Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science

Name: Art in Science Event and Call for Submissions
Start: 2026-05-02T13:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-05-02T15:00:00-07:00
Location: Centre culturel francophone de l’Okanagan

March 2026
World Water Day: All Too Clear documentary screening

Featured March 22 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Commons (COM) 3297 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

In recognition of World Water Day, the Okanagan Basin Water Board and UBC Okanagan's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences invite the community to a special screening of the award‑winning documentary All Too Clear. This powerful documentary explores how invasive quagga mussels are reshaping the Great Lakes and raises important questions about what a similar […]

Free
Thesis Defence: The Indian Gut Microbiome Influence on Susceptibility to Ulcerative Colitis Using Germ-free Mouse Models

March 23 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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

Serena Jilani will defend their thesis.
Career Exploration Series: Urban Development and Infrastructure

March 26 at 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Career Exploration Series

Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) – Richard S. Hallisey Atrium (Main floor) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Considering a career in urban development and infrastructure? Come talk to a panel of experienced professionals representing urban development, real estate, infrastructure and construction. These professionals are here to take questions and provide insight into what these jobs look like day to day and the rewarding careers offered in the urban development and infrastructure space. […]

Free
Thesis Defence: Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning for Software Engineering

March 27 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Arts and Sciences Centre (ASC) 3187 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Amirreza Esmaeili will defend their thesis.
Thesis Defence: Ground-Dwelling Natural Enemies Across Vineyards and Semi-Natural Habitats in the Okanagan Valley

March 31 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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

Hannah Friesen will defend their thesis.
April 2026
Dissertation Defence: An Exploration of Users’ Pointing and Navigation Performance on Large Curved Displays

April 23 at 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Online virtual event

A K M Amanat Ullah will defend their dissertation.
May 2026
Art in Science Event and Call for Submissions

May 2 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Centre culturel francophone de l'Okanagan 702 Bernard Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Discover the artistic side of scientific research at UBC Okanagan. Join us for a one-day public exhibition showcasing paintings, photographs, microscopy images, wildlife photos, interactive displays and more—created by scientists who draw inspiration from their research. Attend the event Enjoy an afternoon of original artwork created by researchers from the Irving K. Barber Faculty of […]

Free

Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science

March 2026

World Water Day: All Too Clear documentary screening

Thesis Defence: The Indian Gut Microbiome Influence on Susceptibility to Ulcerative Colitis Using Germ-free Mouse Models

Career Exploration Series: Urban Development and Infrastructure

Thesis Defence: Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning for Software Engineering

Thesis Defence: Ground-Dwelling Natural Enemies Across Vineyards and Semi-Natural Habitats in the Okanagan Valley

April 2026

Dissertation Defence: An Exploration of Users’ Pointing and Navigation Performance on Large Curved Displays

May 2026

Art in Science Event and Call for Submissions

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