Upcoming Events
Carlton Life Long Learning Program | Nov 2
Film Music: The Sounds of Hollywood
with Keith McCuaig
Music is a crucial component of virtually all Hollywood films.
The sensation of suspense or joy or sadness that a film audience might feel is not only reflected in the music, but often dictated by the music. This course will cover the use of music in film from the silent era to the present. Film techniques and their relation to the score or soundtrack will also be discussed, as will some of the most prominent Hollywood composers. Each class will feature plenty of examples from films.
The CURAC Life-Long Learning Committee (LLL), invites members to register for this series.
Thursday, 2 November 2023 - 7:00am
Vancouver Institute Lecture | Nov 4
Local Journalism and a Healthy Democracy
with Mr. Harold Munro, Editor-in-Chief, Vancouver Sun and Province newspapers
Harold Munro studied journalism at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, then took a job at a newspaper in Terrace BC, before returning to the coast in 1986 to join the Vancouver Sun as a general assignment reporter. He began by covering high school sports, then graduated to civic affairs in Surrey and regional affairs in Metro Vancouver. With experience came promotions, first to Assistant City Editor, then in quick succession City Editor, Chief News Editor, and Deputy Managing Editor. Finally in 2012 he assumed the role of Editor-in-Chief at the Sun, adding editorship of the other Vancouver daily, The Province, to his portfolio in 2016.
Saturday, 4 November 2023 - 8:15pm
UBC’s Ceremony for Remembrance Day | Nov 11
UBC’s Ceremony for Remembrance Day, November 11, 2023
Since the opening of the War Memorial Gym in 1951, The University of British Columbia has held a ceremony commemorating November 11. This year, 2023 will mark seventy-three years that The University of British Columbia has hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony. This special ceremony is an opportunity for faculty, staff, students and members of the on and off-campus community to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace.
This year’s ceremony will include participation and recognition of UBC’s Vancouver campus and will feature short readings, remarks from special guests and musical performances by the UBC’s School of Music.
Saturday, November 11, 2023
10:00 am Doors Open
10:45 am Ceremony Begins
Parking – Please visit UBC Parking for parking options. Parking in the North Parkade is complimentary on November 11 for guests of the ceremony. We will also have a limited number of complimentary parking spots for veterans and those with disability parking permits along the 6000 and 6100 blocks of University Blvd.
Tuesday, 7 November 2023 - 10:45am
Dialogue on Aging Public Presentation Series | Nov 7
with Dr. Kim Sawchuk, Concordia University
This series features speakers who give public presentations on diverse aging-related topics.
Philosophers' Café | Nov 8
Housing in Vancouver
We have a housing crisis in Vancouver (and across the country). Various solutions – or remedies – have been proposed to this intractable problem. 70% of land in Vancouver has, up until now, been reserved for detached single-family homes. Should this be changed? Should we resurrect the old commitment to co-op housing? Should Air B&B be banned or restricted?
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.
Series at Green College | Nov 9
Intergenerational stories using theatre
George Belliveau, Professor of Theatre Education
Faculty of Education | Department of Language and Literacy Education
This session shares an emerging theatre-based project based on intergenerational stories. It explores a culture’s resilience and its desire to hold on to its identity and language. After providing some brief context to the project, a performative theatre piece that spans several generations and countries is shared. This is followed by a conversation with attendees.
George Belliveau is Professor of Education at the University of British Columbia, Canada, with a research focus on drama/theatre education. His latest co-edited book (with G. W. Lea & M. Westwood) Contact!Unload: Military Veterans, Trauma, and Research-based Theatre (2020) explores a project with military veterans, artists and counselors. He has been involved in numerous interdisciplinary theatre projects working with various communities and researchers.
'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, 9 November 2023 - 5:00pm