UBC Reports | Vol. 47 | No. 08 | Apr.
19, 2001
A listing of UBC-related or UBC-sponsored events occurring on campus
and off campus within the Lower Mainland from April 22 through
May 11, 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, april 22
Chan Centre Concert
Music At The Chan. Christopher Parkening, guitarist, Jubilant Sykes, baritone.
Chan Centre at 8pm. $28-$48 adults; $21-$41 students/seniors. Call Ticketmaster
(604) 280-3311 or 604-822-2697.
tuesday, april 24
Law And Society Midday Lecture
Legal Education Discussion. Ron Friesen, director, Education, Continuing Legal
Education Society of BC. Green College at 12:30pm. Call 604-822-1878.
Cultural And Media Studies
A Talk. Jeff Wall, artist. Green College at 5:30pm. Call 604-822-1878.
Health Promotion In Motion Seminar
Poverty’s Negative Health Effects: What Can We Do? Deanna Williamson, Human
Ecology, U of Alberta. Green College at 7:30pm. Call 604-822-1878.
Music Concert
Works By Richard Wagner. UBC Trombone Choir. Gordon Cherry, director.
Music Recital Hall at 8pm. Call 604-822-5574.
wednesday, april 25
Scholastic Book Fair
Bookfair For Children Birth To Grade Three. Pacific Spirit Daycare, 5590
Osoyoos Crescent from 9am-1pm and 2:30-5:30pm. Call 604-822-5420.
Dinner Speaker Series
Life’s Like That. Nancy Lord, fashion designer. University Women’s Club, 1489
McRae Ave. at 5:30pm. $35. Call (604) 731-4661.
thursday, april 26
Trade Show
Acquisitions Solutions 2001. War Memorial Gym from 10am-5pm. To register, visit
www.supplymanagement.ubc.ca/tradeshow. E-mail linda.hilts@ubc.ca. Call
604-822-2638.
Statistics Seminar
A Simple Model For A Complex System: Predicting Travel Times On Freeways. Prof.
John Rice, U of California. West Mall Annex 216 at 4pm. Refreshments
(bring your own mug). Call 604-822-0570.
monday, april 30
Concert
Concerto Competition. Music Recital Hall at 2pm. Call 604-822-5574.
thursday, may 3
Law Graduate Conference
Law At The Crossroads: Strategies For Change. Green College. Continues to May
5. Call 604-822-1878.
friday, may 4
Classical, Near Eastern And Religious Studies Graduate Conference
Greek Sexual Violence And Etruscan Tombs. Martin Kilmer, keynote speaker. Green
College Great Hall at 7pm. Continues May 5. Call (604) 734-2762.
sunday, may 6
Chan Centre Concert
Jon Kimura Parker, piano. Chan Centre at 3pm. $12-$42. Call 604-822-2697.
wednesday, may 9
Opening Reception
Early Chinese Ceramics From The Victor Shaw Gift. MOA Gallery from
7-9pm. Exhibition continues to Oct. 30. Call 604-822-5087.
thursday, may 10
International Conference
The Nature And Culture Of Forests. Ola Ullsten, former prime minister of
Sweden, keynote speaker. Music Recital Hall at 4:30pm. To register, visit
www.ies.ubc.ca/events/forest.html. Call 604-822-1452.
friday, may 11
Pathology Day Celebration Lecture
Pediatric Origins Of Adult Obstructive Lung Diseases. Dr. James Hogg. BC
Institute for Children’s and Women’s Health Aud. (950 W. 28th Ave) from
8:30-9:30am. Parking is limited. E-mail mgugni@pathology.ubc.ca. Call 604-822-7102.
Plant Sale
Horticulture Greenhouse from 9am-6pm. Call 604-822-3283.
Pathology Day Celebration
Bone, T-Cells And Mammalian Evolution. Dr. Josef Penninger, U of
Toronto. BC Institute for Children’s and Women’s Health Aud. (950 W.
28th Ave.) from 3:30-4:30pm, Parking is limited. E-mail
mgugni@pathology.ubc.ca. Call 604-822-7102.
notices
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.
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, but not limited to, chronic conditions, are needed to give a
self-management program out in the community. Free training includes
information about the program, leader skills and helping people to cope with
serious health conditions. To inquire or register about leader training or the
programs, e-mail mdavies@interchange.ubc.ca or please call Mark Davies
604-822-0634.
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 call 604-822-9666 or the shop 604-822-4529.
Research Study
Researchers at the Dept. of Psychology 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 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. 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 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 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
Early Chinese Ceramics From The Victor Shaw Gift. Continues to Oct. 30. Echoes
2001. Continues to May 13. Continuing Traditions. Continues to April 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. Hours are Wednesday to Sunday 11am-5pm, Tuesday
to 9pm (5-9pm free). Call 604-822-5087.
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 604-822-8040.
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 (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. Its’ main purpose 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
(604) 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 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.
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.
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 (604) 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 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 (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.
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 604-822-2573.
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, 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.
