Updates
Nov 8, 2011 The blogroll has been updated big time! All new blogs can be found under GRS Blogs, while outdated blogs from our previous students have been relocated to Alumni Blogs. So take a look around, and notify me if you find any errors. Other updates include: a more comprehensive method for dealing with […]
Final Class of October
Oct 25, 2011 We only have one class left for the month of October, and it looks like a good one. Join us tomorrow evening for a presentation from Ze Soryal. Ze Soryal is a leadership consultant and conference speaker whose passion for global change is grounded in his uncompromising commitment to internal, personal transformation. […]
No Class Tonight
Oct 3, 2011 A quick reminder that there will be no GRS class this week. Enjoy your evening off, maybe take a few minutes to update your blog with how the semester is going for you.
Spammings
Seems like there’s a bit of spam going around in the comments. I’ve added a new “How to” page for dealing with spam. Hope that helps!
Tonight: Community Build
September 28, 2011 Tonight’s class will be focused on defining ourselves as a GRS community. Check out the discussion boards later to continue the conversation. Also, on Saturday, Oct 1 from 2-4pm there is a workshop at the UBC Farm that you may find interesting: Three Sisters in the Kitchen: a Traditional Mayan Cooking Class. Learn […]
Welcome back, Fall 2011
September 19, 2011 Welcome (back) to GRS! I hope you are all well settled into your new semester. This week we will be splitting up into two rooms. We will all meet at the usual time and place to get started, and then new students will head over to the computer labs in room 192 […]
Soccer Gaming
April 6, 2011 Good new, the soccer game is on, come over to the Oval, on Main Mall southwest of the Forest Sciences Building, at 5:30 pm today. Refreshments will be provided. One last chance to meet up before exams and summer jobs begin. Lets finish up the semester with some fun! The discussion boards […]
Summer!
April 4, 2011 The semester is quickly drawing to a close. While last week was our last official “class”, there are plans underway for a friendly game of soccer in the oval field that’s surrounded by Macmillan, Forestry, and Bean Around the World cafe. Contact Roxana for details. Are you still looking for summer employment? […]
Tonight: Student Experiences Abroad
March 16, 2011 For tonight’s class we will hear from some of our soon-to-be graduates on their experiences abroad. This is a great chance to get inspiration for your own exchange. Don’t forget that there are three remaining posting requirements for the semester. Two of your classmates abroad have written very touching accounts of life […]
Tonight: “Women, Water, and Workloads”
March 8, 2011 After the last two informative sessions with Atakilt Haimanot, we’ll be shifting gears for tomorrow evening’s class with Sandra Brown. Be ready for an interactive presentation on “Women, Water, and Workloads” based on Sandra’s international experience with water resource management in mountainous regions of the global south. A reminder that there are […]