Community Day 2011 - Event Program
The theme of Community Day 2011 is educational fun: an opportunity for you to enjoy yourself while learning something new about UBC's oustanding Okanagan campusf. You can look forward to hands-on activities, demonstrations, and research presentations -- the latter giving you the opportunity to listen to some of Canada's top researchers -- while engaging with a variety of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. Don't forget to grab a free hot dog and snacks while listening to some tunes!
Educational Fun
We want to invite the local communities to partake in some of the many programs taking place on and around UBC's Okanagan campus: engage with student initiatives, such as clubs, course unions, and entertainers; check out faculty research demonstrations, where you'll learn about some of the projects currently underway; and discover some of the services that departments on campus offer.
To learn more about what to expect for Educational Fun, check out the list of partners that will be attending.
Research Presentations
This is your chance to learn, first hand, about some of the outstanding research being done by some of Canada's most promising academics. Be sure to check out research presentations planned for the day:
- Professor Christopher Schneider, assistant professor of Sociology, will examine the role of social media in connection with the 2011 Stanley Cup riots in Vancouver.
- Professor Christine Schreyer, assistant professor of Anthropology, will discuss the world-wide popularity of Na'vi, the language created for the top-grossing film Avatar.
- Professor Gordon Lovegrove, assistant professor of Engineering, will talk about ComPASS, a new sustainability initiative that focuses on providing families with inexpensive, ubiquitous access to public transportation.
- Professor Allan Jones, Regional Associate Dean, Interior and Anthony Knezevic, Manager of Collaboration Technologies, will discuss how the Southern Medical Program, the newest addition to UBC’s distributed MD Undergraduate Program, educates and trains future medical professionals through the delivery of an exciting curriculum and a progressive learning environment.
All presentations will take place in Arts 103.
Learn more about the professors and the presentations here.
Tours
Guided Tours
Take a tour of UBC's Okanagan campus with the Development Office and learn about new campus developments, technology, and projects; discover what resources are available to students, staff, faculty, and visitors; and explore two of UBC's newest buildings: Engineering, Management & Education and the Health Services Centre.
Informal Tours
We also encourage you to explore the campus at your own leisure. Maps with a legend will be given out at the Welcome & Information Tent when you first arrive. Make sure to ask a volunteer for directions or information!
Check out the campus map for an outline of the campus.
Food for Free
Food provided is served by ARAMARK.
Lunch: 11:45AM - 1:30PM in the Main Courtyard
Come grab some water and a hot dog -- either beef or veggie -- and relax, listen to some music, and chat. Or you can, of course, continue exploring the campus.
Snack: 1:30PM - 3:00PM
Pick up a UBC treat, an apple, and some water.
Other food services: all day
Tim Hortons, located in the Main Courtyard, will also be open for the day in case you want some other snacks and refreshments.
If you'd like something else, check the Green Thread Market cafe in the University Center (UNC) building.
Entertainment on the Spot
Events will be planned throughout the day, including the return of Mathew Morazain, Culinary Director for ARAMARK at UBC's Okanagan campus; on-the-spot student entertainers; the UBC Radio Club; and a special suprise in the Courtyard at 12:00PM. Music will also be playing for the day.
Check out the participant list to see who's going to be involved.
To see a list of activities from last year's event, take a look at Community Day 2010's Day at a Glance.
Feature Event - UBC Dialogues: Kelowna
For the first time: UBC Dialogues: Kelowna.
Topic: Can the Okanagan Achieve Social Sustainability?
Date: Saturday, September 24, 2011 Learn more about UBC: Dialogues here.
Time: 2:30 – 4:30PM (program begins at 2:30PM; reception follows)
Location: University Centre ballroom, room UNC 200, UBC’s Okanagan campus
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9/20/2011 10:20:04 AM
