The UBC Phil Lind Initiative Speaker Series: Pop Politics

Chan Centre for the Perfroming Arts 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver, Canada

The Phil Lind Initiative returns to UBC in 2024 with Pop Politics: Pop Culture and Political Life in the United States— a novel and nuanced exploration of how pop culture has influenced and shaped how we understand, experience, and practice politics in the United States. February 15: Suleika Jaouad &

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2024 Phil Lind Initiative continues with Viet Thanh Nguyen

Chan Centre for the Perfroming Arts 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver, Canada

On March 14, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, MacArthur Genius and refugee advocate Viet Thank Nguyen dives into his talk Speaking for an Other moderated by Dr. Christopher B. Patterson. Viet Thanh Nguyen’s writing is bold, elegant, and fiercely honest. His remarkable debut novel, The Sympathizer, won the Pulitzer Prize, was a

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#APN2024: Building Beyond

Vancouver Convention Centre 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver

#APN2024: Building Beyond will bring together industry leaders, accessibility professionals, and global thought leaders to discuss how we can continue building an inclusive and accessible world for people of all ages and abilities. Join virtually or in person at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

$300

The Phil Lind Initiative Speaker Series presents Sasha Velour

Chan Centre for the Perfroming Arts 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver, Canada

Sasha Velour, renowned as the winner of the 9th season of RuPaul's Drag Race, brings her unique perspective to the forefront in a captivating talk titled "The Big Reveal: Why Drag Matters." Exploring the intersections of politics and pop culture, Velour will delve into the profound roots of drag, its

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