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What does it mean to live in The Anthropocene — an era shaped by human impact? Join bestselling author John Green in The Anthropocene Reviewed, a collection of essays that blend insight, humor, and reflection. From pondering Canada geese to the design of the QWERTY keyboard, this book invites you to see our complex and beautiful world in a whole new light. 📚 Join the alumni UBC Book Club! Sign up now to be part of the conversation. Our next read begins January 3, 2025! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3SwjgXl

Do you know when the first female AMS president was elected? How about the sports our Olympic Thunderbirds competed in this summer? Test your UBC smarts and get the answers to these questions and more in the latest UBC Magazine quiz: https://bit.ly/3OPlZIU #UBCTrivia #UBCKnowledge #UBCMagazine

Watch our expert panel as they unpack the drama, dissect the results, and explore what’s next after one of the most polarizing elections in US history. - Discover the key factors that shaped the 2024 US presidential election. - Learn about the implications for Canada’s economy, policies, and global relations. - Hear predictions about what this pivotal moment means for the future of democracy. 🎥 Watch the webcast now: https://bit.ly/3BmlgM3 #PoliticalAnalysis #DemocracyInFocus #USElections

While seasonal light displays can lift spirits, did you know they can be disruptive to animals and insects? Here are some simple tips to make holiday lights friendlier to nocturnal creatures: https://bit.ly/41mc84z

Do you celebrate Lunar New Year? If so, tell us about your favourite aspects of the holiday, and your submission could be published in UBC Magazine! Our goal: to showcase how UBC alumni celebrate Lunar New Year around the world. Submit here by January 3: https://bit.ly/4gpcHiF

UBC is proud to announce the inaugural recipients of the Peter Wall Legacy Awards. These recipients are driving innovative research to address pressing sustainability challenges in British Columbia and beyond. https://lnkd.in/gQi7BRhy

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What if you had time set aside each week to unplug, unwind, and just breathe? Learn why UBC's Dr. Varada Kolhatkar carves out time for her busy Master of Data Science students to meditate and how it’s helped them keep up with the demands of their program.

Think creativity is just for artists? Think again! UBC expert Kari Marken invites you to reframe the question from “Is my work creative?” to “How is my work creative?” In this insightful webcast, Kari shares how creativity is a learned process essential for change and progress. Discover practical ways to enhance your creative skills and foster a culture of innovation at work: https://bit.ly/4gkrsDi A big thank you to CBC for making this program possible.

Did you know UBC has a real glassblower on campus? Meet Brian Ditchburn, UBC’s own scientific glassblower in the Chemistry Department. 🧪 From crafting intricate glassware to offering students some smash therapy (yes, really!), Brian’s job might just be the coolest on campus. Curious about the magic of molten glass and why Brian believes it’s all about embracing impermanence? Catch this fascinating episode to see the craft, creativity, and a little bit of chaos in action! 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3OD0TgJ #ScientificGlassblower #SmashTherapy #GlassArt