Of A Lung Infection Model To Test Synergism Of Inhaled Antimicrobial
Agents. Asst. Prof. Karen Bartlett. UBC Hosp., Koerner Theatre G-279
from 12:30-1:30pm. Call Kathryn Lewis 822-9861 or Dr. Paul Demers 822-0585.
Chemical And Biological Engineering Seminar
Rheology And Processability Of Polytetrafluoroethylene Fine Powder Resins In
Paste Extrusion. Alfonsius Budi Ariawan. ChemEng 206 at 3:30pm. Call 822-3238.
Cecil And Ida Green Visiting Professorships
Antibiotic Use And Abuse. Dr. Merle Sande, Medicine, U of Utah; Clarence
M. Birrer; Ruth N, Birrer, presidential endowed chair, Internal Medicine.
IRC #1 at 12:30pm. Call 822-5675.
saturday, feb. 10
Vancouver Institute Lecture
The Crisis In Infectious Diseases. Dr. Merle Sande, Medicine, U of Utah.
IRC #2 at 8:15pm. Call 822-3131.
notices
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. For
information call Darcye Cuff 806-8601.
Morris And Helen Belkin Art Gallery
Landscape paintings by leading British artist, Peter Doig. Continues to Mar.
11. Hours of operation: Tues.-Fri. from 10am-5pm; Sat. 12noon-5pm; Sun.
12noon-5pm; (closed Mondays and statutory holidays). Call 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
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
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. 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 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
Attributed To Edenshaw: Identifying The Hand Of The Artist; Two Case Studies:
Northwest Coast Art. Continues to Aug. 31. Raven’s Reprise: Contemporary Works
by First Nations Artists. Continues to Jan. 14. Conversations: The Tecson
Philippine Collection. Continues to Sept. 3. Winter hours Wed.-Sun. 11am-5pm;
Tues. to 9pm (5-9pm free). 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 or 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.
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
at 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.
Volunteer Opportunity: Leaders Wanted
A new program sponsored by the Vancouver/Richmond Health Board, “Living A
Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions”, needs you. Volunteer leaders, preferably
with chronic conditions, are needed to give a self-management program out in
the community. Here’s a chance to share what you have learned with others. Free
training includes info about the program, leader skills, and helping people
cope with serious health conditions. Do something positive and meet others who
are concerned about getting the most out of life. Next training is Jan. 25, 26,
Feb. 1, and 2. To enquire or register about leader training or the programs,
please call Barbara Henn-Pander 822-0634.
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 875-5555 ext. 62366.
Sustainability Coordinators
The World Is what You Make It! The UBC Sustainability Office
is seeking 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/2ourinitiatives/index.html or
call Brenda 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 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 822-6114.
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 call
International House at 822-5021 or e-mail ihouse.frontcounter@ubc.ca.
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 call International House at 822-5021 or e-mail ihouse.frontcounter@ubc.ca.
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
(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.
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 822-2140.
