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Pony Cabaret returns

By Patty Wellborn on March 29, 2019

Now in its fourth year, the Pony Cabaret returns with a stellar line-up of local and west coast talent. Hosted by Miss Cookie LaWhore, Pony showcases performers across a variety of disciplines.

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

More work is needed to verify their findings, but UBC researchers are arguing that those on a keto diet should pause when considering a 'cheat day.'

On the keto diet? Ditch the cheat day, says UBC study

By Nathan Skolski on March 27, 2019

The often embraced ‘cheat day’ is a common theme in many diets and the popular ketogenic diet is no exception. But new research from UBC’s Okanagan campus says that just one 75-gram dose of glucose—the equivalent a large bottle of soda or a plate of fries—while on a high fat, low carbohydrate diet can lead to damaged blood vessels.

Posted in Media Releases, Spotlight | Tagged College of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Health and Social Development, Research, School of Health and Exercise Sciences

A blue orchard mason bee is a highly-efficient pollinator and popular with backyard gardeners.

Community invited to build a mason bee house

By Patty Wellborn on March 26, 2019

Members of the community are invited to attend a workshop where they will learn how to build a mason bee house for their garden.

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

By using a newly developed technique, UBC researchers were able to build a more durable valve that enables the heart to adapt faster and more seamlessly after a transplant.

UBC researchers develop new heart valve aimed at high-risk patients

By Patty Wellborn on March 25, 2019

Researchers at UBC have created the first-ever nanocomposite biomaterial heart-valve developed to reduce or eliminate complications related to heart transplants.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged College of Graduate Studies, Health, Research, School of Engineering

Meghan Grant, a gold medal-winning member of Canada’s national cycling team, is the special guest at this year’s fundraising breakfast.

Gold medal winning cyclist to speak at athletic breakfast

By Patty Wellborn on March 21, 2019

A national cyclist, former candidate in Canada’s astronaut program, and medical doctor is the keynote speaker at this year’s UBC Okanagan Heat Athletic Scholarship Breakfast, presented by RBC.

Posted in Media Releases, Spotlight | Tagged Athletics

UBC students discuss pipelines in annual student debate

By Patty Wellborn on March 20, 2019

Students, faculty and the public are invited to watch UBC Okanagan’s top debaters tackle what may be the most controversial issue in Canada today—Be It Resolved That Canada Needs More Pipelines.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Philosophy Politics and Economics, Political Science

Cassidy Wallis presents her research at UBC Okanagan’s sixth annual Three Minute Thesis competition.

Psychology student captures top prize at UBCO 3MT final

By Patty Wellborn on March 15, 2019

A captivating topic and plenty of passion propelled Cassidy Wallis into the winner’s circle at UBC Okanagan’s sixth annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.

Posted in Media Releases, Spotlight | Tagged College of Graduate Studies, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Psychology, School of Engineering

UBCO School of Engineering researcher Mohammad Arjmand examines the new polymer-based brake pad which could revolutionize braking systems in cars and trains.

New technology accelerates the science of deceleration

By Patty Wellborn on March 14, 2019

While it’s not a case of reinventing the wheel, researchers are looking at ways to improve standard braking equipment on trains and cars.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Business, Research, School of Engineering

UBCO currently has space for 1,680 students to live on campus which allows it to meet its guarantee to provide student housing to every first-year student.

UBCO invests $70M in new on-campus student housing

By Nathan Skolski on March 13, 2019

With UBC Okanagan’s enrolment numbers set to surpass 10,000 students by September, the university has unveiled plans to build two new student residences adding 440 new beds to its campus housing inventory.

Posted in Media Releases, Spotlight

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