Unpacking COP28: A Panel Discussion

ADM Amphitheatre 1138 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, BC, Canada

What will be some of the key challenges of the upcoming COP28 Climate Change Conference?
Join our expert panelists on November 21st as they discuss the most pressing issues.

Speaker Series: Resisting Hate with Free Speech

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Learn about challenges facing freedom of speech in Canada and the U.S. at a presentation hosted by the Department of Economics, Philosophy and Political Science.

Sustainability Showcase

Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join us to hear from industry leaders, participate in tailored discussions and network with representatives from sustainability-focused industries, agriculture, and economic development commissions.

Philosophy Colloquium

Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

The Philosophy program will be hosting a colloquim featuring international guest speakers Dr. Eddy Keming Chen and Dr. Alan Hájek.

Philosophy Speaker Series

Arts Building (ART) 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

The UBC Philosophy Speaker Series is pleased to present Dr. Gurpreet Rattan from the University of Toronto.

Political Science Speaker Series

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Should we care about technology as a political force? Dr. Stefan Kehlenbach discusses the intersection of technology, structures of power, and politics.

Has Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lost Its Way?

Rotary Centre for the Arts - Mary Irwin Theatre 421 Cawston Avenue, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join us for a conversation between leading scholars on the past, present, and future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies.

$10.00

Political Science Speaker Series

Campus Administration Building (ADM) 1138 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

The Political Science Speaker Series wraps up with an engaging presentation by Dr. Diana Fu from The University of Toronto.

EPP Speaker Event

Arts Building (ART) 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join special guest speaker Tom Ginsburg for an engaging lecture entitled, A Constitutional Perspective on Institutional Neutrality.

On Campus: Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission (COEDC)

Courtyard 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Stop by and visit our booth! At the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission, we know it takes a village to build a successful business and a thriving business community. Every day, we help entrepreneurs like you achieve your potential—whether it’s making an introduction to that one person who unlocks all those other doors, or getting […]

Free

UBC Constitutional Lecture 2024

University Centre (UNC) - Ballroom 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join Justice Bradley Miller of the Court of Appeals for Ontario as he delivers the UBC Constitutional Lecture 2024.

Book Launch: The Ethics and Economics of Liberal Democracies

Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

The Department of Economics, Philosophy and Political Science is hosting a launch party for the newly published book, The Ethics and Economics of Liberal Democracies: Foundations for PPE, written by UBCO faculty members.

EPP Inaugural Lecture Series: Governments, grunts, or graduate students: to whom is revisionist just war theory of any use?

Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Just war theory has been the subject of an ongoing debate between traditionalists and revisionists. The latter make sharp and radical criticisms of the ‘war convention’ while the former have defended it. Revisionism faces a dilemma. Either it is primarily committed to guiding choice and action or not. If so, then it should be addressed […]

Political Science Speaker Series

Arts Building (ART) 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join Professor Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University, for a special lecture on the importance of civilian control in
the military.

Philosophy Colloquium Series

Arts Building (ART) 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

The Philosophy Colloquium Series is back with an engaging lecture by Dr. Nicholas Dunn from Okanagan College.

PPE Conversation Series

Arts Building (ART) 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Dr. Kevin Vallier from the University of Toledo explores the foundations of religious freedom within Christian political philosophy.

Economics Speaker Series: Dr. Shari Eli

Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

The 2025 Economics Speaker Series kicks off on Feb 7th with a lecture about the origins of U.S. welfare generosity.

Economics Speaker Series: Dr. Gady Jacoby

Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Dr. Gady Jacoby discusses racial integration and active investing in this installment of the Economics Speaker Series.

Economics Speaker Series: Dr. Kevin Schnepel

Arts Building (ART) 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

The Economics Speaker Series continues on March 14th with a presentation by Dr. Kevin Schnepel from Simon Fraser University.

The Roger Watts Debate

Rotary Centre for the Arts - Mary Irwin Theatre 421 Cawston Avenue, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Top UBC Okanagan undergraduate student debaters argue their case before a panel of community judges who decide the winners.

Give Game Theory a Chance

Arts Building (ART) 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Find out how mathematical models can help us understand politics and society at a lecture featuring guest speaker Dr Richard Jordan.

Gladiator and the Dream of Rome

Arts Building (ART) 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Guest speaker Richard Jordan explores transcultural unity and empire in his lecture, Gladiator and the Dream of Rome.