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Past Events
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March 20, 2025
Book Talk: Language City: Dr. Perlin’s Insights on Preserving Endangered Mother Tongues
Please RSVP, especially to note any dietary preferences and restrictions. RSVP Now!Join us at Dodson 302, Irving K. Barber, UBC Point Grey on Thursday, March 20th from 12:30pm - 1:30pm for the upcoming Language Science Book Talk featuring Dr. Ross Perlin, a linguist, writer, and translator…
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February 28 - March 1, 2025
The 8th Annual Language Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference (LSURC)
The 8th Annual Language Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference (LSURC) is finally here! Happening in person and virtually on February 28th and March 1st, 2025, this year's Plenary Speaker theme is Language Communities & Human Connection. Join us in exploring how language reclamation,…
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February 27, 2025
Virtual Talk: Voice Authenticity Under Siege: Detecting Synthesis and Identifying Voices in Forensic Speaker Recognition
Please RSVP, as it is required upon entry. RSVP Now!Dr. Anil Alexander leads Oxford Wave Research's (OWR) work in audio acquisition, processing, and pattern recognition-related product development and R&D services. His interests are forensic audio processing, microphone arrays, and speaker…
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February 12, 2025
Panel: Sustaining Multilingualism: Heritage Language Education in Diverse Communities
For those who missed the event, please feel free to view the recording below. Click to View RecordingCome to UBC Vancouver for a Language Sciences talk with a full set of panelists: Drs. Guofang Li, Zoe Lam, Joash Gambarage and Asma Afreen!Join us at the Peña room in Irving K. Barber, UBC…
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January 30, 2025
Art as Indigenous Pedagogy Event | Public Humanities Hub and Vancouver Art Gallery
Join the UBC Public Humanities Hub (PHH) and Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG) on January 30th, 2025 for “Art as Indigenous Pedagogy”, featuring artist and filmmaker Shelley Niro and Indigenous Art Education expert and UBC faculty member, Dr. Shannon Leddy. This program coincides with the exhibition,…
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December 10, 2024
Future NLP Workshop
We invite you to join the Future of NLP Workshop on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the UBC Robson SquareThe Future NLP Workshop is an in-person-only workshop that brings together researchers with expertise in NLP. The purpose of this event is to foster connections and build a research community…
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December 9, 2024
Effective Assessment and Learning in Language-Focused Courses using CEFR and ACTFL
UBC Arts Languages Maximum December Institute 2024 | Effective Assessment and Learning in Language-Focused Courses using CEFR and ACTFLRSVP NOWBeyond standardized and summative testing, assessment in language-focused courses can also be an essential part of advancing language pedagogy. If you are a…
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November 27, 2024
Language Sciences Talks featuring Dr. Henry Davis and Panel
Come to UBC Vancouver for a Language Sciences talk with a full set of panelists: Dr. Henry Davis, Dr. Samantha Jackson, Mitchi Kamigaki-Baron, and Angelina Rose, moderated by Dr. Molly Babel! Join us at the Peña room in Irving K. Barber, UBC Point Grey on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, from 12…
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November 21, 2024
Language Sciences Talks - Dr. Shannon Ward
Please RSVP, especially to note any dietary preferences and restrictions.RSVP Now!Join us at Dodson 302, Irving K. Barber, UBC Point Grey on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 12:30pm - 1:30pm for the next Language Science Talk featuring Dr. Shannon Ward of Anthropology in the Department of…
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November 21, 2024
Grad Chat with Visitor Dr. Shannon Ward
Join Linguistic Anthropologist, Dr. Shannon Ward, for tea and get chatting! We're inviting graduate students to a Tea & Chat with Dr. Shannon Ward, Professor of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO), on Thursday, November 21, at 11:30am. This event is free…