upcoming events
- Details
- Published on Thursday, 03 March 2016 15:45
- Written by editor
ACADEMIC FREEDOM: EXPRESSING DISSENT IN THE MANAGED UNIVERSITY
Come hear from UBC Professor Jennifer Berdahl, UBC Faculty Association President Mark MacLean and Executive Director Deena Rubuliak on recent events following the resignation of UBC's President Arvind Gupta.
The panel will feature a talk from Dr. Berdahl on the attempt to silence her social media comments on UBC leadership, followed by a moderated discussion with all three guests. Time will be provided for questions from the audience.
When: Wednesday, March 16, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: Michele Pujol Room, Student Union Building Brown
Coffee, Tea and Cookies will be
provided.
We encourage you to attend and learn more about British Columbia’s most recent public challenge of Academic Freedom.
Please RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Dr. Berdahl is the Montalbano Professor of Leadership Studies: Women... and Diversity. Her research focuses on power, gender, and diversity at work. Click here to connect to Dr. Berdahl’s blog and here for her UBC Sauder School of Business home page.
Esme Friesen
General Manager and Communications Officer
University of Victoria Faculty Association
University House 2
3800 Finnerty Road
Victoria BC V8P 5C2
Tel: 250-721-7208
Fax: 250-721-8873
Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Victoria Marxists presents:
March 3rd @ 7PM - The Bernie Sanders Phenomenon
Sanders and his call for socialism has opened the door for the discussion on social reforms (universal health care, free education, etc) in the US and in Canada, and how they can be paid for under capitalism. Our discussion will focus on how possible these reforms are while maintain the status quo or, if a greater break with capitalism is necessary. See link: http://bit.ly/1Qapupr
March 10th @ 7PM - The Philosophy of Marxism
Trotsky's 'ABC of Materialist Dialectics' is a brilliant and short explanation of Marxist philosophy. It was written to outline how Marxism differs from traditional idealistic philosophy. As opposed to pragmatism and empiricism, Trotsky defended dialectical materialism as a richer, fuller, more comprehensive view of society and life in general. See link: http://bit.ly/1QsB62R
March 17th @ 7PM - The Lessons of the Spanish Revolution
The Spanish Revolution of the 1930's offered numerous examples of the disastrous foreign policy of the Third International. Trotsky analyzed these policies to provide lessons for future revolutionaries. Our discussion will focus on an essay produced as part of his analysis. See link: http://bit.ly/1QTHReu
March 24th @ 7PM - The Rise of Stalinism
Most on the left would recognize the Russian Revolution as one of the most significant events for working class emancipation in history. However, the rise of Stalin is often treated as a natural consequence of the revolution, an opinion which Trotsky vehemently disagreed with and dedicated his life to analyzing. Our discussion will focus on some of the class forces that allowed Stalinism to persist. See link: http://bit.ly/1jMQdMp
March 31st @ 7PM - Marxism and Anarchism
The divide between Marxists and
Anarchists can often seem irrelevant to an outside observer. In this
discussion, we will review the philosophical basis for this division by
analyzing the original conflict between Marx and Bakunin. The class basis for
these two political philosophies will also be discussed. See link: http://bit.ly/1WC41WE
All events will be held at QV Cafe (1701 Government St). The links lead
to the literature being discussed - prior reading is encouraged but not
required. Discussion is open to everybody in a safe environment and every
opinion will be heard.
Please email if you have any questions. Also, if you're interested in following us on Facebook, here is a link to our page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/532754460128447/
Thanks and hope to see you there,
~Adam
It’s time to turn the tide!
The Social Environmental Alliance (SEA) is excited to announce Turning the Tide 2016 the People’s Paddle for the Salish Sea!
This year's People's Paddle for the Salish Sea is a five-day paddle from July 22-26, 2016 that will include overnight camping on Pender, Mayne and Salt Spring Islands, workshops, and community celebrations.
Early bird registration is now open! Go to www.TurningtheTide.ca to register now.
This year, we will strengthen the focus on building the community of paddlers, with all-ages fun, outdoor recreation and culture, and learning about challenges and opportunities facing our coastal communities and the ecology they depend on. We are especially excited about a cultural event at Xwaaqw'um (Burgoyne Bay) during our two-day stay on Salt Spring Island, which we would love for you to be a part of.
Please join us and help spread the word about Turning the Tide as we paddle, swim and sail to protect the Salish Sea and connect our coastal communities in solidarity.
We’re looking forward to paddling with you!
Sincerely,
TURNING THE TIDE
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Find us on our website and Facebook
--
Margo MatwychukDirector
Social Justice Studies ProgramUniversity of Victoriaweb.uvic.ca/socialjustice/@UVicSJS on TwitterUVicSJS on FacebookUVicSJS on YouTube
You have received this email because you signed up for the UVic Social Justice Studies email list. To be removed respond to this email with "REMOVE" in the subject line.