Author: jonth

Bicycles 101 aims to provide students with the knowledge and incentive to buy a bicycle, ride it safely and perform basic maintenance. These goals will be met through engaging students in a two-hour interactive workshop in the Global Lounge facilitated by knowledgeable cycling experts. The workshop will give students an introduction to the basics of cycling in Vancouver, including a list of resources where students can learn more about all of the topics that are touched on during the presentation. Through providing this information, we can encourage students to explore UBC and Vancouver via bicycle and reduce their carbon footprint while enjoying the convenience and health benefits of cycling.

To sign up, please visit: https://secure.students.ubc.ca/workshops/health.cfm#2306

Japanese Emergency Support Team (JEST) – UBC

Notice of Support Group Meeting

for Japanese Students Affected by Recent Disaster in Japan

An informal and supportive meeting will be held in Japanese and facilitated by Japanese-speaking professional counsellors and counsellors-in-training at UBC who are volunteering their time and expertise. There will be a short information session followed by a group discussion.

•     Wed., March 23, 2011 (5pm – 7pm)

•     Room 310 in Scarfe Building (3rd floor, Education Building), 2125 Main Mall (west of University Bookstore), 10-min. walk from UBC Bus Terminal

•     Cost: Free

•     Open to all (max. 24 participants)

If interested, please let us know by contacting us in English or Japanese at <ubcsupport@hotmail.co.jp>.

Offered by: Japanese Emergency Support Team (JEST) – UBC

Leader-in-Charge: Dr. Ishu Ishiyama, associate professor of counselling psychology, Faculty of Education, UBC

[Announcement in Japanese]

Japanese Emergency Support Team (JEST) – UBC

第1回　災害後ミーティング（日本語）の開催のお知らせ

このたびの東北関東大震災で、ご家族、ご友人をお亡くしになられた方々へ心より御悔み申し上げます。

この地震と津波の大災害で、海外在住の方々は多大なるショックと不安を覚えておられることと思います。この状況に際して、日本人留学生の心のケア・援助をするために、微力ながらUBC大学院レベルで臨床カウンセリングの専門教育を受けたボランティアグループがJapanese Emergency Support Team (JEST) – UBCを立ち上げました。被災地の方々の心の痛みや、ご家族やご親戚、友達を亡くされた方の悲痛な思いには及ばないかもしれませんが、こちらにいる留学生の中にも大変心配されたり、悲しみ、無力感、絶望感、ストレス、焦燥感、やり場のない怒り、学業への集中力低下など、メンタル的な苦しみを体験しておられる方も数多くいらっしゃると思います。JEST-UBCとしてはそのような方々に対して精神的な援助を提供することを目的としております。サポートグループ(精神的な相互支援）の会合の開催、グループカウンセリング、そして希望者に対する短期の個人カウンセリングを無料にて行います。まず初めに第１回災害後ミーティングを日本人留学生を対象として開催いたします。以下詳細まで。

•     第１回　災害後ミーティング（日本語）

•     日時：３月２３日　夕方５時―７時

•     場所：UBC　教育学部スカーフビルディング(Scarfe Building)３階（Room310）（UBCバス停より徒歩約１０分：UBC Bookstore方面）

参加をご希望の方は ubcsupport@hotmail.co.jp までご連絡ください。

支援チーム責任者・UBC教育学部カウンセリング心理学講座准教授・石山一舟博士

Are you a first or fourth-year student who wants to make a difference?

Fill out this survey on student engagement

UBC is participating in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) and wants to hear about your experiences as an undergraduate student. By completing the survey, you have a chance to make your voice heard and improve educational programming and activities at UBC.

Try your luck

NSSE reports on the experiences of first- and fourth-year students. If you’re in one of these groups and you complete the survey, you can be entered into a draw for one of several fantastic prizes. (One entry per student.)

Find out more

You should already have received an email invitation to participate in the survey. It only takes 20 minutes to complete and closes on March 28. For details, check out the Centre for Student Involvement website.

Thanks for helping shape the future of UBC!

Hola, lovely Bloggees and Bloggettes!

My name is Grace, and I am one of Knight’s charming group leaders. Today, I am here to blog about the IPP Go Global Costa Rica International Service Learning trip that is happening during the upcoming reading break!
First off, we will be working with our community partner, ASVO (Asociación de Voluntarios para el Servicio en Áreas Protegidas), a self-managed, non-government, non-profit organization that focuses on conservation projects in Costa Rica’s National Park system, as well as in coastal-marine areas. ASVO is dedicated to protecting endangered speicies and biodiversity, and to decreasing the negative effects that tourism can have on the environment. You can find out more about ASVO by visiting their website at http://www.asvocr.org/.
I, personally, am not very familiar with Costa Rica, the country itself. So to prepare myself for the trip, I searched up some facts about it!

-The official language is Spanish, and the capital is San José.
-It has a population estimated at about 4,253,897, almost the same as BC (4,510,858), although it’s about 1/18 the size of BC.
-The national bird is the clay-colored robin (Turdus grayi), and the Guanacaste (Enterolobium cyclocarpum) is the national tree.
-The national flower is the guaria morada (Cattleya skinneri), an orchid.
-The national flag is red, white and blue.
-Costa Ricans refer to themselves as Ticos (guys) or Ticas (girls).
-Americans and Canadians are often called Gringos/Gringas.
-Costa Rica hosts more than 5% of the world’s biodiversity even though its landmass only takes up .03% of the planet’s surface.
-More than 25% of Costa Rica’s land is dedicated to national parks, reserves and wildlife refuges. There are more than 100 different protected areas to visit.

The more I research about Costa Rica, the more excited I am about this trip! Apparently it’s tropical all year around, so I will either be nicely tanned or burnt and red when I return from this trip. Yesterday, I went to the travel clinic and got 4 shots: 2 in each arm, but most of them were shots that I had to get because I’m old now and I need them anyways. Nonetheless they hurt, and now my arms are all sore. But I believe this trip is worth that pain.
Anyways, I’m afraid I don’t know much about the contents of the trip itself, but I will be able to fill you in when I return from the trip. I will try my best to help ASVO’s active conservation as well as I can while I’m there. Please pray I meet a good looking Costa Rican Tico! 🙂

Adiós for now,
Grace
Knight Group Leader

International Development Week (IDW) is held annually and this year, is taking place from February 7^th to February 11^th.  IDW highlights the work of Canada’s development community.

The Simon K.Y. Lee Global Lounge & Resource Centre is celebrating IDW by providing an opportunity for UBC students to:

• increase the awareness of the role many Canadians play in international development;
• learn more about life in developing countries; and
• find out how they can become global citizens, actively involved in international development.

Join us at the Global Lounge & Resource Centre (2205 Lower Mall, Building 1) for events taking place throughout the week of February 7^th to 11^th.

Monday, February 7^th:  5pm to 7pm

The Development of International Development

International development is a concept that lacks a universally accepted definition.  Dr. Michael Seear and Dr. Jennifer Chun will lead a discussion about different perspectives on the history of development and issues it faces today.

Tuesday, February 8^th:  5pm to 7pm

A Day in the Life of the International Humanitarian

Join us for an open conversation with humanitarians that have worked both internationally and here in Canada.  Our panelists include those who work in the health, engineering, agricultural and business fields.  We will also have panelists currently working in the field chat with us through skype.

Find out what a true day in the life of an international humanitarian is all about and how you can get involved in this type of work.

Thursday, February 10^th:  5pm to 7pm

The Impact of Journalism on International Development

Is what you see and read about on the news really the whole story?  Does the media really represent the “community voice”?  Are we really hearing both sides of the story?  Join the Ethics of International Engagement & Service Learning (EIESL), STAND, and the Fiji Awareness Network for a dialogue about how “crisis politics” and “Otherness” is portrayed in the media today.

For more information on these events and the Global Lounge – check out our blog!

Learn more about International Development Week more generally at: www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/idw.

For more info, please check out the Wiki at:

http://ipp2010.pbworks.com/w/page/30441351/IPP-Bowling-%28Nov-26th%29

So since Halloween is coming up, I thought I’d gather a list of Vancouver traditional Halloween attractions to spark your imaginations.

Parade of Lost Souls Secret Souls Walk
Dates: Oct 30th
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Venue: Victoria Drive, 2nd Ave
Price: Free
Website: http://publicdreams.org/event/parade-of-lost-souls-secret-souls-walk/
Activities: Community parade

Fright Nights
Dates: Oct 15th – 31st
Time: 6pm – late
Venue: Playland
Price: $28 (weekdays), $33 (weekends)
Website: http://www.pne.ca/fright-nights/
Activities: Roving performers in costume acting out your worst nightmares!, 5 Haunted Houses, Theme Park rides, themed exhibits
Comments: Recommended only for adults

Dunbar Haunted House
Dates: Oct 15th – 31st
Time: Sunday – Thursday: 1pm – 9pm; Friday – Saturday: 1pm – 12am; Sunday Oct. 31: 1pm – 12am
Venue: 6478 Dunbar Street
Price: By Donation (proceeds go to charity)
Website: http://www.dunbarhauntedhouse.com/
Activities: Live actors in costumes
Comments: Recommended only for adults, please be respectful as you are entering someone’s private residence

Haunted Vancouver Trolley Tour
Dates: Oct 8th – Nov 1st
Time: 5.30pm – 8pm
Venue: All around Vancouver
Price: $35
Website: http://www.vancouvertrolley.com/seasonal_tours.php#
Activities: Tour of the spookiest places in Vancouver, visiting graveyards and autopsy rooms
Comments: Recommended only for adults

Thrill The World
Dates: Oct 23rd
Time: 4pm
Venue: Roundhouse Community Center
Price: $10 donation for participating dancers
Website: http://www.ttwvancouver.com/
Activities: Participate in a Thriller zombie dance

Night for All Souls
Dates: Oct 30th
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Venue: Mountain View Cemetary
Price: Free
Website: http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/nonmarketoperations/mountainview/allsouls/index.htm
Activities: Commemorative ceremony to remember the dead
Comments: Please be respectful

Sppoky Seas at the Vancouver Aquarium
Dates: Oct 16th – 31st
Venue: Vancouver Aquarium
Price: $28 (weekdays), $33 (weekends)
Website: http://www.vanaqua.org/
Activities: 4D Theatre
Comments: Targeted at Children

Haunted Village
Dates: Oct 28th, 29th, 30th
Time: 6pm -9pm
Venue: Burnaby Village Musuem
Price: $14
Website: http://www.city.burnaby.bc.ca/cityhall/departments/departments_parks/prksrc_artsan/prksrc_fclts_brnbyv/bvmevents/Haunted_Village.html
Activities: Unlimited carousel rides, some other spooky stuff
Comments: Targeted at children

Harvest Festival – Capilano Suspension Bridge
Dates: Oct 30th and 31st
Venue: Capilano Suspension Bridge, North Van
Price: $23.75 (including HST)
Website: http://www.capbridge.com/specialevents.php
Activities: Suspension bridge, Jack-O-Lantern display, fortune-telling
Comments: Targeted at children

Stanley Park Ghost Train
Dates: Oct 8th – 31st
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Venue: Stanley Park
Price: $9.82 (including HST)
Website: http://vancouver.ca/parks/events/ghosttrain/index.htm
Activities: Train ride through Alice in Nightmareland, Hat-making, Face-painting, Haunted Farmyard, Creatures of the Night Theatrical Walk
Comments: Targeted at children

With so many options, it’s really up to you to choose your own spooky adventure! Have fun!

JTang

The Simon K.Y. Lee Global Lounge & Resource Centre invites you to the Grand Opening of the HKU-UBC (The University of Hong Kong – University of British Columbia) House in Marine Drive Residence.    We will be hosting an afternoon to meet a student delegation from Hong Kong as well as those interested in travelling & studying to this amazing area.

 

Date: Friday, October 8^th, from 2:30 – 4pm

Place: Global Lounge & Resource Centre (2205 Lower Mall, Building 1)

RSVP: global.lounge@ubc.ca

 

Appetizers and drinks will be served.

 

If you have any questions regarding the event, or are interested in volunteering, please contact Jenny Huang at ubcglassistant6@gmail.com