Fri, March 22, 2013 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM FOREST SCIENCES CENTRE. Free. Location; CAWP Case Room, Forest Sciences Centre
Join us for an evening of food, music, and presentations about Guyana! Guyana is a small tropical country in South America, one of the few Caribbean countries that is not an island, and the only South American country whose official language is English.
The focus of the evening will be on natural resources, but we will also learn about its history and vibrant culture and cuisine!
Speakers:
Clyde Duncan, Guyanese Canadian Cultural Association of BC
“Sir James Douglas, Father of British Columbia and Son of British Guiana [Guyana]”
Dr. Janette Bulkan, Department of Forest Resource Management
“Logging in Guyana and ‘the giant sucking sound of Asia’”
Dr. John Palmer, Director of Master of International Forestry
“Is gold a good”
Also:
Learn about Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) through a fun, interactive activity led by IFSA
Food catered by "The Reef"
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THE "COUNTRIES IN FOCUS" SERIES showcases a specific country every month. We shine the spotlight particularly on countries that we feel are inadequately represented at this campus and that students have shown an interest in. For each country, we organize social and academic activities to highlight areas that range from food and music to research and community involvement opportunities. Through this, we strive to spark conversations and enhance students’ understanding of countries that are usually not easy to learn about at UBC.
If you have any questions, or wish to volunteer for our events, contact us at isa@UBCinternational.ca or visit our website www.UBCinternational.ca