GRS 290/390/490 syllabus for term 1 2014/2015 academic year
September 10, 2014 THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA GRS 290/390/490: GLOBAL ISSUES IN CULTURAL CONTEXT Rationale The rationale of this program is to bring GRS students together so that you can get to know one another and form a community of learners for sharing cross cultural experiences and perspectives on global issues. This course will […]
Welcome Back!
Welcome back to Global Resource Systems! The new academic year has begun. Our first class of the new term was September 9th, 2015. Colleagues returning from abroad and new GRS students were welcomed thus beginning the year with the GRS community. Brent Skura, Roxana Quinde, and Emme Lee introduced the course and led icebreaker activities from […]
The Orchard Garden
One of my favorite parts of being alive and present at UBC is the Orchard Garden. I love that it exists, I love that it was created. I love that students, my own friends and classmates daily steward its care, taking the responsibility for its seasons, its growth, and its very presence in our campus. […]
Fall 2011
This semester we are experimenting with a more fluid schedule. Have an idea you want to share? Let Brent and Roxana know and we will try to slot you in. WEDNESDAYS 5:30 – 7pm This is what we’ve got planned for the rest of the term. Subject to change, like so many good things. Sept […]
Spring 2011
Spring 2011 WEDNESDAYS 5:30 – 7pm This is what we’ve got planned for the rest of the term. Subject to change, like so many good things. January 5: NO CLASS January 12: Haiti Group Activity January 19: Chris Bennett Presentation on Relief January 26: NO CLASS February 2: Sylvia Sax: Challenges in International Public Health […]
Term 1 Participation Requirement
There’s been a few requests for clarification on what exactly needs to be done by the 31st of Decemeber, so here’s an update: CLARIFICATION: A minimum of four online contributions is required this semester. Here is how you can get credit, with one mark for each posting: Producing a blog with a bio page This […]
Class Schedule
Fall 2010 WEDNESDAYS 5:30 – 7pm This is what we’ve got planned for the rest of the term. Subject to change, like so many good things. September 8: Introductions September 15: NO CLASS September 22: Freeflowing Rivers Presentation September 29: Freeflowing Rivers Discussion October 6: NO CLASS October 13: Cultural Competency Workshop October 20: Cultural […]
Class Schedule
Winter 2010 WEDNESDAYS 5:30 – 7pm January 6: NO CLASS January 13: How Local Can Natural Resource Management Be? Chris Bennett January 20: NO CLASS January 27: Class February 3: Class February 10: Class Discussions in region specific groups (Spring Break – No Classes February 17, 24) March 3: Alumni/Student Presentations March 10: Video conference […]
Class Schedule
Fall 2009 WEDNESDAYS 5:30 – 7pm September 9 – First Class – Introductions September 16 – NO CLASS September 23 – Guest Speaker: Katherine Beaumont on How Cultures Vary? September 30 – NO CLASS October 7 – Case Study on International Development October 14 – Guest Speaker: Shafik Dharamsi on Ethics in International Development October […]