Ed Diener is UBC Okanagan’s next Distinguished Speaker.
Dr. Happiness shares the science of well-being at Distinguished Speaker Series
What: The Science of Happiness: What We Know and How We Can Use it to Improve Society
Who: Psychologist Ed Diener with UBC Okanagan’s Distinguished Speaker Series
When: Thursday, October 5 at 7 p.m.
Where: Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water Street, Kelowna
Remember the childhood song ‘if you’re happy and you know it’ clap your hands?
World-renowned psychologist Ed Diener says there is a lot more to happiness than simply being able to recognize it.
Diener, one of the most distinguished psychologists in the world and a professor of psychology at the University of Virginia, the University of Utah, and a senior scientist for the Gallup Organization, is the first guest of the 2017/18 UBC Okanagan’s Distinguished Speaker Series.
“The science of subjective well-being—happiness, life satisfaction, and positive feelings—has grown enormously in the recent decade,” says Diener. “We now understand some of the most important factors influencing people’s happiness, such as their temperament, the characteristics and policies of happy societies, and supportive social relationships.”
During his presentation, Diener will describe the habits and attitudes people can develop to increase their own happiness. Not only does happiness feel good, but his findings speak to health and longevity, superior work performance, lasting and supportive relationships, and even international policy decisions.
This event is free and open to the public, but online pre-registration is required. To register visit: www.speakers.ok.ubc.ca. Those with no internet can call 250.807.9950 for tickets.
This Distinguished Speaker event is presented by UBC Okanagan’s Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, and takes place Thursday, October 5, at the Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water Street at 7 p.m.
About UBC’s Okanagan campus
UBC’s Okanagan campus is an innovative hub for research and learning in the heart of British Columbia’s stunning Okanagan Valley. Ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world, UBC is home to bold thinking and discoveries that make a difference. Established in 2005, the Okanagan campus combines a globally recognized UBC education with a tight-knit and entrepreneurial community that welcomes students and faculty from around the world. For more visit ok.ubc.ca
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