Oh! I have the most delightful, wonderful, amazing, pick a superlative and I’m sure it’ll fit, news. Greg Mortenson is coming to visit in January 2010! If you’re not familar with the name, allow me to jog your memory. He’s the author of “Three Cups of Tea” a book about his work to build schools [...]
Greetings Terry readers! I have so much to tell you about the last little while. But firstly, I haven’t properly posted for ages because I’ve been off celebrating Eid, and it would probably be useful to talk about that a bit. (Did you know one in every four people [...]
When I’m looking for inspiration to dig deep and persevere through final exam study sessions, final project intensity and long paper writing sessions, I take a break and attend awesome events. Like the UBC World AIDS Day Events. They sound like an incredible way to kick December off. Hosted by a number of student groups [...]
The Equity And Diversity Strategic Plan Working Group says:
The Draft Equity and Diversity Strategic Plan can now be viewed here. The plan, which is being developed by the Equity and Diversity Working Group, has been informed by broad consultation on both campuses and outlines how the University plans to move forward [...]
This sounds like an evening filled with much awesomeness. So excited to hear him speak!
The Dr. Richard B. Splane Lecture presents Miloon Kothari, former UN Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing, Commission on Human Rights, in a public lecture on the right to adequate housing.
When: Thursday 26 Nov 2009, 5:30 pm
Where: [...]
There is nothing like the sound of hail slamming against your window and jolting you awake, to make you realise that we’ve reached rainy season here in Vancouver. (Though my umbrella is permanently in my purse and my boots are perpetually drying, I’ve been a bit in denial so far).
But I can’t ignore the [...]
When your involvement is very visible and public, it is easy to consider the work that you do to be momentous. Important. To think of yourself as a leader of sorts. Which doesn’t mean that one shouldn’t and one’s work doesn’t matter. But earlier this week I was sharply reminded that leadership, goal-setting, balance, courage [...]
Terry readers, I have a burning question. Actually that should be plural, because I have questions, and they relate to the TED talk below. (And really, please do be nice and participate. That’s one of the things that makes Terry* fun).
Back to the talk. In it, Chimamanda Adichie talks about the danger of a [...]
Terry readers! Dear wonderful delightful readers. Oh how I’ve missed you these past few weeks! I’ve been absent from the action here lately- there’s been a lot going on personally, and that’s translated into me doing a bit of a disappearing act. Even the pieces I’ve been trying to scribble lately haven’t worked out, and [...]
Make space in your calendar this week! This looks awesome.
The Division of Health Care Communications and the Community Liaison for Integrating Study and Service are pleased to invite you to the “Health Care Involves Everybody” Fair as a part of the Celebrate Learning Week events.
Terry readers, TEDx Terry talks 2009 is over! October 3rd came and went, and it was amazing. Everything I was daydreaming about beforehand was there: stimulating discussions, wonderful booths, terrific company, great food, and just the most delightful speakers ever.
Thanks for making it such a special day-for staying for each session, tweeting throughout, [...]
Hello terry* readers! I have an exciting opportunity to announce. The Terry* team is looking for a few enthusiastic individuals to help on the morning of TEDx Terry talks 2009 (and possibly the day before as well) with conference related activities: including registration, greeting participants, signage, and other tasks-all that will help enormously in making [...]
Hello Terry* readers! Just had an wonderful, beautiful, incredible Eid today, and thought I’d share the love and send out Eid greetings to all of you wonderful folks! In case you’re not familiar with Eid, it’s the holiday that follows the month of fasting called Ramadan. If you aren’t familiar with Ramadan, you might remember [...]
Imagine UBC’s most fascinating and engaging students coming together for a day, giving ‘the talk of their lives,’ sharing their ideas and discussing their visions for UBC and the world. Now imagine being there, with students, alumni, faculty, administration, and members of the general public watching this unfold and partaking in the various discussions, and [...]
Terry readers, check out this neat opportunity from the folks at IRSA! Details below.
Night of a Thousand Dinners is an annual gala which raises much needed funds for the Canadian Landmine Foundation. This year the event will be held on November 24th at the Marriott. The N1KD Planning Committee is now recruiting for four [...]
Unfortunately, tickets are now all gone for the Sir Ken Robinson event. However, keep in mind that a stand by line will form by the ticket office on the day of, in case any extra seats are available due to no shows.
In case you don’t follow Terry* on Twitter (something you definitely [...]
Terry* readers, more details below, but the TAG Living Lab sounds like an amazing way to contribute to the academic culture of UBC. To find out more, be sure to attend the information session happening this Thursday, and confirm your attendance.
The Centre for Teaching and Academic Growth at UBC [...]
Hellooooooooo readers! To all, happy International Literacy Day and welcome to another exciting year of your life at UBC (or wherever it is you happen to call home)! Hope this is a year packed with learning and adventures and creating social change…and wonderful interactions with the Terry* project of course!
And to kickstart the year, [...]
If you’re excited for September, clap your hands.
I know I am.
There are exactly six days remaining till Imagine Day (which coincidentally is also International Literacy Day and my birthday), 13 days remaining (eek!) until applications close for TEDx Terry talks 2009, and 28 days remaining until Sir Ken gives what is sure to be an amazing talk at the Chan.
Shortly [...]
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Oh Conferences, How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count The Ways. (Tales about Opening Doors to New Ideas)
Put the kettle on and get comfortable terry* readers, its story time! This first episode is about memorable moments from UBC Student Leadership Conferences of old. (This is a first try, so the audio quality is variable, but hopefully will improve in episodes to come)
Download Episode One of TeaTimeTales Here.