As part of its Beyond Words series, the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts presents Shane Koyczan, a Canadian spoken word artist, poet, and writer known for tackling social and political issues. Koyczan will present his poem “To This Day” from the collection Our Deathbeds Will be Thirsty, an anti-bullying manifesto performed on TED Talks that went viral in February 2013 and now has over 12 million views. His collection of poems Visiting Hours includes “We Are More,” which he performed at the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Please note that media for this event will be limited to UBC campus media outlets.
Date: March 26
Time: 12 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Place: Telus Studio Theatre, Chan Centre, 6265 Crescent Road
Info: $15 (students), $22 (UBC faculty/staff), $27 (regular) Click here.
