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Jennifer Jakobi, associate professor in the School of Health and Exercise Sciences

UBC Okanagan’s Jakobi tasked with increasing diversity in science

By Patty Wellborn on September 20, 2018

UBC’s Okanagan campus announced today that Jennifer Jakobi, associate professor in the School of Health and Exercise Sciences, has been named the newest associate chair of Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology (WWEST).

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UBC Okanagan hosts American visionary Cornel West

UBC Okanagan hosts American visionary Cornel West

By Patty Wellborn on September 19, 2018

In a time of political controversy—when race, social activism and political correctness affect almost every conversation, event and newsroom—UBC is hosting prominent and provocative author Cornel West.

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UBC students share research at annual symposium

UBC students share research at annual symposium

By Nathan Skolski on September 14, 2018

Those with a curious mind are invited to attend next week’s 13th annual Undergraduate Research Awards Symposium at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

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Tackling racism and reconciliation through comic books

Tackling racism and reconciliation through comic books

By Patty Wellborn on September 13, 2018

David Wong brings his personal story about racism, reconciliation and leadership to Kelowna where he will lead a public discussion at Kelowna’s Okanagan Innovation Centre.

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Hat Trick program teams up with Victoria Grizzlies

Hat Trick program teams up with Victoria Grizzlies

By Patty Wellborn on September 13, 2018

A healthy living program established by researchers at UBC’s Okanagan campus is being expanded to include Victoria residents.

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Gino DiLabio is a professor and head of the Department of Chemistry at UBC Okanagan

Artificial anti-oxidant may be the next go-to supplement

By Nathan Skolski on September 11, 2018

Researchers from UBC Okanagan and the University of Bologna have discovered that TEMPO—a well-known artificial anti-oxidant—is up to 100 times more powerful than nature’s best and could help counteract everything from skin damage to Alzheimer’s Disease.

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New upper campus access to UBC Okanagan officially opens

New upper campus access to UBC Okanagan officially opens

By Nathan Skolski on September 7, 2018

The City of Kelowna celebrated the opening of John Hindle Drive, the newest access route to UBC’s Okanagan campus, in an official ribbon cutting ceremony on September 7.

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UBC Okanagan associate professor Mary Jung

UBC study shows school-based activity depends on teacher buy-in

By Patty Wellborn on September 5, 2018

With back to school, there are many things on a parent’s mind. Beyond packing lunches, paying fees, and sharpening pencils, should parents worry about how active their kids are?

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UBC President Santa Ono addresses a packed gymnasium as he welcomes more than 2,400 first-year students to the Okanagan campus.

UBC Okanagan welcomes students back to campus

By Patty Wellborn on September 4, 2018

With just one look at UBC Okanagan these days, it’s clear the campus continues to grow.

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More than 1,000 students are moving into campus residences Sunday, September 2 starting at 8:30 a.m.

Back to school brings a flurry of events to UBC’s Okanagan campus

By Patty Wellborn on August 30, 2018

The end of summer heralds a hive of activity as staff and faculty at UBC’s Okanagan campus gear up for a busy September. Two signature events on campus next week are student Move-in Day and Create.

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