Category Archives: Involvement / Leadership

This year: Involvement

Posted on March 25. 2011 by Valentina

Probably the most fulfilling side of my experience in my second year. As the VP External of the International Students Association I had the opportunity to work with an amazing team of about 15 people, all from different countries, speaking … Continue reading →

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Why I will vote YES for increasing AMS fees

Posted on February 23. 2011 by Valentina

As some of you may know, the AMS will be having a referendum from March 7th to March 11th. The two main issues that students will be asked to vote on are a change in the Upass program and a … Continue reading →

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WAY TOO AZN

Posted on January 26. 2011 by Valentina

LISTEN & SPEAK UP: An Open Discussion on Xenophobia in UBC and in Vancouver

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Inspiring Collective Action

Posted on January 24. 2011 by Valentina

Tomorrow I will be attending an event that I believe demonstrates the strength of student initiatives and the power of people coming together for a common cause. (And great videos!) Each students pays $2 to attend The Briefing 2011 and … Continue reading →

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Peace it Together

Posted on November 9. 2010 by Valentina

Last night I went to an inspiring discussion on how the arts can support societies in civil conflict. I have to accept that I was there mainly to see Lila Downs, a Mexican artist that signs about indigenous identity and … Continue reading →

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On Terry, having a job, thinking Go Global and the ISA

Posted on October 2. 2010 by Valentina

Today I went to the TEDx Terry Talks and they were, of course, inspiring, thought-producing and definitely in line with the TED logo of ideas worth spreading. If you haven’t yet been introduced to the TED world you are missing out, … Continue reading →

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I AM UBC

Posted on September 7. 2010 by Valentina

Orientations are over! This year I was lucky to be both a GALA group leader and an Imagine MUG leader, and they were both amazing experiences! I would be lying if I said that it’s not about the shirts, I … Continue reading →

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It’s All About Communication

Posted on February 28. 2010 by Valentina

Isn’t that what people always say? But… What if there’s no known way of communication that actually works? I was recently asked to think of ways in which the University might “better communicate – and be in dialogue with – … Continue reading →

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NO VOTE NO VOICE – debates

Posted on January 20. 2010 by Valentina

I just got back from the President, VP External and VP Finance debates and I have to admit that most of the candidates are quite something. My favorite? -The Invisible Man (not that I saw or heard him…) The good … Continue reading →

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NO VOTE NO VOICE – president

Posted on January 20. 2010 by Valentina

Yes, I am one of those people that will go on forever about the benefits of voting. For me it’s not so much a choice but an obligation. I mean, how will I ever again have the face to complain … Continue reading →

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