The Programme's philosophy and aims are embodied in alumna See Sea's Hum101 Documentary Film Nights, held most Saturdays evenings at the Carnegie Community Centre. She started and has run this programme as a volunteer since September 2006, and describes it in this way:
"In a world filled with information and a mainstream media pre-occupied with dancing around real issues, the documentary has become a welcome and popular medium for truth and knowledge seekers. Although many wonderful documentaries are available at our local library, living in poverty often means that a DVD or video player is unavailable. All of the newest and best documentaries aren’t always available at the library, nor is the money to rent or purchase them. Documentary nights thus have been providing the poorest of our society with the opportunity to view, and learn. Viewers at the Carnegie may lack money, however they sure make up for it in enthusiasm and brains.
In the last year and a half these evenings have developed a core clientele of 35-40 persons who attend nearly every viewing. On average 50 attend what has become known as one of the most popular programs at the Centre. We’ve had many nights with as many as 80 people in attendance. For many, the best part of these evening is having a shared new knowledge and someone on a level playing field with whom to discuss this mutually new found knowledge, and being spurred into learning more at their library.
As with most learning, the evening’s benefits leave the Community Centre and follow the viewer home, if they have one. Many don’t. The evenings often provide diversion of thought from the mundane strife of life, towards the possibility and ability of humanity. With new knowledge comes the potential of new power and hope for a better life and world. And is this not the essence of a UBC experience!? UBC's spirit of seeking and providing knowledge spreads to and builds community in many guises.
Just as it takes a community to raise a child, it takes a love for and desire to build community to make humanity. As a graduate of Humanities 101 you are encouraged to seek the needs of your community and do what you can to meet those needs. The rewards of discovery are boundless, as is knowledge itself. Remember the difference you make, also makes you."