2019/20 John Howes Lecture in Japanese Studies: What Aborigines Sang: Aynu, Yukar and Some Problems in Japan Studies
2020-02-10 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | BC
What Aborigines Sang: Aynu, Yukar and Some Problems in Japanese Studies
2019/20 John Howes Lecture in Japanese Studies
With Guest Speaker Professor James E. Ketelaar
(Professor in the Departments of History and East Asian Languages & Civilizations, and Divinity School, University of Chicago)
Monday, February 10, 2020
6:30pm Lecture
7:30pm Reception with light refreshments
Asian Centre Auditorium, 1871 West Mall, Vancouver

Free & open to the public. Registration is essential at: https://asia.ubc.ca/events/event/2019-20-john-howes/ by Wednesday, February 5th
Lecture abstract:
Professor Ketelaar will draw on his most recent research into the concepts of the barbarian and the frontier in the construction of Japanese national identity and history; coupled with this he will examine something of the roles and meanings of emotion in the construction of the historical imagination in Japan. All of which will be used in a critical approach to the area known as Japan Studies.
About the John Howes Lecture in Japanese Studies:
John Howes was a founding member of UBC’s Department of Asian Studies, which he joined in 1961 after earning his doctorate from Columbia University. During his 30 years of active teaching and research, Professor Howes was at the forefront of Canada-Japan cultural, educational and people-to-people relations and inspired countless young Canadians to dedicate their careers and lives to the Canada-Japan relationship in one way or another. In 2012, a number of UBC faculty, staff, and Professor Howes’ devoted former students came together to launch an endowment in his honour. The fund supports the John Howes Lecture in Japanese Studies, an annual public lecture for prominent scholars from around the world to speak to the university community and alumni on topics in Japanese Studies with a focus on Humanities. Dr. Howes passed away peacefully on February 4th, 2017, at the age of 92.

Public Consultation: Wesbrook Place Neighbourhood Plan – Minor Amendments
2020-02-11 16:30 - 18:30
Join Campus and Community Planning to provide input on proposed minor amendments to the Wesbrook Place Neighbourhood Plan.
UBC is exploring these amendments to allow for the delivery of up to 500 more units of faculty-staff housing units, without adding density.
Provide your input online or in person – February 10-24. Online survey will be available from February 10-24.
Learn more: planning.ubc.ca/wesbrookplace

Public Consultation - New Recreation Centre & upgrades to Student Union Boulevard
2020-02-13 11:30 - 13:30
We want your feedback on the early planning for a New Recreation Centre being considered along Student Union Boulevard and proposed upgrades to Student Union Boulevard and public realm.
Provide your input online or in person | February 10-24
Online survey:
planning.ubc.ca/recreation-centre
Public open house:
Thursday, February 13, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
UBC Life Building, 6138 Student Union Blvd
Questions?
Contact Aviva Savelson, Senior Manager, Public Engagement
aviva.savelson@ubc.ca | 604 822-0273

Kids Take over UBC
2020-02-16 10:00 - 17:00
Celebrate Family Day weekend by participating in a kids-run Arts and Culture festival at UBC. Family Passes are available for purchase online at a discounted rate for UNA residents.

Family Day Pajama Party
2020-02-17 14:00 - 17:00
Bring your family to The Old Barn for a pajama party. Join us for a movie matinee, themed crafts, games, and story times. Participants in pajamas will receive free popcorn during the movie.

University Hill Elementary 3rd Multicultural Fair
2020-02-20 15:00 - 17:15
We invite all families to take part in this fun and unique opportunity to learn about our school community’s traditions, culture and heritage. This year we are exploring one theme: Celebrations around the world! There no cost to attend, and there will be performances, displays, and food samples from around the world.

UBC Men's Volleyball PLAYOFFS
2020-02-20 19:00 - 2020-02-22 20:30
With the regular season coming to an end, the Thunderbirds are advancing to playoffs! Men’s Volleyball is hosting Canada West Quarter-Finals in a best-of-three series on Feb 20th, 21st, and, if needed, 22nd, (all games are at 7pm at War Memorial Gym). As a thank you to our great fans, we are offering a FREE 100% beef Nathan’s hot dog and soft drink to the first 150 ticket holders on each night of our quarter final games. Don’t miss the chance to cheer on your T-Birds as they battle for a spot at the National championships! Tickets are $5 for UNA residents and $2 parking is available on the roof of North Parkade. Details and tickets: gothunderbirds.ca/playoffs.

Community Connection Night
2020-02-22 19:00 - 21:00
Building Community and Positive Relationships with your Neighbours
Speaker: Richard Watson, Hawthorn Place Resident

Do you want to get to know your neighbours? Maybe there are language or cultural issues you just can’t seem to bridge. On the other hand maybe, you just need a bit of help to find a place to start. Through discussion and group activities, Richard will introduce the topic and provide some suggestions for steps you can take to start the conversation and build some mutual trust.
Connect community members, share cultural experiences and discuss topics of common concern. Organized by the UNA Multicultural Committee and facilitated by invited speakers. Registration is required.

I Don't Hear You Dancing: Dance Class, Performances & DJ
2020-02-28 16:00 - 18:00
Join us on Friday afternoons in February for MIND, BODY, SPIRIT: Youth Self-Care Month with FREE activities after school to help students unwind, connect and have fun.

Reach and Run (ROAR) 2020
2020-03-05 10:00 - 17:00
Annual event to raise awareness of mental health and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health conditions. The event is also a fundraiser for Mood Disorders Society of Canada and the Mental Health Awareness Club
Setup will occur at 7am with takedown immediately following the event to approximately 8pm.
Anticipated 200 participants
Start/finish at University Commons
University Boulevard and West side of Main Mall will remain accessible for pedestrians, cyclists and emergency vehicles.
Participants will be using both the north side and west side of Univeristy Boulevard from East Mall to West Mall. Cones will be placed to separate from general pedestrians.
Access to buildings to be maintained through gaps in runners
A sound system will be used at levels heard only in the immediate area. Event noise will not disrupt classes or university operations
Participants will follow rules of the road. There are no road closure.
Event Marshalls will be situated at Main Mall & Agronomy Road and at Main Mall & Thunderbird Boulevard to ensure safe crossing
Hawthorne Place to be a “no spectator” area

International Women’s Day at MOA
2020-03-05 19:00 - 21:00
This year’s International Women’s Day at MOA is a unique intergenerational, intercultural celebration of women supporting women.
Through the voices of women from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, we explore what it means to be a woman—in this time, in this city, in this world. This special night at MOA features dance, rap, song, poetry, improvisation and powerful words by Vancouver’s emerging and established women artists. The night showcases the diversity, strength, breadth and depth of women’s experiences, their resilience and unique voices through the power of the arts.
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

UBC Triathlon/Duathlon
2020-03-07 07:00 - 16:00
Date
March 7, 2020 – 07:00 to 16:00
Location
University Blvd, Main Mall, Stadium Road, around Thunderbird Stadium, Marine Drive, East Mall, West 16th Avenue
To print the event details and map, click here
Event Details

Setup on Friday, March 6 from 10am – 7pm
Takedown immediately following the event to 7:30pm
Attendance: 850 Participants, 140 spectators
Annual UBC Recreation event for the university community
Hawthorn Place will be a quiet zone with no water zones or spectators
Food will be provided to the participants
Sound system will be used at levels heard in the immediate area
For further information or to register, click here.

Movie Night - Secret Life of Pets 2
2020-03-07 18:00 - 21:00
Bring the whole family to The Old Barn Community Centre once a month for Family Movie Night! $2 admission. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks are available for sale, cash only. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children.
Doors open at 6 p.m., movie starts at 6:30 p.m.

UBC Climate Emergency Campus-wide Forum
2020-03-11 14:30 - 17:30
Share your thoughts and opinions in person on the Vancouver campus in a safe and respectful space. Gather with students, faculty, staff and the broader UBC community to learn, engage and discuss bold actions about how UBC can combat the climate emergency.
This is a drop-in style event, join us for as long as you are able. The formal speaker portion of the event will take place over the first hour. More details will be available soon.
An outcome of this event will be community feedback that provides guidance for the university about accelerating climate action.
Register for the forum.

POSTPONED UTSAV UBC HOLI 2020
2020-03-14 11:30 - 16:30
UTSAV UBC HOLI 2020 has been postponed. Event will take place at a later date.

Discover the Forest Canopy: Family Friendly Tree Top Adventure
2020-03-16 11:30 - 12:30
Date: Monday, March 16th, 2020Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 SW Marine Drive
Cost: Child $13, Concession* $19, Adults $25, taxes included, plus Eventbrite fees.
*Concession = Garden Members, UNA Residents, Youth (13-17), Seniors (65+), UBC Students | Staff | Faculty. Valid ID card required.
Bring your family outside to enjoy some fresh air and discover the beauty of UBC Botanical Garden and TreeWalk. Enjoy a guided adventure with one of our experienced garden guides through our pristine forest canopy. How cool is it to be immersed in the sounds and scents of the forest, feel the soft needles of the Cedar, and marvel at the all-encompassing bird’s-eye view of the forest floor? Guests will learn about our amazing collection of plants, biodiversity and the forest biome, and the incredible native trees and plants which make up our beautiful forests.
Please visit our website to register.
Click here to register for March 19th tour.
Important Notes: All ages are welcome to attend. Please dress for the weather, bring footwear suitable for all terrains and arrive on time. Tours will go ahead rain or shine. Free visitor parking available for 3 hours, provided you enter your license plate.

March Break Nitobe Garden Tour: Family friendly
2020-03-17 11:00 - 12:00
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2020Time: 11 am – 12 pm
Location: Nitobe Memorial Garden, 1895 Lower Mall, Vancouver BC, V6T 1Z4
Tour Cost: Child $8, Concession* $10, Adults $12, taxes included, plus Eventbrite fees.
*Concession = Garden Members, UNA Residents, Youth (13-17), Seniors (65+), UBC Students|Staff|Faculty. Valid ID card required.
Bring your family outside to discover the beauty of Nitobe Memorial Garden. Take a walk with our excellent Garden Guides and learn about our traditional Japanese landscaping. Get some fresh air as a family and enjoy a guided walk through one of the most beautiful spaces at UBC.
Visit our website to register.

Notes: Please dress for the weather and bring footwear suitable for all terrains. Tours will go ahead rain or shine. More information about Nitobe Memorial Garden here.
Cancellation Policies: A $5.00 processing fee per attendee is charged if cancellation notice is less than 7 days prior to your scheduled program. There is no fee for transferring the registration to another person. Cancellations can be made by contacting garden.programs@ubc.ca. In the event that a program is cancelled by UBC Botanical Garden, we will offer the option of transferring to another program or obtaining a full refund.

Discover the Forest Canopy: Family Friendly Tree Top Adventure
2020-03-19 14:00 - 15:00
Date: Thursday, March 19th, 2020Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 SW Marine Drive
Cost: Child $13, Concession* $19, Adults $25, taxes included, plus Eventbrite fees.
*Concession = Garden Members, UNA Residents, Youth (13-17), Seniors (65+), UBC Students | Staff | Faculty. Valid ID card required.
Bring your family outside to enjoy some fresh air and discover the beauty of UBC Botanical Garden and TreeWalk. Enjoy a guided adventure with an experienced guide through pristine forest canopy. How cool is it to be immersed in the sounds and scents of the forest, feel the soft needles of the Cedar, and marvel at the all-encompassing bird’s-eye view of the forest floor? Guests will learn about our amazing collection of plants, biodiversity and the forest biome, and the incredible native trees and plants which make up our beautiful forests.
Please visit our website to register.
Click here to register for the March 16th tour.

Important Notes: All ages are welcome to attend. Please dress for the weather, bring footwear suitable for all terrains and arrive on time. Tours will go ahead rain or shine. Free visitor parking available for 3 hours, provided you enter your license plate.

CANCELLED UBC REC Storm the Wall
2020-03-21 08:00 - 2020-03-24 20:00
UBC REC Storm the Wall has been cancelled for 2020
March 21, 2020 – 08:00 to March 24, 2020 – 20:00
Location: UBC Pool, University Commons, University Boulevard and Main Mall from Agricultural Road to Agronomy Road
To print the event details and map, click here
Event Details
Annual UBC Recreation event – Swim, Sprint, Cycle, Run, Over the 12 foot Wall
Wall setup will occur March 9 to 13
Wall clinics occur March 15 to 19
Takedown immediately following the event to 5pm on March 26
Anticipated 4,000 participants
There are no road closures associated with this event.
Pedestrians and cyclists will be detoured around the routes and accommodated across the routes at key locations when there are gaps in runners
The cycle route will be closed off for participant use only – a detour will be provided around the route for campus pedestrians and cyclists.
Event volunteers will be positioned on the route to provide access to buildings on Main Mall
For further event details or to register, please click here.

March Break Native Plants Tour: Family Friendly
2020-03-26 13:00 - 14:00
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2020Time: 1 pm – 2 pm
Location: UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver BC, V6T 1Z4
Tour Cost: Child $8, Concession* $10, Adults $12, taxes included, plus Eventbrite fees.
*Concession = Garden Members, UNA Residents, Youth (13-17), Seniors (65+), UBC Students|Staff|Faculty. Valid ID card required.
Bring your family outside to discover the beauty of UBC Botanical Garden. Take a walk with our excellent Garden Guides and learn about our amazing collection of native plants. Get some fresh air as a family and enjoy a guided walk through Vancouver’s oldest demonstration Food Garden, our Alpine collection and the Carolinian Forest.
Visit our website to register.

Notes: Please dress for the weather and bring footwear suitable for all terrains. Tours will go ahead rain or shine. TreeWalk is closed in winter and will open April 1st, 2018. Free Visitor Parking for 3 hours, provided you enter your license plate.
Cancellation Policies: A $5.00 processing fee per attendee is charged if cancellation notice is less than 7 days prior to your scheduled program. There is no fee for transferring the registration to another person. Cancellations can be made by contacting garden.programs@ubc.ca. In the event that a program is cancelled by UBC Botanical Garden, we will offer the option of transferring to another program or obtaining a full refund.

Magnolia Tour with Douglas Justice
2020-03-28 11:00 - 12:30
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2020
Time: 11 am – 12:30 pm
Location: UBC Botanical Garden, Garden Entrance, 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver BC, V6T 1Z4
Cost: Child $8, Concession* $10, Adults $12, taxes included, plus Eventbrite fees. *Concession = Garden Members, UNA Residents, Youth (13-17), Seniors (65+), UBC Students | Staff | Faculty. Valid ID card required.
UBC Botanical Garden is a magical place in early spring, in large part because of its extensive conservation collection of flowering Magnolias. The largest of Magnolia flowers are found on the Asian deciduous species, their selections and hybrids. Magnolias in this group produce flowers on naked stems in very early spring, before leaf emergence. This group is particularly well represented in the David C. Lam Asian Garden and plants in bloom—many of which are large trees, 10m tall or more—typically elicit much picture taking and gasps of pleasure by garden visitors.
Join Douglas Justice (Associate Director, Horticulture and Collections) for a special one-hour tour of the magnificent magnolia trees planted throughout the Garden.

Visit our website to register.

Important Notes: Space is limited, register online to secure your spot! While children are always welcomed, these tours are targeted for an adult audience. Please dress for the weather and bring footwear suitable for all terrains. Tours will go ahead rain or shine.
Parking: Free visitor parking for 3 hours, provided you enter your license plate.
Cancellation Policies: A $5.00 processing fee per attendee is charged if cancellation notice is less than 7 days prior to your scheduled tour. There is no fee for transferring the registration to another person. Cancellations can be made by contacting garden.programs@ubc.ca. In the event that a tour is cancelled by UBC Botanical Garden, we will offer the option of transferring to another program or obtaining a full refund.

CANCELLED 2020 AMS Block Party
2020-04-08 16:00 - 21:30
The AMS Block Party for 2020 has been cancelled this year.
Event details
AMS Block Party is the official 19+ annual celebration of UBC’s last day of classes. The purpose of this event is to give UBC students a chance to build memories, unwind and relax ahead of the upcoming exam season, with a selection of musical and world-class acts.
For more information regarding this event, please click here
19+ event with live music. There is no section for students who are not of legal drinking age
No road closures
University Boulevard and East Mall to be fenced off. Swing gates to be located at all emergency access locations
Trucks will be entering on the North side of University Commons throughout the day during setup. Setup will take place April 7 – 9.
Food and alcohol will be served
Event Ends at 9:30pm
Event managed by the AMS
Lee Square and University Commons

Online Community Connection Night
2020-04-18 19:00 - 21:00
Saturday, April 18 | English Session 7 – 8 p.m. | Mandarin Session 8 – 9 p.m.
Join Michael Chen, a Wesbrook resident and Services Advisor at BCAA, for a live video conversation about auto insurance in B.C. He’ll provide information on the series of changes that ICBC has implemented as well as those that will come into effect next year. Michael will also take your questions.
English Session: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Login to the Zoom video meeting here with the password 766723.
Mandarin Session: 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Login to the Zoom video meeting here with the password 831524.
Zoom is supported by Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. If you use a Mac operating system, this connectivity guide may be helpful.

CANCELLED BMO Vancouver Marathon
2020-05-03 08:30 - 13:00
CANCELLED BMO Vancouver Marathon
Date
May 3, 2020 – 08:30 to 13:00
Location
Ministry of Transportation roadways – West 16th and Marine Drive
To print the event advisory, please click here.
EVENT DETAILS
Organized by the Vancouver International Marathon Society, the BMO Vancouver Marathon promotes Vancouver’s active lifestyle, engaging participants and community partners to create a positive and memorable experience.
There will be approximately 15,000 participants.
5,000 spectators will be cheering on the participants along the route.
DETOURS
Botanical Garden maintained from northbound SW Marine Drive and westbound on West 16th Ave.
Rose Garden Parkade maintained via East Mall or Chancellor Blvd.
Driving FROM Wesbrook Village, travel eastbound on SW Marine Drive all the way to Richmond
Driving TO Wesbrook Village during the two-hour road closure will be more challenging. To avoid delays and long detour routes, it is highly recommended to avoid travel during this period. If travel is essential, the detour routes available include SW Marine Drive via Dunbar Street or Blenheim Street, or alternatively via West 10th Avenue/University Blvd to Wesbrook Mall. Note – expect delays crossing West 16th Ave. as traffic will only be let through when there are gaps in between runners.

Click here for general event information

Veggie Gardening 101 - Online Workshop
2020-05-13 17:00 - 19:00
Always wanted to learn how to grow your food but don’t know where to start?
Have you tried but been met with frustration?
This free beginners-level gardening online workshop will go over all the basics you need to know to start growing your own veggies.
Register Here

Community Connection Night: Coping with Parenting Anxiety during COVID-19 (Mandarin Session)
2020-05-16 19:00 - 20:30
Saturday, May 16 | 7 – 8:30 p.m. | Online
Please join the UNA for an online discussion on how to cope with our parenting anxiety at this unusual time. This lecture will be delivered by Psychology Counselor Cheryl Qi who will cover the basic concepts about anxiety and parenting and introduce methods to improve parent-child relationships while staying at home.
Cheryl Qi is a UBC Research Assistant at UBC Psychology Department, a Psychology Counselor, a Crisis Responder at B.C. Crisis Center.
This event is free, but registration is required. This session will be offered in Mandarin only. A meeting ID and password will be provided after registration.
Register here.

Online Shopping and Services
2020-05-19 11:00 - 12:00
Part of the Healthy Seniors, Resilient Community project.
This is a beginner session on how to do online shopping. Participants will learn how to view products, place an order, schedule a delivery, make a payment, and manage their accounts using two of the most commonly-used online stores, Save-On-Foods and Amazon.

UNA Board Meeting
2020-05-19 17:30
The May 19, 2020 Board Meeting will be held by video conference at 5:30 p.m.
Join the Meeting Here

Supporting Children's Education During the Pandemic
2020-05-20 13:00 - 14:30
In the wake of COVID-19 school cancellations, families are facing a new challenge of managing children’s education at home. To help navigate this challenge, the UNA will be holding a virtual discussion with UBC Professor Dr. Marina Milner-Bolotin.
An Associate Professor in Science Education at the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy at UBC, with extensive experience in K-12 and post-secondary classroom and online education, Dr. Milner-Bolotin is an expert in the various impacts of indefinite school closures.
This event is free, but registration is required. A meeting ID and password will be provided after registration.
Register Here

Balcony and Container Gardening – Online Workshop
2020-05-21 19:00 - 21:00
Got unused balcony or patio space? Looking for ways that you can connect with nature while staying at home and enjoy home-grown veggies and flowers?
Waiting for a community garden plot, or are unable to take on a whole garden plot?
This FREE online workshop is for all levels of gardening experience and will lead you through the basics of gardening in containers (i.e. balcony gardening)
Register Here
