ASIC200 (2009 COURSE OUTLINE)
THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA ASIC (Arts and Science Integrated Course) 200 GLOBAL ISSUES IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES WINTER SESSION 2008-2009 Course Description: Human society…
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THE ANATOMY OF HUMAN DESTRUCTIVENESS
SHELDON SOLOMON (VIDEO)
OCTOBER 9th, 2008
“The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness” (Oct 9, 2008, UBC Frederic Wood Theatre) – – – – – Terror management theory posits that awareness of mortality engenders…
Read articleOne last kick at the can. Register for Terry talks 2008
With only a few days away, this is just a reminder to register for the inaugural Terry talks, a TED talks-ish event with a UBC twist.…
Read articleIntroducing the 2008 Terry talks speakers…
Full roster details can be found here. Bonus marks to you if after watching, you can figure out Idette’s song choice… Don’t forget to register if…
Read articleWinners from the Writing Challenge!! (Season 3)
Well, it took a while to formally announce this, but here are the winners to last season’s writing challenge. Check out the links, and see what…
Read articleCreating the space to be human. Dr. James Orbinski – noon, Nov 7th, Chan Centre (Tickets now available)
Just a note to say that James Orbinski tickets are now available for pick up at the Chan Centre Box Office. Currently, tickets are limited to…
Read articleVote Dammit!
Polls open from 7am to 7pm, October 14th (today). That’s all. (You don’t need a card like the above – just your ID and you’ll need…
Read articleTerry talk application deadline extended…
Just updated this at the Terry talks website. “We’ve noticed that we’ve had quite a few queries on the video part of the application- i.e. having…
Read articleTerry talks: applications to speak (DUE OCT 14)
(MAKE THAT OCT 14th: deadline has been extended to October 14th – woot!) THINGS TO AVOID WHEN SPEAKING PUBLICLY Egad! Is it already that close to…
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