Author and activist Christopher Shaw speaks at Green College’s Olympic Critics Speakers Series. Professor Shaw is the author of Five Ring Circus: Myths and Realities of the Olympic Games. News 101′s Andrew Longhurst brings you highlights from the lecture. Listen to part one and part two. For more information about the ongoing series, please visit [...]

The Dalai Lama visited Vancouver for the Vancouver Peace Summit 2009. Janelle Chung shares her thoughts on the “Women & Peace Building” panel, featuring the Dalai Lama, Maria Shriver and others. Listen here!

Sir Ken Robinson kicked off UBC’s Terry Speaker Series at the Chan Centre on Sept. 20. Janelle Chung reviews his speech on creativity and his desire to transform the educational system. Listen here!

Reporter Brad Peppinck summarizes the impact! Conference held at the University of Guelph, September 24-28, 2009. Highlights of Dr. David Suzuki, author Bob Willard and City of Guelph Mayor Karen Farbridge’s galvanizing words encouraging youth to employ their stance as ‘the next generation’ to bring about a sustainability paradigm shift. Part 1,Part 2, Part 3

Reporter Richard Kemick interviews Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan about his outspoken stance on the upcoming 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games.Mayor Corrigan Part I ,Mayor Corrigan Part II , Mayor Corrigan Part III , Mayor Corrigan Part IV , Mayor Corrigan Part V

News 101 Reporter, Brad Peppink, talks to AMS VP External, Tim Chu, about what the UBC community can expect during the up coming Olympic games. Listen Here: Part 1, Part 2.

A group of UBC students and staff have launched the Ethics of international engagement and service learning project. The aim of the project is to educate students and staff about ethical practices abroad. Megan Turcato spoke with project coordinators Matt Whiteman and Kendra Foster. Hear the full interview:Part 1,Part 2,Part 3

Reporter Brad Peppink spoke with BC Civil Liberties Association Executive Director, David Eby, about the observers’ mandate and why the BCCLA believes they will be necessary come game time. Hear the full interview:Part 1,Part 2

News 101′s Andrew Longhurst highlights points made during University of Toronto Professor Helen Lenskyj’s lecture at the Olympic Critic Speakers Series at UBC. Professor Lenskyj is the author of three books about the impacts of the Olympic Games. Tracy Fuller recorded the lecture at Green College on Monday, September 14th. Listen here.

Janelle Chung talks with Geoff Cox from Peer Programs, Rob Winston from the Student Leadership Committee and Angeli Dela Rosa from UBC Orientations about their new digs at Brock Hall. Listen here! As promised, the extended interview with Rob …and Angeli!