UBC Today | Department of Psychiatry

Your bi-weekly roundup of what’s new and what’s happening at UBC for faculty and staff.

What’s new

Attend a free flu-shot clinic on campus

If you’re thinking of getting a flu shot this winter, head over to a UBC flu clinic between Oct. 30 – Nov. 9 for your free vaccine. Vancouver | Okanagan

Participate in ShakeOut BC on Oct. 19

Practice “Drop! Cover! Hold on!” in the 2017 Great British Columbia ShakeOut earthquake drill happening on Oct 19. at 10:19 am. Vancouver | Okanagan

UBC-O: Hear from the UBC research community in a new podcast

Hear from your fellow UBC research colleagues as they discuss emerging topics and current events in a new podcast series called ‘Frequencies’ – hosted and produced by the Okanagan Library. Listen now.

New from Professor Ono’s blog: Overcoming the stigma of mental illness

In his latest blog post, Professor Santa Ono discusses the importance of engaging in positive conversations to address mental health among youth in our communities. Read the full post.

UBC V: Participate in Bike to Work Week

Get more out of your commute to UBC while enjoying fresh air, improved health and a lower carbon footprint. Jump on a bike Oct. 23-29 for Bike to Work Week. Learn more.

UBC’s Thrive week begins Oct. 30

Celebrate Thrive through a series of engaging and diverse events, activities and experiences. Attend a Thrive event on campus and find ways to build positive mental health practices into your life. Learn more.

UBC-V: Attend Hot Lunch with Debra Martel

Enjoy a delicious lunch, meet with your colleagues from across the university and hear from Debra Martel, Associate Director, First Nations House of Learning, at the next Hot Lunch on Oct. 25. Learn more and register.

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Share your voice

UBC-V: Have your say on the proposed art installation for University Commons

You’re invited to share your thoughts on a proposed outdoor art installation for the area around University Commons. View plans for “The Shadow” by Esther Shalev-Gerz at the upcoming open house on Oct. 19. Learn more.

Reminder: Participate in the Enrolment Services review

An external review of Enrolment Services is being carried out. As part of this process, you’re invited to share your comments on the unit’s governance, achievements, relationships, and the challenges and opportunities it faces. Learn more and have your say.

What’s happening

Vancouver

Learning and research

Oct 19: Panel: Economic Contributions of Refugees, Immigrants, and Newcomers

Oct 20: Innovation in Healthcare: Lines of Sight to Policy and Practice

Oct 24: Imagining the Arctic: Visual Cultures of Heroism and Exploration

Entertainment

Oct 19: Film Screening: Katyar Kaljat Ghusali

Oct 28: Zakir Hussain and Dave Holland: Crosscurrents

Oct 29: Monteverdi’s Orfeo

Lifestyle, sport and community

Oct 17-20: UBC Totem Field Pumpkin U-Pick Fundraiser

Oct 20: Lunchtime Yoga for Faculty and Staff

Oct 21: UBC Farm Saturday Farmers Market

Personal and professional development

Oct 19: WordPress and Wiki Clinic (Drop-In)

Oct 23: Learner Motivation

Oct 26: Understanding Your Staff Pension Plan

Okanagan

Learning and research

Beginning Oct 18: Mini-Med Lecture Series 2017

Oct 20: Watersheds, Fish and Stream Habitats; Water Systems in boreal and tropical forests

Oct 20: Small Steps for Big Changes Launch Featuring Guest Speaker Dr. Hertzel Gerstein

Entertainment

Oct 31: Movie Night – It’s Kind of a Funny Story

Lifestyle, sport and community

Oct 23: Thrive Commuter Coffee

Oct 30: Bannock Making & Smudging Ceremony

Oct 30: Strength Circuit-HIIT Fitness Class

Personal and professional development

Oct 20: Author Rights When Publishing

Oct 24: Microsoft Visio

Oct 30: Well-Being & Relationships Info Session

Achievements and recognition

Appointments

Kent Dehnel appointed Operations Facilitator, UBC Survive and Thrive Applied Research (STAR) initiative

Your UBC

One-on-one with Karen Carriero

Karen Carriero (Kcee) is the Associate Vice-President, Communications. She is responsible for developing an over-arching long-term communications strategy for UBC, ensuring alignment with the university’s vision, mission and values. See the full one-on-one.