- May 10, 2012Marc Schutzbank’s Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society, which helps create schoolyard market gardens, was awarded $50,000.
- April 23, 2012Dietrich Jung talks to CiTR 101.9FM
- April 23, 2012The 2012 Vancouver Sun Run was a huge success for Green College. We sent a record number of participants and everyone enjoyed being a part of such a huge community event.
- April 09, 2012Green College explore Whistler mountain - a veritable winter wonderland!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
- Rod Preece, Professor Emeritus of Political Philosophy, Wilfrid Laurier University; Jodey Castricano, Critical Studies, UBC-O; Willard Woody Sparrow, environmentalist, Musqueam Nation; Moderator: David Fraser, Zoologist, Animal Welfare ProgramCoach House, Green College, UBCOctober 27, 2011 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
This presentation will focus on questions of ethics that interrogate habits of thought in the humanities and sciences. > Read More
- Fabio Rossi, Canada Research Chair in Regenerative Medicine, Medical Genetics, UBC; Bill Milsom, Zoology, UBC; Nelly Auersperg, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UBC; Dan Weary, Animal Welfare Program, UBCCoach House, Green College, UBCFebruary 01 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This series probes the questions of the value for humans of medical research on nonhuman animals, the value for nonhuman animals, and the role of culture and corporate interests in discourses on human disease and security > Read More
- Amber Prince, Legal Advocate, Vancouver; Elisabeth Ormandy, Animal Welfare Program, UBC, Canadian Council on Animal Care Research Fellow in Animal Policy Development; Laura Janara, Political Science, UBC; Michael McDonald, Maurice YoungCoach House, Green College, UBCMarch 07 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
These talks will explore issues of practical wisdom and deliberation, including the problem of how, in the context of democratic deliberation and inclusive democracy, humans might attend to the needs and standpoints of nonhuman animals.> Read More
- Thematic Series: Bringing the Collective Together: Nonhuman Animals, Humans and Practice at the University, Thematic Series: Between Rules and Practice: Why We Need Practical Wisdom in PoliticsFrans de Waal, Professor of Psychology and Director of the Living Links Centre, Yerkes National Primate Research Center, Emory University, AtlantaFrederic Wood Theatre, UBCMarch 08 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
In this lecture, the acclaimed author of The Age of Empathy (2009) shows how empathy comes naturally to a great variety of animals, including humans. In his work with monkeys and apes, Frans de Waal has found many cases of one individual coming to another's rescue in a fight. By studying social behaviors in animals, de Waal demonstrates that animals—and humans—are preprogrammed to reach out, questioning the assumption that humans are inherently selfish. >Read More
- Kenneth Sharpe, Political Science, Swarthmore College; Max Cameron, Political Science, UBC; Maneesha Deckha, Law, University of Victoria; Michael Burgess, College for Interdisciplinary Studies, UBC; Moderated by Ken Carty, Political Science, UBCCoach House, Green College, UBCMarch 29 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
These talks will explore issues of practical wisdom and deliberation, including the problem of how, in the context of democratic deliberation and inclusive democracy, humans might attend to the needs and standpoints of nonhuman animals. > Read More
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