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Vernon poet Sandra Lynn Lynxleg leads readings at Woodhaven July 2

By Patty Wellborn on June 30, 2014

Come join the next Woodshed Readings event, Wednesday, July 2 at the Woodhaven Eco Culture Centre, 969 Raymer Rd., Kelowna This evening will feature live readings by UBC Okanagan visual arts master of fine arts alumni Lori Mairs, and Vernon poet and educator Sandra Lynn Lynxleg reading from Glass Beads, her newly published collection.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Arts, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies

UBC signs collaboration accord with Imperial College London

UBC signs collaboration accord with Imperial College London

By Patty Wellborn on June 27, 2014

An agreement signed with Imperial College London is an integral part of UBC’s innovation agenda, Deborah Buszard, UBC deputy-vice-chancellor and principal, said during the final stop of a European tour to foster deeper relationships with top institutions of higher learning.

Posted in Media Advisory

UBC, University of Barcelona cooperate in education and research

By Patty Wellborn on June 26, 2014

Agreement facilitates academic and cultural exchanges.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Business, Learning

15 NSERC research grants awarded to UBC Okanagan researchers

By Patty Wellborn on June 26, 2014

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Council of Canada (NSERC) today awarded 15 grants to UBC Okanagan researchers, totalling $419,545.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Faculty of Health and Social Development, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, School of Engineering

UBC signs mobility agreement with European and North American partners

By Patty Wellborn on June 26, 2014

UBC one of four Canadian universities to participate in EU-funded program.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Business, Faculty of Management

Learning to stop and enjoy nature will be part of the upcoming interactive workshop Body of the Land, organized by UBC graduates. Held at Woodhaven Eco Cultural Centre, the event will include readings, a nature walk, and collaborative artistic responses.

UBC fine arts alumni host Body of the Land workshop

By Patty Wellborn on June 26, 2014

Interactive event combines natural scenery with readings from local writers.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Alumni, Arts, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies

International Development Director of KEDGE Business School, Prof. Jacques-Olivier Pesme, signed an agreement for future collaboration and cooperation with UBC Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal Deborah Buszard, witnessed by Dean of the Faculty of Management, Roger Sugden.

UBC signs MOU with Bordeaux’s KEDGE Business School

By Patty Wellborn on June 25, 2014

Institutions celebrate deeper ties, focus on regional economic development.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Business, Faculty of Management

UBC has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Basque Institute of Competitiveness – Orkestra. Pictured are Roger Sugden, Dean, Faculty of Management; Deborah Buszard, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC’s Okanagan campus; Mari Jose Aranguren, General Director, Orkestra and Ibon Gil de San Vicente, Deputy General Director, Orkestra.

UBC signs MOU with Basque Institute of Competitiveness – Orkestra

By Patty Wellborn on June 24, 2014

UBC has signed the first of several memoranda of understanding with key European institutions for increased collaboration.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Business, Faculty of Management

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal Deborah Buszard

UBC to work closely on new programs with select European institutions

By Patty Wellborn on June 24, 2014

UBC’s Okanagan campus is developing key new relationships in Europe with a series of signings of new agreements with prominent institutions.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Management

Graduate students combine fun and games with serious water discussion

By Patty Wellborn on June 20, 2014

Frisbee golf is first on the agenda at the Kelowna Blue Drinks water event.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged School of Engineering, Sustainability

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