Vancouver - University of British Columbia

UBC is located on the Western side of Vancouver and has been established since 1908. We were in Vancouver to attend a birthday celebration and for National BBQ day. We were in UBC, in particular, to see my Aunt and Uncle for the second time this weekend as they were staying on Campus. I had not been here since the early 1990's for VCON, a science fiction and fantasy convention in Vancouver. Above is the rose garden at the Northern edge of the Main mall pedestrian walkway.

They had these very nice flowers there too.

This is where my Aunt and Uncle were staying at. It was built in the early 1900's but has been very nicely remodeled inside.

The merging of nature with architecture and art was impressive.

 This is the Chinese symbol of Yi, or righteousness. It means: to be unbiased and impartial, to conduct matters in an appropriate manner, to respect people of virtue and to be tolerant toward others, and to be upright and selfless.

 This is a statue of Rabindranath Tagore, of India (1861 - 1941). He was the first non-European to win the Nobel prize for literature in 1913. One of his quotes is: "I do not put my faith in institutions, but in individuals all over the world who think clearly, feel nobly, and act rightly. They are the channels of moral truth".

 This is looking up in front of his statue.

 The Nitobe Japanese garden is regarded as one of the best in the world. Unfortunately it was closed s I sneeked a picture above the wall. I'd like to come back some day.

 Even the parking garages are one with nature.

 This waterfall is at the First Nations house of learning.

This is on the Xwi7xua (Squamish nation word for echo) library. It represents the framework for a traditional Squamish dwelling. It is the only First Nations University library in Canada.

 Another nice building and greenery.

 What would a University be without debate. The Zeitgeist movement advocates an end to currency and a movement of a resource based economy and sustainable energy. Anarco-capitalism is unfettered capitalism that supports institutions by their own volition and advocate an end to nations and states.

This motto was in front of the Law school. It says let justice be done though the heavens fall, meaning when the going gets tough justice still must be carried out fairly and without bias.