Past Events
Poetic Odysseys Group | Nov 28
The group welcomes members who write or enjoy poetry. Those interested in attending can contact convenor Philip Resnick, philip.resnick@ubc.ca for details on how to attend and to be added to the Poetry Group list.
Learn more about the group and their activities
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 - 4:00pm
Vancouver Institute Lecture | Nov 25
Understanding Artificial Intelligence
with Dr. Kevin Leyton-Brown, Distinguished University Scholar and Professor of Computer Science, UBC
Dr. Leyton-Brown’s research addresses issues in computational game theory; also in market design, analysis and clearing, as well as the application of machine learning to the automated design and analysis of algorithms for solving hard computational problems. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, the Association of Computing Machinery, and the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Leyton-Brown has been Visiting Scientist at the Simons Institute for Theory of Computing, UC Berkeley. A prolific scholar, he is the coauthor of Multiagent Systems: Algorithmic, Game-Theoretic, and Logical Foundations (2009), and Essentials of Game Theory: A Concise, Multidisciplinary Introduction (2008), as well as over 150 technical articles. Among his multiple honours, he has been the recipient of Amazon, Facebook, and Google Faculty research awards.
Saturday, 25 November 2023 - 8:15pm
AHVA Gallery for UBC Emerita Barbara Zeigler | Nov 25
AHVA Gallery, Audain Art Centre: "Reflection Point: A Barbara Zeigler Retrospective"
with Barbara Zeigler, UBC Emerita Professor of Art History, Visual Art and Theory
This exhibition presents a selection of work Zeigler completed over the past five decades broadly focused on the ever-shifting relations between ecosystems and human cultural structures. Early works from the 1970s dealt with Zeigler’s initial recognition of issues related to environmental degradation.
The exhibition runs from November 2-December 1, 2023. Barbara will be present on Saturday, November 18 and 25 from 1-4pm.
Travel Group | Nov 23
Travels in Norway: Knitting, Northern Lights and more
with Linda Wong, Faculty Women’s Club
After spending 5 days in Oslo, I joined an organized Knitting and Northern lights group trip. After touring Oslo, we travelled by train to Bergen where we embarked on a ferry , which took us up the coast to the most northern and eastern points and then back down to Bergen where the trip ended. As indicated by the name of the tour, we learned a lot about Norwegian wool and knitting and I will share some of that in the talk. We were lucky to see the northern lights on 4 different evenings and learned how to photograph this spectacular phenomenon. apps, clothing, photographing them, etc) and a few photos of them. On the ferry, I was impressed by the focus on a lower environmental impact ( less fuel, less food wasted, etc) and an emphasis and pride in Norwegian food and travel.
Format: Zoom
If you wish to receive the zoom link for the meeting and are not already on the EC Travel group list, please contact Paul Steinbok at psteinbok@cw.bc.ca.
A zoom link will be sent out before each meeting.
Thursday, 23 November 2023 - 3:00pm
McGill University Alumni Association Presentation | Nov 23
Antarctic and Arctic Sea Ice: A Story of Difference
with Dr. Bruno Tremblay, Professor of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
Learn from McGill professor Bruno Tremblay about sea ice in the polar oceans and global warming. This McGill Alumni and Friends Travel Program webinar is hosted by our travel partner Worldwide Quest.
Thursday, 23 November 2023 - 11:00am
Community Volunteer Group | Nov 22
Meeting Details: The Community Volunteer Special Interest Group invites all Emeritus College members to join us for our Fall meeting on Wednesday, November 22, 4-5:30pm following the Emeritus College General Meeting.
The gathering will be a great opportunity to share volunteering activities that many of the emeriti are engaged in locally, nationally and internationally across a wide range of activities involving education, indigenous communities, health, the creative arts, the environment, senior living, and more. We’ll hear from a group of emeriti in several areas as well as learn about various roles you can participate in from hands-on tutoring of youth to providing health services in low- and middle-income countries to serving on Boards of non-profits organizations and NGOs.
If you are interested in speaking about your volunteer experience, please contact Nancy.Gallini@ubc.ca. Or, alternatively, you can participate by attending the meeting to learn how you might contribute your skills, wisdom and expertise to rewarding volunteer opportunities that are in desperate need of volunteers. At the meeting we will also share with you our plans to survey our members regarding their volunteer experiences and interests, and to identify dozens of community organizations that emeriti might be interested in exploring and contributing to.
Please join us on Wednesday, November 22 to share your knowledge and learn about the vast array of community volunteer activities that are available, and how to get involved.
Meeting Format: In-person following the General Meeting.
Please confirm your attendance by emailing Nancy.Gallini@ubc.ca