I was able to attend an incredible event on the weekend called Terry Talks. It brought together UBC students, staff, faculty, and alumni to discuss global issues with a perspective from both the arts and the sciences. If there is one thing I enjoy more than engaging in intellectual conversations, it’s listening to people speak on what they are passionate about! A good presentation becomes great when the presenter is able to engage you with their own interest level and energy.
Interesting things I learned from the day included:
- Studio 801 is doing some incredible work at 29 W Hastings
- 1:10 people in BC are food insecure, hence the growing need for urban farming
- There are drugs that can cure AIDS, but not the HIV virus. The issue is that they are too expensive to be bought by those who need them most. With the help of UAEM, the price for the anti retrol virus dropped from $15,000 to $350!
These inspiring/thought provoking pieces of information were just some of the tidbits of knowledge that made me walk away from the event wanting to grow my own veggies (or join the community garden at Davie and Burrard) and help Geoff’s wish come true.
Kudos to you Terry Team for putting on an incredible event.
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