GLOBALu February 27
This popular international event brings the community together to celebrate the diversity of our campus through speakers, dialogue, entertainment, crafts and food.
All events are free (except the Lunch Samplers). Everyone is welcome.
Events are subject to change or cancellation at any time.
Agenda for Thursday, February 27
Hijab for a Day
Winter Garden Hallway
9:00am – 2:00pm
Do you know your hijab history? Why, when and where is it worn? The Muslim Student Association/Islamic Relief Club will answer all your questions and even set you up to wear one!
Turban Up!
Winter Garden
10:00am – 2:00pm
Local Sikh Temple, Guru Nanak Darbar brings this popular and informative “try a turban” event to UNBC. Learn about the cultural importance of the Sikh turban and try one on too!
Carve with Clayton Gauthier - UNBC Artist in Residence
Winter Garden
11:30am - 1:30pm
Join Clayton as he carves and shares the Indigenous traditions behind The Cedar Plank Project - feel free to pick up a carving knife yourself (under Clayton’s creative supervision!)
Model UN
Register in advance for this fun and interactive debate!
Participants will be assigned a country to represent on the issues below. The goal is to collaborate with fellow delegates and create a resolution that can be approved by all “countries!”
1. Armed Drone Proliferation Debate
Winter Garden
10:00am – 11:30am
2. Worldwide Forest Fire Containment Debate
Winter Garden
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Participants do not have to be political science or global and international studies majors to enjoy Model UN – any student with an interest in foreign policy and international relations will enjoy this event!
Pre-registration is recommended. Email unbcmun@unbc.ca for details.
China Lunch Sampler
Winter Garden
11:30am - 1:30pm
$10 per person. Purchase your ticket at Stackers Market.
- Chinese style Crispy Pork Belly
- Ma Pao Tofu
- Chow Mein
- Chop Suey
- Egg Tarts
From a Remote African Village to Canada: The Journey and Contributions of Professor Opio
The Global Lounge 7-218 and Live Streamed
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Popular professor Dr. Chris Opio shares his personal experience as an international student complete with insights on how to build a successful personal and professional life in Canada! Learn how his international student experience shapes his work in UNBC’s classrooms and with his charity Northern Uganda Development Foundation.
