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UPCOMING WEBINARS
The Works of Michelangelo with Historian Justin Newell
Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET. | Register here.
Michelangelo is one of the most important Western artists, and his work is universally regarded as the product of genius. During the webinar presentation, we’ll examine many of Michelangelo’s works – both the iconic and lesser-known – to understand the reasons why he created his works, and the many innovations and approaches that continue to attract and inspire – and sometimes challenge – artists and laypersons alike.
Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET. | Register here.
Michelangelo is one of the most important Western artists, and his work is universally regarded as the product of genius. During the webinar presentation, we’ll examine many of Michelangelo’s works – both the iconic and lesser-known – to understand the reasons why he created his works, and the many innovations and approaches that continue to attract and inspire – and sometimes challenge – artists and laypersons alike.
The Galapagos Islands: In the Footsteps of Darwin's Ghost with Dan Riskin
Tuesday, November 26 at 2:00 PM ET | Register here
Tuesday, November 26 at 2:00 PM ET | Register here
In a humorous presentation, filled with videos, photos, and stories, Dan will share the highlights and surprises that made his Galapagos trip one of the most memorable of his life. He’ll also share how that trip influenced his own big-picture thinking – how all the pieces came together on the flight home to give him a new perspective on Darwin’s legacy.
Take a Virtual Field Course: Beyond Africa’s Big Five with Jane Waterman
Thursday, November 28 at 1:00 PM ET | Register here.
Thursday, November 28 at 1:00 PM ET | Register here.
Discover the remarkable adaptations of smaller animals like the springhare, hyrax, dwarf mongoose, elephant shrew, and pangolin, and learn why they are just as intriguing as their larger counterparts. Jane will recount a lifetime of experiences in southern Africa, highlighting her journey to understand African wildlife, both big and small.
Songs of Wandering, Songs of Home with Wendy O'Brien
Thursday, December 5 at 12:00 PM ET | Register here.
Thursday, December 5 at 12:00 PM ET | Register here.
Join philosopher, avid reader and tour leader Wendy O'Brien as she takes a very personal virtual trip through Ireland via some of that country's greatest writers. Writers including James Joyce, Samuel Beckett, Edna O'Brien, William Trevor, and Seamus Heaney who all left Ireland as a way to write about it.
French Grand Urbanism: The Open Spaces, Boulevards, and Urban Geometries In and Around Paris with Larry Beasley and Sandy Logan
Tuesday, December 5 at 3:00 PM ET | Register here.
In this presentation, Larry and Sandy will investigate the French grand style of urbanism, particularly as expressed in Paris. They will explore the open spaces and boulevards in and around the ”City of Light”, where so many urban inventions we now take for granted were first put in place.
In this presentation, Larry and Sandy will investigate the French grand style of urbanism, particularly as expressed in Paris. They will explore the open spaces and boulevards in and around the ”City of Light”, where so many urban inventions we now take for granted were first put in place.
Neotropical Biodiversity: A Wealth of Species Interactions with Diane Srivastava
Thursday, November 12 at 3:00 PM ET | Register here.
Thursday, November 12 at 3:00 PM ET | Register here.
Join this webinar to explore the remarkable diversity of Neotropical species interactions, and their role in predicting the future of biodiversity in this critical region of the world. Also, learn about the tour that Diane is leading for the alumni UBC Travel Club — Brazil: Wildlife from the Atlantic Forest to the Pantanal.
RECENT WEBINARS
The First 300 Years of Quebecois Literature with Melanie Blake
Watch the recording here. (58 min.)
Watch the recording here. (36 min. + Q&A)
Ontario & Galapagos: Lessons from turtle conservation research, near and far with Patrick Moldowan. Watch the recording here. (48 min. + Q&A)
Dig Through the Ruins of Tunisia's 6th Century Dougga Site with Megan Daniels. Watch it here. (43 min. + Q&A)
Croatia: A Story to be Discovered with Study Leader Sylvia Chrobak from University of Alberta. Click here to watch the recording. (49 min. + Q&A)
