Learning and Travelling in Guatemala (GCTA 2010)
[The following post was written by Gabriel Ross about his experience as a student in the Global Citizenship Term Abroad (GCTA) Program in Guatemala this past…
Read articleI’ll have a small coffee in a large cup of Vaclav Havel
In high school, I used to ditch my homework while I hid in coffee shops and read about communism. I really do inhabit a system in…
Read articlePhilip K. Howard: Four ways to fix a broken legal system (TED2010 talk)
This was one of my favourite talks at TED2010. Worth a viewing – Mr. Howard makes a lot of good sense.
Read articleWhat role does Sport play in your life?
The Olympics are coming to Vancouver… and whether you’re excited about the Games or not, there are going to be lots and lots of great events…
Read articleCopen-what? A discussion on the Copenhagen Agreements (Jan 29th, 12noon, SUB 42U)
O.K. This looks interesting. Tomorrow (Friday) on January 29 from noon to about 1:00pm, Liz Ferris from the Student Environment Centre will run a discussion session…
Read article“The Danish Text.” Oh dear – this might hurt a little. Copenhagen soap opera continues…
Lately I’ve been wondering if everything going on in the world of climate change has been done just for the benefit of ASIC 200, a course…
Read articleThe Conspiracy of the Century! … or maybe not.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few weeks (or buried in textbooks, as the case might more likely be), you’ve probably heard…
Read articleOpportunity: WorldMUN is Hiring!
Hey guys, I have an exciting opportunity to announce. This spring, UBC will submit a bid to host the Harvard World Model United Nations Conference in…
Read articleFAQ – The Blue Gold – How much is it worth to us? (Huft Mix)
We utilize it for washing and waste disposal, employ it for transportation, power generation and irrigation, use it for cooking and after all need it to…
Read articleWhy Obama Should Keep the Nobel Peace Prize: Because Everyone Suddenly Cares About the Nobel Peace Prize
Please attempt to name the winner of the 2008 Nobel Prize in Peace. His name is Martti Ahtisaari, a supremely accomplished diplomat, peacemaker, and former president…
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