CLC Art Space, Dec. 10 @ 3:00Oh, and a shameless plug for a program I’m running. Interfaculty projects are getting talked about a lot these days (check out the IF (Integrated Forum) proposal from the Terry Talks here if you don't know about it yet). I'm organizing a series of events that give people from all ... Good MorningWelcome to the first December of the rest of your life.
Classes are (sort of) over, and I (almost) have free time! I figure now is a good time to introduce myself. I’m John. I’m in my 4th year (of 5, probably) of a double major in music theory ... Edward Burtynsky: Canadian, Photographer, Corporation, Sustainability Advocate, TED Prize Winner
I ducked into the Vancouver Art Gallery this afternoon and, on the fourth floor, came across an image of Edward Burtynsky. I really dig Burtynsky's work (site). He has spent his life as a fine art photographer creating images of natural landscapes that have been impacted by human activities - ... HIV - staying in the global and local loop.
(Photo from the Ubyssey)
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I am currently involved with a group of graduate and undergraduate students led by Dr. Mike Gold in the planning for World AIDS Day events happening in the Life Sciences Center on December 1st. Here, everyone has an opportunity to hear out two world renowned AIDS ... Artful Weekend: Heads or Tails at Plank GalleryAnother weekend, another gallery show. This Saturday, Plank Gallery is holding "Heads or Tails: a group exhibition regarding animals, humans, and print media." The basic premise of the show is interesting: a group of invited local artists react to a chosen article pertaining to animals that has appeared in a ... If Natural Products are Chemical-Free, Pay me 1,000,000 Quid
This has irked me for a very long time. Claims that organic foods and natural products are chemical free are nonsensical. Everything is a chemical. Even if you could obtain 100% pure water, you'd still have a 100% pure chemical - an atom of oxygen bound to 2 hydrogen atoms.
Arguably, ... Vancouver Public Space Network Open House TONIGHT: free food and urban community buildingIf anyone's looking for something (other than the last pit night) to fill their time this evening, consider checking this out. I'm thinking of heading down to the downtown branch of the public library myself, depending on how much procrastinating I feel is required to avoid studying. ahem.
Anyways, this forum ... Ensuring the Future of Food - Japanese MAFF, GOOD Magazine
The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries has released an interesting video on food security.
I came across this video on GOOD magazine. What is GOOD?
GOOD is a collaboration of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits pushing the world forward. Since 2006 we've been making a magazine, videos, and events for people who ... Whoa… cool. (Meteor over Edmonton)
Good thing it didn't hit the tar sands, or else I presume we would have seen something even more spectacular. Nov 27 - Day of Action to Alleviate Human Suffering in the Eastern DR CongoThe Africa Canada Accountability Coalition, which was recently founded by UBC students, is planning a day of action on November 27, 2008.
The goal is to raise awareness about the conflict in the DRC and to ask the Canadian government to act and alleviate human suffering in the region.
Here's the lowdown ...
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