An Evening with Wade Davis
Thursday, September 11, 2025| 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Frederic Wood Theatre, UBC
TICKET STATUS
Tickets available
EVENT
What is the event for?
This event is in support of fundraising for the University of British Columbia Faculty Women’s Club Scholarships for UBC students. These financial awards are made to UBC students annually, including ten scholarships, four bursaries, and two prizes.
Who will be speaking?
Wade Davis, Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia, is a Canadian anthropologist, Harvard PhD ethnobotanist, writer, photographer, and filmmaker. A former Explorer‑in‑Residence at the National Geographic Society, he currently holds the BC Leadership Chair in Cultures and Ecosystems at Risk at the University of British Columbia.
Described as “a rare combination of scientist, scholar, poet and passionate defender of all of life’s diversity,” Davis has authored more than 20 books, including the international bestseller The Serpent and the Rainbow, One River, Into the Silence (which won the 2012 Samuel Johnson Prize, the top award for literary nonfiction in the English Language), The Wayfinders, Magdalena: River of Dreams, and his most recent work, Beneath the Surface of Things (2024).
His decades of work documenting endangered cultures and traditional knowledge have taken him from the Amazon to the Arctic, shaping global conversations on cultural and ecological preservation. Davis is a Member of the Order of Canada, an honorary citizen of Colombia, and the recipient of numerous honorary degrees from multiple universities.
What is the Event Date and Time?
The event will be held on Thursday, September 11th, 2025.
6:00 pm Doors Open
6:30-8:00 pm Presentation by Wade Davis, Interview and Q&A
Will Professor Davis’s book be available for purchase?
Yes, a limited number of books will be available for purchase in the lobby of the Frederic Wood Theatre. Credit card or debit card payments will be processed by the UBC Bookstore representative on site.
VENUE
Where is the event?
The event is held in the Frederic Wood Theatre, located on the UBC campus at 6354 Crescent Road, Vancouver B.C.
Is parking available?
There is nearby parking at the UBC Rose Garden Parkade, located at 6278 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver.
Is there disabled access?
Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible and has a self-operated elevator to access the theatre seating area, and a wheelchair accessible washroom on the lower floor.
Will there be assistance provided for the hearing impaired?
Regretfully, there will not be any hearing assistance provided.
Will the Frederic Wood Theatre concession be open in the lobby?
Yes
Does the Frederic Wood Theatre provide a coat and umbrella check in the lobby?
No, unfortunately the Frederic Wood Theatre does not have a coat/umbrella check.
TICKETS
How can I buy tickets and what form of payment is accepted?
Early bird tickets at $40 are available from EventBrite until September 10, 2025 – 11:59pm. Same day tickets will be available at the door for $50, or $20 for students with valid IDs, if unsold tickets remain. The first 10 students will be admitted free. For your convenience, we will update this website should tickets sell out.
Is there a limit on tickets available?
Yes, there is a limit of 350 tickets for the theatre.
Do you offer any group or student discounts?
No discount is available for the early bird tickets available online.
A discounted student ticket is available at the door for $20 if unsold tickets remain. For your convenience, we will update this website should tickets sell out.
Is there reserved seating?
No, all tickets are general admission and first come, first served. We recommend that you arrive early to have the greatest choice.
Will tickets be available at the door?
Yes, provided the event is not sold out through online booking. Tickets at the door are $50 per person; $20 for students with valid IDs. For your convenience, we will update this website should tickets sell out.
What does my ticket include?
Admission to the event.
Can I purchase a ticket after the closing date on EventBrite?
If tickets are not sold out on EventBrite, then remaining tickets will be available at the door at a price of $50. For your convenience, we will update this website should tickets sell out.
What is your refund policy?
Tickets are non-refundable. In the event that you cannot attend, please kindly consider giving your ticket to someone else.
What if I cannot attend the event but would like to give a donation to the Faculty Women’s Club Scholarships?
Your donations to the the Scholarships are greatly appreciated at any time.
You can donate through the UBC Development Office and receive a Charitable Receipt at Faculty Women’s Club Scholarships. Under “Direct My Gift to” choose “Other” and then fill in the words “Faculty Women’s Club Scholarships” directly underneath. Please note that the site defaults to $125, but you can click on any amount of your choice.
Will I receive a receipt from my ticket purchase?
Yes, it will be emailed to you at the email address that you provided to Eventbrite.
AT THE EVENT
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Your Eventbrite ticket will be required for access to the event. Please bring a printed copy or a digital ticket on a mobile device, that can be shown and scanned at the door.
The name on the registration/ticket doesn’t match the attendee. Is that okay?
Yes, as long as you provide a ticket (proof of registration), you are welcome to join.
Are pets welcome?
Only service dogs are permitted.
FURTHER QUESTIONS
Where can I contact the organizer with further questions?
Thank you for your ticket purchase and your support of the Faculty Women’s Club Childcare Bursary. We hope that you enjoy the presentation!