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Poet Sonnet L’Abbé, who crossed the country talking to Canadians, has written a poem about Canada entitled What is Your Birthday?

Poet Sonnet L'Abbé writes a stirring poem about Canada

By Patty Wellborn on June 27, 2013

UBC instructor toured country asking Canadians why they love their country.

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Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq, left, UBC Asst. Prof. Mary Jung and MP Ron Cannan were at the launch event in Kelowna for the Achieving Healthier Weights in Canada’s Communities. Jung leads a UBC team that will evaluate the strategy over the next four years.

UBC selected to evaluate one of nine national health strategies

By Patty Wellborn on June 26, 2013

Asst. Prof. Mary Jung to assess data from Achieving Healthier Weights project.

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The concrete foundation and walls of this house under construction used recycled concrete aggregate devised by UBC’s School of Engineering.

Next-generation 'green' concrete a home construction first

By Patty Wellborn on June 24, 2013

UBC engineering professor mixes recycled waste aggregate into concrete.

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Walley and Marietta Lightbody (left) jointly received UBC’s Okanagan Alumni Community Builder Award, while UBC graduate Jennifer Forsythe (second from right) received the Rising Star Award. The tributes were presented by Deborah Buszard, (right) deputy vice-chancellor and principal of UBC’s Okanagan campus.

Community builders, rising star celebrated for volunteer efforts

By Patty Wellborn on June 20, 2013

UBC honours alumni for outstanding community contributions.

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Murray Roed stands beside a sandstone and conglomerate outcropping estimated to be about 50 million years old. Geologists have determined that White Lake flowed through the Okanagan valley at this time, winding between towering volcanoes, leaving behind rocky deposits like this one on Boucherie Road in West Kelowna.

Multi-talented geologist's passion for Earth sciences recognized

By Patty Wellborn on June 19, 2013

UBC instructor mixes philanthropy with writing, painting, and photography.

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Wendi Wright is hugged by her children Diego and Diante after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Kinetics at UBC’s Convocation on Friday.

It's never too late for a university education

By Patty Wellborn on June 7, 2013

UBC degree earned 20 years after high school as mom wanted more from life.

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Poet Patrick Lane was awarded an honourary doctoral degree at UBC’s Convocation on Thursday.

Embrace the beauty of life, acclaimed poet tells UBC graduates

By Patty Wellborn on June 7, 2013

Patrick Lane devoted his life to writing after life-changing moment

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Students awarded medals as heads of graduating class

By Patty Wellborn on June 7, 2013

Ten students are being recognized with gold medals for being at the top of their graduating class at UBC’s Okanagan campus convocation.

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Interdisciplinary graduate degrees set a new trend in education

By Patty Wellborn on June 5, 2013

Highest number of cross-discipline degrees to be conferred at UBC convocation

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Creative Studies department head Neil Cadger (centre), introduced the Interdisciplinary Performance program three years ago. Students in the program take performance art, creative writing, and visual arts courses to give them a well-rounded performance-based education.

First graduates of Interdisciplinary Performance to cross stage

By Patty Wellborn on June 4, 2013

Students celebrate success as artists in exceptional UBC fine arts program.

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