Speakers Bureau 2018-2019 topics
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Topics appropriate for K-12 students: E (K-5), M (6-8), S (9-12)
| Area | Topic | Description | Presenter | Role | Department |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animals and Plants | Gooseneck Barnacles and the Archaeology of Nuu-chah-nulth Shellfish Management ǂ (E M S) NEW | Gooseneck barnacles are rapidly becoming a popular addition to the menu at high-end restaurants, but they have been part of Northwest Coast diets for thousands of years. The barnacles love the exposed, wave-beaten rocks of the intertidal zone, and are only available for a short window of time at low tide, making them dangerous to harvest. The shell plates of goosenecks don't preserve well and look like pinky fingernails, making them hard to identify, and the ways in which we look for then archaeologically won’t catch all of them. My project combines historical ecology and archaeology to see how frequently gooseneck barnacles and other rare shellfish appear in Barkley Sound archaeological sites to get a better idea of this creature's story on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. | Efford, Ms. Meaghan | Graduate Student | Department of Anthropology |
| Animals and Plants | Shellfish Archaeology in BC ǂ (E M S) NEW | The intertidal zone is an exciting place, with many hardy creatures braving the crashing waves and hot sun to make homes in the rocky intertidal splash zone. It is a dangerous place, but is rich in nutrients and home to many organisms. This is where we find tide pools, the sections of the zone with lots of organisms living together. These organisms are smart and tough: they can protect themselves against predators and hunt for their dinner, all while protecting their homes. Many shellfish make their home in the intertidal zone, from the spiky sea urchins and the fancy snails to the hardy clams and bright purple mussels. Sometimes fish use this zone as a nursery. The food chains in the splash zone are complex and often involve birds and sea otters feasting on the creatures who make their homes there. | Efford, Ms. Meaghan | Graduate Student | Department of Anthropology |
| Animals and Plants | Seabird Tracking: How Do We Know Where Seabirds Go, and Why is it Important? ǂ (E M S) NEW | My research involves tracking of seabird movement around breeding colonies, using GPS tags (small devices placed directly on the birds that log their location over time). I can speak about general seabird biology (mostly familiar with the British Columbian seabirds), and about tracking of seabirds (technology, history of research methods). I am familiar with field protocols for how seabird research takes place in BC. I also have experience working at a long-term ecological monitoring field station in Haida Gwaii, which involved seabird research, but also other ecological monitoring projects, such as monitoring other types of bird and marine mammals. I am happy to also speak about long-term monitoring in ecology, and about citizen science projects. | Pattison, Ms. Vivian | Graduate Student | Department of Geography |
| Business and Economics | The Mystery and History of Money (S) NEW | We use money so frequently that without it life seems almost unimaginable, but how is it possible to exchange some shiny metal objects or brightly coloured pieces of paper for a cup of coffee, or better yet, food? This lecture explains where money came from, what makes it possible, and where money might be going in the future. | Rudnyckyj, Dr. Daromir | Associate Professor | Department of Anthropology |
| Business and Economics | Angels and Venture Capitalists: Financing “High-growth” Start-up Companies | Schure, Prof. Paul | Professor | Department of Economics | |
| Business and Economics | Financial Crises and Economic Crises | Schure, Prof. Paul | Professor | Department of Economics | |
| Business and Economics | The Euro and Financial Markets in the Eurozone | Schure, Prof. Paul | Professor | Department of Economics | |
| Business and Economics | Economic Insecurity in 21st-Century Canada: 30 Years of Retrenchment in Federal Support for the Unemployed NEW | Income inequality has grown in Canada, with the deterioration of our social protection system for the unemployed identified as a key factor. This talk looks at retrenchment in employment insurance and social assistance since the 1990s, the consequences and what might be done to bring redistribution back. | Wood, Dr. Donna | Adjunct Assistant Professor | Department of Political Science |
| Business and Economics | Goal Setting and Performance Management | This lecture/workshop is designed to help organizations integrate goal setting with leadership and management techniques to enhance the motivation and performance of their members. | Wikkramatileke, Dr. Rhordon | Instructor and Curriculum Developer | Division of Continuing Studies |
| Business and Economics | Professional Sales NEW | This lecture/workshop discusses the competencies associated with professional sales in this day and age. | Wikkramatileke, Dr. Rhordon | Instructor and Curriculum Developer | Division of Continuing Studies |
| Business and Economics | Collaborative Creativity NEW | Two English grads, a biochemistry alum, and a paleontologist walked into a bar…and created a series of linked novellas. Each author writes alone, but all of the tales have to work together—just like this team.The tactics can work for any creative collaboration: a quilting bee, a potluck party, or a theatre production. In Collaborative Creativity, we talk about the process from brainstorming through assessing risks, from setting deadlines to dealing with fallout if they get missed, and most importantly, how to keep it fun. | Goldsworthy, Ms. Rachel | Coordinator Centre for Social and Sustainable Innovation | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business |
| Business and Economics | Decision-making in Organizations and Along the Supply Chain (in English, French or Arabic) (M S) NEW | Guitouni, Dr. Adel | Associate Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
| Business and Economics | Managing a Global Value Chain: Balancing Economy, Sustainability and Social Responsibility (in English, French or Arabic) (M S) NEW | Guitouni, Dr. Adel | Associate Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
| Business and Economics | Diversity and Inclusion Agenda: Lessons from the Victoria Forum (in English, French or Arabic) (M S) | Guitouni, Dr. Adel | Associate Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
| Business and Economics | Cross-cultural Management: Managing Diversity (in English or Korean) (S) | This presentation discusses how to manage cultural diversity: culture clash, cross-cultural communication and negotiation, culture shock and living and working overseas. | Nam, Dr. Sang H. | Associate Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business |
| Business and Economics | Organizational Behaviour: How to Manage People (in English or Korean) (S) | This presentation discusses how to manage people effectively within an organization: motivation, leadership, teamwork, and conflict management. | Nam, Dr. Sang H. | Associate Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business |
| Business and Economics | Organizational Democracy: Innovative Ways of Improving Democracy in Cooperatives, Unions, Non-profits, Corporations and Government Agencies (S) NEW | Fostering greater democracy has been a focus for employees and leaders alike in organizations including unions, corporations, cooperatives, non-profits and government agencies. The benefits of greater democratization extend well beyond the walls of these organizations. Yet many democratic structures in organizations fail to achieve their goals, ultimately leaving employees apathetic. This presentation discusses democratic innovations such as mini-publics that can help revitalize democracy in organizations. | Pek, Dr. Simon | Assistant Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business |
| Business and Economics | Organizational Culture Management: How Organizations Can Create, Maintain, Change and Diagnose their Organizations' Cultures (S) NEW | There is a widespread interest in managing organizational cultures. This presentation introduces participants to the the essential dynamics of organizational culture, discussing how organizational cultures are (and can be) created, maintained, changed and diagnosed. Its aim is to equip leaders to be able to influence these dynamics to drive change within their organizations. | Pek, Dr. Simon | Assistant Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business |
| Business and Economics | University Athletics, Academics and the Challenge of Congruence (in English or French) (S) | Wolfe, Dr. Richard | Adjunct Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
| Business and Economics | West Meets East: Sport as a Lens for Enlightening, Balancing and Transcending (in English or French) (S) | Wolfe, Dr. Richard | Adjunct Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
| Business and Economics | Sport and Economics: Exploring Research Synergy (in English or French) (S) | Wolfe, Dr. Richard | Adjunct Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
| Business and Economics | Understanding Innovation in Organizations: Using Sport as a Lens (in English or French) (S) | Wolfe, Dr. Richard | Adjunct Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
| Business and Economics | Sport Analytics: Limitations and Promise (in English or French) (S) | Wolfe, Dr. Richard | Adjunct Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
| Business and Economics | Intercultural Competence for Work and Life (in English or Spanish (S) NEW | Flores, Dr. Ricardo | Assistant Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
| Business and Economics | Managing Small-to-Medium Ventures (in English or Spanish) (S) NEW | Flores, Dr. Ricardo | Assistant Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
| Business and Economics | Ethical Leadership: Leading Organizations and People through Tough Times (in English or Spanish) (S) NEW | Flores, Dr. Ricardo | Assistant Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
| Business and Economics | Institutional Leadership: Promoting Your Values and Improving Your Community (in English or Spanish) (S) NEW | Flores, Dr. Ricardo | Assistant Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
| Business and Economics | Ethical Challenges Across Cultures (in English or Spanish) (S) NEW | Flores, Dr. Ricardo | Assistant Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
| Business and Economics | Globalization and You (in English or Spanish) (S) NEW | Flores, Dr. Ricardo | Assistant Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
| Business and Economics | Economic Development in Rural Communities: Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship | Rural entrepreneurship presents both opportunities and challenges to small business owners. They can often leverage the uniqueness of their location to create tourism, hospitality, and culinary business. At the same time, these business face challenges around getting their product to market and accessing typical business infrastructure and qualified staff. | Siemens, Dr. Lynne | Associate Professor | School of Public Administration |
| Child and Teen Development | The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Possibilities and Promise (E M S) | This session explores the power and potential of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child for changing schooling. | Price, Dr. Jason M.C. | Associate Professor | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
| Child and Teen Development | Childhood Stress (E M) | This talk looks at types and sources of childhood stress and suggests ways that parents and teachers can help reduce this stress. | Dyson, Dr. Lily | Professor Emerita | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
| Child and Teen Development | Parenting Preschool Children (E M) | This presentation talks about the needs of young children and how parents, teachers and child care professionals can help promote their social development. | Dyson, Dr. Lily | Professor Emerita | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
| Child and Teen Development | Promoting Healthy Living for Children through Self-regulation and Emotion Regulation (E) | “Father pleads for the arrest of uncontrollable son,” “Public pressure grows to try teenager as adult in brutal attack on senior,” “Child threatens father with knife.” These news headlines illustrate the increasing challenges faced by parents and educators in supporting the ability of children to self-regulate their emotions. What do parents and pre-school educators say? This presentation examines how 150 parents and 15 pre-school educators defined self-regulation and emotion regulation, explained how self-regulation and emotion regulation are acquired, and explored their roles as caregivers in this process. They also identified how self-regulation and emotion regulation in the pre-school years can support the transition from pre-school to the primary years. | Boyer, Dr. Wanda | Associate Professor | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
| Child and Teen Development | Children and Nature: What are the Benefits of Outdoor Play? (S) | There’s increasing concern about the decline of outdoor play by children, and the potentially negative effect of this decline on their attention and attitudes toward nature. It’s argued that the decline in outdoor play leads to an overall disconnection from nature— termed nature deficit disorder. This talk summarizes empirical research on this issue. | Mueller, Dr. Ulrich | Chair and Professor | Department of Psychology |
| Child and Teen Development | Is Play Important for Development? (S) | Play is a universal phenomenon that can be found among children around the world. There are different types of play, ranging from physical, rough-and-tumble play to symbolic play with others. Research has shown that different types of play promote development. This talk reviews the research and discusses ways that play can be used in educational and clinical practice with children. | Mueller, Dr. Ulrich | Chair and Professor | Department of Psychology |
| Child and Teen Development | Indigenous Literature for Young Readers (in English or Spanish) (E M S) | This presentation offers examples of resources that can be used with young readers to introduce them to Indigenous worldviews, spirituality, beliefs, and ways of being. | Rodriguez de France, Dr. Carmen | Assistant Professor | Indigenous Education |
| Child and Teen Development | Electronic Media and Young Children: Positive and Negative Effects on Development (S) | Electronic media are ubiquitous in children’s lives. This presentation discusses what goes on in children’s minds when they are exposed to electronic media. It explores research on how child comprehension of messages conveyed by electronic media changes with age. And it summarizes what research tells us about the positive and negative effects of traditional media such as TV, as well as new media such as iPads, on a variety of aspects of child functioning, including language development, attention and social skills. | Mueller, Dr. Ulrich | Chair and Professor | Department of Psychology |
| Computers, Engineering and Technology | How To Spot and Avoid Phishing Emails (S) NEW | Bassi, Mr. Nav | Director | Academic Services and Administrative Services | |
| Computers, Engineering and Technology | Personal Cybersecurity Tips: Reducing Your Risks (S) NEW | Bassi, Mr. Nav | Director | Academic Services and Administrative Services | |
| Computers, Engineering and Technology | Own Your Inbox: Email Management Tips (S) NEW | Bassi, Mr. Nav | Director | Academic Services and Administrative Services | |
| Computers, Engineering and Technology | Why Did the Computer Do That? Explaining Software in a Probabilistic World (E M S) NEW | I talk about the role software plays in every system that touches our lives. This covers social network software like Facebook, but also software that is making decisions about driving cars, prescribing medicine and recommending hires. | Ernst, Prof. Neil | Assistant Professor | Department of Computer Science |
| Computers, Engineering and Technology | Notebook-based Data Science with Jupyter Notebooks (E M S) NEW | This presentation focuses on using modern lab notebooks to do data science and analysis, specifically using Jupyter notebooks. | Ernst, Prof. Neil | Assistant Professor | Department of Computer Science |
| Computers, Engineering and Technology | Spatial Computing and the 3D Sensing Revolution (Jan-April) (in English or Italian) (S) | Humans have an excellent understanding of the 3D environment. The imminent advent of virtual and augmented reality relies on computers to achieve a similar level of comprehension of the 3D scene—including what objects can be seen, and their geometry and position in space. All this computation must happen in real-time to ensure highly responsive applications. Spatial computing, a mix of computer graphics and computer vision, addresses these challenges. It does so with the help of machine learning, as well as modern sensing technology—sensors that not only measure colour, but also the 3D geometry of what is being observed. | Tagliasacchi, Dr. Andrea | Assistant Professor | Department of Computer Science |
| Computers, Engineering and Technology | Introduction to Graphics and Game Development with the Unity Game Engine (Jan-April) (in English or Italian) (S) | The core mission of computer graphics is to create images that look photorealistic. In video games, this synthesis must happen efficiently, so that the game remains responsive to user actions. To achieve this high-performance, computer graphics leverages hardware acceleration on the GPU (graphics processing unit). Dealing directly with the GPU is difficult, tedious and error-prone. This is why the industry makes use of “game engines”—software that abstracts away the GPU and leaves the programmer to focus on game development. This presentation uses the Unity3D game engine to briefly introduce fundamental concepts from computer graphics. By the end of this hands-on talk, you’ll know how to build a simple 3D game! | Tagliasacchi, Dr. Andrea | Assistant Professor | Department of Computer Science |
| Computers, Engineering and Technology | Introduction to Visual Computing (Jan-April) (in English or Italian) (S) | Tagliasacchi, Dr. Andrea | Assistant Professor | Department of Computer Science | |
| Computers, Engineering and Technology | Analyzing Music Using Computers (M S) | Humans are remarkably good at extracting information from organized combinations of air pressure waves that we call music. Even toddlers are able to recognize melodies, dance in rhythm with music, and express music preferences. Computers are increasingly being used to perform similar tasks of information extraction from music signals. Accomplishing these seemingly simple tasks requires sophisticated techniques from digital signal processing and machine learning. Such systems enable new ways of interacting with the large amounts of music material available digitally. | Tzanetakis, Dr. George | Associate Professor | Department of Computer Science |
| Computers, Engineering and Technology | Creating a Digital Edition Using WordPress ǂ (S) | With the growing interdisciplinary study of digital humanities, manipulating and presenting texts online is a growing practice. This graduate student speaker offers two different formats for her topic: as a presentation of the content in her own digital text, or as a tutorial for creating a digital edition on WordPress. A content-based presentation would run similar to a guest-lecture with opportunities for audience interaction. A tutorial-based presentation would run as a workshop where the audience is guided in assembling their own literary editions. This would require Internet access, computer access, and at least two hours of time. | Seatter, Ms. Lindsey | Graduate Student | Department of English |
| Computers, Engineering and Technology | Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies (in English or Hindi) (M) | This speaker’s current research is focused on cement-based composites containing sustainable construction materials and fibres. His areas of interest include masonry structures, and structural health monitoring using non-destructive techniques such as drones. | Gupta, Dr. Rishi | Assistant Professor | Department of Mechanical Engineering |
| Computers, Engineering and Technology | Smartphones and Tablets: Educational Distractions or Homework Tools and Bicycles for the Mind? (M S) | Can smartphones and tablets be more than distractions and actually help with homework and be more productive? This session will look at different strategies to reduce social media distractions, and at apps that can help turn smartphones into serious productivity, research, and homework tools. The talk is aimed at non-technical users. | McCue, Mr. Rich | Systems Administrator and Educational Technologist | Libraries, Systems Services |
| Computers, Engineering and Technology | Shooting Videos for Social Media on Your Phone (S) NEW | Wondering how to film and edit awesome short videos to use on social media? Learn why short videos work and how to create a hook that captures your viewers’ attention. You’ll also discover tips for lighting and editing your videos. | Croft, Ms. Heather | Web and Communications Coordinator | Office of the Registrar |
| Computers, Engineering and Technology | Digital Citizenship (S) NEW | Digital citizenship goes beyond simply using the internet —technology needs to be used to create, share, tag, comment and contribute to the online world in positive ways to leave a digital footprint that you can live with. Learn the elements of digital citizenship and how you can be a good digital citizen. | Croft, Ms. Heather | Web and Communications Coordinator | Office of the Registrar |
| Computers, Engineering and Technology | A Global Perspective on eHealth Platforms—Meeting Citizen and Health System Needs (in English or German) | Most people can look forward to long, mostly healthy lives. This is perhaps the most significant achievement of modern civilization. In the wider context of aging societies, medical innovations and recent health and disease trends show health care costs are rising. Around the globe, national health systems are setting new policy priorities— where digital systems play a dominant role. This presentation offers a review of global good eHealth practice and national eHealth platforms on five continents, putting Canadian achievements into perspective and helping us learn for the future. | Stroetmann, Dr. Karl A. | Adjunct Assistant Professor | School of Health Information Science |
| Computers, Engineering and Technology | Robot Butlers: is this the Future of Assistive Technology? NEW | Livingston, Dr. Nigel | Professor | School of Public Health and Social Policy | |
| Cultures Around the World | The Unlikely Nation: An Introduction to Indonesian Society, History and Diversity ǂ (M S) NEW | Foertsch, Mr. Chris | Graduate Student | Department of Anthropology | |
| Cultures Around the World | Peoples and Cultures of Southeast Asia (S) NEW | Southeast Asia is one of the most diverse and dynamic regions in the world today, yet is not well known in North America. This lecture introduces some of the foundational features of the history and culture of this vibrant part of the world. | Rudnyckyj, Dr. Daromir | Associate Professor | Department of Anthropology |
| Cultures Around the World | Sports as Cultural Practice: Taking an Anthropological Approach (in English or French) (S) | While sport increasingly participates in the process of globalization, it nonetheless has a history and culturally specific differences which contradict universalizing conceptions of human behaviour such as those of game theory. Anthropology has shown a different way of understanding this behaviour, and sports is an ideal ground to examine such questions. | Fromet de Rosnay, Dr. Emile | Assistant Professor | Department of French |
| Cultures Around the World | Indigenous Latin America (in English, Spanish or German) (E M S) NEW | Introduction to Indigenous Peoples in Latin America (ethnic groups, geography, languages, and current globally relevant issues). Our aim is to encourage dialogue and build bridges as we address topics such as decolonization, education, social justice and the environment. Focus on Bolivia, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, or other countries, depending on audience. | McBee, Dr. Gabriela | Sessional Instructor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies |
| Cultures Around the World | Mexico’s Day of the Dead (M S) | The fascinating celebration of the “Day of the Dead” is explored in this talk. Includes slides of preparations and the beautiful altars that are created to remember those who have passed away. | Stewart, Prof. Rosa | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies |
| Cultures Around the World | Religion in India (in English or Bengali) (S) | Bose, Dr. Neilesh | Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair | Department of History | |
| Cultures Around the World | The Story of an African (Women's) Farm (M S) | This highly illustrated talk tells the story of an inspiring farm set up during a food crisis in the early 1990s and its ongoing contributions to women's lives and their community in South Africa. | Vibert, Dr. Elizabeth | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| Cultures Around the World | Food Sovereignty and Sustainability: South African Case Studies (M S) | Food Sovereignty and Sustainability discusses these concepts, and then uses two South African collaborative farms as examples of how local, small-scale agriculture can change lives and communities. | Vibert, Dr. Elizabeth | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| Cultures Around the World | Micro-managing: Household Economies in Southern Africa (M S) | ‘Micro-managing’ examines how 'the poorest of the poor' carefully manage and amplify scarce resources and diversify activities to support themselves and their families. Households in rural South Africa serve as case studies. | Vibert, Dr. Elizabeth | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| Cultures Around the World | The Thinking Garden: A Film About an Inspiring South African Women's Farm (M S) | The Thinking Garden. The writer-producer presents this award-winning, inspiring documentary about a South African women's cooperative farm, 35 minutes [2017] | Vibert, Dr. Elizabeth | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| Cultures Around the World | Why is Africa Poor and Food-insecure (and is it)? (M S) | This highly illustrated talk looks at historical and contemporary factors shaping the ongoing challenges of sub-Saharan Africa, queries standard narratives, and considers some little-discussed success stories. | Vibert, Dr. Elizabeth | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| Cultures Around the World | Creativity and Creative Spaces in China (S) NEW | Introduction to creative districts in Chinese cities and the relationship between art, artists, creative output and urban change. | Marton, Dr. Andrew | Professor | Department of Pacific and Asian Studies |
| Cultures Around the World | Washoku: Japanese Food Culture (in English or Japanese) NEW | Poulton, Dr. Cody | Professor | Department of Pacific and Asian Studies | |
| Earth and Oceans | Human Evolution ǂ (M S) NEW | This talk ideally takes place in the UVic Anthropology department to have access to fossil hominin casts. This talk goes through the various species that came before us—what they looked like, where they have been found, what things they were doing and making. This talk can be tailored to specific interests—from early hominins and up to Homo sapiens, or it can focus specifically on the genus Homo. The purpose of this talk is to engage with people interested in learning more about our evolution and to potentially provide some hands-on learning opportunities. | Rogers, Ms. Lisa | Graduate Student | Department of Anthropology |
| Earth and Oceans | Pacific Storm Types and Tracks | What are the types of Pacific storms? Where do they form, where do they travel, and why do they move as they do? Why do we have more storms in winter than in summer? How do El Niño/La Niña affect them? | Atkinson, Dr. David | Assistant Professor | Department of Geography |
| Earth and Oceans | How Storms Impact the Coasts | How do storms affect the ocean and impact the coast? How does the nature of the coast—water depth, type of beach material, coast shape—affect how a storm can cause impact? How do features like sandbars and rip-currents work? Why there are bigger waves in winter? | Atkinson, Dr. David | Assistant Professor | Department of Geography |
| Earth and Oceans | Field Research in the Arctic | The Canadian high Arctic is a place most people have never seen. In this photo tour, you’ll see what the it looks like—landforms, animals and some of the research taking place there. | Atkinson, Dr. David | Assistant Professor | Department of Geography |
| Earth and Oceans | The Coastal Regions of Alaska and the Arctic | This presentation gives an overview of the Alaskan and Arctic coastal regions, including who lives there, what the land/coast is like, how important sea ice is, how climate change is manifesting itself in these areas, and new threats/opportunities from oil/gas development and the Northwest Passage opening. | Atkinson, Dr. David | Assistant Professor | Department of Geography |
| Earth and Oceans | Weather Stations in the Icefields of the Rockies | This presentation includes an overview of how 10-metre weather towers were installed on the Columbia Icefield near Jasper and Banff, and an icefield in Nahanni National Park Reserve in the NWT. See examples of data and photos sent back from the stations, and learn about some of the problems with this sort of science. | Atkinson, Dr. David | Assistant Professor | Department of Geography |
| Earth and Oceans | How We Change the Land Surface and the Soils—and Why it Matters ǂ (E M S) | Are you aware of how we change the Earth surface? Human activities such as agriculture, overgrazing, deforestation and building of cities, have altered more than half of the land surface worldwide in the past 150 years, causing profound soil degradation. Yet soils play an important role in global water, energy and human food production that supports all living things. By using slices, computer animations and live demonstrations, this talk will help you know more about the environment we depend on and help you better understand our role in environmental processes. The goal is to understand how each individual can make a difference. The talk can be customized according to the time available and the age and educational background of the audiences. | Wang, Ms. Pei-Ling | Graduate Student | Department of Geography |
| Earth and Oceans | How We Know a Giant Earthquake is on its Way and What it Will Look Like ǂ (E M S) | Victoria residents frequently hear warnings that a big earthquake could hit this region anytime. How do we know we’re due for a big earthquake? How do we know it will be a big one? This talk reviews stories of earthquakes that occurred before the first European settlers arrived. By using photos, computer animations and live demonstrations, you’ll learn where the earthquakes come from, what causes them; what they and associated hazards look like; and how can we respond. The goal is to better understand the hazards so we can have less anxiety about the uncertainties and be better prepared. This talk can be customized according to the time available and the age and educational background of the audiences. | Wang, Ms. Pei-Ling | Graduate Student | Department of Geography |
| Earth and Oceans | Ocean Networks Canada: Operating the World’s Leading Ocean Observatories (M S) | Starting with the installation of VENUS in the Salish Sea in 2006, NEPTUNE in the northeast Pacific in 2009, and the Cambridge Bay Observatory in the Arctic in 2012, UVic’s Ocean Networks Canada is the world leader in the design, operations and innovation associated with advanced ocean observatory systems. Observing sensors are installed across a wide range of marine environments, from near the Fraser River out to the Endeavour Hot Vents in the open ocean. The presentation provides a broad overview of the observatories and the pure and applied science they support. | Dewey, Dr. Richard | Associate Director, Science Services | Ocean Networks Canada |
| Earth and Oceans | Hot, Sour and Breathless: Oceans Under Stress (in English or Mandarin) (M S) | The global ocean is under stress from warming, acidification and oxygen declines. Why are these changes happening and what impacts can we expect? This talk outlines these three interrelated stressors, examining impacts and actions we can take to counteract them. | Owens, Mr. Dwight | User Engagement Officer | Ocean Networks Canada |
| Earth and Oceans | Life Below Water: the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 14 (in English or Mandarin) (M S) NEW | The world’s oceans—their temperature, chemistry, currents and life—make the Earth habitable for humankind. How we manage this vital resource is essential for humanity as a whole. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to protect the planet, end poverty and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. Goal 14, Life Below Water, strives to sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems from pollution, as well as address the impacts of ocean acidification. This talk introduces the goal and how we can all help achieve it. | Owens, Mr. Dwight | User Engagement Officer | Ocean Networks Canada |
| Earth and Oceans | Sea of Plastic: Trash in our Oceans (in English or Mandarin) (M S) | From urban shorelines, to isolated atolls, to the deepest recesses of the abyss, discarded plastics and trash can now be found throughout our oceans. This talk outlines the extent of this problem and explores what can be done to clean up our mess. | Owens, Mr. Dwight | User Engagement Officer | Ocean Networks Canada |
| Earth and Oceans | Earthquake Early Warning for BC (S) | UVic’s Ocean Networks Canada is in a unique position to detect subduction earthquakes through the operation of sensor networks on land and on the seafloor. Learn about the prototype earthquake early warning system already in place, and how it will be expanded and enhanced to provide early warning to the residents of southwestern BC. | Crosby, Mr. Bob | Retiree | Retirees Association |
| Earth and Oceans | Geologic Time and Stratigraphy ǂ (E M S) NEW | Rocks are like the pages of a book: they are records of past events that can give us a lot of information if we only learn how to "read" them. Stratigraphy helps us read the rocks on the surface of the Earth and to re-construct the sequence of events which lead to their formation. Different concepts (principles of stratigraphy, unconformities) and techniques (radiometric dating of different isotopes) are the necessary tools to gather the clues recorded in rocks and to use them to understand what happened in the past. | Cappello, Ms. Mariko | Graduate Student | School of Earth and Ocean Sciences |
| Earth and Oceans | The Fukushima Disaster and Radiation in the Pacific Ocean: What Does It Mean for BC? (M S) | The mega-thrust earthquake in March 2011 off the coast of Japan and the subsequent tsunami led to globally significant releases of radioactive elements from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant. In this presentation, the radioactive releases, transport from Fukushima and expected maximum concentrations on the west coast of North America are discussed in light of naturally occurring radioactivity and historic releases of radioactive elements from human activities. Ongoing monitoring efforts and likely impacts on environmental and public health are also discussed. | Cullen, Dr. Jay | Associate Professor | School of Earth and Ocean Sciences |
| Earth and Oceans | Ocean Acidification Around Vancouver Island, and its Potential Impact on Pteropods ǂ (M S) NEW | Human activity is causing the ocean to become more acidic, and researchers around the world are racing to understand the current and future impacts on marine life. This process, known as ocean acidification (OA), is making it more difficult for marine organisms to build their shells or skeletons out of calcium carbonate. One important shell-building organism is the pteropod, Limacina helicina. Commonly called "sea butterflies", pteropods are a group of marine snails that swim using two "wings". These tiny snails are important for ecosystems because they are a major food source for other organisms, including pink salmon. Studies have indicated that pteropods may be negatively impacted by ocean acidification dissolving their shells. If pteropods disappeared, the effects would be seen throughout the food web. This lecture will distil the chemistry of OA into an easy to understand format, explain how OA is affecting organisms, and describe my current OA research on pteropods around Vancouver Island. It will also highlight the potential solutions, including what you can do to help with this problem. | Miller, Mr. Matthew Ray | Graduate Student | School of Earth and Ocean Sciences |
| Earth and Oceans | Microplastics in the Vancouver Island Marine Environment ǂ (M S) NEW | Microplastics have now reached every part of the ocean, from the Arctic to Antarctic waters and sea ice, to deep-sea sediments. These discoveries have led researchers to become increasingly concerned about the impacts of this "structural pollutant" on marine ecosystems. A growing number of studies are showing that impacts on organisms can be variable, but little is known about the potential health effects of microplastics on humans. This lecture will give a broad overview of the issue of micro plastics, including highlighting what is known to date and what people can do to help. It will also explain my previous research on microplastic levels in oysters cultured around Vancouver Island, and put this into context with other types of food stuffs and pathways of human microplastic exposure. | Miller, Mr. Matthew Ray | Graduate Student | School of Earth and Ocean Sciences |
| Earth and Oceans | Microfossils ǂ (M S) NEW | Biology, identification, and use of different groups of microfossils in geologic time and the modem world. Includes foraminifera, conodonts, dinoflagellates and other main groups. Depth of the presentation can be made into a broad overview/introduction to micropaleontology or made more specific for audiences related to taxonomy, biostratigraphy, paleoclimate and paleo-environmental reconstruction. | Over, Ms. Jin-Si | Graduate Student | School of Earth and Ocean Sciences |
| Earth and Oceans | Rising Sea Levels: Past, Present and Future ǂ (M S) NEW | Presentation on various effects and manifestations of sea-level; how we measure modem sea-level with technology ancient sea-level with proxies, various impacts (can specifically talk about research in Hawaii), and how it varies on the geologic time scale and into the future. Can be made to focus more or less on climatechange aspect. | Over, Ms. Jin-Si | Graduate Student | School of Earth and Ocean Sciences |
| Earth and Oceans | Volcanoes: How they Work, How We Study Them ǂ (E M S) NEW | Volcanoes are complex geologic features that can be seen from the shores of Vancouver Island. Volcanologists look to understand how, what and why volcanoes erupt. This talk explores the geology of volcanoes, particularly gases and lava that are expelled from volcanoes and how we sample and study volcanoes. | Scholtysik, Ms. Rebecca | Graduate Student | School of Earth and Ocean Sciences |
| Earth and Oceans | Icelandic Volcanoes ǂ (E M S) NEW | Volcanoes in Iceland erupt regularly and in some cases, have unique features, such as peaks capped with glaciers. This talk focuses on the history of Icelandic volcanoes, impacts on Iceland’s society, current studies of Icelandic geology and beautiful photos of Iceland’s landscapes. | Scholtysik, Ms. Rebecca | Graduate Student | School of Earth and Ocean Sciences |
| Earth and Oceans | What Does a Volcanologist Do? ǂ (E M S) NEW | Volcanologists study Earth’s fascinating and dangerous natural features: volcanoes. This talk will focus on the work and research of volcanologists, with examples of collecting samples at volcanoes and laboratory experiments. It will also cover personal experiences from an early-career, female volcanologist, who is passionate about teaching. | Scholtysik, Ms. Rebecca | Graduate Student | School of Earth and Ocean Sciences |
| Education in the Schools | Web of Performance: How Performance Literacy Empowers 21st-Century Youth (S) NEW | Performance studies offers young people opportunities to develop their performance literacy through the investigation of performance as a form of play, ritual, healing, education, identity, power and everyday life. Based on a recent nationally-funded grant, this talk introduces a new curriculum in performance studies for youth 16-20. | Prendergast, Dr. Monica | Associate Professor | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
| Education in the Schools | Staging the Not-Yet: How Dramatic Ensembles are Enacting Micro-utopian Visions (S) NEW | Utopian philosophy offers new ways to think about what can happen in a dramatic ensemble. This can be a creative and collaborative space in which young people and their teachers can experience fleeting glimpses of more hopeful ways of being and doing through collective performance creation. | Prendergast, Dr. Monica | Associate Professor | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
| Education in the Schools | How to Survive and Thrive in First-year University (S) NEW | Designed for Grade 12 students contemplating the tradition to university, this talk identifies the habits of successful students, ranging from study skills to sleep habits. Learn 10 simple tips for university success! | Surridge, Dr. Lisa | Associate Dean and Professor | Department of English |
| Education in the Schools | Teachers' Research Toolkit for Implementing Critical Learner Reflection | This interactive workshop is designed to dispel trepidation among educators who have contemplated engaging in practitioner research that involved critical learner reflection. This session describes what practitioner research is, and discusses how to problem-solve challenges commonly encountered in the practitioner-research process. Bring your practitioner research questions and ideas with you! This workshop guarantees to help you make informed decisions and get you excited about embarking on your own practitioner-research journey. | Huang, Dr. Li-Shih | Associate Professor | Department of Linguistics |
| Education in the Schools | Indigenous Arts in the Classroom: A Hands-On Presentation | This is a hands-on presentation using diverse art forms. | Rodriguez de France, Dr. Carmen | Assistant Professor | Indigenous Education |
| Education in the Schools | Flipping the Classroom: A Powerful Teaching Tool, But Not a Panacea (M S) | Adopting a flipped classroom approach can free up valuable in-class time by using videos and exercises that students watch and complete as homework, or “pre-work." This allows teachers to more easily differentiate their instruction and lets students learn at their own pace. This talk includes an overview of the flipped learning model, a demonstration of one approach to flipping a classroom, and discussion of where flipped learning does and doesn’t work well—along with equity issues to keep in mind when implementing. | McCue, Mr. Rich | Systems Administrator and Educational Technologist | Libraries, Systems Services |
| Education in the Schools | Is Educational Technology Worth the Investment? (M S) | Are new educational technologies more effective in helping students achieve learning objectives than the old technologies they replace? This interactive talk explores the intersection of educational technology and teaching methods, looking at the relative effectiveness of educational technology tools such as: MOOC’s, digital textbooks, clickers, flipped classrooms, streaming video lectures, PowerPoint, mobile learning, Google Drive, virtual labs, and learning management systems (LMS). Participants leave with a better understanding of how to assess the value of educational technology and teaching method pairings. | McCue, Mr. Rich | Systems Administrator and Educational Technologist | Libraries, Systems Services |
| Education in the Schools | Indigenizing Education is More than a Metaphor (Jan-April) NEW | Indigenous perspectives pertaining to how we live, learn and flourish are not new in the context of schooling and education. The past often informs the present, and the present provides an opportunity to highlight the distinct differences that underpin how Indigenous peoples, and as culturally connected peoples, view the world they live in and learn from. This presentation will highlight the important learning distinctions, dynamics and developments to emerge with respect to how learning as Indigenous peoples across the life span in Aotearoa New Zealand has transformed the conventional educational landscape over the past 40 years. This phenomenon has also given rise to a distinct Indigenous approach(es) to research and theory advancement that is fundamentally couched in Te Ao Mâori but inherently inclusive in its approach and delivery. The following four perspectives, and the interconnection of each, alongside some relevant examples will be shared: 1. Te Ao Mâori – philosophical perspective 2. Mâtauranga Mâori – pedagogical perspective 3. Whânau Ora – political and social reform 4. Te Reo me Ngâ Tikanga – preservation of language and culture. | Whitinui, Dr. Paul | Associate Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
| Education—General | The Value of Being a Volunteer (E M S) | The benefit of volunteering is a win-win situation. It's not just about giving up some free time, but about growing a person and supporting a group or special interest area. It can be a rewarding experience and opportunity to expand your network. | Davie, Ms. Marlene | Alumni Engagement Officer | Alumni Relations |
| Education—General | Learning Outside the Classroom: Community-engaged Learning in our Region (in English or Spanish) (M S) NEW | Overview of community-engaged learning pedagogy and examples in our region. Showcase of student projects and the role that faculty and community have in creating space for students to learn and contribute to community at the same time. | Nagel, Ms. Rhianna | Community Engaged Learning Coordinator | Community-Engaged Learning |
| Education—General | Moving Forward Through the Rearview Mirror: Future, Change and Indigenous Education (E M S) | This session explores Aboriginal perspectives on special education practice, including alternatives. | Price, Dr. Jason M.C. | Associate Professor | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
| Education—General | Education for Social Justice and Reconstruction (E M S) | Price, Dr. Jason M.C. | Associate Professor | Department of Curriculum and Instruction | |
| Education—General | Boards of Education: Governance and Vision in BC Education (E M S) | Price, Dr. Jason M.C. | Associate Professor | Department of Curriculum and Instruction | |
| Education—General | Denying Indigenous Education NEW | Historically, some Indigenous communities requested on-reserve day schools in order to keep their children from attending residential schools. Canadian officials repeatedly denied these requests, accusing Aboriginal parents of “indifference” to education when they kept their children at home. This talk focuses on the cases of Campbell River and Cape Mudge. | Raptis, Dr. Helen | Associate Professor | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
| Education—General | Do We Still Need School Boards? NEW | Nova Scotia has just eliminated their regional school boards (as did New Zealand in 1989). In this talk, I discuss why regional boards were established, what their roles were intended to be, and how these roles have evolved over time. I end by discussing the pros and cons of regional school boards. | Raptis, Dr. Helen | Associate Professor | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
| Education—General | The Fraser Institute Rankings: Who Loses and Why? NEW | For two decades, the Fraser Institute has been publishing school rankings and generating significant controversy. This talk examines the institute’s methodology and how its ranking process predetermines winning and losing schools. | Raptis, Dr. Helen | Associate Professor | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
| Education—General | Inspiring Creativity (S) | This session examines how every human has the capacity for creativity, and how learning to harness that capacity is worthwhile. There are easy-to-learn approaches that can help each of us live more creative lives. | Wiebe, Dr. Michelle | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
| Education—General | Using Design Thinking to Solve Community Problems (S) NEW | Design thinking is an approach to problem solving that has become popular in disciplines other than art and design. This talk focuses on what design thinking is, how it can help to solve ‘wicked’ problems and how to use this approach in your own life. | Wiebe, Dr. Michelle | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
| Education—General | The Concept of Experience in the Humanities and the Sciences (in English or French) (S) | This presentation looks at an alternate way of understanding the difference between the humanities and the other sciences. | Fromet de Rosnay, Dr. Emile | Assistant Professor | Department of French |
| Education—General | Breaking Down Barriers: Students’ Use of their Own-Language | There’s a growing recognition of the role played by learners’ first languages/own-languages in learning an additional language. This session draws on insights from recent literature and the presenter’s own scholarly and professional work on learners’ use of their own languages to give instructors practical suggestions on how to incorporate them into teaching. | Huang, Dr. Li-Shih | Associate Professor | Department of Linguistics |
| Education—General | Let’s Break the Cycle of Non-transformative Reflection: Field-tested Tips on Implementing Critical Learner Reflection NEW | At one point or another in our learning journeys, we have probably all been asked to reflect on our learning experiences. As a teaching professional, you may also have asked your students to engage in reflection. Although educators across disciplines have long recognized its importance and applicability across a wide variety of educational settings, reflection remains a challenging concept for educators across disciplines to firmly grasp in practice. In this talk, the presenter will help you foster critical reflection by exploring with you (a) what learner reflection entails, (b) why learner reflection is critically important, according to up-to-date theory and research, and (c) how to implement reflection in ways that will help learners reap its benefits and become autonomous learners. | Huang, Dr. Li-Shih | Associate Professor | Department of Linguistics |
| Education—General | Indigenous Ways of Being Through Photography (in English or Spanish) (E M S) | This session offers hands-on “discovery” of Indigenous ways of being through the lens of a camera, paying attention to immediate surroundings such as land, imagery, cultural representations, language, etc. | Rodriguez de France, Dr. Carmen | Assistant Professor | Indigenous Education |
| Education—General | Indigenous Education: What Have We Learned in 50 Years? (in English or Spanish) (E M S) | Explore the history of Indigenous education in BC through policy and curriculum. | Rodriguez de France, Dr. Carmen | Assistant Professor | Indigenous Education |
| Education—General | Once Upon a Time: Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being through Story (in English or Spanish) (E M S) | Rodriguez de France, Dr. Carmen | Assistant Professor | Indigenous Education | |
| Education—General | Women’s History Month for K-12 Teachers NEW | Aragon, Dr. Janni | Director | Office of Technology Integrated Learning | |
| Education—General | Leaders as Indigenous Allies: Working for Positive Change in Schools (S) | Allyship is a critical leadership tool that non-Aboriginal leaders can use in their work with Indigenous communities to support the creation of inclusive learning spaces. The Aboriginal Enhancement Schools Network (AESN) was founded five years ago and has built a network of teachers and teacher-leaders who put Aboriginal student success at the centre of their work. This presentation draws from a recently completed study of this network, showcasing key strategies for successful inclusion that make a difference for all learners. | McGregor, Dr. Catherine | Associate Dean | Faculty of Education |
| Education—General | Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Academic Success (S) | This presentation is designed for students (high school/university) to gain a greater understanding of EQ and how it impacts their social and academic lives. | Leacock, Prof. Brian | Associate Director, International Programs | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business |
| Environment and Sustainability | The Future of Water Law and Policy | This presentation explores the elements and attributes of modern water law and focuses on the emerging model for watershed governance in BC. It also addresses the successful conditions for watershed governance, and explores how a watershed governance regime can build resilience in dealing with an increasingly uncertain world and the priority of water sustainability. | Brandes/Simms, Mr./Ms. Oliver/Rosie | Co-Director/Researcher and Coordinator | Centre for Global Studies, POLIS Water Sustainability Project |
| Environment and Sustainability | Putting the "Sustainable" in BC's New Water Law | With elements of BC’s new Water Sustainability Act in force since February 2016, the province has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become a leader in freshwater protection. This presentation highlights the critical legal components needed to put the "sustainable" in the Water Sustainability Act, including protection of groundwater and flows for nature, and improved planning and governance. | Brandes/Simms, Mr./Ms. Oliver/Rosie | Co-Director/Researcher and Coordinator | Centre for Global Studies, POLIS Water Sustainability Project |
| Environment and Sustainability | Collaborative Consent: Moving Toward Co-governance for BC’s Water | Collaborative consent is a concept that has emerged from the Northwest Territories to describe the decision-making process used to develop Mackenzie River water management agreements. This presentation introduces the concept of collaborative consent as a pathway to building respectful shared-decision making processes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous governments, highlighting the opportunity to adopt collaborative consent in freshwater decision-making in BC. | Brandes/Simms, Mr./Ms. Oliver/Rosie | Co Director/Researcher and Coordinator | Centre for Global Studies, POLIS Water Sustainability Project |
| Environment and Sustainability | Solar Cells and Alternative Energy Technologies: Challenges and Prospects (E M S) | This talk covers the history of the science behind photovoltaics (solar cells, inorganic and organic), trends in new types of solar cells, energy requirements, political and economic considerations, and comparison to other alternative energy technologies. | Frank, Dr. Natia | Associate Professor | Department of Chemistry |
| Environment and Sustainability | Green Chemistry as a Path to Safer, Healthier Communities (S) NEW | Green engineering and chemistry can be design and policy tools to develop safer products and communities. This talk focuses on case studies from my work on roofing in India and antimicrobials in personal care. | Buckley, Dr. Heather | Assistant Professor | Department of Civil Engineering |
| Environment and Sustainability | Climatology and Climate Change: Long Term Climate Trends (in English or Dutch) (M S) NEW | Long Term Climate Trends (millions of years to future projections) | Feddema, Dr. Johannes | Chair and Professor | Department of Geography |
| Environment and Sustainability | Climate Modelling (in English or Dutch) (M S) NEW | Feddema, Dr. Johannes | Chair and Professor | Department of Geography | |
| Environment and Sustainability | Land-cover Change Impacts on Climate— including Urban Climates (in English or Dutch) (M S) NEW | There are many ways that humanity’s actions effect climate. This speaker’s current research combines remote sensing, GIS and modelling to develop datasets to models simulate human impacts on the Earth’s surface in the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Community Climate System Model (CCSM) in the US. | Feddema, Dr. Johannes | Chair and Professor | Department of Geography |
| Environment and Sustainability | How Does Corporate Power Obstruct Solutions to the Climate Crisis? NEW | This presentation presents findings from the corporate mapping project, a seven-year university-community partnership that focuses on the power of the fossil-fuel sector in Canada and beyond, and its influence on culture and public policy. Alternatives to business-as-usual, which might steer us clear of climate catastrophe, are discussed. | Carroll, Prof. Bill | Professor | Department of Sociology |
| Environment and Sustainability | Conserving Energy One Cubicle (or Home) at a Time (M S) | Do you know how much electricity you use in your personal office, cubicle or home? Do you know how much energy your desktop computer or laptop uses? Will you save more electricity by turning off your computer at night or shortening your daily shower by five minutes? Discover some counter-intuitive facts about saving energy, money and the environment. | McCue, Mr. Rich | Systems Administrator and Educational Technologist | Libraries, Systems Services |
| Environment and Sustainability | Climate Action: UN Sustainable Development Goal 13 (in English or Mandarin) (M S) NEW | There is no country in the world that is not experiencing first-hand the drastic effects of climate change. Global warming is causing long-lasting changes to our climate system, which threaten irreversible consequences. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) work in the spirit of partnership and pragmatism to make the right choices now to improve life, in a sustainable way, for future generations. They provide clear guidelines for all countries to adopt. If we work together, it is still possible to avert catastrophic climate change and strengthen our resilience to climate-related disasters. This requires urgent collective action. | Owens, Mr. Dwight | User Engagement Officer | Ocean Networks Canada |
| Environment and Sustainability | From Trees to Bluebirds: The Communication of Conservation on Vancouver Island (M S) | This presentation looks at how we talk about science and conservation, and what the barriers are to uptake and engagement among target audiences. | Fisher, Mrs. Alina | Research Manager | School of Environmental Studies |
| Environment and Sustainability | Microplastics in the Marine Environment: Context and Prevention ǂ (E M S) | This talk focuses on marine microplastic pollution in BC and ingestion by cultured and wild shellfish. It also includes information on global microplastic research and what each of us can do to reduce plastic use and microplastic release into the ocean in everyday life—such as avoiding single use plastic, recycling, and avoiding synthetic clothing and other products. | Covernton, Mr. Garth | Graduate Student | Department of Biology |
| Ethics and Philosophy | The Philosophy of Giorgio Agamben (in English or French) (S) | This talk focuses on this important philosopher, known for his approach to theories of biopolitics/biopower and potentiality. | Fromet de Rosnay, Dr. Emile | Assistant Professor | Department of French |
| Ethics and Philosophy | Existential Philosophy (S) | This talk explores some fundamentals of Existentialist philosophy through some of its iconic literary narratives: Dostoevsky, Sartre and Camus. | Belmonte, Dr. Nina | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Philosophy |
| Ethics and Philosophy | Imagining Perfection: The Importance of Utopian Ideals (S) | This talk offers a brief history of the utopian imagination, its fundamental claims and its continuing importance in shaping our communities. | Belmonte, Dr. Nina | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Philosophy |
| Ethics and Philosophy | Ethics by Example? The Hero in Contemporary Cinema (S) | How can we think about the moral affect popular cinema has on our culture? This talk suggests how action films, through their portrayal of heroes and heroic behaviour, provide us with an ethical landscape for the narratives of our lives. | Belmonte, Dr. Nina | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Philosophy |
| Ethics and Philosophy | De-Mystifying Mindfulness: What Does it Mean to Live a Mindful Life? (S) NEW | 'Mindfulness' is everywhere today, but the term has become so pervasive that it seems to have lost all meaning. What actually is it, how can it be cultivated, and why might you want to live more mindfully anyway? | Goto-Jones, Dr. Chris | Dean | Department of Philosophy |
| Ethics and Philosophy | Magical Thinking: What Counts as Magic Today and Can it Make Life Better? (S) NEW | A consideration of the changing meaning of magic (including conjuring and stage magic) and its impact on everyday life. How does the experience of magic transform our experience of the world around us? | Goto-Jones, Dr. Chris | Dean | Department of Philosophy |
| Ethics and Philosophy | The Virtual Ninja Manifesto: Can Video Games Make You Into a Better Person? (S) | The media is full of concerns about whether videogames produce anti-social effects on gamers, but is there a way to approach videogames as vehicles for self-cultivation and moral growth? | Goto-Jones, Dr. Chris | Dean of Humanities | Department of Philosophy |
| Ethics and Philosophy | Abortion (in English or German) (S) NEW | Abortion is defined by the Canadian Medical Association as the active termination of a pregnancy before fetal viability. This presentation considers the ethics of abortion. It begins with a brief historical look at abortion, includes the position of major Christian figures on the status of the human fetus, and deals with the so-called Doctrine of Double Effect. | Kluge, Dr. Eike | Professor | Department of Philosophy |
| Ethics and Philosophy | Medical Assistance in Dying (in English or German) (S) | After over twenty years of administrative, legal, religious and ethical debate, the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Act came into force in 2016, and it is now legal in Canada for physicians and nurse practitioners to provide an incurably ill competent patient suffering from an irremediable condition whose death is reasonably foreseeable in a short period of time with assisted death. This presentations considers the ethics of MAiD as it concerns health care professionals and patients. | Kluge, Dr. Eike | Professor | Department of Philosophy |
| Ethics and Philosophy | Ethical Issues in Reproductive Technologies (in English or German) (S) | Reproductive technologies are rapidly advancing in sophistication. It will soon be possible to go from in vitro fertilization to gestating a human baby in an artificial uterus. This presentation deals with the ethical issues that surround the development and use of these technologies. | Kluge, Dr. Eike | Professor | Department of Philosophy |
| Ethics and Philosophy | Ethical issues in Police Conduct (in English or German) (S) | Police officers are social servants with special rights and duties. This presentation examines the ethical issues that surround the conduct of police officers in the exercise of their duties. The presentation is based on the experience of the presenter as ethics consultant to the Office of the BC Police Complaint Commissioner. | Kluge, Dr. Eike | Professor | Department of Philosophy |
| Ethics and Philosophy | The History and Ethics of a Deliberate Death (in English or German) (S) NEW | It has sometimes been argued that deliberate death—euthanasia, assisted suicide and providing assistance in dying—violates fundamental ethical principles. This presentation examines the historical and ethical validity of that claim. | Kluge, Dr. Eike | Professor | Department of Philosophy |
| Ethics and Philosophy | Patenting Genes (in English or German) (S) | Patents in human genes are very valuable, worth hundreds of millions of dollars. This presentation deals with the ethics of patenting human genes—a practice that is permitted by international and Canadian law—and the question of who really owns human genes. | Kluge, Dr. Eike | Professor | Department of Philosophy |
| Ethics and Philosophy | Philosophy and the Personal (S) | Philosophy is often viewed as a dispassionate, objective search for truth on the deepest and broadest questions we’re capable of posing, such as: why is there anything at all? This description, while accurate, masks the fact that philosophers who pursue these grand questions frequently, and of necessity, also perceive themselves to have "skin in the game.” This talk takes a historical look at this side of the discipline. | Scott, Dr. David | Associate Professor | Department of Philosophy |
| Ethics and Philosophy | Political Correctness, Inclusivity and Freedom of Speech (M S) | This talk explores research and debates on the origins of “political correctness.” The focus is on PC as a description of measures to reform language and practices to reduce social injustice, notably discrimination by race, gender, sexual orientation, disability etc.; and as an ideological tool used by those who oppose such measures. | Warburton, Dr. Rennie | Professor Emeritus | Department of Sociology |
| Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | A Critical Evaluation of Probiotics as Health Supplements NEW | Claims that live bacterial cultures, known as probiotics, are beneficial to human health date back over 100 years. The health claims associated with these products have ranged from improved digestive function to bolstered immune systems, and the scientific validity for these claims will be critically examined. This presentation will focus mainly on how recent research findings could lead to the development of more effective probiotics. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
| Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | The Traditional Mediterranean Diet: What We Have Learned (in English or Cantonese) (M S) NEW | Lam, Dr. Christopher | Associate Affiliate Professor | Island Medical Program | |
| Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Why Am I So Bloated? (S) NEW | Sullivan, Dr. Stephen | Affiliate Associate Professor | Island Medical Program | |
| Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Gut Grief from Running (S) NEW | Sullivan, Dr. Stephen | Affiliate Associate Professor | Island Medical Program | |
| Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | The Heart-moment Path to Joy and Meaning in Life (S) NEW | Moments of true heart are stepping stones on the path of joy and meaning in life. We will learn how to work with heart moments in a group context and use them as personal guides to a good life. | Sacamano, Dr. James | Retiree | Retirees Association |
| Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Physical Literacy: Staying Physically Active for Your Life ǂ (M S) | Individuals who are “physically literate” move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments. This talk review processes to help people prioritize movement and physical activity as part of their lifestyle. | Buxcey, Mr. John | Graduate Student | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
| Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Exercise is Medicine (E M S) | Physical inactivity is among the top four modifiable risk factors related to non-communicable disease. This talk discusses how exercise and physical activity is effective across all ages (children to seniors) in enhancing health and treating, managing and preventing a large number of chronic diseases. | Gaul, Dr. Kathy | Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
| Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Using Physical Activity to Reduce Your Health Risks (E M S) | Physical inactivity is among the top four modifiable risk factors related to non-communicable disease. This talk discusses how exercise and physical activity is effective across all ages (children to seniors) in enhancing health and treating, managing and preventing a large number of chronic diseases. | Gaul, Dr. Kathy | Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
| Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Exercise for People with Chronic Disease (E M S) | Physical inactivity is among the top four modifiable risk factors related to non-communicable disease. This talk discusses how exercise and physical activity is effective across all ages (children to seniors) in enhancing health and treating, managing and preventing a large number of chronic diseases. | Gaul, Dr. Kathy | Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
| Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Is Your Leisure Portfolio Ready for Retirement? | Many of us focus on our financial portfolio to prepare to retire but how many of us consider our leisure portfolio? Retirement brings opportunities to learn new things, build grow our networks and help our communities. Learn how to be ready to grow your leisure portfolio! | Meldrum, Dr. John | Director and Assistant Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
| Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Dancing: an Activity that Stimulates the Whole Brain, Increases Mood and Makes People Happy (in English or Greek) (S) NEW | Dance is a creative way to challenge sedentary habits of older people, as well as a promising therapeutic activity assisting them to express themselves and better communicate with others. Experiences of dancers over 55 years of age may promote a new image of older persons contributing to health, social cohesion and community participation. | Mallidou, Dr. Anastasia | Assistant Professor | School of Nursing |
| Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Physical Activities for the Aging Population (in English or Greek) (S) NEW | Mallidou, Dr. Anastasia | Assistant Professor | School of Nursing | |
| Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | La Dolce Vita: Live a Healthier, Slimmer and Happier Life with the Mediterranean Diet NEW | The Mediterranean Diet is often touted as the world’s healthiest diet—but it’s not really a diet. It’s a lifestyle. And it's a pleasurable way of eating that’s been shown to improve health, weight and longevity. In this presentation, I'll present the history, research, and practical tips for adopting a Mediterranean Diet. | Foster, Dr. Kim | Physician | University Health Services |
| Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Health and Staying Physically Active as We Grow Older | This presentation addresses the importance of staying active as we grow older, dealing with some important health issues in a lighthearted way. The presentation covers the many aspects of health that are improved through a commitment to regular physical activity, including some of the recent research showing the value to cognitive functioning. Simple suggestions for staying active and improving strength are included with time to address specific questions. | Docherty, Dr. David | Professor Emeritus | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
| Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Fun, Fitness and Fatness | This presentation asks the question—are you eating right and getting enough physical activity to have health benefits? —and discusses the merits of different types of physical activity. The presentation examines some serious health issues in a lighthearted way (no pun intended!). | Docherty, Dr. David | Professor Emeritus | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
| Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Weight Reduction Using Diet and Exercise | This presentation examines why diets work for the short term but not for the long term and the importance of including exercise in any effort to lose weight. It also addresses some of the challenges that face people trying to lose weight using diets and exercise. | Docherty, Dr. David | Professor Emeritus | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
| Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Back Health for Sport and Daily Living | Developing the “core” has become very popular for athletes, but also those people who suffer from low back pain or are just interested in having a healthy back. This presentation starts with a quick look at the structure of the back and why it tends to cause problems with one out of every two people. Approaches to exercise are presented that show simple ways to improve stability of the back or spine and how these approaches should be integrated into our daily lives. | Docherty, Dr. David | Professor Emeritus | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
| Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Stepping into Fitness | This presentation looks at the many benefits of walking and the use of the pedometer in reaching and maintaining goals for physical activity. The use of Nordic poles to assist or complement walking is included, as well as a demonstration on how to use them. It also looks at the relationship between stepping and caloric intake and expenditure. | Docherty, Dr. David | Professor Emeritus | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
| Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Boosting or Maintaining Brain Power as You Grow Older | This presentation looks at ways to maintain or boost brain power through lifestyle choices, especially the role of physical activity which is the number one way to preserve memory and other cognitive functions. | Docherty, Dr. David | Professor Emeritus | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
| Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Your Amazing Brain: A Look at How It Works and What It Does (E M) | This is an interactive session with lots of Q and A’s and some hands- on learning for younger children. | Docherty, Dr. David | Professor Emeritus | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
| Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Getting Stronger: You’re Never Too Old | Strength training is important for all age groups, including the elderly. This presentation looks at the many benefits of a strength-training program and provides sample programs using theraband exercises designed for older groups, as well as simple exercises to help balance. | Docherty, Dr. David | Professor Emeritus | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
| Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Taking Risks and Embracing Change (S) | Life is a balancing act between forces for and against change. This session outlines steps on how you can respond to change you initiate or change you have little control over. It can assist you to evaluate your ability to take risks and “embrace change.” | Lauzon, Dr. Lara | Associate Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
| Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | For the WELLth of It (S) | Are you making healthy lifestyle choices? This session focuses on a number of wellness models that incorporate physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, occupational and environmental wellness dimensions. This session is valuable for anyone who finds themselves better at taking care of others than taking care of themselves. | Lauzon, Dr. Lara | Associate Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
| Health Care and Medicine | What We’ve Learned from the Human Genome (E M S) | The decoding of the human genome, completed over a decade ago, heralded the beginning of a new era in biomedical research. This presentation explores what our genome has since taught us about ourselves and our place in the biological world. How genomics has contributed to our understanding of the genetic basis of human disease is discussed, using cancer as an example. The prospect of applying genome information for administering personalized or tailor-made medical diagnoses and treatments has received much hype, and the status of this practice is summarized. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
| Health Care and Medicine | Allergies: Dysfunction in the Immune System (E M S) | How allergies arise, the role of the immune system in this process, and the basis for treatment strategies is described. Allergies are not only common, their prevalence has continued to increase over the past 50 years, especially in industrialized countries. Current theories for this are considered. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
| Health Care and Medicine | New Emerging Human Infectious Diseases in a Changing World | New human infectious diseases previously unknown to science—such as SARS, MERS, and Ebola—have appeared at an unprecedented rate in recent years. Over 40 new infectious diseases have been recognized since 1970. This talk focuses on the impact such diseases have had on global health, with an emphasis on how and why they are apparently evolving. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
| Health Care and Medicine | What Everyone Should Know about Listeria, Salmonella, Norovirus and Other Food-borne Pathogens (E M S) | An estimated 1.6 million Canadians are affected by food-borne infections every year. These illnesses result in at least 4,000 hospitalizations and 105 deaths. The most common causes of food-borne illnesses are pathogens that have emerged only within the last 50 years, such as norovirus, Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli. This presentation focuses on the epidemiological basis for the recent rise of food infections as a public health problem and the challenges in preventing them. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
| Health Care and Medicine | The Biology of Aging | This presentation summarizes recent advances in our understanding of aging, and how this information has led to new strategies for slowing down the process. The speaker will critically evaluate some of the major strategies, e.g., anti-aging drugs, diets and dietary supplements. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
| Health Care and Medicine | The Rise of Superbugs: The Alarming Spread of Bacterial Drug Resistance, its Underlying Causes and the Quest for Solutions (E M S) | Superbugs are bacteria that have developed resistance to multiple antibiotics. They’re currently a global problem, representing the most serious challenge to the treatment of infectious diseases. Experts warn that immediate action is required to reduce the impact of superbug infections. This presentation focuses on the underlying causes of bacterial drug resistance and the current state in the quest for solutions. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
| Health Care and Medicine | The Next-generation Vaccines: More than Just a Poke in the Arm | The traditional vaccines that have been in use for over a century are designed to prevent infectious diseases. In this presentation, they’re compared to new innovations that will soon lead to what have been termed the next-generation vaccines. The future prospects for novel uses of vaccines, for example, in curbing drug addictions, is also described. Vaccinations have been credited with saving countless lives from infectious diseases for over 200 years. Yet controversy regarding vaccine safety still exists, and this issue is examined. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
| Health Care and Medicine | What’s Wrong (and What’s Right) About the Flu Vaccine? (E M S) | This presentation explains the composition of the flu vaccine, how it’s supposed to work, why it’s never fully effective, and why you should get vaccinated anyway. The speaker will also explain why you need to be vaccinated annually, and discuss recent strategies for creating a more effective vaccine that will provide a longer lasting immunity to influenza. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
| Health Care and Medicine | Not as Advertised But Perfectly Legal: Some Health Products to be Aware Of | This presentation focuses on common merchandise with health-related applications that come with unproven claims. Examples to be discussed include personal care products, “health foods” and supplements, including various types of probiotics, non-prescription medications like cold remedies (including some that actually claim to prevent illnesses), and weight-loss products. Learn what the law says regarding claims made on labels for such products and some hints on the types of claims to watch out for. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
| Health Care and Medicine | A Look into the Eye: How the Retina Works and Advances in Treating Retinal Disease (M S) | This talk is an introduction to the anatomy of the eye and the retina, explaining how the retina works, and the diseases that affect it. The role of basic research, and what kinds of therapies are being developed to treat retinal diseases, are also addressed. | Chow, Dr. Bob | Assistant Professor | Department of Biology |
| Health Care and Medicine | Privacy and Confidentiality of Electronic Patient Records (in English or German) (S) NEW | This presentation deals with the ownership of and access to patient health records, with particular emphasis on electronic health records which are becoming increasingly important in modern health care delivery and telehealth and telemedicine. National and international standards are considered from an ethical perspective. | Kluge, Dr. Eike | Professor | Department of Philosophy |
| Health Care and Medicine | Health Care—Commodity or Right? (in English or German) (S) NEW | This presentation deals with the question whether, ethically speaking, health care should be considered a commodity that is for sale like other services and commodities, or whether it should be considered a right and society should provide it to its citizens. The USA and Canada are considered as representative examples. Attention is paid to the current case of Cambie Surgeries Corp. v. Medical Services Commission of British Columbia, which has the potential of fundamentally changing the Canadian system of health care. | Kluge, Dr. Eike | Professor | Department of Philosophy |
| Health Care and Medicine | Physicians and the Pharmaceutical Industry (in English or German) (S) NEW | The pharmaceutical industry is frequently accused of being guilty of unethical practices by advertising to patients, charging high prices for their products, and engaging in related practices. This presentations considers the ethical validity of such claims in light of the fact that pharmaceutical companies are businesses and not social services, that physicians are the gatekeepers to prescription medications, and that “It takes two to tango.” | Kluge, Dr. Eike | Professor | Department of Philosophy |
| Health Care and Medicine | Using Smart Nanomaterials to Improve Current Cancer Treatment Options (S) NEW | Cancer nanotechnology is an evolving field. We can use materials of nano-size scale to increase the radiation dose given in a radiotherapy treatment. In addition, these nano-size particles can be used to deliver chemotherapeutic drugs in controllable fashion, reducing the side effects. I will highlight the advance we have made in the use of these nano-materials for improving existing cancer therapeutics. | Chithrani, Dr. Devika | Assistant Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
| Health Care and Medicine | Machine Learning and Cancer: Improving Radiation Therapy (M S) | About half of all cancer patients receive radiation as a form of treatment. A challenge of radiation therapy is that the tumour can move during radiation treatment. This talk describes powerful computer algorithms can be used to predict how much a tumour moves, helping to reduce the side-effects from this treatment. | Basran, Dr. Parminder S. | Adjunct Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy/Medical Physics |
| Health Care and Medicine | Hitting the Target: Big Data, Medical Physics, and What You had for Dinner in Precision Radiation Therapy (M S) | When using radiation for cancer therapy, the precision of treatments needs to be very high—typically millimetres or smaller! This talk describes how we deliver high-precision radiation and how simple things— like what you had for dinner last night—can affect the targeting of cancer. | Basran, Dr. Parminder S. | Adjunct Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy/Medical Physics |
| Health Care and Medicine | Aging and Alzheimer's Disease: Psychological Factors Involved in Aging (E M S) | Gawryluk, Dr. Jodie | Assistant Professor | Department of Psychology | |
| Health Care and Medicine | Detecting Dementia Early: What Do We Know? ǂ (M S) | This talk summarizes the current research on non-invasive early detection methods for dementia. | Knight, Ms. Jamie | Graduate Student | Department of Psychology |
| Health Care and Medicine | An Introduction to Brain Imaging ǂ (E M S) | This lecture will summarize basic brain structure and function, along with imaging techniques (e.g., structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Research and clinical applications will also be discussed. | Mayo, Ms. Chantel | Graduate Student | Department of Psychology |
| Health Care and Medicine | Brain Trauma and Disease ǂ (E M S) | This lecture summarizes how brain trauma and disease affects the brain. The content of this lecture can be tailored to the interest of the group. Possible topics include: multiple sclerosis, mild traumatic brain injury, or Alzheimer's disease. | Mayo, Ms. Chantel | Graduate Student | Department of Psychology |
| Health Care and Medicine | The Aging Brain ǂ (E M S) | This talk highlights the effects of aging on our brain and behaviours. In addition, it discusses the differences between Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, as compared to healthy aging. | Mayo , Ms. Chantel | Graduate Student | Department of Psychology |
| Health Care and Medicine | Aging and Alzheimer's Disease: Psychological Factors Involved in Aging ǂ (E M S) | This graduate student in clinical neuropsychology studies how brain imaging technology is used to identify early biomarkers of disease progression in neurodegenerative disorders. She can speak on topics such as Alzheimer's disease, as well as the neurobiological and psychological changes associated with aging more generally. She can also talk about the basics of functional neuroimaging (specifically fMRl), brain anatomy, and brain-behavior relationships, geared towards younger or community audiences. | Scarapicchia, Ms. Vanessa | Graduate Student | Department of Psychology |
| Health Care and Medicine | Personal and Professional Perspectives on Dementia Care (S) | Cloutier, Dr. Denise | Associate Professor | Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health | |
| Health Care and Medicine | Using an Assets-based Approach in the Care of Older Adults (S) | Cloutier, Dr. Denise | Associate Professor | Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health | |
| Health Care and Medicine | Depressed About Depression (in English or Spanish) NEW | What is depression? This talk addresses the burden and significance of depression, current approaches to therapeutics, and our research at UVic. | Caruncho, Prof. Hector | Professor | Island Medical Program |
| Health Care and Medicine | Concussions and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (E M S) | This talk presents some of the issues around diagnosis of concussions and discuss new research on the topic. The speaker can also talk about potential new therapies for speeding up recovery from concussion. | Christie, Dr. Brian | Professor | Island Medical Program |
| Health Care and Medicine | The Benefits of Exercise for Your Brain (E M S) | This talk discusses the benefits of exercise and how it impacts the structure and function of the brain. Learn about recent research findings in a way that will engage audiences of all ages and backgrounds. | Christie, Dr. Brian | Professor | Island Medical Program |
| Health Care and Medicine | Integrating Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture into Western Medical Practice (in English or Cantonese) (M S) NEW | I have been practicing integrative medicine—Western family medicine and Chinese medical acupuncture—since 1980, and have given lectures to UBC medical students as well as acting as preceptor to students in my clinic practice. I have also given continuing medical education lectures on complementary medicine and Chinese medicine. My articles on these topics and the Mediterranean diet have been published in medical journals and books. | Lam, Dr. Christopher | Associate Affiliate Professor | Island Medical Program |
| Health Care and Medicine | Principles of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (in English or Cantonese) (M S) NEW | Lam, Dr. Christopher | Associate Affiliate Professor | Island Medical Program | |
| Health Care and Medicine | Growing and Guiding New Neurons in the Healthy and Injured Brain (M S) | This presentation provides participants with a basic understanding of the brain and nervous system, as well as a brief insight into the speaker’s research program, which seeks to understand the development of brain cells. | Swayne, Dr. Leigh Anne | Assistant Professor | Island Medical Program |
| Health Care and Medicine | The History of Hepatitis C: Cause to Cure in 30 Years (S) NEW | Winding down a 50-year career in medicine with experiences in Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, Oman and the tiny tropical Pacific island of Saipan. | Sullivan, Dr. Stephen | Affiliate Associate Professor | Island Medical Program |
| Health Care and Medicine | How to Talk With Your Doctor About Your Pain(S) NEW | Sullivan, Dr. Stephen | Affiliate Associate Professor | Island Medical Program | |
| Health Care and Medicine | Health IT, Systems Biology, and the Future of Personalized, Integrated Medicine (in English or German) | If biological science is to deliver on its promise to improve human health care, an integrationist perspective of systems biology is needed. If the future of integrated medicine is to become reality, we need digital health service innovations and we must look for the business case for all key players involved. | Stroetmann, Dr. Karl A. | Adjunct Assistant Professor | School of Health Information Science |
| Health Care and Medicine | Big Data Analytics in Health Care: Toward Predictive, Personalized, Integrated Medicine (in English or German) (S) | In 1979, Douglas Adam published The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy where Earth is a supercomputer to calculate the answer to what “life, the universe and everything” are about. But in the last minute, psychiatrists have Earth destroyed, fearing for the loss of their careers when the meaning of life became known. Today, medicine promises predictive, personalized health care for all and big data allows for integrating health data as foundation for a learning health systems. | Stroetmann, Dr. Karl A. | Adjunct Assistant Professor | School of Health Information Science |
| Health Care and Medicine | Bringing Research into Practice: Improving Outcomes for People and the Health Care System (S) | Participants will learn about the collaborative knowledge translation activities that are increasing the preproduction and use of evidence in decision-making and policy-setting at Island Health. | Young, Dr. Wendy | Adjunct Professor | School of Nursing |
| Health Care and Medicine | Dementia and Alzheimer’s: Current Research ǂ (M S) | Dementia is not a natural part of aging. It is an umbrella term that encompasses over one hundred neurodegenerative diseases that affect memory, judgment, and cognitive skills severely enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and comprises nearly seventy percent of cases. To date there is no cure and there are no disease-modifying treatments available. Find out about current research regarding this topic and what researchers are doing to solve the issue of dementia. | Knight, Ms. Jamie | Graduate Student | Department of Psychology |
| History—General | Women Travellers Throughout the Ages | This session presents the lives and experiences of nine exceptional, interesting and enthusiastic women travellers from the 4th to the 21st century who wrote about adventure. Reading list included. | Mayfield, Dr. Margie | Professor Emerita | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
| History—General | Angry Young Men: Teenagers in Postwar Britain (E M S) NEW | Angry Young Men begins with the immediate post-WWII moment in Britain and traces the evolution of teenage youth cultures from Teddy Boys through Mods, Rockers, Skinheads, Glam Rockers, Hippies, Punks, New Romantics, Rude Boys, Rastafarians, Ravers, Heroin Chic and finally Hipsters. | Ross, Dr. Stephen | Professor | Department of English |
| History—General | Paris: A Walk through the Ages—Medieval Marvels (Sept-Dec) (in English or French) (S) | What is a city? How does it change through the ages and keep its own distinct identity? This virtual visit to Paris highlights the permanence—through changes, revolutions, and destructions—of places, symbols, monuments and neighbourhoods that have endured, sometimes unexpectedly, in the passing of centuries. This is a series of three talks (which can be enjoyed independently) on medieval Paris, modern Paris (19th century) and Paris as inspiration in songs (1920-1970). | Cazes, Dr. Hélène | Professor | Department of French |
| History—General | Paris: A Walk through the Ages—The Inspiration of Paris in Songs (Sept-Dec) (in English or French) (S) | What is a city? How does it change through the ages and keep its own distinct identity? This visit of Paris highlights the permanence—through changes, revolutions, and destructions—of places, symbols, monuments and neighbourhoods that have endured, sometimes unexpectedly, in the passing of centuries. This is a series of three talks (which can be enjoyed independently) on Medieval Paris, Modern Paris (19th Century) and Paris as inspiration in songs (1920-1970) | Cazes, Dr. Hélène | Professor | Department of French |
| History—General | Paris: A Walk through the Ages—The Museum of Modernity (Sept-Dec) (in English or French) (S) | What is a city? How does it change through the ages and keep its own distinct identity? This visit of Paris highlights the permanence—through changes, revolutions, and destructions—of places, symbols, monuments and neighbourhoods that have endured, sometimes unexpectedly, in the passing of centuries. This is a series of three talks (which can be enjoyed independently) on Medieval Paris, Modern Paris (19th Century) and Paris as inspiration in songs (1920-1970) | Cazes, Dr. Hélène | Professor | Department of French |
| History—General | European Thought and Culture Since 1700 (in English or French) (S) | This talk examines European thought and culture since 1700: on topics related to enlightenment, romanticism, modernism and postmodernism. | Fromet de Rosnay, Dr. Emile | Assistant Professor | Department of French |
| History—General | Holocaust Memorialization in Central Europe Today (in English or German) (S) | This talk describes the I-witness Holocaust field school and highlights, through a variety of visuals, the different ways the Holocaust is being memorialized in Germany, Austria and Poland. | Thorson, Dr. Helga | Associate Professor | Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies |
| History—General | Growing Up in Athens and Sparta (M) (Jan-April) | This talk discusses what life was like for young men and women growing up in classical Athens and Sparta. | Bowman, Dr. Laurel | Assistant Professor | Department of Greek and Roman Studies |
| History—General | Cleopatra, Hellenistic Queen (M) (Jan-April) | This talk discusses how Cleopatra tried and failed to protect her throne and Egypt. | Bowman, Dr. Laurel | Assistant Professor | Department of Greek and Roman Studies |
| History—General | The 18th-century Spanish Exploration of the Pacific Northwest (in English or Spanish) (S) | This talk gives an overview of the 18th-century Spanish exploration of the Pacific Northwest, focusing on the diaries of specific voyages, yet to be chosen. | Restrepo-Gautier, Dr. Pablo | Associate Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies |
| History—General | Sir Edward Grey and the Balkan Wars, 1912-1914 (M S) | Asking for new description not in German | McKercher, Prof. Brian | Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | The Limitations of the Politician-Historian: Winston Churchill and Appeasement (M S) | Asking for new description | McKercher, Prof. Brian | Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | Issues Relating to the Origins of War in the Modern Period (M S) | Learn about the origins of wars in the modern period since 1815— they’re complex, involving a mixture of nationalism, imperialism, national security, and a quest to protect or expand a country's national interests abroad. The notion underlining this complexity is the view that the international system is an “anarchy” of competing national interests. | McKercher, Prof. Brian | Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | Nations and Their Strategies Since 1945 (M S) | During and since the Cold War period, understanding differing national strategies is important for explaining how and why international relations evolved. This presentation explores how the Cold War saw the advent of a bipolar world dominated by the US and Soviet Russia. There were neutral powers—chiefly in the Third World—but Soviet-American rivalry affected all international politics. Since the end of the Cold War, a multi-polar world has emerged, making international politics more like pre-1939. | McKercher, Prof. Brian | Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | The Origins and Course of the First World War (M S) | This talk explores the complex origins of the First World War, which involved a mixture of nationalism, imperialism, national security, and the quest by great powers to protect or expand their national interests abroad. The war itself was devastating, seeing the collapse of four great powers—Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia and Turkey—and the problems of fighting an unexpected war of attrition. | McKercher, Prof. Brian | Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | The Origins and Course of the Second World War (M S) | The origins of the Second World War are less complex than other modern wars. At this presentation find out how WWII stemmed from the aggrandising and racial policies of Adolf Hitler, and how there were ultimately five wars fought within the rubric of the Second World War: an Anglo-French war against Germany (1939-1940); Britain fighting alone against the Axis (1940-1941); a Soviet-German war (1941-1942); an Anglo-American war against the Axis (1941-1945); and an American war against the Japanese (1941-1945). | McKercher, Prof. Brian | Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | The Cold War: Cause and Course (M S) | The Cold War was a unique period in international history. While the superpowers never fought “hot” wars against one another, they supported proxies to do their fighting or fought themselves against smaller powers. In this presentation, find out how this era was defined as much by an intense diplomatic struggle between two power-blocs of propaganda, and building armed forces to deter one another. Whether neutral or not, all countries of the world were affected. | McKercher, Prof. Brian | Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | Canadian Society and War Since 1867 (M S) | Canada has been divided over issues of war and peace since its creation in 1867. From the Nile expedition of 1885 to modern peace-keeping under UN or NATO leadership today, the use of military power and the place of the Canadian armed forces as an expression of national strength has been the subject of great debate. In this presentation, learn how it’s not just the division between English Canada and Quebec that’s important—so too are the beliefs of pro-military Canadians and others than can be broadly categorized as pacifists. | McKercher, Prof. Brian | Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | The Anglo-American Special Relationship Since 1941 (M S) | McKercher, Prof. Brian | Professor | Department of History | |
| History—General | Winston Churchill’s Criticism of Appeasement in the 1930s (M S) NEW | McKercher, Prof. Brian | Professor | Department of History | |
| History—General | How “Race” is Made Historically (S) | This illustrated talk explores the contested concept of ‘race’ and its use across the British empire and into the present day, particularly in North American contexts. | Vibert, Dr. Elizabeth | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | Franz Boas: the Founding Father of American Anthropology and the Construction of Indigeneity in the Pacific Northwest (S) NEW | Wickwire, Dr. Wendy | Professor Emerita/Adjunct Professor | Department of History | |
| History—General | How WWI Ended (S) | This talk looks at how the years 1917 to 1923 saw a revolutionary transformation of the world, ending empires, creating new countries, setting new ideologies in motion, giving unprecedented opportunities to previously ignored sections of the population such as women. | Hannant, Dr. Larry D. | Adjunct Associate Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | Canadians and the Spanish Civil War (S) | The Spanish Civil War (1936-39) galvanized a volatile world, pitting democracy against fascism in a struggle that was joined by 40,000 volunteers from 70 different places. This talk tells how Canadians distinguished themselves in the effort to defeat the advance of fascism to another country, with men and women joining the battle. | Hannant, Dr. Larry D. | Adjunct Associate Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | Norman Bethune: A Troubled Hero (S) | Renowned in China and Spain but ignored in his homeland of Canada, Dr. Norman Bethune has been described as “arrogant in the service of humanity.” Few other Canadians have painted such a vibrant mark on history in such a short time. Bethune introduced medical innovations into two of the great anti-fascist struggles of the 1930s. | Hannant, Dr. Larry D. | Adjunct Associate Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | The Cold War in Canada (S) | Canada is usually seen as having avoided the eruption of paranoia and persecution that preoccupied the United States in the second half of the 20th century. In fact, Canada and Canadians fell into what Prime Minister Lester Pearson called the "dark madness" of the Cold War in a profound way, and many Canadians suffered in it, including prominent people on Vancouver Island and in Victoria. | Hannant, Dr. Larry D. | Adjunct Associate Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | The Monk and the King: How Monasteries Under Charlemagne Were Crucial to the Future of Europe (M S) | Charlemagne (742-814) is known as the founding figure of Europe. His support of monasteries was a key element in his statecraft, and had both positive and negative ramifications. This talk describes how monasteries were the seed beds of literacy, science and universities and how they also generated an early form of colonialism. | Lines, Mr. Michael | Learning and Research Librarian | Libraries, William C. Mearns Centre for Learning |
| History—General | Flattened Earth and the Civic Sphere (M S) NEW | This presentation narrates a cultural history of the Flat Earth Society of Canada, founded in 1970. My research spans social and literary aspects of this society, unpacking its playful artistry and counter-cultural messages. | Eso, Mr. David | Sessional Lecturer | Department of English |
| History—General | A History of the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict (S) | The conflict between Palestine and Israel is one of the most highly publicized and bitter struggles of modern times. This talk examines not only the historical basis of the conflict, but also looks at how and why a resolution to the conflict has been so difficult. | Bunton, Dr. Martin | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | The British Monarchy: Why Does the Royal Family Travel So Much? (M S) | Royal tours – in Britain and throughout the world – are perhaps the most striking feature of the modern British monarchy. This talk locates the origins of this practice in the mobile royal courts of the Middle Ages, discusses its near-disappearance in the 1600s and 1700s, and explains its revival in the modern era in the context of modern technological and cultural developments | Devereaux, Dr. Simon | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | The War of the Windsors: Charles and Diana, 1981-1997 (M S) | The marriage of Charles Prince of Wales to Lady Diana Spencer in July 1981 was a global media event. Within a decade, however, their marriage ended in a mutual acrimony that was relentlessly detailed in that same media which once had celebrated this fairy-tale romance. This talk reviews the story from start to finish and considers how it nearly inspired the British entirely to abandon one of their most cherished national institutions. | Devereaux, Dr. Simon | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | Murder and the Media in Victorian England (M S) | The newspapers of the Victorian age were obsessed with murder. This talk reveals the origins of this fascination in the rise of the modern newspaper press and a growing fascination with the cultural divide between towns and the countryside. | Devereaux, Dr. Simon | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | The Road Hill Murder of 1860: A Great Victorian Mystery (M S) | In June 1860 a four-year-old boy was savagely murdered in a comfortable upper middle-class home Wiltshire. The career of a famed police detective was shattered when he attempted to charge the boy’s 16-year-old half-sister, Constance Kent, with the crime – only for her to confess her guilt five years later. This talk revisits this case, one of the most sensational of the age. | Devereaux, Dr. Simon | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | Jack the Ripper and the Royal Family: Murder and Myth (M S) | This talk reviews the many different theories which, since 1970, have suggested that Jack the Ripper – the most famous killer in history – was either a member of the royal family or someone acting on its behalf. | Devereaux, Dr. Simon | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | Bad Kings: Edward VIII and the Abdication Crisis (1936) (M S) | More than eighty years after, King Edward VIII’s abdication of the British throne still haunts the royal family. This talk locates the Abdication Crisis in the king’s own character and reviews some of the controversies which surround the Crisis and its outcome to this day. | Devereaux, Dr. Simon | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | Bad Kings: George IV and William IV of England, 1820-1837 (M S) NEW | Most people believe that widespread contempt for the monarchy is only a recent development. In fact, as this talk reveals, the reigns of two of George III’s sons—men of extraordinary personal and fiscal dissolution—brought the institution to a historical low-point in the years just before the accession of their niece Victoria would restore its lustre. | Devereaux, Dr. Simon | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | Murder, Bodysnatching and Anatomization in England, 1752-1832 (M S) NEW | This talk reveals the relationship between public execution, anatomical education and grave robbing in late Georgian England. | Devereaux, Dr. Simon | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | Dr. Crippen: Sex, Murder and Science in Early 20th-Century England (S) NEW | In 1910 a seemingly meek London doctor murdered his wife and fled England with his young mistress. Through a combination of “cutting-edge” forensics and determined detective work, Dr. Crippen was pursued, arrested and brought to the gallows. This talk revisits this particularly famous criminal justice sensation. | Devereaux, Dr. Simon | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | Murder and “the New Woman” in England Between the Wars (S) NEW | This talk revisits three sensational “domestic” homicide cases of the interwar era—Edith Thompson, Madame Fahmy and Dr Buck Ruxton—and shows how they exposed deep-set social anxieties of the era. | Devereaux, Dr. Simon | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | Why was Public Execution Abolished in Victorian England? (M S) NEW | Public executions are a staple of many movie and television images of Victorian England. This talk explains why public execution was abolished in 1868. | Devereaux, Dr. Simon | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | Why was Capital Punishment Abolished in Postwar Britain? (M S) NEW | In 1945 the abolition of execution for murder seemed unimaginable to most English people. 20 years later it took place. This talk briefly reviews the issues and cases which led to this most striking of criminal justice reforms. | Devereaux, Dr. Simon | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | Execution, Transportation and the Founding of Australia, 1775-1789 (M S) NEW | In the popular imagination, all forms of punishment in pre-modern England were brutal. This talk shows how transportation was an indispensable alternative to hanging large numbers of people and explores how the absence of that alternative during the 1780s led to executions on an almost unprecedented scale. | Devereaux, Dr. Simon | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | Bad Kings: The Madness of George III, 1760-1820 (M S) NEW | Most people believe that widespread contempt for the monarchy is only a recent development. In fact, as this talk reveals, the reigns of two of George III’s sons—men of extraordinary personal and fiscal dissolution—brought the institution to a historical low-point in the years just before the accession of their niece Victoria would restore its lustre. | Devereaux, Dr. Simon | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | The Prosecutorial Passions: Spouse Murder in England, 1660-1800 (in English or French) NEW | My research focuses mainly on crime, trial, execution, print culture, religion and popular and high politics, as well as gender (including masculinity) in 17th- and 18th-century England. I have published extensively on execution, the last dying speeches of criminals and traitors, and trials (most recently, spouse murder and "petty treason" or husband-murder). | McKenzie, Dr. Andrea | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | The Bloody Code: Criminal Trial in 17th and 18th Century England (in English or French) | McKenzie, Dr. Andrea | Associate Professor | Department of History | |
| History—General | The Great Fire of London 1666 (in English or French) | McKenzie, Dr. Andrea | Associate Professor | Department of History | |
| History—General | Royal Martyr or Man of Blood? The Execution of Charles I in 1649 (in English or French) | McKenzie, Dr. Andrea | Associate Professor | Department of History | |
| History—General | Gunpowder, Treason and Plots: Anti-Catholicism and Conspiracy Theories in 17th-Century England (in English or French) NEW | My current research project is on the "Popish Plot”, a supposed Catholic conspiracy in the 1670s and 1680s which precipitated a larger constitutional and political crisis: “Exclusion” (an attempt to bar Charles II’s heir, his openly Catholic brother James, the Duke of York, from the throne). The trials associated with the Popish Plot collectively constitute the worst miscarriage of justice in British history, and would ultimately result in the reform of the English criminal law, and contribute to the rise of defence counsel. They also reflect both the prevalence of anti-Catholic prejudices and the way in which, in the context of a rapidly expanding public sphere, such beliefs served as a political tool in the hands of an emerging opposition party. Thus the Popish Plot led not only to the Exclusion Crisis, the formation of modern political parties (“Whigs” and “Tories”) and, indirectly, the “Glorious Revolution” which toppled James II in 1688-9, but also the rise of a partisan press and “fake news”. | McKenzie, Dr. Andrea | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | Who Killed Sir Edmond Berry Godfrey? Revisiting the Most Famous Murder Mystery of the 17th Century (in English or French) NEW | McKenzie, Dr. Andrea | Associate Professor | Department of History | |
| History—General | Good Food, Bad Sex: Sinful Appetites Through the Ages (S) NEW | “Good Food, Bad Sex" explores the history of Anglo-American ideas linking illicit sexuality and gourmet food, from the 17th century to the present. The talk touches on the history of prostitution and the history of same-sex sexuality, as well as dirty cookbooks and the foodie revolution. | Cleves, Dr. Rachel Hope | Professor | Department of History |
| History—General | The First Treaties: The Roots of Indigenous-Settler Relations in Canada (in English or French) (M S) | This talk explores the 500-year history of alliances and treaties involving the Indigenous peoples of what is now Canada and settlers who arrived from Europe and elsewhere after 1500. Its focus is on the lesser-known treaties negotiated before Confederation in 1867, from the Atlantic coast to the Great Lakes. | Cook, Dr. Peter | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| History—Victoria and BC | Bishop’s Beautiful Books: The Seghers Collection at UVic (Sept-Dec) (in English or French) (S) | This presentation showcases some of the treasures in a collection of ancient books initiated by the second bishop of Victoria, Charles Seghers (1839-1886) and now on permanent loan at UVic. Some 3,500 titles attest to the Catholic culture of the first decades of Victoria Western settlement. | Cazes, Dr. Hélène | Professor | Department of French |
| History—Victoria and BC | Local Stories and Experiences of the Holocaust(in English or German) (S) | This talk discusses the UVic Holocaust archival project and ways in which Holocaust survivors in our community have decided to tell their stories. These include the mediums of art, music, video and text. | Thorson, Dr. Helga | Associate Professor | Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies |
| History—Victoria and BC | BC's Ambiguous Relations with the Rest of Canada (S) | From the time they first considered joining Canada, British Columbians have had an ambiguous relationship with the rest of the country. They’re proud of their province and of being Canadian but they’ve frequently felt that the rest of the country doesn’t appreciate them and exploits them. This talk is illustrated with editorial cartoons. | Roy, Dr. Patricia | Professor Emeritus | Department of History |
| History—Victoria and BC | Boundless Optimism: Richard McBride's British Columbia (S) | Learn about Richard McBride, who was premier of British Columbia from 1903 to 1915, a period of unprecedented growth. A native of the province, he became premier at age 32; brought some order to provincial politics, promoted the development of railways, encouraged British investment and immigration, and played a role on the national and imperial stage. He even had the province purchase two submarines on the eve of the First World War. | Roy, Dr. Patricia | Professor Emeritus | Department of History |
| History—Victoria and BC | Cartoonists at Sea: Some Views of BC Ferries and Their Predecessors (S) | Transportation between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia has often been a source of amusement for local cartoonists. With cartoons going back to the early years of the 20th century and carrying through almost to today, this presentation examines not only the political issues around ferries but describes imaginative suggestions for travel—and perennial complaints about the service. | Roy, Dr. Patricia | Professor Emeritus | Department of History |
| History—Victoria and BC | A Humorous History of Highways in BC (S) | With the help of several generations of editorial cartoonists, this presentation traces the development of the road system of the province and its political manifestations from 1858 to the present day. | Roy , Dr. Patricia | Professor Emeritus | Department of History |
| History—Victoria and BC | The Role of BC's Indigenous Peoples in the Establishment of New York's American Museum of Natural History (S) NEW | Wickwire, Dr. Wendy | Professor Emerita/Adjunct Professor | Department of History | |
| History—Victoria and BC | From Shetland to British Columbia: James A. Teit and the Indigenous Fight for Rights, 1908-1922 (S) NEW | Wickwire, Dr. Wendy | Professor Emerita/Adjunct Professor | Department of History | |
| Languages and Linguistics | The Evolution of Human Language (M S) NEW | Language makes us human. Why did it evolve in our species but not others? Adaptation or mutation? From genomics to fossil remains, explore the linguistics of this most human mystery. | Archibald, Dr. John | Professor | Department of Linguistics |
| Languages and Linguistics | Teaching Pronunciation in the Context of Indigenous Language Revitalization (in English or French) | This talk addresses normal variation in the way people pronounce things; how pronunciation can differ between generations and between speakers with different fluency levels; how pronunciation might be affected by learning through literacy (rather than strictly orally); and what teachers and learners of a second language can expect in terms pronunciation challenges. | Bird, Dr. Sonya | Associate Professor | Department of Linguistics |
| Languages and Linguistics | Teaching Pronunciation Through Visual Feedback Techniques (in English or French) (M S) | This talk addresses pronunciation challenges that are faced by people with specific speech impediments, or who are learning an additional language. Starting with speech sounds that are typically difficult to pronounce, different techniques for incorporating visual feedback into pronunciation learning and teaching are explored—for example, ultrasound imaging of the tongue as it articulates speech sounds. This talk is best given to small groups in an interactive setting. | Bird, Dr. Sonya | Associate Professor | Department of Linguistics |
| Languages and Linguistics | Laryngeal Function in Voice Production (S) | Esling, Dr. John H. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Linguistics | |
| Languages and Linguistics | Accents, Dialects and Voice Qualities (S) | Esling, Dr. John H. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Linguistics | |
| Languages and Linguistics | Sounds of the World's Languages (S) | Esling, Dr. John H. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Linguistics | |
| Languages and Linguistics | How Babies Acquire the Capacity to Speak (S) | Esling, Dr. John H. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Linguistics | |
| Languages and Linguistics | The International Phonetic Alphabet (S) | Esling, Dr. John H. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Linguistics | |
| Languages and Linguistics | All About Learning a Second Language Pronunciation (in English or Chinese) | Lin, Dr. Hua | Associate Professor | Department of Linguistics | |
| Languages and Linguistics | About the Chinese Language (in English or Chinese) | Lin, Dr. Hua | Associate Professor | Department of Linguistics | |
| Languages and Linguistics | The Edge of Innovation: "Kids these Days" and Language Change (S) NEW | Living languages are in a constant state of change. This talk reviews common myths on the language of youth and discusses the critical role they play in the ongoing evolution of individual languages, focusing in particular on English. | D’Arcy, Dr. Alexandra | Professor | Department of Linguistics |
| Law and Justice Issues | Why it’s Legal to Eat Your Pet Pig for Dinner, and Other Ways the Law Fails Animals (E M S) NEW | This case discusses the recent notorious BC case where a family adopted a pig and then ended up eating the pig. Counterintuitively, such conduct is legal. The case is used as a case study to comment on the gross inadequacies in the legal system when it comes to guarding against animal abuse and suffering. | Deckha, Prof. Maneesha | Professor and Lansdowne Chair | Faculty of Law |
| Law and Justice Issues | Animals, Culture and the Law (E M S) NEW | This presentation explains how strongly our cultural views about animals shapes their legal status. The presentation explains why law is presently an ineffective tool to protect animals and what law-reform concerned groups are trying to achieve. | Deckha, Prof. Maneesha | Professor and Lansdowne Chair | Faculty of Law |
| Law and Justice Issues | The Toronto Pig Save Trial: Farmed Animal Suffering and the Law (E M S) NEW | This presentation discusses the world-famous Toronto Pig Save Trial, involving an activist who was criminally charged for giving water to a thirsty pig on a sweltering day. It uses the case to study the law's dismal protection of animals. | Deckha, Prof. Maneesha | Professor and Lansdowne Chair | Faculty of Law |
| Law and Justice Issues | Global Corruption: An Issue We Should No Longer Ignore (S) NEW | This talk identifies the extent of global corruption and the devastating impact that it has on poverty, gender inequality, economic development, and political and legal stability. The talk also identifies steps that must be taken to combat corruption and bribery. | Ferguson, Prof. Gerry | Distinguished Professor | Faculty of Law |
| Law and Justice Issues | How and Why Do Wrongful Convictions in Canada's Criminal Justice System Occur? (S) NEW | This talk examines the extent of and the common causes for wrongful criminal convictions in Canada. It also identifies reforms that are needed to reduce as much as possible wrongful convictions in the future. | Ferguson, Prof. Gerry | Distinguished Professor | Faculty of Law |
| Law and Justice Issues | Reconciliation Syllabus: An Introduction to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action (E M S) | This presentation (which can be geared for any age from elementary to adult, from expert to generalist) gives an accessible introduction to the legal history of residential schools, legal activism leading to the TRC, and the resulting 94 calls to action. It involves exercises to facilitate meaningful engagement with the calls, as well as ideas about innovative and concrete action. | Johnson, Dr. Rebecca | Professor | Faculty of Law |
| Law and Justice Issues | Can You Patent a Frog? Patents, Trademarks and Copyright (S) | Sirk, Dr. Aislinn | Industrial Liaison Officer | Research Partnerships and Knowledge Mobilization | |
| Law and Justice Issues | Harassment and Human Rights: Problem, Response and Remedy | For the last 25 years the speaker has worked nationally and internationally on campuses and communities, with organizations, groups and individuals to address the complicated issue of sexual harassment and to develop workable responses in policy and practice. There are many shades of grey in this work and it’s important that the policy responses that organizations develop don't also become part of the problem. | Whittington, Dr. Barbara | Professor Emerita | School of Social Work |
| Law and Justice Issues | Opium Wars and China's Approach to Contemporary International Law (S) NEW | Examines the Doctrine of the Unequal Treaties arising from the Opium Wars in relation to China's approach to modern international law. | Marton, Dr. Andrew | Professor | Department of Pacific and Asian Studies |
| Law and Justice Issues | Restorative Justice in the Community: Accountability to Victims Works for All | As part of a community group, Peninsula Crossroads Community Justice, we work with situations that would normally or previously have been ignored or would have wound their way through a lengthy court process. The police and the schools refer youth and adult cases to our community group. Restorative justice brings the victim(s), those harmed, and the harm-doers together whenever possible to determine what happened and how amends can be made. The process is both powerful and productive. This presentation gives examples of situations from the police or schools that have been dealt with in this potentially transformational way, followed by a discussion. | Whittington, Dr. Barbara | Professor Emeritus | School of Social Work |
| Literature | American Literature and the Christian Right (S) | This talk discusses the surprising re-emergence of conservative Christianity as a powerful political and social force since the 1960s, and the consequences of that emergence for mainstream American literature. For more information: http://religiondispatches.org/who-are-we-and-how-should-we-live-american-literature-and-the-god-gap/. | Douglas, Dr. Christopher | Professor | Department of English |
| Literature | Fundamentalism and Literature (S) | This talk is an introduction to the theology and politics of Christian fundamentalist fiction. Includes famous novels such as Left Behind, The Shack, and This Present Darkness. | Douglas, Dr. Christopher | Professor | Department of English |
| Literature | Monotheism and Polytheism in the Hebrew Bible (S) NEW | An introduction to some of the historical-critical Bible scholarship that examines the development of monotheism out of an earlier polytheistic cultural matrix. Includes a discussion of the lingering traces of polytheism in the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament. | Douglas, Dr. Christopher | Professor | Department of English |
| Literature | Victorian Writers and the Bible as Literature ǂ (S) NEW | This presentation outlines the major changes in biblical interpretation in the Victorian era (1837-1901) and considers the broader cultural significance of these changes. As a result of the advent ofwhat we would now call modem biblical scholarship, traditional understandings of the Bible as unified divine revelation were challenged by critical approaches that saw the Bible as a composite,historical, and literary document. While many Christians resisted this criticism, others embraced this opening of the canon as an opportunity for creative participation in a dynamic Word that is not set in stone but in formation. By considering responses to biblical criticism from a range of writers whose work engages with the Christian religion (including Samuel Taylor Coleridge, GeorgeMacDonald, Matthew Arnold, and George Eliot), my talk focuses on what Victorian writers show us about the transformative potential of reading the Bible not as dogma but as literature. | Dyck, Ms. Denae | Graduate Student | Department of English |
| Literature | Where Shall Wisdom Be Found? Illustrations from Victorian Stories ǂ (S) NEW | This presentation takes up the age-old and enduring question "where shall wisdom be found?" in relation to Victorian stories that adapt the traditions of biblical wisdom literature. In particular, my talk focuses on how the biblical form of the parable offers as an effective means for exploring wisdom literature's abiding concerns with the search for meaning and the exercise of practical virtue. Unlike many other kinds of didactic literature, the parable is an invitational form that requires the reader's participation in the work of interpretation and application. As the storytelling of writers such as George Eliot, Elizabeth Gaskell, John Ruskin, and George MacDonald demonstrates, Victorian parables pursue wisdom not by providing answers but by provoking further questions. | Dyck, Ms. Denae | Graduate Student | Department of English |
| Literature | Faith, Doubt and Spiritual Searching in Victorian Poetry ǂ (S) NEW | This presentation uses examples from Victorian poetry to reconsider the familiar narrative of the Victorian "crisis of faith." Although this narrative reflects some of the major cultural shifts that defined the Victorian era—such as the rise of evolutionary theory, the growth of agnosticism, and the dismantling of previously held ideas about the Bible—it obscures the more complex process of religious questioning evident in much of this period's literature. Victorian poetry, in particular, offers a framework for understanding faith and doubt not as opposites but as mutually constitutive. Through reading and discussing select poetry by writers including Alfred Tennyson, the Brownings, Christina Rossetti and Gerard Manley Hopkins (depending on the interests of the group), this presentation explores how the spiritual searching of Victorian poetry still resonates today. | Dyck, Ms. Denae | Graduate Student | Department of English |
| Literature | Shakespeare, Milton and Canadian Confederation: Thomas D'Arcy McGee as Literary Critic (S) NEW | Thomas D'Arcy McGee is now widely known as a "prophet of Canadian Confederation." What is less well-known is how the work of William Shakespeare and John Milton helped McGee think through questions about minority rights, executive power and sectarian conflict in ways that continue to resonate today. | Kuchar, Dr. Gary | Associate Professor | Department of English |
| Literature | Gardens in Victorian Literature ǂ (E M S) NEW | This talk explores the role that gardens play in 19th-century literature. The Victorians had an eclectic taste in garden designs, wanting to show off exotic plants and newly built greenhouseswhile also incorporating aspects of the Picturesque style and formal Italian gardens. In 19th-century literature, though, gardens tend to serve the same purpose over and over—they encourage characters to ignore social norms and misbehave in some way. This talk can be adapted for any age group and can incorporate a variety of texts, such as novels by Jane Austen, the Brontes, Wilkie Collins, and George Eliot, and children's stories by Lewis Carroll, Oscar Wilde, Beatrix Potter, Rudyard Kipling, and Frances Hodgson Burnett. | Niemann, Ms. Janice | Graduate Student | Department of English |
| Literature | How Ghost Stories Work—and Why (E M S) | How Ghost Stories Work uses several examples of very short ghost stories to illustrate the rhetorical tricks authors use to draw readers in, make them shudder, and provoke feelings of terror and awe. Audiences will be invited to create their own stories as part of the presentation. | Ross, Dr. Stephen | Professor | Department of English |
| Literature | A History of the English Ghost Story (E M S) NEW | A History of the English Ghost Story begins with the Gothic in late-18th century England, and follows the evolution of the English ghost story through Charles Dickens' popularization of it as a Christmas tradition through the late-19th century mania for seances and spiritualism, into the 20th century's increasingly psychological forms. | Ross, Dr. Stephen | Professor | Department of English |
| Literature | Narrative Style in Austen’s Fiction ǂ (S) | This presentation explores Jane Austen’s unique narrative style, which relies on blending the narrator’s voice with the voice of a given character in the text. This sophisticated narrative voice dominates Austen’s fiction and is one of the many defining factors of her works. Speaking on this topic works best as a collaborative reading, where the audience is engaged with the text and is prepared to focus on the minute details to gain a new understanding of the power of Austen’s narrative style. | Seatter, Ms. Lindsey | Graduate Student | Department of English |
| Literature | Jane Austen: Past and Present ǂ (S) | This general presentation looks at Jane Austen's life, her works of literature, and her impact on culture—both past and present. Formulated as an introduction to Austen, or as a delightful reintroduction for long-time lovers of her works, this presentation blends an informative lecture format with short readings from many of Austen's beloved texts. | Seatter, Ms. Lindsey | Graduate Student | Department of English |
| Literature | Christine of Pizan: A Life of Her Own (Sept-Dec) (in English or French) (S) | Christine de Pizan (1364–c. 1430) became one of the most important French authors when (and because) she was widowed. An exceptional writer and fighter for women's rights, she wrote poetry and prose on the burning topics of her time and of her life: love, equality of men and women, royal justice, good government, and Joan of Arc, among other subjects. She was forgotten for a long time before the relatively recent rediscovery of her works. | Cazes, Dr. Hélène | Professor | Department of French |
| Literature | The Revolution of Anatomy: the Renaissance Discovery of the Human Body (Sept-Dec) (in English or French) (S) | In 1543, young physician, Andreas Vesalius published what has been called "the most beautiful book" ever made: a splendid album of anatomy where the text is matched by engravings of a new style. The publication of this book is said to have changed the history of medicine. Has it? How? This presentation comprises many photographs of this masterpiece; UVic owns a copy of this treatise. | Cazes, Dr. Hélène | Professor | Department of French |
| Literature | 19th-Century French Literature and Culture (in English or French) (S) | This talk discusses 19th-century French literature and culture: the role of science, industry and politics in literary production. | Fromet de Rosnay, Dr. Emile | Assistant Professor | Department of French |
| Literature | French Literature Since 1800 (in English or French) (S) NEW | This presentation can discuss any topic in literature from the Enlightenment onward, from Voltaire to the present. It can also include topics such as the Enlightenment novel, romantic and modernist poetry, and postmodern culture. | Fromet de Rosnay, Dr. Emile | Assistant Professor | Department of French |
| Literature | Into the Woods with German Myths and Fairy Tales | This presentation is about the enduring relevance of fairy tales and addresses the following questions: Why do we need fairy tales? What is a hero? What is a quest? Why do fairy tales often take place in a forest environment? What is the cultural significance of wolves and ogres? | Pnevmonidou, Dr. Elena | Assistant Professor | Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies |
| Literature | Modern Latin American Literature (in English or Spanish) (S) | Russek, Dr. Dan | Associate Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies | |
| Literature | Modern Latin American Literature and Visual Arts (in English or Spanish) (S) | Russek, Dr. Dan | Associate Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies | |
| Literature | Modern Latin American Culture (in English or Spanish) (S) | Russek, Dr. Dan | Associate Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies | |
| Literature | The Golden Age of the English Detective Novel(M S) NEW | The years between the First and Second World Wars are universally seen as the “golden age” of English detective fiction. This talk suggests why this was the case through the examples of Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers and G.K. Chesterton—and, of course, their forebear Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. | Devereaux, Dr. Simon | Associate Professor | Department of History |
| Literature | The Tale of Genji: The World's Oldest Novel (in English or Japanese) NEW | Poulton, Dr. Cody | Professor | Department of Pacific and Asian Studies | |
| Literature | Japan's Iliad: The Tale of the Heike (in English or Japanese) NEW | Poulton, Dr. Cody | Professor | Department of Pacific and Asian Studies | |
| Music, Art, Film and Theatre | Introduction to Paleolithic Art ǂ (M S) NEW | This speaking engagement is based off of lectures I gave to 7th grade classes in the fall of 2017 and a workshop I ran with the UVic Experimental Archaeology Club. Depending on the time available, I would ideally speak to the group for about 20 minutes on the art of the European Upper Paleolithic—rock art, figurines, ornaments, etc. For the remaining time I would provide the group with pictures of some rock art and figurines and allow them to recreate the art—or make their own—using charcoal and clay. The purpose of this activity is to introduce people to Paleolithic art and give them a chance to do some hands-on, creative learning. | Rogers, Ms. Lisa | Graduate Student | Department of Anthropology |
| Music, Art, Film and Theatre | A History of Music Technology from Antiquity to Today (M S) | The way music is produced, distributed and consumed has always been influenced by technology. This overview highlights some interesting moments in time when particular technologies had a dramatic impact on music. Starting from the hydraulis, the first organ and keyboard instrument, to the availability of thousands of songs in portable music players today, we travel through history, making interesting stops along the way. This presentation focuses on moments when technology drastically changed how music was produced, distributed and consumed—and speculates about where this trend will take us in the future. | Tzanetakis, Dr. George | Associate Professor | Department of Computer Science |
| Music, Art, Film and Theatre | Music Instruments as Harbingers of New Forms of Human/Computer Interaction (M S) | The playing of musical instruments is one of the most complex possible interactions between a human and a sophisticated tool. This talk traces how the use of computers has transformed music-making and how research in new instruments for music expression provides a glimpse to the future of human-computer interaction. | Tzanetakis, Dr. George | Associate Professor | Department of Computer Science |
| Music, Art, Film and Theatre | Theatre Audience Education: How to Better See a Play (S) NEW | This talk is based on the speaker’s graduate studies in theatre audience education. Based on her experience in developing a secondary level audience education program at the Belfry Theatre in Victoria, this talk lays out some of the key concepts in effectively experiencing a theatre performance. | Prendergast, Dr. Monica | Associate Professor | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
| Music, Art, Film and Theatre | Contemporary Israeli Cinema (M S) NEW | How do movies reflect the realities of life in Israel? This talk will screen clips from films made in the past four years that deal with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, relations between Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jews, and socioeconomic shifts inside the country. The recent Israeli “Cinema of Anomie,” or wandering and uncertainty, will be the major topic of discussion in this lecture. | Shlensky, Dr. Lincoln Z. | Associate Professor | Department of English |
| Music, Art, Film and Theatre | Edith Piaf, the Parisian “Sparrow” (Sept-Dec) (in English or French) (S) | Spend half an hour with the music, the lyrics and the life of an iconic singer of the 20th century. This talk includes slides and songs, giving context to the phenomenal success met by a street singer, now a symbol for French culture across the world. | Cazes, Dr. Hélène | Professor | Department of French |
| Music, Art, Film and Theatre | French Cinema (in English or French) (S) | This talk examines 19th-century French literature and culture: the role of science, industry and politics in literary production. | Fromet de Rosnay, Dr. Emile | Assistant Professor | Department of French |
| Music, Art, Film and Theatre | Hercules: Greek Myth or Disney? (M S) (Jan-April) | This talk compares the Greek myths about Hercules to the Disney version of the story. | Bowman, Dr. Laurel | Assistant Professor | Department of Greek and Roman Studies |
| Music, Art, Film and Theatre | O Brother Where Art Thou and The Odyssey (M S) (Jan-April) | This talk discusses how the Coen brothers' film O Brother Where Art Thou? uses Homer's Odyssey. | Bowman, Dr. Laurel | Assistant Professor | Department of Greek and Roman Studies |
| Music, Art, Film and Theatre | Latin American Film (in English or Spanish) (S) | Russek, Dr. Dan | Associate Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies | |
| Music, Art, Film and Theatre | Puppets and Robots in Japanese Theatre (in English or Japanese) | Poulton, Prof. Cody | Professor | Department of Pacific and Asian Studies | |
| Music, Art, Film and Theatre | New Play Development in Canada | Richmond, Dr. Brian Frederick | Professor | Department of Theatre | |
| Music, Art, Film and Theatre | Theatre in War and (Post) Conflict Zones: The Importance of Laughter, Time and Place (in English or Dutch) (S) | These presentations offer an exploration of theatre in (post)-conflict zones and development contexts supported by an analysis of the value of applied theatre practitioners working in these settings. By describing the ethics and techniques on cultural awareness and by showing selected examples of theatre companies globally, these presentations offer a firm foundation in the basic theories, contexts and vocabularies used in the field. | Sadeghi Yekta, Dr. Kirsten | Assistant Professor | Department of Theatre |
| Music, Art, Film and Theatre | Theatre and Human Rights: What Kind of Theatre Takes Place in an Unwanted Space? (in English or Dutch) (S) | These presentations offer an exploration of theatre in (post)-conflict zones and development contexts supported by an analysis of the value of applied theatre practitioners working in these settings. By describing the ethics and techniques on cultural awareness and by showing selected examples of theatre companies globally, these presentations offer a firm foundation in the basic theories, contexts and vocabularies used in the field. | Sadeghi Yekta, Dr. Kirsten | Assistant Professor | Department of Theatre |
| Music, Art, Film and Theatre | Popular Culture and Society (M S) NEW | This is a customizable presentation that can be catered to your needs/interests. Potential topics of focus could include: gender and sexuality in popular music, including case studies on artists such as Beyoncé; artificial intelligence and its affects on popular music and society; contemporary media fandom; social media and identity; posthumanism and futurisms in popular culture. | Avdeeff, Dr. Melissa | Limited Term Assistant Teaching Professor | School of Music |
| Music, Art, Film and Theatre | Conducting Gestures (in English, German, Hungarian or Romanian) (S) NEW | Similarly to gestures and body language accompanying our speech, an orchestra conductors movements have also many and rich ties to our cultural history. The talk offers an introduction into "how to read a conductor." | Csaba, Prof. Ajtony | Assistant Professor | School of Music |
| Music, Art, Film and Theatre | How Do Orchestra Conductors Prepare for a Concert? (in English, German, Hungarian or Romanian) (S) NEW | What are the tasks of a conductor, how do they prepare for a concert individually and with a group? | Csaba, Prof. Ajtony | Assistant Professor | School of Music |
| Music, Art, Film and Theatre | Has New Music Always Been Awkward? (in English, German, Hungarian or Romanian) (S) NEW | The expression "contemporary music" may sound uncanny at times. Few know, however, that until the early 1800s no other music existed but a contemporary one, and in the early 1900s membership in a New Music society was a recognized principle for organizing ones social life. | Csaba, Prof. Ajtony | Assistant Professor | School of Music |
| Music, Art, Film and Theatre | Curiosity and Music (in English, German, Hungarian or Romanian) (S) NEW | Music is in a way a language and science at the same time. Each new composition has to bring hundreds of intuitively developed innovations to engage with the listener in a meaningful way. Similarly, performers frequently need to find ways to make the ideas of the composers work. Even if one does not pursue the path of a musician, engagement with music means spending time with the most curious and innovative people. | Csaba, Prof. Ajtony | Assistant Professor | School of Music |
| Music, Art, Film and Theatre | The History of Orchestra Conducting (in English, German, Hungarian or Romanian) (S) NEW | A brief excursion with movies through the history of orchestra conducting—from the beginnings, when violinists used their bow, to modern conductors without baton—conducting for the movie cameras. | Csaba, Prof. Ajtony | Assistant Professor | School of Music |
| Music, Art, Film and Theatre | Gender and Cross-dressing in Japanese Theatre (in English or Japanese) NEW | Poulton, Dr. Cody | Professor | Department of Pacific and Asian Studies | |
| Music, Art, Film and Theatre | Producing Non-profit Theatre in Canada | A multi-award winning director, this speaker has created nearly 200 professional productions for many of the major theatres across Canada, as well as in the US, Europe and Mexico, and has worked with many of his generation’s leading playwrights in developing their work. He’s also former chair of the Department of Theatre at UVic, and a professor who offers courses in the areas of producing, directing and acting. | Richmond, Dr. Brian Frederick | Professor | Department of Theatre |
| Music, Art, Film and Theatre | Directing the Classics | Richmond, Dr. Brian Frederick | Professor | Department of Theatre | |
| Personal Interests | Go with the Flow: Keys to Mastering your Attitude (S) NEW | Ever have one of “those” days? You will have the opportunity to review your influence and explore strategies to improve your experiences. This interactive and reflective workshop will help you with your interactions, deadlines and expectations. At the end, we expect you will be motivated and inspired. | Oakes, Ms. Jennifer | Academic Advisor | Academic Advising for Humanities, Science and Social Sciences |
| Personal Interests | Wise Whys: An Extraordinary Goal-setting Workshop (S) NEW | When you ride a bike it is best to look where you want to go, not focus on where you are. Where you choose to focus your attention influences the outcome. This interactive workshop will give participants specific and practical take-away skills for accomplishing desired goals. | Oakes, Ms. Jennifer | Academic Advisor | Academic Advising for Humanities, Science and Social Sciences |
| Personal Interests | Find Your Joy (S) NEW | Stuck. Discontent. Apathetic. Unfulfilled. So many women are just going through the motions in their lives. Each of us has a warrior inside looking to break free. I can help you find your joy, your passions, and take concrete steps towards playing bigger in your life. | Kerr, Ms. Teri | Alumni and Annual Giving Officer | Athletics and Recreational Services |
| Personal Interests | Taming your Inner Critic (S) NEW | The inner critic can be a debilitating force. Identifying our limiting beliefs and learning to turn down the volume of the voice inside that is holding us back can help us to grow and stretch both personally and professionally. | Kerr, Ms. Teri | Alumni and Annual Giving Officer | Athletics and Recreational Services |
| Personal Interests | Difficult Conversations (S) NEW | What to say (and do) when a co-worker gets sick. As a breast cancer survivor, I have learned firsthand how people are innately ill-equipped to deal with the grief, uncertainty and awkwardness that a cancer diagnosis brings. Engaging and raw, Teri Kerr will share her story and help you navigate the fear without sticking your foot in your mouth. | Kerr, Ms. Teri | Alumni and Annual Giving Officer | Athletics and Recreational Services |
| Personal Interests | From Survive to Thrive: Finding Joy after Cancer (S) NEW | From Survive to Thrive Finding Joy after Cancer. Life is short! Eat the cookie! Cancer survivor Teri Kerr will share her story and provide guidance on discovering what makes your heart sing, breaking through limiting beliefs and finding joy after living through trauma. | Kerr, Ms. Teri | Alumni and Annual Giving Officer | Athletics and Recreational Services |
| Personal Interests | Yoga Psychology (E M S) | This talk discusses how yoga psychology harnesses the powers of awareness, attunement and embodied learning to foster an inquiry into the foundation of self-awareness, health and wellness. | Hosalli, Ms. Shubha | Electronic Technician | Department of Chemistry |
| Personal Interests | Yogic Living (E M S) | Many people practice yoga—but yoga is not only a soothing workout. It is also a lifestyle, helping people embrace states of well-being. In this session, learn more about yogic living. | Hosalli, Ms. Shubha | Electronic Technician | Department of Chemistry |
| Personal Interests | Travelling Lightly and Safely: Tips for Women Travellers | This session gives ideas and tips for women travellers to make travel easier and safer while maximizing the travel experience, including what to take and how to pack. Handouts with suggestions are included. | Mayfield, Dr. Margie | Professor Emerita | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
| Personal Interests | Touring the Yukon and Alaska (S) | This presentation uses a Powerpoint slide show to take you on an unforgettable tour of these northern frontiers. | Cameron, Dr. Ian | Adjunct Professor | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
| Personal Interests | Touring the Midi Canal in Southern France (S) | This presentation uses a Powerpoint slide show to take you on an unforgettable tour of this region. | Cameron, Dr. Ian | Adjunct Professor | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
| Personal Interests | The Baja Bash: Mazatlan to San Diego by Boat (S) | This presentation uses a Powerpoint slide show to take you on an unforgettable tour of this region. | Cameron, Dr. Ian | Adjunct Professor | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
| Personal Interests | A Band Trip to Cuba (S) | This presentation uses a Powerpoint slide show to take you on an unforgettable tour of this island nation. | Cameron, Dr. Ian | Adjunct Professor | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
| Personal Interests | Savvy Self-Management for Caregivers (E) | This presentation encourages us to explore the topic of care- giving with dignity and self-respect. We need to ask ourselves: what tools do we need to deal with the demands placed on us? | Boyer, Dr. Wanda | Associate Professor | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
| Personal Interests | Five Facts You Should know About "Global Warming" (but probably don't): A Skeptic's View of Climate "Catastrophe"(M S) | There is plenty of scientific evidence that fears of catastrophic climate change are not warranted, but the public rarely gets to hear these facts. This talk presents five key facts most people don't know that cast doubt on claims of dangerous global warming in the future. First among these facts: the planet has not warmed significantly since at least 1998. | MacRae, Mr. Paul | Sessional Lecturer | Department of English |
| Personal Interests | The Magic of Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes (Sept-Dec) (in English or French) (S) | The comic series Calvin and Hobbes provides an escape, “out of the box" to its readers. This presentation takes a close look at some strips and the devices used by the author to poetically invite the reader to a magic world. Is this "low art"? The presentation ends with the audience sharing their favorite Calvin and Hobbes stories. | Cazes, Dr. Hélène | Professor | Department of French |
| Personal Interests | The Tour de France (in English or French) (S) | Learn about the Tour de France from its many aspects as a dynamic sporting event, and as a historical, cultural, political and economic phenomenon. | Fromet de Rosnay, Dr. Emile | Assistant Professor | Department of French |
| Personal Interests | Crossing Cuba from Havana to Santiago (M S) | On this adventure we began in Havana and travelled by bus across bumpy roads stopping at the famous "Bay of Pigs", Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Camaguey, Santiago and several other places before returning to Havana again. | Stewart, Prof. Rosa | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies |
| Personal Interests | Travels in Spain and Portugal (M S) NEW | In this tour we travel from Madrid north to Santiago de Compostela and then head south to visit Porto, Lisbon and several other spots in Portugal. Back in southern Spain, we visit Seville and Granada, home to the wonderful La Alhambra. | Stewart, Prof. Rosa | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies |
| Personal Interests | A Canal Boat in England and a Cruise in the Baltic (M S) | Through the images of this presentation you will take a four day canal trip near Bath. Then you will upgrade to a cruise ship that takes you through the beautiful Baltic with stops in Denmark, Estonia, St. Petersburg in Russia, Finland and Norway. | Stewart, Prof. Rosa | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies |
| Personal Interests | Northern Spain from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela (M S) | We begin this trip with a few days in Barcelona then travel west, following the Pilgrim's Route fairly closely from there to Santiago de Compostela. After the visit in Santiago we travel south to end the trip in Madrid. | Stewart, Prof. Rosa | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies |
| Personal Interests | Exploring the Northwest Coast and Haida Gwaii (M S) NEW | In this tour we explored our wonderful province. The tour began with a trip on Vancouver Island to Port Hardy where we travelled the inside passage by ferry to Prince Rupert. There were visits to Terrace, Hazelton and Nisga'a Valley. Another ferry trip took up to beautiful Haida Gwaii. This was an adventure filled with good food and fabulous indigenous art. | Stewart, Prof. Rosa | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies |
| Personal Interests | A Canadian Visits Chile and Argentina (M S) NEW | Our travels begin in Santiago, the capital of Chile. We visit Valparaiso and Viña del Mar on the coast before heading to Mendoza, Argentina where we have a day trip into the Andes. From Mendoza we fly to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. Our experience include a tango performance and a day tour to the famous Pampas. No visit to this part of the world is complete without fantastic food and fabulous wines. | Stewart, Prof. Rosa | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies |
| Personal Interests | Central and Southern Spain (M S) | This slide show takes you on a tour of some of the outstanding cities in central and southern Spain, starting in Madrid, visiting Avila, Salamanca, Merida, Sevilla, Cordoba, Granada and moving up the Mediterranean coast to Barcelona. | Stewart, Prof. Rosa | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies |
| Personal Interests | Touring through England, Scotland and Ireland (M S) | This slide show features a bus tour of this beautiful region starting with several days in London and then Edinburgh, the shores of Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye, Manchester, Dublin, Killarney, Bath, Stonehenge and several other places. | Stewart, Prof. Rosa | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies |
| Personal Interests | The Mystery of the Lost Norse Colony of Greenland (in English or French) | McKenzie, Dr. Andrea | Associate Professor | Department of History | |
| Personal Interests | Wilderness Adventures with Small Children (in English or French) | This talk explores the challenges and rewards of taking small children into the wild. In her spare time, the speaker goes on extended wilderness canoe paddles with her husband and two young children. | Bird, Dr. Sonya | Associate Professor | Department of Linguistics |
| Personal Interests | Beekeeping (S) | Esling, Dr. John H. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Linguistics | |
| Personal Interests | Hiking in Japan: The Old Roads of Kumano (in English or Japanese) | Poulton, Dr. Cody | Professor | Department of Pacific and Asian Studies | |
| Personal Interests | Why Bother with Philosophy? (S) | Scott, Dr. David | Associate Professor | Department of Philosophy | |
| Personal Interests | Social Media in the Medical Sciences (M S) | Social media is a powerful tool. And it’s highly addictive and often distracting. Can social media be used for "useful" purposes in health care? This talk explores some ways patients, researchers and educators have used social media within the health care environment. | Basran, Dr. Parminder S. | Adjunct Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy/Medical Physics |
| Personal Interests | Marie Curie: Legacy of the Worlds' First Medical Physicist (M S) | Anyone with a scientific background will likely know of Marie Curie—the only woman to have won two Nobel prizes, and in different subjects! But do you know how she transformed health care? | Basran, Dr. Parminder S. | Adjunct Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy/Medical Physics |
| Personal Interests | DIY Videos as Public Sociology: A Personal/Political Journey NEW | Since 2004, I have written, performed and produced a series of music-videos concerning social injustice, ecological crisis, and the possibilities for remaking our troubled world. In this lecture I present some of the music-videos and reflect on the power of art in conveying critical social analysis. | Carroll, Prof. Bill | Professor | Department of Sociology |
| Personal Interests | Living Well with a Mental Health Diagnosis (E M S) | When you or someone you care about realizes you’re experiencing mental health difficulties or receive a diagnosis of mental illness, it can feel catastrophic. In spite of improvement in recent years, mental illness is still stigmatized. That stigma can have a greater negative effect on a person than the symptoms of mental illness. This presentation/workshop will assist you in identifying and working against stigma and developing strategies for living well. | Player, Ms. Cindy | Former Director | Equity and Human Rights Office |
| Personal Interests | Conversations about Mental Health (E M S) NEW | Fear and stigma make it difficult for all of us to have open-minded conversations about mental health and mental illness. At the same time, these conversations where sharing of experiences and support take place are necessary to break down and eliminate stigma. Participants in this session will identify the kind of opportunities or situations in their lives for conversations about mental health and have the opportunity to practise in a supportive environment. | Player, Ms. Cindy | Former Director | Equity and Human Rights Office |
| Personal Interests | Mental Health as a Human Rights Issue (E M S) NEW | This talk explores mental health and mental illness through a Human Rights lens. The UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities will be used as a tool to examine ways Canada does and doesn't uphold the rights of people living with mental illness. | Player, Ms. Cindy | Former Director | Equity and Human Rights Office |
| Personal Interests | Mystical, Magical México (in English or Spanish) (E M S) | This presentation takes you on a tour of the bounty of natural resources found only in México, from flora and fauna, to pyramids and other forms of cultural representations. | Rodriguez de France, Dr. Carmen | Assistant Professor | Indigenous Education |
| Personal Interests | The Mexican Revolution: History and Songs (in English or Spanish) (E M S) | Learn about the period of Mexican history between 1900-1930 through story and song | Rodriguez de France, Dr. Carmen | Assistant Professor | Indigenous Education |
| Personal Interests | Se Habla Español! (in English or Spanish) (E M S) | Have some fun in an interactive session learning simple greetings, songs and poems in Spanish. | Rodriguez de France, Dr. Carmen | Assistant Professor | Indigenous Education |
| Personal Interests | Women of the Mexican Revolution: Hidden Stories (in English or Spanish) (E M S) | Rodriguez de France, Dr. Carmen | Assistant Professor | Indigenous Education | |
| Personal Interests | Nutritional Medicine and Dietetics (in English or Cantonese) (M S) NEW | Lam, Dr. Christopher | Associate Affiliate Professor | Island Medical Program | |
| Personal Interests | Bookbinding for Kids and Teens (E M S) | This hands-on workshop enables each student to make either a mini-book charm or a small notebook. | Lines, Mr. Michael | Learning and Research Librarian | Libraries, William C. Mearns Centre for Learning |
| Personal Interests | A First-World-War Canadian Sapper Talks about the Trenches (S) | Captain (Retired) Don Lovell, CD, PPCLI reads selections from his grandfather's first-hand accounts from WWI as an engineer sapper at Passchendaele, Vimy Ridge and other bloodied fields. | Lovell, Mr. Don | Retiree | Retirees Association |
| Personal Interests | Powerlifting for Young Athletes (S) | In this presentation, a national champion and record-holder provides tips for high-school-age athletes. A gym facility with Olympic weights for demonstration is the preferred setting. Basic lifts, squat, bench and deadlift, "classic" and "equipped lifting," training, diet, lifestyle (drug-free), goal setting, competitions are outlined. | Lovell, Mr. Don | Retiree | Retirees Association |
| Personal Interests | Victoria’s Earliest Architects: The People Who Designed the City Before Rattenbury and Maclure (Sept-Dec) | Enjoy an irreverent, illustrated history of the language. | Russell, Dr. Nick | Retiree | Retirees Association |
| Personal Interests | A Bird's-eye View of Victoria and the Mystery of Annie Ross (Sept-Dec) | This is a richly illustrated talk describing the history and appeal of bird's-eye views, which were hugely popular across North America in the late 19th century, plus a close-up look at an amazing six-foot-wide watercolour bird's-eye view painted of Victoria by a totally unknown local artist. The talk includes many "before-and-after" pictures, showing how scenes in the old pictures look today. | Russell, Dr. Nick | Retiree | Retirees Association |
| Personal Interests | Glorious Victorians: A Celebration of Victoria's Residential Heritage (Sept-Dec) | This is a new and richly illustrated talk on what makes Victoria such a wonderful place to live. | Russell, Dr. Nick | Retiree | Retirees Association |
| Personal Interests | Ross Bay Villa: From Bulldozer Bait to Showplace (Sept-Dec) | Find out how the Land Conservancy rescued and restored one of Victoria’s oldest houses and discovered one of Victoria’s most interesting pioneers. | Russell, Dr. Nick | Retiree | Retirees Association |
| Personal Interests | What Does It Take to Be Canada’s Next Astronaut? The 2016 Astronaut Recruitment Campaign (M S) | In June 2016, the Canadian Space Agency issued the fourth call in its history to recruit two new astronauts. There have been only 12 astronauts in the history of the agency, eight of whom have flown in space. Canadian astronauts must be resourceful, experienced in a technical profession and display integrity and the best judgment. The selection process is difficult, both physically and mentally, and competition is fierce to earn one of the spots. This presentation chronicles the speaker’s own journey and experiences in the competition, from one of almost 4,000 applicants to the shortlist of 72 candidates and beyond. | Cullen, Dr. Jay | Associate Professor | School of Earth and Ocean Sciences |
| Personal Interests | My Journeys on the Camino de Santiago NEW | Krigolson, Dr. Olav E. | Associate Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education | |
| Personal Interests | Sri Lanka: Contrasts and Complexities—a Short Tour | This presentation provides a brief history and tour of this beautiful island, which has survived both natural and man-made disasters. | Livingston, Dr. Nigel | Professor | School of Public Health and Social Policy |
| Personal Interests | Co-housing: What Is It and Is It For You? | Co-housing began in Denmark and the idea has migrated to Canada with 13 cohousing communities completed, most of those in BC. This presentation looks at the phenomenon, in which a community is designed and maintained collectively using consensus decision-making with all households participating. Each household is owned privately (strata-titled) yet has the best of a village life. Some are senior-focused, while others are multigenerational, but all share a commitment to living lightly on the planet. Those who have experienced co-housing speak of its affordability and warmth. There are communities in the formation stage on the Saanich Peninsula and in Sooke, with completed cohousing villages in Sooke, Nanaimo and the Comox Valley. | Whittington, Dr. Barbara | Professor Emertitus | School of Social Work |
| Politics | Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot: Three Dimensions of Transformation in the Circumpolar Arctic (M S) NEW | The Arctic region is undergoing unprecedented ecological, political, and social transformation, compounding already dramatic changes that occurred during the 20th century. Three principal causes or drivers of change have affected the region and remain ongoing: climate change, post-Cold War political changes in Arctic politics, including greater regional cooperation and fears of a resurgent Russia, and substantial decolonization of Arctic politics to better represent the interests of Indigenous peoples. | Greaves, Mr. Wilfrid | Assistant Professor | Department of Political Science |
| Politics | Arctic In/Security and Indigenous Peoples: Comparing Inuit in Canada and Sami in Norway (M S) NEW | This presentation examines the meaning of 'security' in the Arctic from the perspective of two of the region's Indigenous peoples: Inuit in Canada and Sami in Norway. It presents original research to show how these peoples understand the changing nature of security in a rapidly changing Arctic, and how this contrasts with the official Arctic security policies of their respective states. | Greaves, Mr. Wilfrid | Assistant Professor | Department of Political Science |
| Politics | The Politics of Anger: Neoliberalism, Populism, and Colonialism ǂ (S) | Neoliberalism is a term widely used to describe policy frameworks that cut taxes and social services, reduce state involvement in labour issues and increase a focus on global trade systems. This talk covers Canadian politics, with a particular emphasis on political culture, social justice and issues surrounding colonialism. | Henderson, Mr. Phil | Graduate Student | Department of Political Science |
| Politics | Colonialism and Settler Responsibilities ǂ (S) | This presentation looks at Canadian politics, with an emphasis on political culture, social justice and issues surrounding colonialism. Settler colonialism describes a political formation in which the occupation of Indigenous peoples’ territories by non-Indigenous peoples continues despite an official narrative of the settler colony as a democratic or liberal political community. | Henderson, Mr. Phil | Graduate Student | Department of Political Science |
| Politics | Comparative Federalism, Multicultural Federalism | How to design a constitution in a pluralistic society with the goals of combining single citizenship with collective rights in response to identity based demands. | Tremblay, Dr. Reeta | Professor | Department of Political Science |
| Politics | Politics and Social Media Today (M S) | This talk covers current events in US politics, paying special attention to social media. | Aragon, Dr. Janni | Director | Office of Technology Integrated Learning |
| Politics | Protect Your Digital Footprint (M S) | Aragon, Dr. Janni | Director | Office of Technology Integrated Learning | |
| Politics | Understanding #MeToo (S) NEW | Aragon, Dr. Janni | Director | Office of Technology Integrated Learning | |
| Politics | Random Selection in Politics: Improving Democracy Through the Use of Random Selection (S) NEW | There is a growing frustration with the practice of democracy in society today, as citizens become increasingly apathetic and pessimistic about its prospects. Yet, recent research and practice on democracy suggests that many of these issues may stem from the way we structure our democratic structures: an over-reliance on elections can result in problems including corruption, unrepresentative governments, and reduced citizen participation. This presentation explores how random selection of representatives can serve as a promising alternative or complement to the use of elections and help overcome the problems facing democracy in contemporary society. | Pek, Dr. Simon | Assistant Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business |
| Politics | Federal Politics | Prince, Dr. Michael J. | Lansdowne Professor of Social Policy | Studies in Policy and Practice | |
| Politics | Provincial Politics | Prince, Dr. Michael J. | Lansdowne Professor of Social Policy | Studies in Policy and Practice | |
| Politics | Municipal Politics | Prince, Dr. Michael J. | Lansdowne Professor of Social Policy | Studies in Policy and Practice | |
| Politics | Social Policy Issues in Canada | Prince, Dr. Michael J. | Lansdowne Professor of Social Policy | Studies in Policy and Practice | |
| Politics | Fighting over Fossil Fuels: Understanding Contentious Pipeline Politics in Canada (M S) NEW | This presentation examines the state of pipeline politics in Canada. It outlines the recent projects and proposals that have ignited acrimonious national and regional debates over economic development, climate change and decarbonization, environmental safety and emergency response, Indigenous rights and title, and the scope of provincial and municipal regulatory powers. I argue that pipelines are at the centre of contemporary Canadian politics, and that the outcomes of these struggles will substantially shape the future of the Canadian state, economy and contributions towards global climate change. | Greaves, Mr. Wilfrid | Assistant Professor | Department of Political Science |
| Psychology | Living in the Moment (S) | Time is an illusion; time stands still and yet time flies. Often people live in the past remembering or regretting, and people plan for the future or are afraid of what the future will bring. This talk discusses how being in the “now” moment enables us to create a memorable past and a hopeful future. | Lum, Ms. Wendy | Registered Clinical Counsellor | Counselling Services |
| Psychology | Recognizing Visual Persuasion (S) | Visuals are a powerful persuasive tool harnessed by the media to convince us to undertake specific courses of action. Learning to recognize the subtle tools of visual persuasion can help us be more aware of the messages that impact our lives. | Wiebe, Dr. Michelle | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
| Psychology | The Experience and Effects of Homicide on Siblings of Victims | Tasker, Dr. Susan | Associate Professor | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies | |
| Psychology | Brain and Behaviour: A Beginners Guide to Functional Neuroanatomy (E M S) | Gawryluk, Dr. Jodie | Assistant Professor | Department of Psychology | |
| Psychology | Neuroimaging: Translating Advances in Neuroimaging into Clinical Applications (E M S) | Gawryluk, Dr. Jodie | Assistant Professor | Department of Psychology | |
| Psychology | Concussion: What is a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and How Does It Impact Behaviour? (E M S) | Gawryluk, Dr. Jodie | Assistant Professor | Department of Psychology | |
| Psychology | Multiple Sclerosis: Changes in the Brain and Cognition Function (E M S) | Gawryluk, Dr. Jodie | Assistant Professor | Department of Psychology | |
| Psychology | The Dragons of Inaction: Why We Don't Do What We Should | We all have intentions to improve ourselves and the world, but we don't always act on those intentions. Why not? This talk gathers together the many "dragons of inaction" that hold us back, and suggests some ways to "slay" them. The focus is on climate change and sustainability actions, but the dragons might also apply to diet, exercise and other good works. | Gifford, Dr. Robert | Professor | Department of Psychology |
| Environment and Sustainability | The Dragons of Inaction: Why We Don't Do What We Should | We all have intentions to improve ourselves and the world, but we don't always act on those intentions. Why not? This talk gathers together the many "dragons of inaction" that hold us back, and suggests some ways to "slay" them. The focus is on climate change and sustainability actions, but the dragons might also apply to diet, exercise and other good works. | Gifford, Dr. Robert | Professor | Department of Psychology |
| Psychology | Modern Views of Personality | Gifford , Dr. Robert | Professor | Department of Psychology | |
| Psychology | The Psychology of Eyewitness Identification Evidence (S) | Hundreds of North Americans who had served lengthy prison sentences have been exonerated based on DNA evidence. In most cases, faulty eyewitness identification evidence played a role in the miscarriage of justice. This talk reports on research aimed at developing better ways of collecting and assessing identification evidence. | Lindsay, Dr. Steve | Professor | Department of Psychology |
| Psychology | False Memories and Distorted Beliefs (S) | For the past 30 years the speaker has been studying basic mechanisms of memory that usually serve us well but sometimes lead us to remember events that never happened or to believe things that aren’t true. This talk summarizes some of that research. | Lindsay, Dr. Steve | Professor | Department of Psychology |
| Psychology | An Introduction to the Brain and Behaviour ǂ (E M S) | This lecture will summarize basic brain structure, function, and the relationship between our brain and our behaviours. Interactive activities will be integrated, where possible. | Mayo, Ms. Chantel | Graduate Student | Department of Psychology |
| Psychology | Understanding Schizophrenia (in English or Spanish) NEW | What is schizophrenia? We look at psychosis and other symptoms, current therapeutic approaches, and our research at UVic. | Caruncho, Prof. Hector | Professor | Island Medical Program |
| Psychology | The Development of Memory ǂ (M S) | This presentation covers how memory works and develops through life, from birth to what happens to memory as we age. Basic information such as anatomy of memory are covered, theories surrounding memory development, as well as memory loss and decline in late life. | Knight, Ms. Jamie | Graduate Student | Department of Psychology |
| Science | Science and the Superhero in You (E M S) | Batman, Iron Man, Batgirl and Captain America are examples of superheroes who are pitched as just human beings grounded in hard work and achievement. This talk explores the kinesiology, neuroscience and biomedical underpinnings of these classic comic book superheroes and relates them back to us regular folks while answering the question, "Is there a superhero in you?” | Zehr, Dr. E. Paul | Professor and Director | Centre for Biomedical Research |
| Science | Genetically Modified Organisms: Frankenfood or Cornucopia? (E M S) | The introduction of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) has resulted in an unprecedented level of controversy and debate. GMOs, on one hand, come with promises of improvements in characteristics that are unattainable by traditional plant or animal breeding. On the other hand, GMOs bring spectres of new human health problems, environmental disasters, and economic issues. This unbiased presentation focuses on positive and negative issues surrounding GMOs with illustrations and scientific data. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
| Science | Gut-Brain Communication: the Possibility of Mind-controlling Bacteria | Recent research findings demonstrate that bacteria in the digestive tract regulate the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin. This presentation describes evidence suggesting that this phenomenon may be related to conditions ranging from depression to autism spectrum disorder. The possibility of new strategies for treatment or intervention of these disorders is also discussed. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
| Science | Inflamm-aging: A New Area of Aging Research NEW | Low-grade chronic inflammation was recently recognized as a hallmark of the aging process. This phenomenon, called inflamm-aging, is believed to be intimately involved in overall functional decline and an increased risk to age-related chronic disease. This presentation discusses our current understanding of the mechanisms of inflamm-aging and possible therapeutic strategies. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
| Science | Human Diet and Nutrition: The Influence of Gut Bacteria (E M S) | Most of us know something about basic human nutrition. This presentation focuses on an aspect not as well known: the role of our gut bacteria in the digestive process. The presentation includes new research approaches to determine the impact of nutrition on cultivating a healthy gut bacterial population, and what we’re learning about the contributions made by these bacteria on our overall health. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
| Science | How the Immune System Works (E M S) | This is a general introduction to how our immune system protects us from harmful substances in our environment, such as infectious agents. The level of detail can be adjusted to suit the audience, i.e., any level ranging from novice to proficient. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
| Science | The Gut Immune System Over the Lifespan | Note that this presentation is at least 45 minutes long. Our digestive tract is one of the most vulnerable sites in our body to infection and, not surprisingly, and contains the largest and most active tissue in our immune system. The development and function of gut immunity over the lifespan will be described with a particular focus on the role of the gut bacteria in these processes. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
| Science | Rett Syndrome and the MeCP2 gene (in English or Spanish) NEW | Discussion of the role of the MeCP2 gene (and its resultant proteins) in humans—and the development of Rett Syndrome. Current research includes studies on histone-histone interactions, and on histone-DNA interactions at the nucleosome level and at the higher order structure of chromatin in prostate cancer and Rett’s Syndrome. Special attention is being paid to the influence on these interactions of biologically significant chemical modifications, both at the histone and at the DNA level (acetylation, phosphorylation, methylation) and their epigenetic contribution. | Ausió, Dr. Juan | Professor | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
| Science | Magnetism: Its History and Implications in Technology and Health (E M S) | This talk looks at the origin of the magnetic fields in planetary dynamics, the Earth's magnetic field and its reversals over history, the role of magnetic fields in the migratory behaviour of hundreds of species, and the role of magnetism in medicine and data storage technologies. | Frank, Dr. Natia | Associate Professor | Department of Chemistry |
| Science | Toward Nature’s Heart of Darkness: New Technologies for Precision Astrophysics and Cosmology (M S) | Albert, Dr. Justin | Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy | |
| Science | ALTAIR: Precision Astrophysics and Cosmology (M S) | Albert, Dr. Justin | Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy | |
| Science | How Understanding Fundamental Particle Interactions Helps Us Understand the Universe (M S) | Albert, Dr. Justin | Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy | |
| Science | UVic's Contributions to the Discovery of the Higgs Boson at the ATLAS Experiment (M S) | Albert, Dr. Justin | Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy | |
| Science | In Search of Dark Matter (M S) NEW | An overview of the evidence for dark matter in our universe, and the many ways scientists are trying to figure out what it is. | Morrissey, Dr. David | Adjunct Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
| Science | The Discovery of the Higgs Boson (M S) NEW | Discovery of the Higgs Boson: an explanation of what elementary particles are and how they get their masses from the Higgs boson. | Morrissey, Dr. David | Adjunct Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
| Science | Tour of the Astronomical Observatory at UVic ǂ (E M S) | This tour is intended for groups of up to 24. Approximately 20 minutes are spent in the astronomy lab answering questions, 20 minutes observing the sun, and 20 minutes in the dome observing Venus. | Thanjavur, Dr. Karun | Senior Lab Instructor | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
| Science | New Technologies for Exploring the Universe NEW | Canada is a leading country in technological developments that are used in astronomical instrumentation at International Observatories. This talk will review some of the most impressive and current instruments and their impact on science. It will also highlight important collaborations between Canadian academics, industry, and government labs in reaching these goals. | Venn, Prof. Kim | Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
| Science | Habitable Planets Around Other Stars NEW | Never before have we had so many techniques for discovering planets around other stars. Many of these planets are in the habitable zone, where their orbital distances are far enough for liquid water to exist on the surface—but does that mean they host life? This talk will review types of stars and planets, and discuss the requirements and likelihood for life. | Venn, Prof. Kim | Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
| Science | The Chemical Evolution of the Galaxy NEW | Shortly after the Big Bang, the Universe contained only a few elements, like hydrogen, helium, and lithium. Other elements were formed primarily in stars and distributed through the Galaxy by supernova explosions. In 2017 though, we discovered binary blackholes and binary neutron stars that send out gravitational waves as they spiral inwards, and also they make heavy elements as they merge together. This talk will review recent developments in our understanding of the origins of the elements. | Venn, Prof. Kim | Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
| Science | The Search for Life in the Universe (M S) | Do aliens exist? Where might we find them? How will we recognize them? This talk presents the science of astrobiology—the scientific search for alien life. Take an astrobiological tour of our solar system and the newly discovered planets of our Milky Way galaxy in the quest for contact. | Willis, Dr. Jon | Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
| Science | Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About the Big Bang but Were Afraid to Ask (M S) | How big is the universe? How old is it? What happened before the Big Bang? What exactly are we expanding into? The universe we live in is as big as anything gets, with big questions to match. That doesn't mean the answers have to be complicated though. Get straightforward answers to all of the above—plus bring some of your own! | Willis, Dr. Jon | Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
| Science | Exploring the Oceans, on Earth and Across our Solar System (M S) NEW | What is it like to be an ocean explorer? Can you imagine exploring oceans on worlds beyond Earth? We will learn about the exploration of Earth's oceans and the discovery of habitats and life forms so weird that they seem almost alien. Our story will take us from undersea volcanoes off the coast of Vancouver Island to the icy wastes of Antarctica. We will talk about the ships and submersibles used to explore Earth's oceans and we will touch rocks recovered from the abyss. Beyond this, we will journey aboard robotic space probes to the moons of the giant planets Jupiter and Saturn and share in the startling discovery that some host oceans that dwarf our own. What technology might we use to one day explore within these oceans and what might we expect to find? | Willis, Dr. Jon | Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
| Science | Nanotechnology and Materials Science (S) NEW | Many side effects due to chemotherapy can be reduced by controlled delivery of anticancer drugs using smart nanomaterials. The director of nanoscience and technology development laboratory at UVic can discuss the use of nanotechnology to create innovations that advance the care of cancer patients. For instance, she is using gold nanoparticles as a radiation dose enhancer in cancer therapy. She has also developed three-dimensional tumor models to optimize bio-nano interface in cancer therapy. | Chithrani, Dr. Devika | Assistant Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
| Science | The "Replication Crisis" in Psychology and Other Sciences (S) | Psychology, biology, medicine, and even physics have been shaken by recent evidence that discoveries published in prestigious journals often fail to be reproduced when other researchers attempt to replicate the original experiments. This talk explains flaws in widely used research procedures that contribute to high rates of non-replicability. | Lindsay, Dr. Steve | Professor | Department of Psychology |
| Science | Flatulence and the Human Microbiome (S) NEW | Sullivan, Dr. Stephen | Affiliate Associate Professor | Island Medical Program | |
| Science | Learning about Conspiracy Theories: Why Do People Choose to Reject Science? (M S) | The triple disaster of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear reactor meltdowns that struck Japan in March 2011 led to the release of massive amounts of radioactive isotopes into the environment. Despite the high local levels in Japan, and global reach of contamination from Fukushima, the international scientific community has determined that the short and long-term impacts on environmental and human health will be difficult to detect. While most public response to the speaker’s work on the Fukushima disaster has been positive, he has faced attacks on his professional and personal integrity. This lecture explores how and why individuals choose to reject science and expertise, and what the consequences of such a mindset are for public policy on complicated and/or controversial matters. | Cullen, Dr. Jay | Associate Professor | School of Earth and Ocean Sciences |
| Science | Destination Mars: Using Neuroscience to Facilitate Long-duration Space Travel NEW | Dr. Krigolson is starting a new collaborative project with the NASA Mars mission. In this talk he will talk about this research and the viability and concerns related to long-duration space missions. | Krigolson, Dr. Olav E. | Associate Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
| Science | Human Smell and Its Relationship to Disease and Dementia ǂ (M S) | Humans can smell better than you think. In fact, the idea that humans can’t smell as well as other mammals is a myth. In this talk find out how your sense of smell (olfaction) works and how it’s involved in diagnosing several diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. | Knight, Ms. Jamie | Graduate Student | Department of Psychology |
| Social Health and Wellness | Promoting Optimism for Healthy Kids and Healthy Communities (E) | In our fast-paced world, success and happiness are equated with what you look like, what possessions you own, and how much money you have. There are perils and pitfalls with these ways of thinking. This presentation examines the concerns parents and children face in this world, the skills that we need to be the best human beings possible, the way that optimism can really “make you happy” and how we can acquire the tool of optimism and pass it on to our children. | Boyer, Dr. Wanda | Associate Professor | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
| Social Health and Wellness | Using Self-regulated Learning to Optimize Students' Mental Health and Well-being ǂ (M S) NEW | My dissertation research examines how students can leverage self-regulated learning (SRL) strategies to optimize their mental health and well-being around academic challenges. Mental health and well-being, distinguished from mental illness, is a person's state of well-being and the ability to productively deal with stress and work while contributing to society (WHO, 2016). This presentation has three aims: (a) to explain SRL processes and strategies; (b) to define mental health and well-being; and (c), to provide examples of how SRL processes and strategies can help students take control of both their learning and their mental health and well-being. | Davis, Ms. Sarah K. | Graduate Student | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
| Social Health and Wellness | Aging Gracefully? Reflections on Aging, Place and Lifelong Health (S) | Cloutier, Dr. Denise | Associate Professor | Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health | |
| Social Health and Wellness | Work/Life Balance (S) | Working and living “well” helps us realize our personal and professional potential. This session introduces a number of wellness models that encourage us to embrace self-care at work, home and play. Strategies for putting plans into action through an organizational development model are also shared. | Lauzon, Dr. Lara | Associate Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
| Social Health and Wellness | Cultural Vitality: an Indigenous Approach to Increasing Physical Activity and Wellness among Indigenous Peoples (Jan-April) NEW | Developing nations around the world share a similar colonial past, and Canada and New Zealand are no different. The progressive decline of Indigenous language(s), culture and identity, associated with ongoing forms of colonization, continues to negatively impact on Indigenous peoples being well. Moreover, levels of racism towards Indigenous peoples continues to affirm why Indigenous peoples are disproportionately represented when compared with non-Indigenous populations. This ongoing problem appears to be attributed to health professionals and providers working to ‘fix’ Indigenous peoples as opposed to empowering Indigenous peoples to feel they have greater control of their own health outcomes. In reality, numerous Indigenous health and education scholars report that such deficit-approaches often limit the potential and possibilities for Indigenous peoples to create as well as self-determine what it means to be physically active and well on their terms. Cultural vitality, as a culturally explicit threshold for improving levels of physical activity and wellness for Indigenous peoples, is not well known in the context of where Indigenous peoples choose to live, let alone, what constitutes their own lived reality—historically, socially, mentally, and/or emotionally. However, what we do know is that social factors such as identity, pride and self-worth emerge as specific success health outcomes of Indigenous peoples being well across their lifespan. Secondly, I argue that understanding the cultural influences increasing the uptake of physical activity and wellness by Indigenous peoples. In Aotearoa New Zealand, Te Ao Mâori (Maori worldviews), mâtauranga Mâori (Mâori knowledge), Whânau Ora (cross-government collective health initiative started in 2009) and Te Reo me ngâ Tikanga (the health connections made between Mâori language and culture) are inextricably linked to identity, pride and self-worth. However, translating these concepts in spaces that are often grounded in specific colonizing or deficit orientated discourses, as opposed to grounded in the lives of Indigenous peoples themselves poses a challenge to many researchers trained in Westernized academies. Within a Canadian context, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (No. 87-91) calls upon the federal government to amend the Physical Activity and Sport Act, and to promote physical activity and well-being (as opposed to wellness) in collaboration with Indigenous peoples at all levels. Exploring cultural vitality, in a culturally reasoned way, gives rise to health research and theory advancement that is not only couched in Indigenous epistemologies but also inherently inclusive, w(holistic) and relational in its approach and delivery. This, alongside specific examples of lessons learned, will be discussed within the presentation. | Whitinui, Dr. Paul | Associate Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
| Social Health and Wellness | Factors that Influence Quality of Life in Older People (in English or Greek) (S) NEW | Mallidou, Dr. Anastasia | Assistant Professor | School of Nursing | |
| Social Health and Wellness | Scanning the Landscape of End-of-Life Care: What Can Support Me and My Family? NEW | This presentation will explore the landscape of supportive resources and approaches that are available for persons at or near the end of life—along with their families. Come to this interactive session to learn about common terminology that is used at end of life, and about the supports and resources available in this community and how to access them. | Hutchings, Ms. Deanna | Sessional Lecturer | School of Nursing |
| Social Health and Wellness | Living Poorly: Disabled Women on Income Support | This presentation focuses on the health and socio-economic well-being of women living with disabling chronic illnesses and receiving BC provincial disability income support. It also discusses the challenges posed by marginalizing economic policies, social exclusion, barriers to employment, unequal access to health care, and disabling attitudes. The presentation links government policy to disabled women's health, well-being and citizenship, with a focus on poverty in their lives. A related presentation, Disabled Women at the Margins of Health, looks more closely at disabled women's health and social well-being. | Kimpson, Dr. Sally | Adjunct Assistant Professor | School of Nursing |
| Social Health and Wellness | Disabled Women at the Margins of Health | This presentation focuses on the health and socio-economic well-being of women living with disabling chronic illnesses and receiving BC provincial disability income support. It also discusses the challenges posed by marginalizing economic policies, social exclusion, barriers to employment, unequal access to health care, and disabling attitudes. The presentation links government policy to disabled women's health, well-being and citizenship. A related presentation, Living Poorly, focuses on poverty in their lives. This presentation looks more closely at disabled women's health and social well-being. | Kimpson, Dr. Sally | Adjunct Assistant Professor | School of Nursing |
| Social Health and Wellness | Creating Healthy Communities | What is a healthy community, and how do we get one? This presentation addresses the ways in which the natural, built, social and economic environments affect the health of people in communities and what people can do to create a healthier community. | Hancock, Dr. Trevor | Professor Emeritus | School of Public Health and Social Policy |
| Social Health and Wellness | Public Health in the Anthropocene: Addressing the Ecological Determinants of Health | We’re entering a new geological epoch: the Anthropocene. Many of our global ecological systems are in crisis and are declining due to human population growth, affluence and technologies. This has profound implications for our health. How can we navigate this decline with a minimum of harm, and how can we create a healthier, more hopeful future? This presentation explores these issues and the implications for our communities and public policy. | Hancock, Dr. Trevor | Professor Emeritus | School of Public Health and Social Policy |
| Social Health and Wellness | Making Prevention a Priority | Despite the rhetoric of successive governments throughout Canada, disease and injury prevention continues to be underfunded and is not a priority. Perhaps the most important way to increase the fiscal sustainability of the health care system is to reduce the overall burden of disease and injury. This presentation discusses what a proper prevention strategy would look like and what it will take to implement it. | Hancock, Dr. Trevor | Professor Emeritus | School of Public Health and Social Policy |
| Social Health and Wellness | Recreation, Nature and Health | Most of the determinants of health are beyond the health care system, in the wider natural, social and economic environments of our communities. One of those determinants is the recreation system, which includes parks, fitness, sports, arts and culture. Contact with nature is important for human well-being. This presentation explores these issues and the implications for communities and public policy. | Hancock, Dr. Trevor | Professor Emeritus | School of Public Health and Social Policy |
| Social Health and Wellness | Changing for Good: Choices for Creating a Healthy Living School (E M S) | This presentation provides an overview of current Canadian health statistics and images related to obesity, physical activity and healthy eating, then introduces strategies that schools and communities can adopt to create an environment where the healthy choice is the easy choice. | Naylor, Dr. Patti-Jean | Assistant Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
| Social Issues | Religion, Fake News and Alternative Facts (S) | This talk details how our fake news world has one important source in the Christian fundamentalism of the early 20th century. For more information: http://religiondispatches.org/the-religious-origins-of-fake-news-and-alternative-facts/ | Douglas, Dr. Christopher | Professor | Department of English |
| Social Issues | The Rise of the Christian Right (S) | This historical talk covers the causes, demographics, politics and effects of the rise of the religious right since the 1960s, from the backlashes to the sexual revolution and the Civil Rights movement to the Donald Trump presidency. | Douglas, Dr. Christopher | Professor | Department of English |
| Social Issues | Social Justice and the Environment (in English, Spanish or German) (E M S) NEW | Introduction to Indigenous Peoples in Latin America (ethnic groups, geography, languages, and current globally relevant issues). Our aim is to encourage dialogue and build bridges as we address topics such as decolonization, education, social justice and the environment. Focus on Bolivia, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, or other countries, depending on audience. | McBee, Dr. Gabriela | Sessional Instructor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies |
| Social Issues | The Many Faces of Racism and Why It’s So Difficult to Eradicate (M S) | This talk presents examples and research findings on different kinds of racism, including white racism, racism among racialized minorities, overt/covert racism, and racism that intersects with class, gender and other types of discrimination. This diversity makes racism complex and difficult to explain without considering the historical contexts in which it occurs. | Warburton, Dr. Rennie | Professor Emeritus | Department of Sociology |
| Social Issues | Multiculturalism Policy in Canada: Has it Worked? (M S) | Multiculturalism helps Canadians better understand one another by encouraging ethnic communities to express, celebrate and preserve their distinct cultures. Dissidents maintain that multiculturalism prevents the assimilation of immigrants and other minorities and helps to perpetuate white racism by encouraging ethnic divisions. | Warburton, Dr. Rennie | Professor Emeritus | Department of Sociology |
| Social Issues | Reconciliation, Restitution and Resurgence: Indigenous Politics after the TRC Report (M S) | Drawing on the work of Indigenous scholars Taiaiake Alfred, John Borrows, Leanne Simpson and others, and non-Indigenous political theorist James Tully, this presentation considers what it would take for Indigenous Canadians to become fully fledged partners with non-Indigenous people in a more just, more democratic, decolonized Canada. | Warburton, Dr. Rennie | Professor Emeritus | Department of Sociology |
| Social Issues | Residential Schools: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (in English or Spanish) (E M S) | This session presents historical, political, socio-cultural facts related to residential schools, and explores implications and connections with current social issues. | Rodriguez de France, Dr. Carmen | Assistant Professor | Indigenous Education |
| Social Issues | Wise Women Speak: Changes Along the Path | Have you ever found yourself thrown off the path you know only to discover you’re now traveling down a path that has uncharted territory? This session, based on a chapter the speaker wrote in a book for the Wise Women series, is about personal and professional challenges and the opportunity to reflect on the many changes along your life journey. | Lauzon, Dr. Lara | Associate Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
| Social Issues | Reducing Inequalities in Health | There are unacceptably large inequalities in health in BC, Canada and around the world. These inequalities are not only unfair and unjust, they’re also to a large extent avoidable. They result in a large additional burden of disease and costs to the health care system, and a range of other social and economic costs, as well as a massive loss of human potential. In fact, poverty may be so expensive that we cannot afford it! This presentation discusses this issue and what it will take to address it. | Hancock, Dr. Trevor | Professor Emeritus | School of Public Health and Social Policy |
| Social Issues | Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: What Happens for the Families? | Grandparents raising grandchildren is a growing phenomenon in Canada. This presentation is based on 10 years of research and community work with families who are raising the children of relatives. The complex issues for the families, the supports available and the resources needed are discussed. Surprisingly to many, there are more BC children in the care of grandparents than there are children in foster care. Often these children arrive in traumatic and unexpected ways and the impacts are complicated and touching. | Whittington, Dr. Barbara | Professor Emerita | School of Social Work |
| Work and Employment | Take the Leap: Preparing Your Conference Proposal (S) NEW | We often delete conference calls for proposals—yet we have so much to offer our colleagues. Not only will this engaging workshop address common barriers and strategize ways to get past them, you will develop a custom proposal that you can submit to the next “call for proposal”. | Oakes, Ms. Jennifer | Academic Advisor | Academic Advising for Humanities, Science and Social Sciences |
| Work and Employment | Take the Leap: Presentation Mastery (S) NEW | Build your confidence, learn new strategies and create an extraordinary presentation for your next conference, classroom presentation or public speaking event. | Oakes, Ms. Jennifer | Academic Advisor | Academic Advising for Humanities, Science and Social Sciences |
| Work and Employment | Influence: Sources of Individual Power and How to Lead Without a Title (S) NEW | Bassi, Mr. Nav | Director | Academic Services and Administrative Services | |
| Work and Employment | Beyond Diversity and Human Rights: How to Create Inclusive Spaces for Social Change (in English or French) (M S) | Magassa, Mr. Moussa | Human Rights Advisor - Education | Equity and Human Rights Office | |
| Work and Employment | Intercultural Conflict Resolution (in English or French) (M S) | Magassa, Mr. Moussa | Human Rights Advisor - Education | Equity and Human Rights Office | |
| Work and Employment | Crafting Your Elevator Pitch (S) NEW | Take a step-by-step approach to building your own elevator pitch that you can use to introduce yourself in a professional setting. Learn how to describe who you are, what you can do, why you are doing it and what your goals are. | Croft, Ms. Heather | Web and Communications Coordinator | Office of the Registrar |
| Work and Employment | The Non-linear Career Path (S) NEW | While Heather started out in the sciences, she made a series of career hops to land in the online communications field. Follow along her career journey to learn how she figured out how to get paid to do something she loves. | Croft, Ms. Heather | Web and Communications Coordinator | Office of the Registrar |
| Work and Employment | Business and Sustainability: Integrating Sustainability into an Organization's Culture and Employees' Day-to-day Actions (S) NEW | Organizations are increasingly interested in tackling pressing social and environmental problems. A key way in which they can do this is by integrating sustainability into their organizational culture and every employee's daily work. Yet this process can be fraught with challenges. This presentation helps equip organizations and the change agents within them to effectively overcome these challenges. | Pek, Dr. Simon | Assistant Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business |
| Work and Employment | Interacting Effectively With People Who are Different than You (in English or Spanish) (S) NEW | Flores, Dr. Ricardo | Assistant Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
| Work and Employment | Leadership Inside and Outside Organizations (in English or Spanish) (S) NEW | Flores, Dr. Ricardo | Assistant Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
| Work and Employment | Leading Others—and Yourself (in English or Spanish) (S) NEW | Flores, Dr. Ricardo | Assistant Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
| Work and Employment | Emotional Intelligence and Cultural Diversity (S) | This presentation is designed for organizations (profit/non-profit) to enhance their understanding of EQ (within leadership and management) and how to embrace cultural diversity using emotional intelligence. | Leacock, Prof. Brian | Associate Director, International Programs | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business |
| Work and Employment | New to the Workforce: Managing Employees Through Engagement, Feedback and Professional Development NEW | Learn strategies for supervising and working with recent graduate or individuals new to the workforce. This might include hiring practices, onboarding techniques, supporting professional development, and goal setting. Common challenges and pitfalls, and the opportunities that come with new employees will also be discussed. | Thors, Ms. Kalenne | Training and Assessment Specialist | Residence Services |
| Work and Employment | Meaningful and Engaging Training: Make the Most of Staff and Volunteer Training Time NEW | Training and onboarding can be key to an employee or volunteers success with your organization. What to consider and ways to set up training for groups to ensure a smooth transition experience will be covered. What information to transmit and why, and how to ensure learning is occurring will be discussed. | Thors, Ms. Kalenne | Training and Assessment Specialist | Residence Services |
| Work and Employment | Facilitation Tactics and Techniques for Engaging Meeting, Workshops or Presentations NEW | A hands-on introduction and a chance to learn and practice a variety of facilitation techniques to keep groups engaged in meetings and workshops will be covered. Participatory pieces can be easily introduced into many contexts, get some ideas of how to start and why it is important for engagement. | Thors, Ms. Kalenne | Training and Assessment Specialist | Residence Services |
| Work and Employment | Career Management and Your Work Search (M S) NEW | Strategies to effectively conduct a work search, including how to align with career interests and methods to access the hidden job market. | Stevens, Ms. Beverly | Retiree | Retirees Association |
| Work and Employment | Resume and Cover Letter Preparation (M S) NEW | Resume and Cover Letter Preparation covers content and presentation employers are looking for in cover letters and resumes and techniques to increase the probability of being asked for an interview. | Stevens, Ms. Beverly | Retiree | Retirees Association |
| Work and Employment | Interview Skills (M S) NEW | Strategies to ensure a successful interview and increase the chances of receiving a job offer. | Stevens, Ms. Beverly | Retiree | Retirees Association |
| Work and Employment | Strategic Planning | This lecture/workshop is designed to help organizations evaluate and and enhance their strategic planning efforts. | Wikkramatileke, Dr. Rhordon | Instructor and Curriculum Developer | Division of Continuing Studies |
| Work and Employment | Understanding Passion in Organizations: Using Sport as a Lens (in English or French) (S) | Wolfe, Dr. Richard | Adjunct Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
| Work and Employment | Understanding Unconscious Bias in Cultural Contexts (S) NEW | Workshop session designed to help individuals identify their unconscious biases and to provide practical strategies for using that understanding to improve performance when working across cultures. | Leacock, Prof. Brian | Associate Director, International Programs | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business |
| Work and Employment | Reframing Your Organization: Are You Working Well? (S) | Multi-frame thinking and decision-making can help managers and leaders develop a strategic planning process when an organization is ready for change. This workshop is of value for anyone who has a vision or plan for renewal within their organization—a plan to help their organization, department or section to “work well.” | Lauzon, Dr. Lara | Associate Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
| World Affairs | Russian Foreign Policy | This presentation looks at how US President Trump is considering accepting a Russian zone of influence in Eastern Europe to reach reconciliation with Russia. The president is unlikely to achieve his goal. What Russia is seeking is more than a zone of influence—it wants to be recognized as a great power equal in status with the US. | Fraser, Dr. Derek | Adjunct Professor, Associate Fellow | Centre for Global Studies |
| World Affairs | Understanding Ukraine | This presentation looks at how Ukraine has been hampered in achieving a stable democracy. Ukraine had no previous experience as an independent state, it lacked much of the apparatus of a state, had never experienced democracy, had no knowledge of a market economy, and did not receive an offer of EU membership. Russia has sought to block Ukraine’s move toward democracy and the West. | Fraser, Dr. Derek | Adjunct Professor, Associate Fellow | Centre for Global Studies |
| World Affairs | Ukrainian-Russian Relations | This presentation looks at how Russia has long sought to bring the Ukraine back under its control. The invasion in the Donbas region of Ukraine is part of that effort. | Fraser, Dr. Derek | Adjunct Professor, Associate Fellow | Centre for Global Studies |
| World Affairs | The Roots of Russian Western Policy | Since Tsarist times, Russian foreign and defence policy has sought to have a buffer zone between Russia and Western Europe. | Fraser, Dr. Derek | Adjunct Professor, Associate Fellow | Centre for Global Studies |
| World Affairs | Rural-to-Urban Migration in Indonesian Education: Ethnic Minority Students in Java ǂ (M S) NEW | The modern Republic of Indonesia includes hundreds of ethnic groups and over 16,000 islands to form what some scholars call "the unlikely nation." Indonesia has the world's fourth-largest population and is the most populous Muslim-majority nation, spread across the world's largest archipelago. My current research relates to Indonesia's cultural diversity, and the "educational migration" of ethnic and religious minority students from rural Eastern regions who come to universities in cities on the main island of Java. In Java, these minorities face challenges and discrimination as they seek to improve themselves through higher education. | Foertsch, Mr. Chris | Graduate Student | Department of Anthropology |
| World Affairs | Spice Dreams in Indonesia: Travel Among Mega-cities, Islands and Volcanoes of the World's Largest Archipelago ǂ (M S) NEW | Foertsch, Mr. Chris | Graduate Student | Department of Anthropology | |
| World Affairs | Beyond Debt: Islamic Experiments in Global Finance (S) NEW | This lecture is an introduction to Islamic finance, which seeks to enable commercial activity without using interest-bearing debt. It describes efforts to create an Islamic alternative to the global financial system based in New York, London and Hong Kong. | Rudnyckyj, Dr. Daromir | Associate Professor | Department of Anthropology |
| World Affairs | The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict (M S) | The complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and possible solutions, as well as the differing narratives of Israeli Jews and Palestinian Arabs, are the topics of this talk and discussion. A longer historic framework for considering each side’s claims will be one focus of this talk. Another concern is how Canadians can constructively involve themselves in activism on this topic. | Shlensky, Dr. Lincoln Z. | Associate Professor | Department of English |
| World Affairs | South Asian Migrations (in English or Bengali) (S) | Bose, Dr. Neilesh | Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair | Department of History | |
| World Affairs | Rural Landscapes of Change in China (S) NEW | Overview of the dramatic transformation in the countryside of contemporary China focusing on agriculture, rural industry and social change. | Marton, Dr. Andrew | Professor | Department of Pacific and Asian Studies |
| World Affairs | India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Kashmir | Looking at the enduring rivalry between two nuclear powers, and a seven decade old mass-based nationalist movement and political insurgency in Kashmir. | Tremblay, Dr. Reeta | Professor | Department of Political Science |
| World Affairs | Multiculturalism in South Asia—a Comparative Perspective | Design of a political, constitutional framework in a religiously, linguistically divided society and the rise of Hindu fundamentalism. | Tremblay, Dr. Reeta | Professor | Department of Political Science |
| World Affairs | Regional Security and Peace in South Asia | Enduring rivalry between India and Pakistan and the prospects of peace in Afghanistan - Pakistan and the Taliban. | Tremblay, Dr. Reeta | Professor | Department of Political Science |
| World Affairs | The Changing Context of India’s Foreign Policy NEW | Tremblay, Dr. Reeta | Professor | Department of Political Science | |
| World Affairs | BREXIT: Why BREXIT Happened, and how it will Impact the UK, the European Union and Canada (in English or French) (S) NEW | Brunet-Jailly, Dr. Emmanuel | Professor and Jean Monnet Chair | School of Public Administration | |
| World Affairs | Immigration and Borders (in English or French) (S) NEW | The 2015 immigration crisis is not just a European, but world wide crisis that is also affecting North America, including Canada. What should we know about immigration, and how border policies mitigate such phenomenon? | Brunet-Jailly, Dr. Emmanuel | Professor and Jean Monnet Chair | School of Public Administration |
| World Affairs | Ethiopia: UVic Partnerships in Human Rights and Social Work Education | In the last 10 years UVic and Addis Ababa University have forged many creative and useful links. Educators from Ethiopia have traveled to Victoria and interned with various professors and human rights educators. UVic faculty have traveled to Ethiopia and had the opportunity to learn and teach there. Dealing with conflict in the context of culture, the development of teaching capacity and exchanging knowledge and life experience have enriched educators here and hopefully in Ethiopia. | Whittington, Dr. Barbara | Professor Emertitus | School of Social Work |