Category Archives: Involvement / Leadership

Help Hear Haiti

Posted on January 20. 2010 by Valentina

Wow… I feel like my blog has become an advertisement page! But, it’s not my fault that there are so many cool events that people should know about. So, here I go again: UBC Help Hear Haiti Showcase: A Fundraiser to … Continue reading →

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Africa Awareness Conference Week

Posted on January 16. 2010 by Valentina

Involving Africa in the Creation of Global Citizens (www.africaawareness.ca) JAN 18 Opening Night: “Past, Present & Future of the African Studies Program at UBC Join us in exploring the history of the UBC African Studies Program at a vibrant African … Continue reading →

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What are your motivations?

Posted on January 15. 2010 by Valentina

Yesterday, after a talk with the EIESL team (Ethics of International Engagement and Service Learning) a friend of mine sent me this video and I think that it’s something that every person has to consider before engaging in any kind … Continue reading →

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Bridge to a Cool Planet

Posted on October 21. 2009 by Valentina

  This Saturday, October 24th, thousands of people are joining more than 4000 events in 169 countries to create awareness about global climate change.  Students in history have united and CHANGED THE WORLD with their demonstrations. They have spoken out. … Continue reading →

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This is my voice

Posted on October 7. 2009 by Valentina

I feel that I have been too mean to my Creative Writing class, so here is a great video that our prof. showed us yesterday. It’s This Is My Voice by Shane Koyczan. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHczVzGfyqQ[/youtube]

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updates

Posted on September 29. 2009 by Valentina

It’s been a while since I put up a post (oh no! are we seeing a recurring pattern?) and a lot has happened…  This weekend was busy. Saturday we had Vanier Olympics (Color Wars in Totem) and well, I don’t … Continue reading →

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