Events
Apr
15
SCARP Speaker Series: Andrew Zitcer
12:00pm - 1:30pm | West Mall Annex, WMAX 110
SCARP showcases innovative perspectives across numerous fields from UBC, Vancouver, and beyond. This time, Dr. Andrew Zitcer of Drexel University presents a talk on artistic methods and democratic practice.
Apr
15
Urban China talks: Production of Space in a Speculative City
5:30pm
This internationally recognized MIT/UBC/Harvard Urban China Talk Series hosts many voices from the interdisciplinary community of scholars studying urban China, whether locally or internationally.
Apr
15
Black Experiences with Planning in Canada conversation
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Black planners in the Vancouver area looking to connect with Planning professionals: Here you can learn more about the Hogan’s Alley Society and the Black Experiences with Planning in Canada research project. Spots are limited.
Apr
16
Workshop: Cover letters
11:00am - 12:00pm
This session will cover formatting, structure and common challenges, how to describe your motivation and connection to the role, and how to describe accomplishments and experiences.
Apr
16
ICLEI webinar: climate communications
11:00am - 12:00pm
How to move away from traditional climate communications, use research findings to frame messages, incorporate insights and behavioural strategies in the roll-out of initiatives, and transform abstract concepts and data into relatable narratives.
Apr
16
CTBUH Panel on Transit-Oriented Communities
5:00pm - 7:30pm
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat for Vancouver's "Rising Together" panel discussion, with speakers and networking, about how to work together to create sustainable, connected neighborhoods that prioritize public transportation.
Apr
16
Panel on the immigration landscape
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Experts at UBC and front-line community partners explore evolving immigration policies, economic impacts for workers and communities in B.C. and across Canada, what barriers newcomers face today, and what a truly inclusive system could look like.
Apr
22
Hong Kong U. Urban Planner Shenjing He gives talk at UBC Geography
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Co-sponsored by SCARP, UBC Geography's colloquium series continues this time with Shenjing He, whose research insights cover gentrification, entrepreneurial urbanism, rural-urban migration, housing prices, health geography, and more.
Apr
23
Workshop: Interviews
12:00pm - 1:00pm
This workshop will cover the following aspects of the interview process: what employers care about, types of Interviews, types of questions you can expect and strategies for answering them, and tips and strategies for virtual interviews.
Apr
24
Workshop: Career planning using Designing Your Life principles
10:30am - 12:00pm
Approach career planning as a creative, iterative process, prototyping multiple career pathways to uncover possibilities that align with your interests, skills, and values
Apr
24
Webinar: Wayfinding Strategies for the Built Environment
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Genevieve Tyack, Principal of Community Studios, shares case studies, interactive discussions, tools to deploy, and expert insights on how strategic wayfinding decisions influence user behavior, foster connection, and support inclusivity.
Apr
26
Graduate Student Society's Celebration of Culture gala
7:00pm - 11:00pm
A night of culture, connection, and celebration filled with music, photos, global food, dance, live performances, and special awards recognizing outstanding contributions. Dress in traditional attire or an outfit that represents YOU.
Apr
29
Applying to grad school at UBC
10:00am
This session will break down the graduate school application at UBC, explain the process and key application elements, provide some tips on strengthening your application, and answer your questions.
Apr
30
Workshop: Negotiation
11:00am - 12:00pm
This workshop will cover: benefits of negotiating your job offer, things you can negotiate, and tips and strategies for job negotiation.
Apr
30
PIBC webinar: Housing Development
12:00pm - 1:30pm
PIBC represents networking and knowledge, and many PIBC events earn points towards RPP certification. This time: the Cold Hard Truths About Housing Development and the Art of the Possible.