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UBC colloquium on Atlantic Canadian children’s literature November 20
No registration necessary. Refreshments provided.Wednesday, November 20, 11:30 pm – 12:30 pm “Connecting Authors and Readers: Researching and Documenting Atlantic Canadian Books for Youth” Vivian Howard, Associate Dean Academic and Associate Professor, School of Information Management, Dalhousie University Location: Dodson Room, Level 3, Chapman Learning Commons, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, 1961 East Mall, UBC […]
Student Success in First-Year University Physics and Mathematics Courses: Does the high-school attended make a difference?
From our friends in UBC dept of math: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE EDUCATION, 35 (17):2905-2927; 10.1080/09500693.2012.667168 NOV 1 2013 Science & Engineering Librarian, Eugene Barsky commented, “This paper considers school factors that contribute to a successful transition from high school to first-year university Physics courses at the University of British Columbia by employing a two-level […]
Vancouver school board tries to streamline kindergarten registration
Starting Friday, parents should register their child at their local school, even if they intend to attend a choice program like French Immersion or Montessori at another school. Once registration is completed at the local school, in January, parents will receive an email link to an online registration process for those alternate programs. Parents will […]
Mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones now a mainstay for young children
According to a report to be released Monday by Common Sense Media, the vast majority of young children in the United States are using mobile devices and for much longer periods of time, with an even greater number of babies being exposed to the smartphones and tablets that have become a bigger part of family […]
An Afternoon with Charles van Sandwyk – October 30th, 2013
UBC Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections Presents: An Afternoon with Charles van Sandwyk Wednesday, October 30th, 2013 12:00 p.m-1:30 p.m. Dodson Room (Rm 302), Irving K. Barber Learning Centre University of British Columbia Free Admission. Open to the public.Refreshments served.Book sales by Joyce Williams Gallery. For more information, please contact RBSC: 604-822-2521 Charles van Sandwyk […]
Vancouver board of education may cut up to 40 jobs
Vancouver Sun blog – BC Education Report Tracy Sherlock October 9, 2013 The Vancouver School Board is meeting tonight to hear input on a plan that could see as many as 40 jobs lost to pay for the CUPE wage increase. Senior management at the board of education prepared a savings plan to pay for […]
Poetry Please! Presentation and poetry workshop
PoetryPlease! Tiffany Stone and Robert Heidbreder, two well-known BC children’s poets whose published works include Rainbow Shoes (Kirkus starred review), Floyd the Flamingo and His Flock of Friends, Black and Bittern Was Night (Publishers Weekly starred review) and Crocodiles Play, will take you on a poetic ride. You will listen to poetry, act it out, […]
Library Workshops in October for Graduate Students
Tips and Tricks for Formatting Your Thesis: Little Things Mean A Lot! Are you worried about getting your thesis/dissertation into the format required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies? Would you like to know more about how to use the formatting features in Microsoft Word? Research Commons staff will help you with your questions about […]
The Vancouver Children’s Literature Roundtable presents Julie Flett, Julie Morstad & Richard Van Camp in Conversation October 19th, 2013
Join us on Saturday October 19, 2013 for a morning of words and images, entertainment and delight as three rising stars in Canadian children’s publishing talk about their craft. University Golf Club 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Includes breakfast | Book sales by Kidsbooks | Art sales Early bird rates end September 30, 2013. Click here […]
Reminder: ‘Orientation to Connect’ TODAY!
This is a reminder for those who are interested in participating in the “Orientation to Connect” training session. This is the last one offered by ETS in September. It is scheduled for EDCP members, but everyone is welcome. Time: September 25th, 10:00-11:30am Location: Scarfe, room 1008