Under the Green Roof

Regent Summer Term

Summer is a time of wonderful possibilities for learning, growing, and interacting with others. Many activities have been planned to augment your classroom learning and to provide an opportunity to meet other “pilgrims along the way.” Once you arrive, do visit our Atrium Information Desk staffed with friendly and knowledgeable volunteers. Here you can browse a wealth of information about Re gent College, courses, activities, and the greater Vancouver area.

Chapel is foundational to our life at Regent College and you are warmly invited to participate in the worship life of Summer term. Many students and faculty have found the mingling of testimony and praise, exposition and intercession makes possible an atmosphere of rich spiritual vitality. Held just before lunch twice weekly in May/June, daily during July, Chapel is always a highlight.

Lunch Our catering prepares nutritious and delectable dishes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at a cost of $4.00 for a complete meal. You cannot get a better deal in Vancouver! And the communal lunchtime is a wonderful opportunity to share a meal with classmates and professors. The Well Coffee Bar in the Regent bookstore is open throughout the Summer Term for coffee and sandwiches.

Lunchtime Concerts During July, Regent invites guest musicians to play concerts during the lunch hour. From jazz to Celtic harp, classical cello to flamenco nuevo, the variety of musical styles will delight any music lover. See our Special Events section for a list of all our summer 2010 concerts (posted as they become available).

Prayer Retreats Recognising that prayer is central to our relationship with God, Regent invites you to deepen your capacity to listen and respond to God at one of the two Prayer Retreats offered by visiting and resident faculty. Held at nearby St. Helen’s Anglican Church, the church overlooks the water and mountains, and is within walking distance of the beach. Our time together will include worship, teaching, and guided silent prayer. The Spring Prayer Retreat will be facilitated by Bruce and Carolyn Hindmarsh and will be held on Saturday, June 5th. The Summer Prayer Retreat will be facilitated by Jim Houston and will be held on Saturday, July 24th. The cost for either prayer retreat is $28. Space is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment. retreats@regent-college.edu

Postmodern Urban Spaces: A City Tour David Ley, Head of the Department of Geography at UBC, leads us on a chartered bus tour through Vancouver’s downtown and inner-city districts training our eyes with the living postmodern text of the city. Emphasizing the changing social values of postmodern culture as these are expressed and reproduced in the urban landscape, we can gain a deeper understanding of how to read cities by their urban landscapes and as a mission field. The bus tour will take place on Saturday, July 3rd, and will cost $32 per person. Space is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment. bustour@regent-college.edu

Professor Connections

Evening Public Lectures Evening Public Lectures are a hallmark of Regent’s Summer schedule. Offered once weekly in May/June and twice a week in July from 8:00–9:30pm, these free lectures provide an opportunity to hear from a number of Summer Term faculty outside of the classroom. See our Public Lectures page for a list of all our upcoming summer 2010 lectures.

Each week throughout Spring and Summer we take a break from the classrooms to spend a little time getting to know the faculty.

At Coffee and Dialogue one of our Spring faculty gathers  with students and visitors for an informal, honest chat. During July you can sip tea with one of our professors at afternoon Tea on the Lawn.

In Spring we are invited to eavesdrop in on weekly Roundtable Discussions with our faculty and visiting sessionals who meet to chat through engaging topics. And in July, our own John Stackhouse engages 2-3 professors in spontaneous topical conversation for Stackhouse and Friends. This intentionally informal roundtable format draws on professors’ experience in thought-provoking discussion and lively debate. At Food for Thought, join a faculty member who will speak informally on a topic that is personally relevant to her/him.

Building Benefits

As Summer Term students Regent wants you to feel at home. When you arrive you can count on a few perks to make your life a little easier.

Bringing your lap top? Regent provides wireless throughout the building. As outlets are at a premium, you may consider bringing a power strip and sharing! Unfortunately there are no DSL or phone lines available for connections.

Desktops and printers The Regent College Student Association provides six desktops (Microsoft Office) and two printers (10¢ per page) available for use in the John Richard Allison Library.

The John Richard Allison Library One of the great gifts of Regent College is the beautiful John Richard Allison Library located on the lower level. Leather chairs and well-equipped study carrels are weaved in and through the stacks and original works of art, all well lit by gener- Under the Green Roof 30 ous skylights. Once you have registered and paid course fees, you are eligible for a free Allison Library card, valid for one year from the day of membership request.

Research Capabilities The 11 Library Catalogue computers can help you find books, audio and video in our collection, as well as provide search capabilities for other libraries in the area. Instruction pamphlets are available at the Circulation desk, and library staff are available forassistance. The Allison Library provides two copy machines, in the Copier Room next to the Circulation Desk.

The Lookout Gallery Regent’s own art gallery shows a variety of artists and is a quiet respite from the bustle of the Atrium while Summer term is in session. Come enjoy some art!

The Regent Bookstore The Bookstore is considered by most Regent students to be the area of greatest temptation at Regent College, due to its excellent selection of books. The Regent Bookstore also offers CDs and DVDs of individual lectures and an audio selection of various Regent courses. Be sure to leave space in your suitcase to bring home the treasures you find here!

The Well Coffee Bar Located at the entrance to the Bookstore, this Regent Alumnus-owned coffee bar offers a fine selection of espresso drinks and teas, as well as various snack and lunch menu items. The daily soup is a tasty alternative when lunch is not served.

Lockers are located in the basement level and are available for free during Summer School.

Expecting mail? Anything received by mail (not phone messages) for Summer term students will be placed in the mailboxes arranged alphabetically near the stairs on the basement level.

Parking Parking is available for small fee just a bit down the road at University Chapel, and UBC has many parking facilities within walking distance to the College. For more information about parking around UBC please see www.parking.ubc.ca.