Category Archives: International

today a country was born and a poet was killed

Posted on July 9. 2011 by Valentina

I wake up to these news. Facundo Cabral. Killed in my country. I read the tweets, the facebook messages, the news. People all over are expressing their disdain, their shame, their sadness. I join them, but not without a deep … Continue reading →

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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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GOing GLOBAL! :)

Posted on March 2. 2011 by Valentina

I am so so so so happy because next year I will be in Koç University in Turkey! I’m also a little sad that I won’t be in UBC. But mostly very happy. TO DO list item #1: learn turkish … 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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What Promise in Which Place?

Posted on December 26. 2010 by Valentina

This is what the new Earth Systems Science Building (ESSB) will look like in a few years: This is what the oppression of indigenous communities’ rights looked like in Guatemala in January, 2005 (including 1500 police and 300 military officials … 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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Exam schedule out?

Posted on October 14. 2010 by Valentina

So I found this LINK but I’m not sure if it’s the real exam schedule… It makes sense, but I just want to be really sure before I buy my ticket home. Does anyone know?

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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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