Mezzo-soprano: Alyssa Nicole Samson
Pianist: Roger Parton

Join us for an evening of Kundiman songs – traditional Filipino art songs with emotional melodies. Following the concert and presentation, there will be time for Q&A, tea, coffee and Filipino treats. Sung in Tagalog with English translations.

Saturday, June 27 | 7pm-8:30pm
Doors open 6:30pm
Vancouver Unitarian Church, 949 W. 49th Ave + Oak St

Tickets: $25 including tax | $15 for seniors 65+ | free for students and Host Nations.

Buy tickets online here!
https://www.operalirica.ca/upcoming-concerts-events
Tickets are also available at the door if paying cash or by e-transfer to info@operalirica.ca

Soprano: Elaina Moreau
Pianist: Roger Parton

Join us for an evening of Finnish art song – a journey into the heart of Finland through song and poetry based on nature, motherhood, myths and legends, and singing. Following the concert and presentation, there will be time for Q&A, tea, coffee and Finnish treats! Sung in Finnish with English translations.

Thursday, June 18 | 7pm-8:30pm
Doors open 6:30pm
Vancouver Unitarian Church, 949 W. 49th Ave + Oak St

Tickets: $25 including tax | $15 for seniors 65+ | free for students and Host Nations.

Buy tickets online here!
https://www.operalirica.ca/upcoming-concerts-events
Tickets are also available at the door if paying cash or by e-transfer to info@operalirica.ca

Research Project Title: Adaptable and Responsive: Community Safety Gear
Project Dates: June – August 2026

Project Overview:
Material Matters is seeking three qualified collaborative and driven Research Assistants (RA) to join an innovative, partnered industry research project.
Adaptable and Responsive: Community Safety Gear is an applied research project focused on designing modular wearable uniform accessories suitable for on-demand, local production for UBC Security and Safety staff that aligns with UBC’s safety mandate to foster strong, meaningful community connections.

Working alongside industry partners UBC Community Safety and DS Tactical, the research team led by ECU faculty Hélène Day Fraser and Erik Asia will combine digital technologies with material-driven and semiotic exploration to build out a suite of modular uniform assets tailored to diverse day-to-day needs of community safety personnel. As a student RA, you will bridge the gap between academic research and commercial manufacturing. This role offers a comprehensive understanding of industrial design standards applied to iterative design for manufacturing, alongside deep insights into local made-on-demand clothing production. By actively engaging with the project partners, you will develop advanced, applied skills in fabrication, material exploration, and user-centred design.

In this role, you will:

Meet regularly with the project team and actively participate in co-design sessions;
Conduct literature reviews, context mapping, design ideation, and material studies;
Assist in the development, facilitation, and documentation of stakeholder workshops;
Utilize 3D modeling software to develop, iterate, and refine design concepts;
Prepare models for prototyping, 3D printing, CNC milling, laser cutting, or other fabrication methods as required;
Contribute to final documentation and a closing presentation sharing outcomes and learnings with project partners.

Qualifications:
Current undergraduate or graduate student at ECU or a recent graduate (within the last 12 months).
A foundational understanding of and hands-on experience working with textiles, wearable technology, and soft product design.
Proficiency in 3D modeling software (Solidworks, Rhino 3D, or Autodesk Fusion).
Experience with or a strong interest in digital fabrication (3D printing, laser cutting, CNC milling, etc.) and material exploration.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Pay:
Undergraduate RA: $22.75/hr
Graduate RA: $28.50/hr

How to apply:
Please send your Cover letter, Resume, and Portfolio of relevant work to material-matters@ecuad.ca
Deadline to Apply: 11:59PM PDT on June 05, 2026

Connection Salon in collaboration with the Alternatives Creations Studio presents Salutogenesis, an exhibition running from June 3 to 30 at the Alternatives Gallery and Studio, featuring artworks of nine collective members.

Salutogenesis focuses on the factors that support human health and well-being. The question we raise is what keeps one healthy?

Join us for the Meet the Artists event on June 19th, from 6:00-8:00pm, free admission.

The exhibition is supported by the Connection Salon Collective and the Alternative Creations Studio. Contact us at connectionsalon9@gmail.com.