International Development Week (IDW) is held annually and this year, is taking place from February 7th to February 11th. 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 7th to 11th.
Monday, February 7th: 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 8th: 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 10th: 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.
“Immerse yourself in a world of snow as you and your team compete in a variety of chilly challenges…”
This year, the International Peer Program is collaborating with REC to bring you IPP STORMS REC’S BLIZZARD BASH!!! If you’ve never snow-tubbed, sled, or tobogganed before, this is your chance!
IPP will be subsidizing 6 teams to compete in the Blizzard Bash! Each participant’s fee (including bus ride*) will only be $30** instead of the usual $36. Register at the International House Front Desk starting from January 24 – February 2. Hurry as we only have 24 spots left!
In order to compete, each team must have 2 females and 2 males. You don’t need to have a team in order to register. We can help you to form teams if you want! However, if you do have a team, please let the friendly staff at the I.House Front Desk know!
We can’t wait to see you there!
“Because it’s better in snow…”
*Buses will be picking up participants from the Student Recreation Centre at 5:00pm and will depart Cypress Mountain following the event.
**For IPP Members only. Payment by cash.
Nelson and Cheryl with Jonnie from The Buried Life.
Thanks to everybody who came out for the Student Leadership Conference and to those who attended our workshop “Put Your Thinking Hats On! Improving Intercultural Communication Through Problem Solving”!
There were many great speakers at the SLC who inspired us to rethink things that we often take for granted. What are you rethinking this year? Have you had a “lollipop” moment? What do you want to do before you leave Vancouver?
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! IPP BELIEVES IN CANUCKS!
IPP is going to a Canucks game!!!! You are in Canada, and HOCKEY is a big part of the local culture. Join us and experience the environment, passion and love that many Canadians have for this game.
- When: Monday January 24, 2011.
- What: Vancouver Canucks vs. Dallas Stars. This is a special game because a former player will be inducted into the hall of fame.
- Ticket sales: Will be available at I.House front desk for pre-purchase. $65.00.
- Transportation: Charter bus to and from the game. (Meet up at C.K Choi building on the day of). 5:15 pm.
– I LOVE THIS GAME –
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Super exciting news for IPP members! IPP is going to have our own Learning Exchange Trek Program group!
What is the Learning Exchange Trek Program? It is where you can:
-Share your talents, interests and skills while learning from diverse people in Vancouver’s inner-city schools and non-profit organizations.
-Stretch your idea of who you are and where you are in the world
-Explore career options
-Meet other UBC students
-Develop self-awareness and leadership skills
-Get involved! Use your skills to assist in community building in the Downtown Eastside and other inner city settings.
IPP has a choice from 4 programs that are being offered to us in second semester.
Which project would you be interested in doing? Vote here!
After voting, the project with the most votes will be open to IPP members and registration will start. There is a short orientation for the project in January, and once you sign up, you will be going to the project with other IPP members once a week for semester 2! Registration details will be available after the poll is closed.
Remember to tell your friends to vote too!
If you have any questions, please contact Sonia at sonia.shao@ubc.ca.
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THROW YOUR STRESS AWAY! A Glow–in–the–Dark bowling tournament night brought to you by IPP in collaboration with the Wellness Peer Educators!
Get active, relax and enjoy yourself before finals and come knock down some pins with us! Whether you are a total n00b with no idea how to roll a ball or a seasoned pro up for a challenge, there’ll be something for you at Varsity Ridge Bowl! Hurry and get your tickets because spaces are very limited!
Tickets will be available from November 17th at the I. House Front Desk. Healthy snacks will be provided during the event.
Event Details
Date: Nov 26th, 2010
Price: $10
Availability: 38 Spaces
Meeting Location: Center for Student Involvement (CSI) @ Brock Hall
Meeting Time: 6.30pm
For more info, please check out the Wiki at:
http://ipp2010.pbworks.com/w/page/30441351/IPP-Bowling-%28Nov-26th%29
In first year, I went to Grandview Elementary and did a fitness/teamwork project in the gym, where we included the school in different activities in the gym to help the students develop teamwork skills.
In second year, I went to Seymour Elementary and did a Japanese Culture Project with grades 3/4 students, where we helped them learn more about Japanese Culture while doing hands-on activities like crafts and calligraphy.
In third year, I went to Queen Alexandra Elementary and did a literacy fair project with the whole school, where UBC students went to different classrooms to do different activities revolving around the literacy theme and later had a literacy fair, where parents and teachers were invited to a showcase of the different literacy projects that were completed.
This year, I am going to be doing “Tech With Trek” at Beaconsfield Elementary.
Why do I keep coming back to do projects every year, you ask? Come find out!
Are you wondering what to do for Reading Week? Join other students on a Reading Week Project and do community service learning in a Vancouver inner city school. Projects take place from Tuesday Feb 15th to Thursday Feb 17th (8:30-3:30pm).
This year, IPP students will be doing the Reading Week Project at Beaconsfield Elementary. The project will involve 220 elementary school children and will involve literacy activities done on computers (aka “Tech With Trek”).
We have limited first-come first-served spots reserved for IPP students, so if you would like to participate in the project, please sign up ASAP and definitely before Nov. 30 so that you will have a spot in the IPP Project!
Sign up online at www.ubc.ca/readingweekprojects.
**IMPORTANT: When you sign up on the website and you are filling out the application form, when you get to
| Choose the course or student group who you are participating with for Reading Week 2010 from the drop-down menu below. If you are not participating as a part of one of these groups, please choose “General…”. | |
| * I am participating in a Reading Week Project through: | |
Please remember to choose International Peer Program!
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There will be more pictures from the Halloween Party coming up on the blog shortly!
Thank you to all who came out for the IPP Halloween Party last night!
The carved pumpkins lo0ked AWESOME and some of you really busted some sweet moves on the dance floor.
Congratulations once again to the Forbidden Angel, the Cupcake, the Angel, and the Joker for winning best costumes!
Here are some of our favourite Photobooth photos of the night:
(For all Photobooth photos: http://www.snapbox.ca/vancouver-photo-booth-sample-gallery-page/ubc-international-peer-program)
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
