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Student health and wellbeing focus of new UBC course

By Nathan Skolski on July 31, 2017

UBC Okanagan students have a new elective course to consider this fall, as the university introduces the HEAL 100 course on health and wellbeing.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Management, Health, School of Health and Exercise Sciences

Master of Management students tour downtown Kelowna with City of Kelowna Director of Business and Entrepreneurial Development Robert Fine as part of their two week-long summer intensive.

Master of Management reimagines professional graduate education

By Nathan Skolski on July 28, 2017

Professional graduate education is being reimagined right now at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Management

UBC Okanagan’s HAT TRICK returns for round three

By Nathan Skolski on July 27, 2017

Named for the three goals represented in the program—physical activity, healthy eating and teamwork—UBC’s HAT TRICK is back for its third period.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Health and Social Development, Health, School of Health and Exercise Sciences

Dr. Jacqueline Reid is now a first-year UBC internal medicine resident in Vancouver.

Rapid Access Clinic reduces patient wait times, improves diagnosis

By Nathan Skolski on July 26, 2017

A new clinic model at Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) in BC’s Okanagan region, has led to earlier diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancers while also reducing overtime staffing costs, a new UBC study shows.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Health, Research, Southern Medical Program

Trucks from several different local fire departments will be on campus as the Office of the Fire Commissioner and the BC Wildfire Service do advance planning work in the region.

UBC Okanagan hosts firefighters and equipment in support of BC wildfire efforts

By Nathan Skolski on July 24, 2017

UBC’s Okanagan campus began housing 25 firefighters and their equipment today in its summer residence accommodations as part its continued support of the BC wildfire emergency effort.

Posted in News Features, Spotlight

Appreciating the British Columbia wine territory, an “exhibit trail” experience at several wineries, kicked off this month and will run until the end of August.

Exploring the identity of BC wine territory

By Nathan Skolski on July 21, 2017

“Exhibit trail” at wineries encourages discussion and dialogue

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Management

Poet Jordan Scott will host a public reading Tuesday, July 25 at Woodhaven Eco-Culture Centre

UBC Okanagan presents poet Jordan Scott at a public reading

By Patty Wellborn on July 20, 2017

Award-winning Canadian poet Jordan Scott is hosting a public reading next week, as part of the Summer Writing Intensive program at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

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