Debate: is forgein aid doing more harm than good?
You might be interested in watching the following debate is foreign aid to the developing countries doing more harm than good? http://www.munkdebates.com/The-Debates/Foreign-Aid The Debate In a world where over 3 billion people live on under $2 a day, where economies and threats are globally interconnected, and where only small amounts of aid are given, should […]
HESO 449B – Topics in International Development and Project Ecuador
An interesting new course offered through the learning commons: Course Number HESO 449B Topics in International Development and Project Ecuador is a practical, interactive and multimedia course that examines current international development in a shared learning environment. Through our local and global perspectives, this course will help students to prepare for development service learning. Additionally […]
Dambisa Moya at the Chan Center Nov 8
Dambisa Moyo is presenting from 12-1:30 on Monday November 8 at the Chan Centre. Tickets are free for UBC staff/faculty/students and are available this Monday October 18 from the Chan Centre. It will surely be packed. Dead Aid: Why Aid Is Not Working and How There Is a Better Way For Africa In the past […]
McGill Conference on Global Food Security
On October 19-21 McGill will host its third conference on Global Food Security. This year’s theme “Addressing the Water and Nutrition Challenges” will focus on food security, water scarcity and nutrition. A variety of invited speakers from the United Nations, international universities, and national research commissions will address these issues and participate in follow up […]
Politics of Food Course
Politics of Food: A Bite Size Course – May 14-16 Eating is a political act. Find out how the food on your plate can affect a farmer half a world away May 14-16 at the Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL) Building (2202 Main Mall).Through field trips, guest speakers, classroom presentations and discussions, students will explore […]
Stone Soup Festival
Stone Soup Film Festival: Exploring the Politics of Food May 8, 12:30 – 9:30 pm Britannia High School Auditorium We are pleased to present the second annual Stone Soup Film Festival: Exploring the Politics of Food with film screenings that respond to the growing interest in food issues and emphasize the positive efforts being made […]
Sprouts Sale
Hey GRS We just wanted to let you know that Sprouts will soon be closing down for the summer and so we have lots of dry goods (baking ingredients, nuts, beans, grains, etc) for sale in the store right now. Everything is organic and we’re selling it at cost because we need to clear the […]
Guelaguetza: Solidarity Speaks and Eats
The class of UBC Geography 495 invites you to – Guelaguetza: Solidarity Speaks and Eats – on 23 April 2010. Doors open at 7:00PM at St. Mary’s Church in Kerrisdale, at 2490 West 37th Avenue. Please join us for a night filled with traditional Oaxacan food, drinks, art, music and dancing. Students will be showcasing […]