Course:VANT149/Conference/2015

Overview

The Vantage One Capstone Conference is an academic conference showcasing student research projects completed in the first year of their UBC program. The conference is an opportunity for students to present their work, and build a connection between UBC's dual campuses: UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan. Please join us for this exciting event showcasing student achievements in the Vantage One program.

Conference purpose and theme

The title of this academic conference is ‘Integration & Inquiry’: the title suggests the pedagogical connection between the two current streams of study, Arts and Science. The purpose of this conference is to explore connections between multiple disciplines.

Some questions to be asked over the course of the conference include:

• Why is it important to integrate scholarly inquiry?
• How do the common points between multiple disciplines help us to explore the world around us?

About Vantage One

The Vantage One program is an 11-month program for international students offering the opportunity to begin degree focused studies, while developing academic English abilities. Students who successfully complete their Vantage One year will transition seamlessly into second year at UBC.