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Science says you can boost your happiness

By Patty Wellborn on September 11, 2017

World-renowned psychologist Ed Diener says there is a lot more to happiness than simply being able to recognize it.

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More than 1,000 students are moving into campus residences Sunday, September 3 starting at 8 a.m.

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

By Nathan Skolski on September 1, 2017

September is a remarkably busy time at UBC’s Okanagan campus; hundreds of new-to-UBC Okanagan students move into residence buildings during the Labour Day weekend.

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The economics of back to school

The economics of back to school

By Patty Wellborn on August 30, 2017

Economist Ross Hickey, who teaches at UBC’s Okanagan campus, discusses the reasoning behind back to school sales.

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Artist and sculptor Annabel Stanley, foreground, shows participants how to make coiled bumblebee ‘pots’ during a recent Pollinator Pasture event.

Bee-decking the meadow: A community eco-art installation

By Nathan Skolski on August 25, 2017

The last official week of summer holidays is the perfect time to celebrate art and nature together.

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A presentation by Opera Kelowna drew hundreds of people to UBC Okanagan for Opera Under the Stars on Wednesday evening. Opera Kelowna has more open-air performances later this week, and will present a mainstage production of Puccini’s La bohème at the Kelowna Community Theatre Aug. 18 and 19.

Community experiences Opera Under the Stars at UBC Okanagan

By Bud Mortenson on August 3, 2017

A mid-summer evening of music captivated an estimated 700 concert-goers last night during the third-annual Opera Under the Stars at UBC Okanagan.

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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.

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Hundreds of opera lovers enjoy an open-air concert by Opera Kelowna at last summer’s Opera Under the Stars in the central courtyard at UBC Okanagan. This year, Opera Under the Stars takes place Aug. 2, starting at 8:30 p.m.

UBC Okanagan courtyard setting for Opera Under the Stars

By Patty Wellborn on July 12, 2017

Some of Canada’s best talent will gather for an evening of performances as Opera Kelowna opens its 2017 Summer Opera Series with Opera Under the Stars, organized in partnership with UBC.

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This weekend's Pollinator Picnic celebrates the success of Kelowna's newly-established nectar trail. Photo credit: Bob Lalonde

Pollinator Picnic celebrates Kelowna’s nectar trail success

By Patty Wellborn on June 20, 2017

The success of Kelowna’s first nectar trail will be celebrated at Summerhill Winery this Sunday.

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UBC event to focus on Canada 150 and alternative commemorations

UBC event to focus on Canada 150 and alternative commemorations

By Patty Wellborn on May 12, 2017

All levels of government across Canada, and many social and cultural groups, are set to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation. The next AlterKnowledge Discussion, held May 19, will highlight a local alternative to the celebration.

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UBC showcases community school science and tech innovations

UBC showcases community school science and tech innovations

By Jill Dickau on May 4, 2017

Students from the Vernon Community School earn the opportunity to prototype their innovative design ideas with a UBC engineer in this weekend’s STEM “Show & Shine” Fair.

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