UBC Connects is presented by University of British Columbia President Santa J. Ono, in partnership with alumni UBC. The series (https://www.ubc.ca/ubcconnects/) is made possible with the generous support of the R & J Stern Family Foundation.

The global economy is in distress. Economists warn of another two decades of declining productivity, slow growth, steep unemployment, and increasing inequality. Around the world, the economic downturn is fueling growing discontent towards governments, and spawning extreme political movements. And now, after 200 years of industrial activity, scientists report that climate change is ravaging the planet and threatening to cause the sixth mass extinction of life on Earth. In this enlightening presentation, Jeremy Rifkin presents a new vision of a Smart Third Industrial Revolution that can take Canada and the world into a sustainable ecological civilization and a more equitable global economy over the next several decades. Moura Quayle, Director pro tem of the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, moderates a question and answer session with the audience.

Recorded Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, UBC’s Vancouver campus.

This recording was produced by the University of British Columbia and originally released at https://soundcloud.com/universityofbc. We are pleased to be able to share it with you, our alumni and subscribers.

Cultural diversity enriches a community in many ways. New business and learning opportunities emerge, organizations broaden the scope of their activities and services, and community members’ perspectives become more global. However, cultural inclusivity is not easy to achieve. Often, individuals’ experiences in the community, labour market, housing, and educational spaces, as well as their access to healthcare, vary depending on their cultural backgrounds. What steps do we need to take to make Kelowna more inclusive for a growing multicultural community?

Recorded March 15, 2018, in Kelowna, BC.

Moderator - Sarah Penton - Host, CBC Radio One’s Radio West

Panelist - Susana Caxaj - Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health & Social Development, UBCO; Lead Investigator, Cross-Cultural Approaches for Health and Wellness (CAHW) lab, UBC

Panelist - Katelin Mitchell - Immigrant Services & Operations Manager for KCR - Community Resources

Panelist - Mohini Singh - City Councillor; Community Activist

Panelist - Carlos Teixeira - Professor of Geography, Irving K. Barber School of Arts & Sciences, UBC Okanagan

UBC is a top-40 research university where open, innovative thinking is changing the world. In areas as diverse as brain health, human-computer interaction, linguistics, and advanced materials, UBC researchers are leading the way. Hear from UBC President and Vice Chancellor Professor Santa J. Ono and four UBC researchers who will present highlights from their work.

Recorded January 31, 2018, at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, ON.

Jeff Todd, Executive Director, alumni UBC & Associate Vice President, Alumni, in conversation with UBC alum, Jason Ding, MSc’94. Ding is a partner in Bain & Company’s Beijing office as well as the head of Digitalization practice in China and the head of Consumer Products and Retail practice in Greater China. Jason shared his experiences since graduating from UBC as well as some of the lessons he’s learned about leadership and life.

Recorded December 12, 2017, in Beijing, China.

Presented by UBC Research + Innovation, in partnership with the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies and alumni UBC

What’s next for Canada? On November 29, 2017, UBC President Santa J. Ono hosted a dynamic and forward-looking evening featuring Order of Canada recipients David Suzuki, Shelagh Rogers, Sophie Pierre, Trevor Linden, Wade Davis, and Robert Silverman. In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Order of Canada, these featured guests shared their unique vision for building a better Canada with CBC Radio host Duncan McCue (Cross-Country Checkup).

This episode features David Suzuki – scientist, broadcaster, author, and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation. To listen to the full, unedited, program visit www.alumni.ubc.ca/podcasts/building-better-canada/

Presented by UBC Research + Innovation, in partnership with the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies and alumni UBC

What’s next for Canada? On November 29, 2017, UBC President Santa J. Ono hosted a dynamic and forward-looking evening featuring Order of Canada recipients David Suzuki, Shelagh Rogers, Sophie Pierre, Trevor Linden, Wade Davis, and Robert Silverman. In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Order of Canada, these featured guests shared their unique vision for building a better Canada with CBC Radio host Duncan McCue (Cross-Country Checkup).

This episode features Sophie Pierre – former First Nations chief and British Columbia Treaty Commission head. To listen to the full, unedited, program visit www.alumni.ubc.ca/podcasts/building-better-canada/

Presented by UBC Research + Innovation, in partnership with the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies and alumni UBC

What’s next for Canada? On November 29, 2017, UBC President Santa J. Ono hosted a dynamic and forward-looking evening featuring Order of Canada recipients David Suzuki, Shelagh Rogers, Sophie Pierre, Trevor Linden, Wade Davis, and Robert Silverman. In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Order of Canada, these featured guests shared their unique vision for building a better Canada with CBC Radio host Duncan McCue (Cross-Country Checkup).

This episode features Robert Silverman – internationally celebrated pianist. To listen to the full, unedited, program visit https://www.alumni.ubc.ca/podcasts/building-better-canada/

Presented by UBC Research + Innovation, in partnership with the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies and alumni UBC

What’s next for Canada? On November 29, 2017, UBC President Santa J. Ono hosted a dynamic and forward-looking evening featuring Order of Canada recipients David Suzuki, Shelagh Rogers, Sophie Pierre, Trevor Linden, Wade Davis, and Robert Silverman. In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Order of Canada, these featured guests shared their unique vision for building a better Canada with CBC Radio host Duncan McCue (Cross-Country Checkup).

This episode features Shelagh Rogers – broadcast journalist, University of Victoria Chancellor, and long-standing honorary witness to the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. To listen to the full, unedited, program visit https://www.alumni.ubc.ca/podcasts/building-better-canada/

Presented by UBC Research + Innovation, in partnership with the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies and alumni UBC

What’s next for Canada? On November 29, 2017, UBC President Santa J. Ono hosted a dynamic and forward-looking evening featuring Order of Canada recipients David Suzuki, Shelagh Rogers, Sophie Pierre, Trevor Linden, Wade Davis, and Robert Silverman. In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Order of Canada, these featured guests shared their unique vision for building a better Canada with CBC Radio host Duncan McCue (Cross-Country Checkup).

This episode features Trevor Linden - National Hockey League all-star and philanthropist. To listen to the full, unedited, program visit https://www.alumni.ubc.ca/podcasts/building-better-canada/

Presented by UBC Research + Innovation, in partnership with the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies and alumni UBC

What’s next for Canada? On November 29, 2017, UBC President Santa J. Ono hosted a dynamic and forward-looking evening featuring Order of Canada recipients David Suzuki, Shelagh Rogers, Sophie Pierre, Trevor Linden, Wade Davis, and Robert Silverman. In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Order of Canada, these featured guests shared their unique vision for building a better Canada with CBC Radio host Duncan McCue (Cross-Country Checkup).

This episode features Wade Davis – explorer, anthropologist, author and UBC professor. To listen to the full, unedited, program visit https://www.alumni.ubc.ca/podcasts/building-better-canada/