Past Events
Series at Green College | Jan 11
'Ethno-cultural violence' - a personal reflection on resilience
Jaap Nico Hamburger, Mécénat Musica Composer in Residence and CMC Associate Composer
An individual's psychological response to trauma may not evolve by chance. Rather, it may be informed by aspects of a socio-political and cultural nature. During this lecture, Jaap Hamburger will overlay the influence of political regimes, religion, scientific progress and cataclysmic world events on the development of resilience to trauma.
A former Interventional Cardiologist, Jaap Hamburger is the current Composer in Residence with Mécénat Musica in Montréal. His compositions include commissions from orchestras (Turning Point Ensemble, Ensemble Caprice, Orchestre Classique de Montréal, the Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra, Festival Classica) and chamber musicians (including “400 Years of Dutch Keyboard Music,” Polina Gubnitskaia, Minkin-Shemer Duo). His works have been performed and recorded in Canada, The Netherlands and Israel. He was recently commissioned by the Government of the Netherlands and the United Nations to compose a new concerto for harp and orchestra that was premiered on occasion of the 75th anniversary of the International Court of Justice. Other commissions include works for Discovery Channel as well as European broadcasting companies. His 2nd chamber symphony "Children’s War Diaries" was nominated for the Dutch national composer’s award and for the 2022 JUNO award for best classical composition. The premiere of his first opera “ARIELLA” is slated for the autumn of 2023. Hamburger is a Canadian Music Centre Associate Composer.
'Psychological Trauma and Resilience' is a cross departmental collaboration between UBC's Green College and Emeritus College.
Presentations in the Emeritus College Series at Green College Intergenerational Effects of Psychological Trauma (2021-22) revealed an interest, appetite and need for further conversations related to the development of resiliency among individuals and groups, and how they can cope more effectively and recover from the impact of various traumas. Building on this foundation, the six-part series Psychological Trauma and Resilience will embark on a journey to consider the many ways in which individuals and groups respond to trauma, possible approaches to coping with trauma and specific strategies for recovery.
Series Conveners: Marv Westwood, Counseling Psychology, with Judith Hall, Pediatrics and Medical Genetics; and Richard Vedan, Social Work
Event Dates: Oct 12, Nov 9, Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 14, Apr 16
In-person with livestream option
Join us in-person at Green College on the UBC Vancouver Campus or virtually. The session will be followed by a reception.
Thursday, 11 January 2024 - 5:00pm
Wine Appreciation Group | Jan 11
UBC Research Centre's Wine Library Tour and Tasting Older-Vintage Wines
Expertise level: all levels.
On Thursday January 11, 2024, the UBC-EC Understanding Wine SIG will meet in the afternoon at the UBC Research Centre’s Wine Library for a tour led by Dean Emeritus Murray Isman (and Lecturer Emeritus David McArthur). After the tour, the group will move nearby for a tasting review of select and older vintage wines (duration 1.5 to 2 hours) - from David’s collection/recent purchases.
The Wine Appreciation Group has a limited number of spaces available in this year's group. Please reach out to David MacArthur at david.mcarthur@ubc.ca to register.
Thursday, 11 January 2024 - 4:15pm
Groves of Academe | Jan 8
READING: Georgi Gospodinov, Time Shelter
If you would like to join the group please contact convenor, Graeme Wynn (wynn@geog.ubc.ca).
* Please contact the convenor for more information or to be added to the group. By nature of the intimate sharing format of the group, membership size is limited.*
Monday, 8 January 2024 - 3:30pmWine Appreciation Group | Dec 14
WINES FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S - FOOD PAIRINGS
Expertise level: all levels.
The Wine Appreciation Group has a limited number of spaces available in this year's group. Please reach out to David MacArthur at david.mcarthur@ubc.ca to register.
Thursday, 14 December 2023 - 6:30pm
Tapestry Holiday Market | Dec 14
Tapestry's Holiday Market
Live Music, Artworks and Gifts | From 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Dec 14th.
Thursday, 14 December 2023 - 2:00pm
Philosophers' Café | Dec 6
The Future of Cars
At the beginning of the 20th century, 40% of American automobiles were powered by steam, 38% by electricity, and 22% by gasoline. By 1935 electric vehicles had almost disappeared; cheaper petrol and continuous improvements to the internal combustion engine having cemented the dominance of petrol vehicles. Now, because of the threat of climate change, we are being exhorted to change back to electric cars. But there are problems with them, too. And what about self-driving cars? What is the future for this central object of our lives?
What do you think?
The Philosopher’s Cafés will be held in the Club Room in Tapestry at Wesbrook Village from 11:00am to 12:30pm.
Coffee and tea will be offered by Tapestry. You may reserve to have lunch at Tapestry after the Café by calling (604) 225-5000 or by checking in with the front desk before the Café.