CANCELED: Book/Podcast Discussion: How to be an Antiracist by Kendi
Join the Okanagan School of Education for a book/podcast discussion on How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi.
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Book/Podcast Discussion: How to be an Antiracist by Kendi
Join the Okanagan School of Education for a book/podcast discussion on How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi.
Graduate Student Awards Night: Okanagan School of Education
Join us in celebrating our Okanagan School of Education Graduate Student Award recipients! Wednesday, June 17 4:15 to 4:30 p.m. Via Zoom Register to receive the Zoom link. Cheer on your colleagues! All are welcome to attend.
Cancelled: Safe is Not Enough: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Education and Leadership Workshop
Library Building (LIB) 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaWe invite educators, counsellors, administrators, health personnel, and community members to join us for this two-day non-credit summer program. The SOGI UBC workshop will assist participants in understanding and exploring inclusive approaches that recognize, and intervene to transform, the impacts of systemic discrimination towards sexual and gender minorities. Your experienced facilitator will present ready to […]
$200
Cancelled: Safe is Not Enough: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Education and Leadership Workshop
Library Building (LIB) 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaWe invite educators, counsellors, administrators, health personnel, and community members to join us for this two-day non-credit summer program. The SOGI UBC workshop will assist participants in understanding and exploring inclusive approaches that recognize, and intervene to transform, the impacts of systemic discrimination towards sexual and gender minorities. Your experienced facilitator will present ready to […]
$200
Systemic Racism and Anti-Racism in Teacher Education with Dr. Cranston
Dr. Jerome Cranston will be presenting on Systemic Racism and Anti-Racism in Teacher Education.
Rethinking Critical Pedagogy: Radical Education and the Role of Philosophy
The Okanagan School of Education is pleased to welcome Dr. Quentin Wheeler-Bell, Assistant Professor, Indiana University as a keynote lecturer on Thursday, Oct. 22. In this talk, Dr. Wheeler-Bell will reframe recent attempts to establish core principles of critical teaching practice and method. He argues that these attempts have been unsuccessful because they reproduce a […]
Neurodecolonization, Mindfulness, and the Medicine Wheel: An Indigenous model of traditional wellness
Online virtual eventIn his presentation, Dr. Yellow Bird will discuss how our wellness can be improved by combing Indigenous and Western evidenced-based sciences.
Modern Mindfulness: A Journey from the Buddha to the Lab
Online virtual eventRobert McClure will discuss what makes mindfulness and science a modern paradigm.
Free
Sheldon Pierre Louis Artist Talk
Online virtual eventAs an artist, Sheldon Pierre Louis likes to use his platform as a vessel for change. Art can be an educational tool, a conversational opening, as well as a political weapon.
Candid Conversations: Climate Change in Education & Supporting Youth Mental Health
Online virtual eventJoin UBC’s Dean of Education, Dr. Jan Hare, for an online speaker series focusing on important questions and significant priorities that are engaging educators today.
Candid Conversations: Race & Inequality in School Systems
Online virtual eventJoin the Dean of Education, Dr. Jan Hare, for an online speaker series focusing on important questions and significant priorities that are engaging educators today.
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Climate Justice and Educational Responsibility
Online virtual eventJoin Dr. Jan Hare for a conversation with award-winning author and journalist Naomi Klein, and documentary filmmaker, journalist, and educator Avi Lewis.
Présentation du film “Au revoir le bonheur”
University Centre (UNC) - UBCSUO Theatre 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaCome celebrate Canadian cinema by attending a free indoor performance of Au Revoir le bonheur.
Race & Inequality in School Systems
Online virtual eventJoin UBC’s Dean of Education, Dr. Jan Hare, for an online speaker series focusing on important questions and significant priorities that are engaging educators today.
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Paws for Applause: A B.A.R.K. 10 year celebration
Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) – Richard S. Hallisey Atrium (Lower atrium) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin B.A.R.K. for a celebration!
Speed Friending en français
Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) - Global Collegium 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, CanadaSocial event for French speakers and learners
Soirée de film: Ténor
Campus Administration Building (ADM) - University Theatre (ADM026) 1138 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin Espaces francophones for Soirée de film (movie night) to watch Ténor. While working part-time as a food deliveryman, Antoine, an aspiring young rapper from the suburbs of Paris, meets Mrs. Loyseau, an eminent teacher at the Paris Opéra. Stunned by the young man's raw talent, she introduces him to the world of opera. As […]
Amitié Express (Christmas version)
Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) - Global Collegium 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin Espaces francophones for this Christmas-themed social to talk about your holiday traditions in French
Atelier d’écriture
University Centre (UNC) - First and Second Year Collegium 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin espaces francophones for this creative writing workshop with our French academic assistant.
Crêpe Breakfast (Petit-dejeuner avec des crêpes)
University Centre (UNC) 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin Espaces francophones for our end of the term crêpe breakfast with hot chocolate to get started on your day and socialize with other francophones!
Common Schools for Civic Equals: on the goods of common schooling
Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin Dr. Philip Cook, University of Edinburgh, as he discusses common schools for civic equals.
Documentary Film Screening: Backlash, Misogyny in the Digital Age
Campus Administration Building (ADM) - University Theatre (ADM026) 1138 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, CanadaFeature-length documentary produced by La Ruelle Films which takes a relevant look at the impact and the scourge of cyberviolence.
Thesis Defence: Digital Games-based Learning: Minecraft in the 21st Century Classroom
Online virtual eventJulie Partridge will defend their thesis titled "Digital Games-based Learning: Minecraft in the 21st Century Classroom."
Thesis Defence: How Core Competencies and Non-academic Skills are used in Admission Decisions at British Columbian Universities
Online virtual eventCharlson Tang will defend their thesis.
