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SUMMARY:Tuesday Weekly Writing Community
DESCRIPTION:Tired of solo writing sessions? Craving a supportive environment to fuel your creativity? Look no further than our weekly writing community\, tailored for the UBC Okanagan community. \nYour projects\, your progress\nBring your own research and writing projects to the table! The writing community provides dedicated time for you to focus on your individual writing goals. Get ready to boost your productivity and make progress on your writing projects\, all within a supportive community environment. \nWhat you’ll experience:\nEach session is dedicated to your independent writing time. You can look forward to writing alongside others who\, like you\, are independently working on their own writing projects and goals. \nHighlights of the community:\n\nYour time to write: Join our weekly sessions with your writing and research materials ready\, and take full advantage of this opportunity to write without distractions.\nWrite together: Achieve your individual writing goals alongside other members of the UBCO community.\nGuided structure: Participate in the Pomodoro technique\, expertly facilitated by the Centre for Scholarly Communication.\nInclusivity: From undergraduates to faculty\, everyone in the UBCO community is welcome.\n\nYou’re invited to be part of this enriching community that builds community and fosters productivity. Register now and come prepared to amplify your writing endeavours. Let’s turn solitary writing into a group effort and make getting things done a community experience. \nRegister now \nQuestions? Please contact the CSC at csc.ok@ubc.ca.
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/tuesday-weekly-writing-community-3/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Online virtual event
CATEGORIES:Centre for Scholarly Communication,College of Graduate Studies,Library
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SUMMARY:Thesis Defence: Representations of The Internet Scam in Will Ferguson’s 419 and Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani's I Do Not Come to You by Chance
DESCRIPTION:Oluwatoyin Fagbamila\, supervised by Dr. David Jefferess\, will defend their thesis titled “Representations of The Internet Scam in Will Ferguson’s 419 and Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani’s I Do Not Come to You by Chance” in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in English. \nAn abstract for Oluwatoyin Fagbamila’s thesis is included below. \nDefences are open to all members of the campus community as well as the general public. Registration is not required for in-person defences. \nAbstract\nMy thesis engages with two novels\, Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani’s I Do Not Come to You by Chance and Will Ferguson’s 419\, to explore the depiction of internet scams in Nigeria\, popularly known as 419\, in both texts. Through a comparative analysis of both texts\, I argue that the portrayal of Nigeria is influenced by the differing worldviews and positionalities of the authors. Will Ferguson is an acclaimed Canadian novelist and humorist\, while Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani is a Nigerian journalist and author. By undertaking a close reading of both novels through an examination of the authors’ use of focalization\, characterization\, style\, setting and language\, I argue that both novels contribute to existing global narratives about Nigeria in different ways. My MA thesis begins with the introduction\, where I problematize extant representations of internet scams Nigeria in the global media\, historicize advance-fee fraud in the Nigerian context\, and engage with existing works on the selected novels to highlight the knowledge gap I intend to fill. The first research chapter\, titled “The Politics of Interiority” explores characterization in both novels to examine focalization as a strategy used to amplify the voices of certain characters at the detriment of others. This is achieved through the examination of character tropes found in both novels\, namely the scammer\, the big man\, and the female characters. In the second research chapter\, entitled “Narrating the Postcolony\,” I examine the interplay of style\, setting\, and audience expectations on the presentation of the narrative in both novels. In this chapter\, I argue that while Nwaubani presents Nigeria through the lens of social realism\, Ferguson turns to postcolonial exoticism in his narration of Nigerian spaces\, culture\, and religion. Finally\, my conclusion reflects on the implications of undertaking a comparative analysis of Nigerian and Canadian literature\, taking into consideration how both books navigate the global publishing industry and the significance of this analysis for thinking about how ideas about Nigeria spread globally.
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/thesis-defence-representations-of-the-internet-scam-in-will-fergusons-419-and-adaobi-tricia-nwaubanis-i-do-not-come-to-you-by-chance/
LOCATION:Creative and Critical Studies Building (CCS)\, 1148 Research Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1V 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:College of Graduate Studies,Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T130000
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SUMMARY:Get your Moose Hide Pin and Show your Support
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Sawchuk Family Theatre from 11 am to 1 pm on May 11\, 12\, or 13 to learn more about the Moose Hide Campaign\, pick up your Moose Hide pin\, and make a pledge to end colonial and gender-based violence.  \nThe Moose Hide Campaign is a grassroots movement to engage all Canadians in ending violence towards Indigenous women\, girls\, and Two-Spirit People.    \nSee the schedule and learn more: \nCampaign Day Schedule \nOther ways to take part:   \n\nAttend a livestream of National Moose Hide Day general plenary and a virtual workshop on May 14 in ART 114 from 8:30 to 11:15 am. Open to everyone! No registration is necessary\, and you are invited to come and go as you please. \nRegister for a Moose Hide Day workshop. \nBrowse the UBCO Library book list and book display in the UBCO Library (May 7-21) to continue your learning about ending gender-based and colonial violence in Canada. \nExplore the Moose Hide Day website to learn more. 
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/get-your-moose-hide-pin-and-show-your-support/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:The Commons (COM) – Sawchuk Family Theatre (Engagement Theatre)\, 3297 University Way\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1V 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Centre for Teaching and Learning,Indigenous Programs and Services,Library,Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office
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SUMMARY:Jobs Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Feeling stuck in your job search or unsure what your next step should be?\nJobs Meetup is a space where students come together to talk openly about job searching\, share real strategies that work\, ask questions\, and learn from each other’s experiences\, while also receiving guidance and support from a Career Development Specialist\, so you don’t have to navigate the process alone. \nRegister Here
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/jobs-meetup-2/
LOCATION:Online virtual event
CATEGORIES:Career Development
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SUMMARY:Bench-to-Industry: Hiring Manager Insights
DESCRIPTION:About the talk\nLanding a job after university is about more than earning the right degree—it’s about how you position yourself\, build connections and communicate your value to employers. \nThe Master of Biotechnology (MBtec) program is hosting guest speaker Ian Richmond\, Senior Manager from Thermo Fischer Scientific\, with over 24 years of hiring experience across Canada\, the US and Europe\, who will share insights designed to help students and trainees navigate the transition from academia to industry. \nWhat you’ll learn\n\nWhat hiring managers really look for in candidates\nHow to write resumes that stand out\nWhy networking works for everyone—and why it matters\nCommon interview mistakes to avoid and how to leave a strong\, lasting impression\nHow to stand out even without formal industry experience\n\nPre-registration is required\, and space is limited. \nRegistration is open to: \n\nEligible fourth-year undergraduates in biology\, chemistry and biochemistry\nMaster of Science students\nPostdoctoral fellows in biology\, chemistry and biochemistry\n\nRefreshments will be provided. \nRegister Here
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/bench-to-industry-hiring-manager-insights/
LOCATION:Science Building (SCI)\, 1177 Research Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1V 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260513T110000
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SUMMARY:Student Housing and Community Services Pit Stop
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy light snacks and beverages while connecting with colleagues from 10 to 11 am on the Purcell residence rooftop. \nYour optional $2 donation supports United Way British Columbia’s community programs. \nAll faculty and staff are welcome.
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/student-housing-and-community-services-pit-stop/
LOCATION:Residence – Purcell\, 1323 International Mews\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1V 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Student Housing and Community Services
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260513T130000
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SUMMARY:Get your Moose Hide Pin and Show your Support
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Sawchuk Family Theatre from 11 am to 1 pm on May 11\, 12\, or 13 to learn more about the Moose Hide Campaign\, pick up your Moose Hide pin\, and make a pledge to end colonial and gender-based violence.  \nThe Moose Hide Campaign is a grassroots movement to engage all Canadians in ending violence towards Indigenous women\, girls\, and Two-Spirit People.    \nSee the schedule and learn more: \nCampaign Day Schedule \nOther ways to take part:   \n\nAttend a livestream of National Moose Hide Day general plenary and a virtual workshop on May 14 in ART 114 from 8:30 to 11:15 am. Open to everyone! No registration is necessary\, and you are invited to come and go as you please. \nRegister for a Moose Hide Day workshop. \nBrowse the UBCO Library book list and book display in the UBCO Library (May 7-21) to continue your learning about ending gender-based and colonial violence in Canada. \nExplore the Moose Hide Day website to learn more. 
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/get-your-moose-hide-pin-and-show-your-support/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:The Commons (COM) – Sawchuk Family Theatre (Engagement Theatre)\, 3297 University Way\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1V 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Centre for Teaching and Learning,Indigenous Programs and Services,Library,Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260513T170000
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SUMMARY:Thesis Defence: Time course for ferritin decay at 3800m
DESCRIPTION:Nina Geerts\, supervised by Dr. Philip Ainslie\, will defend their thesis titled “Time course for ferritin decay at 3800m: Influence of biological sex” in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Health and Exercise Sciences. \nAn abstract for Nina Geerts’ thesis is included below. \nDefences are open to all members of the campus community as well as the general public. Registration is not required for in-person defences. \nAbstract\nSojourn to high altitude (HA) increases iron demand through hypoxia-induced erythropoiesis. Females have higher baseline iron requirements than males and may be more prone to iron deficiency at HA\, yet previous studies examining ascent and iron were limited to small female sample sizes and limited temporal measures. To expand on past findings and assess sex differences in the ∆[ferritin] over 11 days at HA with ad-lib food availability\, blood samples were obtained at sea-level and on days 2-4\, 5-7\, and 11 at HA in 27 (13 female) healthy volunteers. Using linear mixed modelling and Pearson’s correlations\, we tested the hypotheses that at altitude ferritin would a) be lower in females at all timepoints\, b) decrease similarly between sexes despite adequate energy and iron intake\, and c) be inversely related to elevations in hemoglobin. A day*sex interaction (p < 0.01) revealed a steeper slope of ferritin decay in males (β = −3.74 µg/L/day) than females (β = −1.44 µg/L/day). Despite this observation\, [ferritin] remained consistently ∼70% lower in females across timepoints. By day 11 at HA\, 6 out of 13 females were iron deficient ([ferritin] < 12µg/L)\, with no iron deficiency ([ferritin] < 15µg/L) occurring in males. The reductions in [ferritin] at HA were strongly related to elevations in hemoglobin in females (r = −0.79; p < 0.01) but not males (r = 0.28; p = 0.37). These data indicate that at 3800m\, despite ad-lib food availability\, females are at a greater risk of iron deficiency\, and [ferritin] is related to elevations in hemoglobin in females. Iron supplementation should be considered for females travelling and working at high altitude.
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/thesis-defence-time-course-for-ferritin-decay-at-3800m/
LOCATION:Engineering\, Management\, and Education Building (EME)\, 1137 Alumni Ave\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1V 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:College of Graduate Studies,Faculty of Health and Social Development
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T111500
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SUMMARY:Moose Hide Campaign Day
DESCRIPTION:All UBCO Campus Community members are invited to join Indigenous Programs & Services\, in partnership with SVPRO\, CTL and UBCO Library\, for a livestream of the 2026 Moose Hide Campaign Day ceremony on May 14 from 8:30 to 10 am with a virtual workshop from 10 to 11:15 am in ART 114. There will be coffee and refreshments available. No registration is necessary\, and you are invited to come and go as you please.   \nThe Moose Hide Campaign is a grassroots movement to engage all Canadians in ending violence towards Indigenous women\, girls and Two-Spirit people.  \nOn Moose Hide Campaign Day\, you are invited to gather with us in ART 114 to watch the General Plenary and learn how we can all work together to end gender-based violence in Canada. The plenary will feature keynote speaker Dr. Niigaan Sinclair\, an award-winning writer\, editor and activist\, along with a message of hope from Co-founders Raven and Paul Lacerte. Learn more about the General Plenary and the keynote speaker. \nSchedule of events\n \n\n8:30 to 10 am | ART 114 General Plenary with keynote speaker Dr. Niigaan Sinclair (Livestream\, no registration required)\n10 to 11:15 am | ART 114 Cultivating Safe Spaces workshop facilitated by Elaine Alec\n(Livestream\, no registration required)\n1 to 2:30 pm | Indigenous Centre Looking after one another: Anti-Violence Activism and the Moosehide Campaign with Dr. Alanaise Ferguson (Campus community only and Registration required)\n\nOther ways to take part:   \n\nShow your support: Stop by the Sawchuk Theatre from 11 am to 1 pm on May 11\, 12\, or 13 to pick up your Moose Hide pin and make a pledge to end colonial and gender-based violence. \nRegister for a Moose Hide Day workshop \nRegister to watch the General Plenary livestream independently\nExplore the Moose Hide Campaign website to learn more.\nBrowse the UBCO Library book list and book display in the UBCO Library (May 7-21) to continue your learning about ending gender-based and colonial violence in Canada. 
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/moose-hide-campaign-day-2/
LOCATION:Arts Building (ART)\, 1147 Research Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1V 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Centre for Teaching and Learning,Indigenous Programs and Services,Library,Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T130000
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SUMMARY:Thesis Defence: The Black Door
DESCRIPTION:Nicholas Kucher\, supervised by Professor Matt Rader\, will defend their thesis titled “The Black Door” in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. \nAn abstract for Nicholas Kucher’s thesis is included below. \nDefences are open to all members of the campus community as well as the general public. Registration is not required for in-person defences. \nAbstract\nThe Black Door is a lyrical ecopoetic collection that utilizes a braided narrative to follow three sets of speakers in their experiences of the annual wildfire season of the Okanagan Valley\, those being: a gay human male\, who endures a failing homosexual relationship; a chorus of nonhuman voices\, located within the local environment; and a deific figuration of Death\, who observes the other two speakers from a separate plane of existence. The poems investigate how the prefigurative past experience of the HIV and AIDS crisis can be used to redress the future experiences and collective impact of climate change and ecological collapse in the face of unchangeable circumstance. Through the lyrical inquiry of these two events\, along with following the three speakers through their accounts of the Okanagan wildfire season\, The Black Door provides a multifaceted investigation into how individuals and communities deal with collective loss\, with the HIV and AIDS crises providing the psychic undercurrent through which this loss can be understood. Through ecopoetics\, particular attention is paid to nonhuman subjects within the valley and their individual lives. Evocative of the treatment of LGBTQ+ and other marginalized peoples by the dominant power structures of the 1980s and today\, The Black Door gives this attention to combat anthropocentric dehumanization of nonhuman subjects\, by providing imagined accounts of the vivid individual lives of salmon\, osprey\, coyotes\, and the like\, in tandem with its humanoid subjects. By utilizing a variety of poetic forms\, The Black Door is interested in how changeable and unchangeable circumstances affect both the human and nonhuman populations within their local communities. Through its lyrical poetic attention\, The Black Door highlights the need for collective solidarity between humans and non-humans in the face of systemic injustice and rapidly changing environments. In their ideal intent\, the poems within this collection look to question the separation between what is considered human and nonhuman\, and how compassion and collective action can span across both of these worlds.
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/thesis-defence-the-black-door/
LOCATION:University Centre (UNC)\, 3272 University Way\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1V 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:College of Graduate Studies,Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies
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SUMMARY:Thesis Defence: 16S rRNA-Based Profiling of Bacterial and Cyanobacterial Communities in Kelowna Stormwater Ponds
DESCRIPTION:Anna Gyagbile Abbey\, supervised by Dr. Sumi Siddiqua\, will defend their thesis titled “16S rRNA-Based Profiling of Bacterial and Cyanobacterial Communities in Kelowna Stormwater Ponds: Influence of Environmental Factors on Bacterial Diversity and Cyanobacterial Community” in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering. \nAn abstract for Anna Gyagbile Abbey’s thesis is included below. \nDefences are open to all members of the campus community as well as the general public. Please email sumi.siddiqua@ubc.ca to receive the Zoom link for this defence. \nAbstract\nUrban stormwater ponds are widely used as green infrastructure to reduce flooding and improve water quality; however\, they often function as nutrient-enriched systems that support complex microbial communities. These conditions can promote cyanobacterial growth\, including taxa associated with toxin production and taste-and-odour compounds\, posing potential risks to downstream waters. In Kelowna\, selected stormwater ponds drain into Brandt’s Creek and ultimately Okanagan Lake\, the region’s primary drinking water source. Despite this connectivity\, the spatiotemporal dynamics of bacterial and cyanobacterial communities and their environmental drivers remain poorly characterized. \nA seasonal molecular survey of bacterial and cyanobacterial communities across five urban stormwater ponds was conducted from September 2024 to August 2025 using 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing integrated with physicochemical and climatic data. Bacterial communities were dominated by Pseudomonadota\, Bacteroidota\, and Actinomycetota\, although relative abundances varied among ponds and seasons. Beta-diversity analyses indicated that pond identity explained more variation than season (ADONIS R² = 0.19–0.28\, p ≤ 0.007)\, while seasonal effects were weaker but significant (R² = 0.10–0.14\, p ≤ 0.041). Alpha diversity showed site-specific patterns\, with higher richness and phylogenetic diversity in Redlich and Valleyview during summer.\nCyanobacteria comprised a minor but variable fraction of the assemblage. Cyanobium was the most prevalent genus across ponds and seasons and is a known producer of taste-and-odour compounds such as 2-methylisoborneol (2-MIB). Toxin-associated genera\, including Microcystis\, Pseudanabaena\, Aphanizomenon\, and Tychonema\, occurred intermittently. Cyanobacterial abundance was positively correlated with water temperature\, air temperature\, dew point\, solar radiation\, and wind direction (Spearman correlation coefficient ρ\,  0.491\, 0.435\, 0.495\, 0.423\,  and 0.358 – 0.466 respectively)\, and negatively correlated with oxidation–reduction potential (−0.503) and wind speed (-0.376). \nOverall\, these findings demonstrate that stormwater ponds support site-specific bacterial communities and that cyanobacterial dynamics are strongly influenced by temperature\, redox conditions\, and atmospheric factors. The presence of cyanobacterial taxa with known water-quality implications\, even at low relative abundance\, indicates that risks may occur outside visible bloom events. Integrating molecular (16S rRNA) monitoring with environmental data enables earlier detection of bloom-forming taxa and supports targeted management of stormwater ponds and protection of downstream drinking water sources such as Okanagan Lake.
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/thesis-defence-16s-rrna-based-profiling-of-bacterial-and-cyanobacterial-communities-in-kelowna-stormwater-ponds/
LOCATION:Online virtual event
CATEGORIES:College of Graduate Studies,School of Engineering
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SUMMARY:Looking after one another with Dr. Alanaise Ferguson
DESCRIPTION:UBC Okanagan Indigenous Programs & Services invites you to join us as we welcome UBCO professor Dr. Alanaise Ferguson for a talk on Moose Hide Campaign Day. \n Looking after one another: Anti-Violence Activism and the Moosehide Campaign\nAbstract: The important work we are sharing together during this talk is in support of the Moose Hide campaign\, an Indigenous-led grassroots movement of men and boys standing up against violence towards women and children. While the aim is for social change\, I offer support to this movement during this talk about protection against personal psychological harm. Engaging deeply with anti-violence work can and does lead to emotional exhaustion. As a psychologist and practicing psychotherapist for over 23 years\, I have experience working with our people throughout many anti-violence initiatives\, including during the Aboriginal Healing Foundation era and the years of survivor testimonies provided to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Indian Residential Schools. I offer some conceptual frames to understand trauma\, healing\, and culturally-based caring practices as we apply these to our collective well-being and safety. \nAll students\, faculty and staff are welcome. Drinks and light snacks will be provided. \nPlease note that there is a seating capacity of 25 attendees for this event.  \nRegister now
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/looking-after-one-another-with-dr-alanaise-ferguson/
LOCATION:University Centre (UNC)\, 3272 University Way\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1V 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Programs and Services
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204436
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SUMMARY:EDI Summer Learning Series: UBC Relationship with the Host Nation Campus Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Okanagan Nation’s history with UBC dates back to the inception of this campus in 2005. Join Indigenous Programs and Services and the Equity and Inclusion Office on an interactive journey through the evolving relationship with UBC and the unique programming offered at UBC Okanagan. \nWe will begin in FIP 139 with an opportunity to connect and for a short presentation to provide background information about the Syilx Okanagan Nation Alliance and UBC Okanagan. During the walk\, we will visit several locations on campus that hold historical context for UBC’s relationship with the Okanagan Nation. The walk portion will take approximately 35 to 45 minutes. \nPlease remember to dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes as we will be walking across campus. \nHosted by: Naim Cardinal\, Educational Facilitator for Indigenous Programs and Services \nPlease note that light snacks and refreshments will be provided. We have limited spots available. Please only register if you are able to attend the entire session. If you have any questions\, please contact Natalia Peñuela Gallo\, the Community Engagement and Educational Consultant for the Equity and Inclusion Office at nataliap.gallo@ubc.ca \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/edi-summer-learning-series-ubc-relationship-with-the-host-nation-campus-walk/
LOCATION:Fipke Centre (FIP)\, 3247 University Way\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1V 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Equity and Inclusion Office,Indigenous Programs and Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T143000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204436
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SUMMARY:UBCO Map the System Competition Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The world’s most pressing challenges cannot be solved through a single lens. \nHuman rights. Climate change. Waste management. Urban resilience. These are issues shaped by interconnected systems—where policy\, economics\, environment\, infrastructure and human behaviour all intersect. \nOn May 15\, all are invited to attend the inaugural UBCO Map the System Competition Showcase\, where student teams present how they took on those complexities demonstrating systems thinking\, sustainability and interdisciplinary problem solving. \nThe campus-wide competition features cash prizes for the best teams: \n\nFirst Prize: $500 cash\nSecond Prize: $300 cash\nThird Prize: $200 cash\n\nRegister here or find out more \nThe team that earns first place will be invited to the Global Finals in Oxford. \nKeynote by Dr. Nadine Ibrahim\nThe event will feature student presentations\, expert judging\, networking opportunities and a keynote presentation and workshop led by Dr. Nadine Ibrahim\, Associate Professor and Turkstra Chair in Urban Engineering at the University of Waterloo. \nDr. Ibrahim’s work bridges engineering education\, sustainability\, resilience and climate adaptation. \nHer keynote\, “Mapping World Cities Towards Sustainability and Beyond\,” will explore how systems-based thinking can support resilient urban futures. \nParticipants will also take part in an interactive LEGO Serious Play activity focused on moving beyond sustainability toward resilience.
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/ubco-map-the-system-competition-showcase/
LOCATION:University Centre (UNC) – Ballroom\, 3272 University Way\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1V 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:School of Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T110000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204436
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Weekly Writing Community
DESCRIPTION:Tired of solo writing sessions? Craving a supportive environment to fuel your creativity? Look no further than our weekly writing community\, tailored for the UBC Okanagan community. \nYour projects\, your progress\nBring your own research and writing projects to the table! The writing community provides dedicated time for you to focus on your individual writing goals. Get ready to boost your productivity and make progress on your writing projects\, all within a supportive community environment. \nWhat you’ll experience:\nEach session is dedicated to your independent writing time. You can look forward to writing alongside others who\, like you\, are independently working on their own writing projects and goals. \nHighlights of the community:\n\nYour time to write: Join our weekly sessions with your writing and research materials ready\, and take full advantage of this opportunity to write without distractions.\nWrite together: Achieve your individual writing goals alongside other members of the UBCO community.\nGuided structure: Participate in the Pomodoro technique\, expertly facilitated by the Centre for Scholarly Communication.\nInclusivity: From undergraduates to faculty\, everyone in the UBCO community is welcome.\n\nYou’re invited to be part of this enriching community that builds community and fosters productivity. Register now and come prepared to amplify your writing endeavours. Let’s turn solitary writing into a group effort and make getting things done a community experience. \nRegister now \nQuestions? Please contact the CSC at csc.ok@ubc.ca.
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/tuesday-weekly-writing-community-3/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Online virtual event
CATEGORIES:Centre for Scholarly Communication,College of Graduate Studies,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204436
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SUMMARY:Thesis Defence: Motivation-based Subtypes of Psilocybin Microdosers
DESCRIPTION:Ethan Klukas\, supervised by Dr. Zach Walsh\, will defend their thesis titled “Motivation-based Subtypes of Psilocybin Microdosers” in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. \nAn abstract for Ethan Klukas’s thesis is included below. \nDefences are open to all members of the campus community as well as the general public. Registration is not required for in-person defences. \nAbstract\nRecent years have witnessed a rise in microdosing psilocybin. Individuals who engage in this practice report diverse motivations for use which suggests heterogeneity among microdosers. However\, research to date has taken a monolithic approach to the examination of microdosers which may overlook potentially important differences. To address this limitation\, we aimed to identify and elucidate motivation-based subtypes using a large naturalistic sample of psilocybin microdosers. We used latent class analysis to identify motivation-based subtypes among 4\,415 adults who reported microdosing psilocybin. We compared subtypes cross-sectionally using ANOVA and chi-square tests to examine current mental health status\, psychosocial functioning\, and microdosing practices. Three distinct subtypes of psilocybin microdosers emerged from the data: Mental Health Focused (n = 2059)\, Well-Being Focused (n = 1136)\, and Creativity and Learning Focused (n = 1220). We identified medium-to-large between-group differences in depression\, anxiety\, and stress across the subtypes\, medium-sized differences in affect and satisfaction with life\, and small-to-medium differences in self-reported mental health diagnoses and use of psychiatric medication (all p < .001). Microdosing quantities and frequency were equivalent across subtypes. The results of this study highlight heterogeneity in the population of psilocybin microdosers. As such\, we suggest that psychological outcomes may differ depending on individuals’ motivational profile. Acknowledging these distinct subtypes may result in more accurate assessment of change in key outcome variables\, potentially revealing larger effect sizes\, that may be obscured when analyzing microdosers as a homogenous group. The findings from the present research can be used to design future studies that consider the real-world heterogeneity among psilocybin microdosers.
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/thesis-defence-motivation-based-subtypes-of-psilocybin-microdosers/
LOCATION:Upper Campus Health Building (UCH)\, 1238 Discovery Avenue\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1V 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:College of Graduate Studies,Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204436
CREATED:20260507T154913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T154913Z
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SUMMARY:How to Weather Together Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, May 19\, for the launch of Dr. Astrida Neimanis’ new publication\, How to Weather Together: Feminist Practice for Climate Change. The book is published by Bloomsbury\, and co-authored with collaborator Jennifer May Hamilton\, and with illustrations by Tessa Zettel\, seeks a redistribution of shelter and vulnerability in a climate-changing world. \nExcerpt from the Bloomsbury website: In How to Weather Together\, Astrida Neimanis and Jennifer Mae Hamilton develop an innovative model for climate change mitigation and adaptation that brings together climate justice and community engagement. Translating feminist theory into practice\, they demonstrate how we can gradually change the world as the world changes us. \nDr. Astrida Neimanis is the director of the FEELed Lab\, Canada Research Chair in Feminist Environmental Humanities\, and teaches in Cultural Studies\, Sustainability\, and Gender\, Women and Sexuality Studies at UBC Okanagan. \nThis event is free and open to all. Please RSVP to jodi.lord@ubc.ca to give us an idea of numbers and to receive more information about the event location. \n 
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/how-to-weather-together-book-launch/
CATEGORIES:Community, Culture and Global Studies,Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204436
CREATED:20260410T213730Z
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SUMMARY:Copyright and Fair Dealing
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about how copyright applies to you as a researcher? If so\, this workshop is for you! \nIn this workshop\, you will learn how to: \n\nUnderstand the basics of copyright law and how it applies to articles and other works you hope to publish\nSeek and obtain permission from copyright owners when needed\nUse fair dealing and other exceptions to copy and share other people’s works for your publications\nUnderstand your choices for cIRcle\, UBC’s institutional repository\, and select a suitable open access license for your work\nPublish your thesis in a journal or book\, negotiate your publishing contract and ensure that articles you have previously published are eligible for inclusion within future works you are planning to publish.\n\nThe workshop will be presented by a copyright librarian\, who will provide you with practical tips and resources for your publishing journey. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions. If you have detailed questions\, you can book a follow-up\, one-on-one appointment with the copyright librarian. This workshop is suitable for graduate students\, faculty and postdocs. \nThis workshop qualifies for the Scholarly Research\, Writing and Publishing Credential offered through the College of Graduate Studies. \nRegister now \nQuestions? Contact csc.ok@ubc.ca \nFor a complete listing of workshops\, visit csc.ok.ubc.ca/workshops.
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/copyright-and-fair-dealing-13/
LOCATION:Online virtual event
CATEGORIES:Centre for Scholarly Communication,College of Graduate Studies,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204436
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SUMMARY:IBPOC Community Care Beading Space for faculty and staff
DESCRIPTION:If you are a UBCO faculty member\, staff or postdoctoral scholar who identifies as Indigenous\, Black\, and/or a Person of Colour\, or as a member of another racialized group\, join us for a community care beading space. \nThis is an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the beautiful and diverse beading traditions within our community\, and to connect with other IBPOC-identifying colleagues. The space is meant to ground us in culture\, community and craft. Take this time to connect with colleagues\, find reprieve and express yourself creatively. \nThe event will be led by Keyara Brody\, a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh beader and UBC Alum. You are welcome to bring beadwork from your culture to share and craft with the group. If you are new to beading\, there will be an instructional portion to walk you through a brick stitch. Beading materials\, snacks and refreshments will be provided. You are also welcome to bring any beading supplies of your own. \nThis gathering is brought to you by the IBPOC faculty and staff affinity group and is dedicated to building connection and support among IBPOC and racialized faculty\, staff and postdoctoral fellows at UBCO. \nThe event will take place outdoors on the Commons Field\, located behind the Nechako Building. Please dress for the weather. We thank you for supporting this community initiative! \nRegister here \nFor questions about affinity groups at UBCO\, please contact the Community Engagement and Educational Consultant for the Equity and Inclusion Office\, Natalia Peñuela Gallo\, at nataliap.gallo@ubc.ca.
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/ibpoc-community-care-beading-space-for-faculty-and-staff/
LOCATION:University Commons Field\, 3333 University Way\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1V 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Equity and Inclusion Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204436
CREATED:20260324T162440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T162105Z
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SUMMARY:Doctor of Education Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Doctor of Education (EdD) program at UBC Okanagan. \nHosted by the program manager\, this online information session will provide you with a brief overview of the program\, as well as what you can expect from the degree and the application process. There will also be an opportunity for questions. \nRegister here
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/doctor-of-education-information-session-3/
LOCATION:Online virtual event
CATEGORIES:College of Graduate Studies,Okanagan School of Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T123000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204436
CREATED:20260417T160512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T160512Z
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SUMMARY:Dissertation Defence: Integrating Circular Economy and One Water Approach
DESCRIPTION:Thais Ayres Rebello\, supervised by Drs. Rehan Sadiq and Kasun Hewage\, will defend their dissertation titled “Integrating Circular Economy and One Water Approach: A Sustainability Assessment Framework for Urban Water Systems” in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering. \nAn abstract for Thais Ayres Rebello’s dissertation is included below. \nExaminations are open to all members of the campus community as well as the general public. Please email rehan.sadiq@ubc.ca or kasun.hewage@ubc.ca to receive the Zoom link for this exam. \nAbstract\nUrban Water Systems (UWS) consists of water\, wastewater and storm water infrastructure\, which are the lifeline of any modern city. UWS are increasingly challenged by climate change\, population variation\, and water scarcity\, all of which intensify uncertainty in long-term planning. Moreover\, existing sustainability assessment approaches often lack clear goals and remain vulnerable to biases in the selection of reliable indicators and model development. These limitations highlight the urgent need for integrative\, adaptive decision-support frameworks that can incorporate uncertainty while guiding future planning. \nThis dissertation addresses this gap by developing a novel integrated framework designed to assess and enhance the sustainability of UWS planning under future stressors by integrating the principles of the Circular Economy and One Water Approach (Circular One Water Approach – COWA). The proposed paradigm\, COWA\, bridges conceptual and methodological gaps in existing paradigms such as Integrated Water Management – the One Water approach\, and the Circular Economy. Based on a comprehensive literature review\, six key principles are proposed for sustainable UWS planning: (1) waste reduction\, (2) multi-scale planning\, (3) flexible and adaptive infrastructure\, (4) system integration\, (5) community integration\, and (6) nature integration. These principles are operationalized through 168 indicators organized across 17 subcriteria and four main criteria. Indicator importance was determined using a fuzzy linguistic weighting approach\, followed by the development of a Fuzzy Cognitive Map (FCM) to capture causal relationships. A comparative evaluation across four paradigms namely\, Business-as-Usual (BAU)\, Circular Economy (CE)\, One Water Approach (OWA)\, and COWA\, shows that COWA achieves sustainability performance improvements of around 30% relative to BAU. Scenario analyses under climate change conditions further emphasize the importance of coordinated multi-dimensional interventions\, including nutrient and resource recovery\, energy efficiency\, low-impact development\, and participatory governance. Overall\, this research contributes (i) a comprehensive system-oriented sustainability indicator-based framework for UWS\, (ii) methodological innovation through the integration of fuzzy linguistic weighting and Fuzzy Cognitive Maps for uncertainty-aware planning\, and (iii) a pragmatic tool for decision-support by identifying strategies and quantifying trade-offs in sustainability interventions. The proposed COWA framework provides actionable guidance for policymakers\, engineers\, and urban planners seeking to design sustainable\, resilient\, and circular urban water systems.
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/dissertation-defence-integrating-circular-economy-and-one-water-approach/
LOCATION:Online virtual event
CATEGORIES:College of Graduate Studies,School of Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204436
CREATED:20260505T155251Z
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SUMMARY:Thesis Defence: Switching-Function-Based Detailed Equivalent Model for Numerically Efficient Electromagnetic Transient Simulation of Multilevel Power Converter Systems
DESCRIPTION:Weijia Liu\, supervised by Dr. Liwei Wang\, will defend their thesis titled “Switching-Function-Based Detailed Equivalent Model for Numerically Efficient Electromagnetic Transient Simulation of Multilevel Power Converter Systems” in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering. \nAn abstract for Weijia Liu’s thesis is included below. \nDefences are open to all members of the campus community as well as the general public. Please email liwei.wang@ubc.ca to receive the Zoom link for this defence. \nAbstract\nElectromagnetic transient (EMT) simulation has become an essential tool for the analysis and design of modern power electronic systems. However\, achieving efficient and accurate simulation of complex converter topologies remains challenging\, as conventional EMT simulation involves establishing the detailed companion models of a large number of switching devices and other circuit components. Although a small simulation time step can achieve numerical accuracy\, it also results in tremendous computational burden and significantly reduce simulation efficiency. A newly proposed simulation approach\, known as the switching-function-based detailed equivalent model (SFB-DEM)\, has been developed to improve computational efficiency while maintaining simulation accuracy. Nevertheless\, the implementation of this modelling approach has primarily been applied to one-terminal simple power converter topologies such as DC/AC half-bridge two-level converters\, and its effectiveness for more complex multilevel converter systems has not yet been fully investigated. This work extends the SFB-DEM approach to a back-to-back AC/DC/AC five-level converter and develops a set of predetermined voltage and current insertion factors based on semiconductor switching functions to ease computational burden for numerically efficient simulation. To demonstrate the improvement in simulation efficiency\, the proposed SFB-DEM is implemented in MATLAB environment\, and a detailed model (DM) of the investigated power converter topology is constructed using the widely-used Simulink/SimPowerSystems toolbox. The comparison results in case studies have proved that the proposed SFB-DEM outperforms the Simulink-based DM in terms of simulation efficiency while maintaining numerical accuracy. Under open-loop and closed-loop control conditions\, the simulation efficiency has been improved by approximately 20-fold and 40-fold\, respectively.
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/thesis-defence-switching-function-based-detailed-equivalent-model-for-numerically-efficient-electromagnetic-transient-simulation-of-multilevel-power-converter-systems/
LOCATION:Online virtual event
CATEGORIES:College of Graduate Studies,School of Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204436
CREATED:20260422T221053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T221053Z
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SUMMARY:alumNIGHTS: Kelowna—Bocce and Bites at Britannia Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Spend an Okanagan spring evening filled with lawn games\, conversation and great food and drinks at this family-friendly social. Enjoy your choice of entrée and beverage\, play bocce and cornhole\, and have a chance to win a prize basket filled with alumni UBC and Britannia Brewing swag. Reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones at this easygoing alumni gathering! \nTickets (includes one entrée and one beverage)\nAdults: $15\nChildren (12 years and under): $5 \nMocktails and non-alcoholic beverages are available.\nChildren’s tickets include a kids’ menu entrée and a soft drink. \nRegister by Friday\, May 15\, 2026\, or until capacity is reached. Questions? Reach out to ok.alumni@ubc.ca. \nRegister Now
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/alumnights-kelowna-bocce-and-bites-at-britannia-brewing/
LOCATION:Britannia Brewing Co\, 8999 Jim Bailey Rd\, Kelowna\, BC\, V4V 1S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:alumni UBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204436
CREATED:20260505T155545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T155545Z
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SUMMARY:Dissertation Defence: South Asian Digital Art Archive (SADA)
DESCRIPTION:Najam Ul Assar\, supervised by Dr. Megan Smith\, will defend their dissertation titled “South Asian Digital Art Archive (SADA): A Post-Colonial Archive of Digital Art” in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies – Digital Arts and Humanities theme. \nAn abstract for Najam Ul Assar’s dissertation is included below. \nExaminations are open to all members of the campus community as well as the general public. Please email megan.smith@ubc.ca to receive the Zoom link for this exam. \nAbstract\nThe thesis positions the South Asian Digital Art Archive (SADA) as both a scholarly intervention and a practice-based digital humanities project that responds to the historical absence and fragmentation of South Asian digital art within global archival infrastructures. Digital art practices across South Asia have developed since the late twentieth century\, yet institutional archives\, art-historical canons\, and digital repositories remain structurally misaligned with them. Prevailing classificatory systems and infrastructural assumptions fail to register their historical\, technical\, and cultural specificity. In response\, the research advances re-archiving as a post-colonial methodology. SADA enacts re-archiving as a multilingual\, community-driven\, ethically grounded living archive in which curatorial practice\, qualitative research\, and technical design operate as interdependent processes. Empirically\, the thesis draws on forty in-depth\, semistructured interviews with digital artists across South Asia and its diasporas. Through reflexive thematic analysis\, it examines how digital artistic practice forms through intersecting negotiations of memory\, infrastructure\, labour\, ecology\, gender\, and artificial intelligence\, among other postcolonial concerns. It treats these negotiations as conditions that shape production\, circulation\, and archival visibility. SADA enacts a digital philosophy grounded in design principles that foreground infrastructural constraints\, ethical responsibility\, and cultural context\, deliberately prioritizing accessibility and multilingual metadata over scale\, automation\, and technological excess. The archive extends through an artist book that reworks interview material into curated narrative entries\, foregrounding artists’ voices while situating their practices within broader theoretical debates. The thesis contributes to digital humanities scholarship\, media art history\, and archival studies by advancing a collaborative model of digital archiving grounded in critical practice. SADA shows how the approach can challenge epistemic hierarchies\, support cultural sustainability\, and respond to the conditions under which digital art practices emerge in the Global South.
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/dissertation-defence-south-asian-digital-art-archive-sada/
LOCATION:Online virtual event
CATEGORIES:College of Graduate Studies,Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260525T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204436
CREATED:20260505T160840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T160840Z
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SUMMARY:Thesis Defence: Numerically Efficient and Accurate Modeling of a Multi-Active-Bridge Solid-State Transformer for Accelerated Electromagnetic Transient Simulation
DESCRIPTION:Kuizhang Gao\, supervised by Dr. Liwei Wang\, will defend their thesis titled “Numerically Efficient and Accurate Modeling of a Multi-Active-Bridge Solid-State Transformer for Accelerated Electromagnetic Transient Simulation” in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering. \nAn abstract for Kuizhang Gao’s thesis is included below. \nDefences are open to all members of the campus community as well as the general public. Please email liwei.wang@ubc.ca to receive the Zoom link for this defence. \nAbstract\nThe development of modern power systems\, including distribution networks\, electric vehicle (EV) fast charging\, and energy storage systems\, has led to increasing demand for flexible\, efficient\, and high-performance power conversion technologies. Solid-state transformers (SSTs) have emerged as a promising solution due to their high-power density\, modular structure\, bidirectional power flow capability\, and ability to operate at high frequencies. However\, the increasing system complexity and large number of switching devices make accurate and efficient electromagnetic transient (EMT) simulation computationally expensive. \nThis thesis presents a numerically efficient and accurate modelling framework for multi-winding solid-state transformers (SSTs) for electromagnetic transient (EMT) type simulation. Due to the large number of switching devices and complex converter structures\, conventional detailed models suffer from high computational cost. To address this issue\, a switching-function-based detailed equivalent model (SFB-DEM) is developed to model the converter using controlled voltage sources\, enabling decoupling through the DC-link capacitors. An EMT-based implementation is further formulated using forward Euler (FE) and backward Euler (BE) discretization. Moreover\, a switching interpolation technique is incorporated to improve the accuracy under fixed-time-step EMT simulation. \nThe proposed equivalent model is validated through comprehensive case studies\, including accuracy evaluation under different simulation time steps and computational efficiency analysis with increasing submodule numbers\, and fault-condition simulation. The results demonstrate that the proposed SFB-DEM achieves well-matched simulation results with the reference model while significantly reducing simulation time and improving scalability. The switching interpolation technique significantly enhances accuracy for large time-step simulations.
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/thesis-defence-numerically-efficient-and-accurate-modeling-of-a-multi-active-bridge-solid-state-transformer-for-accelerated-electromagnetic-transient-simulation/
LOCATION:Online virtual event
CATEGORIES:College of Graduate Studies,School of Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260525T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260525T183000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204436
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SUMMARY:2026/27 Winter Pre-Registration Session: Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Media Studies
DESCRIPTION:Winter Session registration is right around the corner! To help you prepare\, Academic & Career Advising is hosting a Zoom session for Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Media Studies students. The session will cover the registration essentials\, including: \n\nHow to plan your courses\nHow and when to register\nThe best tools and resources to use\nTransfer credits\nGeneral degree planning tips\nProgram-specific planning tips\n\nAll undergraduate students\, including those who are new to UBC\, are welcome to attend—this session will start with the basics. Don’t forget to bring your questions! \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/2026-27-winter-pre-registration-session-bachelor-of-fine-arts-and-bachelor-of-media-studies/
LOCATION:Online virtual event
CATEGORIES:Academic and Career Development,Students, Office of the Associate Vice-President
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T110000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Weekly Writing Community
DESCRIPTION:Tired of solo writing sessions? Craving a supportive environment to fuel your creativity? Look no further than our weekly writing community\, tailored for the UBC Okanagan community. \nYour projects\, your progress\nBring your own research and writing projects to the table! The writing community provides dedicated time for you to focus on your individual writing goals. Get ready to boost your productivity and make progress on your writing projects\, all within a supportive community environment. \nWhat you’ll experience:\nEach session is dedicated to your independent writing time. You can look forward to writing alongside others who\, like you\, are independently working on their own writing projects and goals. \nHighlights of the community:\n\nYour time to write: Join our weekly sessions with your writing and research materials ready\, and take full advantage of this opportunity to write without distractions.\nWrite together: Achieve your individual writing goals alongside other members of the UBCO community.\nGuided structure: Participate in the Pomodoro technique\, expertly facilitated by the Centre for Scholarly Communication.\nInclusivity: From undergraduates to faculty\, everyone in the UBCO community is welcome.\n\nYou’re invited to be part of this enriching community that builds community and fosters productivity. Register now and come prepared to amplify your writing endeavours. Let’s turn solitary writing into a group effort and make getting things done a community experience. \nRegister now \nQuestions? Please contact the CSC at csc.ok@ubc.ca.
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/tuesday-weekly-writing-community-3/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Online virtual event
CATEGORIES:Centre for Scholarly Communication,College of Graduate Studies,Library
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SUMMARY:How Do We Manage in a World of Mis/Disinformation?
DESCRIPTION:UBCO’s Digital Transparency Research Excellence Cluster presents a plenary talk titled\, “How do we manage in a world of mis/disinformation?” \nWe live in a world of information abundance. How do we manage this abundance? We ask two experts who approach this question from very different perspectives: political science and policy\, and computer science. \nWhat insights might emerge from bringing these differing perspectives into dialogue? In particular\, we aim to better distinguish between fact and fiction. How can public policy and professional practice help foster an open\, knowledge-driven information ecosystem—one that cultivates the critical thinking essential to a healthy democracy? \nJoin us for an engaging and candid conversation with two experts at the forefront of the field. \nRegister \nFeatured guest speakers\n\n\n\n\nTANU MITRA\nAssociate Professor University of Washington School of Computer Science and Engineering \nBiography: \nTanu Mitra is an Associate Professor at the University of Washington Information School\, where she leads the Social Computing and Algorithmic Experiences (SCALE) lab. She is the co-director of UW’s RAISE center – Responsibility in AI Systems Experiences center and holds an adjunct appointment in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering. Her current research focuses on Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence and Responsible AI. \nHer work employs a range of interdisciplinary methods from the fields of human computer interaction\, data mining\, AI\, machine learning\, and natural language processing to understand human behavior online and better support human-human and human-machine communication.\n\n\n\nTAYLOR OWEN\nAssociate Professor McGill University\, the Max Bell School of Public Policy\n \nBiography \nTaylor Owen is the Beaverbrook Chair in Media\, Ethics and Communications\, the founding Director of The Centre for Media\, Technology and Democracy\, the Principal Investigator of The Media Ecosystem Observatory\, and an Associate Professor at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University. His Doctorate is from the University of Oxford and he has been a Trudeau and Banting scholar\, an Action Canada Fellow and received the 2016 Public Policy Forum Emerging Leader award. \nHe is the host of the Globe and Mail’s Machines Like Us podcast. He has also written three books\, including: Disruptive Power: The Crisis of the State in the Digital Age (Oxford University Press\, 2015).\n\n\n\nDr. Suzie Currie\, Vice-Principal and Associate Vice-President\, Research and Innovation at UBC Okanagan\, will provide opening remarks. Political Science Professor Wendy Wong and Computer Science Professor Pourang Irani will moderate the session. \nThis event is organized by the Digital Transparency Research Excellence Cluster of the Office of the Vice-Principal\, Research; the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences\, and the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science.
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/how-do-we-manage-in-a-world-of-mis-disinformation/
LOCATION:UBC Innovation Precinct Annexation 1\, 3505 Spectrum Court\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1V 2Z1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences,Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science,Research and Innovation, Office of the Vice-Principal
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T183000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204436
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SUMMARY:2026/27 Winter Pre-Registration Session: Bachelor of Arts
DESCRIPTION:Winter Session registration is right around the corner! To help you prepare\, Academic & Career Advising is hosting a Zoom session for Bachelor of Arts students. The session will cover the registration essentials\, including: \n\nHow to plan your courses\nHow and when to register\nThe best tools and resources to use\nTransfer credits\nGeneral degree planning tips\nProgram-specific planning tips\n\nAll undergraduate students\, including those who are new to UBC\, are welcome to attend—this session will start with the basics. Don’t forget to bring your questions! \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/2026-27-winter-pre-registration-session-bachelor-of-arts/
LOCATION:Online virtual event
CATEGORIES:Academic and Career Development,Students, Office of the Associate Vice-President
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T183000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204436
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SUMMARY:2026/27 Winter Pre-Registration Session: Bachelor of Commerce
DESCRIPTION:Winter Session registration is right around the corner! To help you prepare\, Faculty of Management Academic Advisors are hosting a Zoom session for Bachelor of Commerce students. The session will cover the registration essentials\, including: \n\nHow to plan your courses\nHow and when to register\nThe best tools and resources to use\nTransfer credits\nGeneral degree planning tips\nProgram-specific planning tips\n\nAll Bachelor of Commerce students\, including those who are new to UBC\, are welcome to attend—this session will start with the basics. Don’t forget to bring your questions! \nRegister now
URL:https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/2026-27-winter-pre-registration-session-bachelor-of-commerce/
LOCATION:Online virtual event
CATEGORIES:Academic and Career Development,Faculty of Management,Students, Office of the Associate Vice-President
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