Raising children in the age of screen time

Raising children in the age of screen time

By Patty Wellborn on November 22, 2019

Technology is everywhere—including on the minds of parents and caregivers who are struggling to balance screen time with other activities for their young children. 

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Free naloxone training program offered at UBC Okanagan

Free naloxone training program offered at UBC Okanagan

By Patty Wellborn on November 21, 2019

Ariel Smith, a Southern Medical Program student at UBC Okanagan has seen first-hand the impacts of the opioid overdose crisis on Okanagan communities.

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A participant performs a computerized task designed to probe cognitive function in Paul van Donkelaar’s concussion lab.

UBCO researcher examines traumatic brain injury in survivors of intimate partner violence

By Patty Wellborn on November 20, 2019

While the diagnoses and treatment of sport-related concussion have well-established guidelines and protocols, a new study from UBC’s Okanagan campus is looking at what has previously been an understudied group—women survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). Their hope is to pilot test a simple screening tool to help front-line services, like women’s shelters, identify traumatic brain injury (TBI) earlier.

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UBC Okanagan hosts Community Water Forum

UBC Okanagan hosts Community Water Forum

By Patty Wellborn on November 14, 2019

UBC Okanagan’s third annual Community Water Forum will host a panel of experts who will explore how forests and water interact and the role restoration can play in creating more resilient ecosystems.

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Psychology graduate student Cassidy Wallis won UBCO's 3MT when she presented her research on how and when child abuse is reported.

UBCO collaboration with RCMP recognizes importance of reporting child abuse

By Patty Wellborn on November 14, 2019

Research to be shared at gala dinner for the Child Advocacy Centre

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Inspired Word Café blends creativity, inclusivity and interactive fun

Inspired Word Café blends creativity, inclusivity and interactive fun

By Patty Wellborn on November 13, 2019

The Inspired Word Café is a community-based arts organization that plans training, workshops and poetic and literary readings. Organizers are now teaming up with UBC Okanagan’s Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies and the City of Kelowna to host a series of public readings and open mic sessions.

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UBCO library to host Queer Century Exhibition

UBCO library to host Queer Century Exhibition

By Patty Wellborn on November 8, 2019

UBC Okanagan is hosting A Queer Century, an exhibition of books and other literature currently on loan from UBC Vancouver’s rare books and special collections department.  

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UBCO nursing students host annual Global Gala

UBCO nursing students host annual Global Gala

By Patty Wellborn on November 7, 2019

UBC Okanagan nursing students are organizing a gala evening of food and entertainment as a fundraising initiative for the university’s Global Health Practicum program.

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UBC Okanagan public event explores theme of gratitude

UBC Okanagan public event explores theme of gratitude

By Patty Wellborn on November 6, 2019

Maintaining a grateful perspective on life can be difficult even at the best of times. But how does one find gratitude when faced with significant adversity and personal tragedy?

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UBCO community to host public Remembrance Day event

UBCO community to host public Remembrance Day event

By Patty Wellborn on November 5, 2019

Students, faculty and staff at UBC Okanagan with gather with members of the Royal Canadian Legion and the British Columbia Dragoons Thursday to mark Remembrance Day.

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