Public Anthropology Speaker Series

Online virtual event

The Public Anthropology Speaker Series gets underway with an engaging presentation by Dr. Amelia Fiske from the Institute for the History and Ethics of Medicine at the Technical University of Munich.

10 lesser-known ways your pharmacist can help you meet your healthcare goals

Online virtual event

We typically think of pharmacists as the professionals who dispense our medications, answer our medication questions, and ensure that our medications are going to be safe and effective.  But we can utilize our pharmacists for so much more!  From prescribing for minor ailments and ordering lab tests to ensuring we are using climate-conscious medications, this […]

Clinicians as data curators: Implications for data quality

Online virtual event

This presentation discusses clinician roles in shaping data quality in electronic health records and digitalized health systems. Impacts on downstream data use and clinical care provision will also be discussed. Presenter Charlene Ronquillo, RN, PhD School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Development University of British Columbia Okanagan REGISTER HERE Free and open to […]

Interviews on Campus: Mark Anthony Group

Online virtual event

Are you passionate about the wine industry and looking for an opportunity to kick-start your career? Mark Anthony Group is hosting exclusive on-campus interviews for UBCO students, offering a chance to join their highly competitive Wine Management Program and other seasonal or full-time roles. This program provides participants with hands-on experience in sales, hospitality and […]

Designing technologies to support learning and social connection for older adults

Online virtual event

Joanna will present two new technologies that are developing in her lab. HelpCall enables older adults to get technology assistance over a remote video call such as Zoom. LegacySphere facilitates intergenerational communication in embodied virtual reality. Presenter Joanna McGrenere, Professor and Co-Head of the Department of Computer Science University of British Columbia Vancouver REGISTER HERE […]

Current issues for British Columbia seniors featuring Dan Levitt, Seniors Advocate

Online virtual event

Dan Levitt is the Special Guest for the 12th annual Okanagan Embrace Aging Month, which hosts events to embrace aging March 1–31, 2025—in-person and online. Dan will discuss the current issues faced by seniors in British Columbia. Presenter Dan Levitt, Seniors Advocate Office of the Seniors Advocate, Province of British Columbia REGISTER HERE Free and open […]

May the imagined force be with you: Staying strong and steady through imagined practice

Online virtual event

Motor imagery is the imagined practice (or mental rehearsal) of a movement. In this presentation, we will discuss how we can use motor imagery to help us perform smooth and steady movements as we age, and after stroke. Presenters Sarah Kraeutner, PhD Assistant Professor and Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar Department of Psychology, Irving […]