Media Advisory

UBC Okanagan nursing students host gala fundraising event

By Patty Wellborn on October 15, 2018

For the past 10 years, UBC Okanagan nursing students have hosted the Global Gala, a community event that raises funds for medical clinics in Zambia and Ghana.

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UBC Okanagan, CBC Radio host mayoral forum on campus

By Patty Wellborn on October 11, 2018

The four candidates vying to be mayor of Kelowna will be centre stage at UBC Okanagan on Monday, October 15.

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Innovation UBC launches new hub

By Christine Zeindler on October 9, 2018

It’s official. The new Innovation UBC Kelowna Hub is open and today’s innovators are ready to showcase their ideas.

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UBC Okanagan welcomes alumni and community home

By Patty Wellborn on October 9, 2018

With UBC Okanagan reaching several key milestones in recent years—marking 10 years of academic excellence and having a student population of 10,000—it’s time to celebrate.

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UBC campus will permanently fly Okanagan Nation Alliance flag

By Patty Wellborn on September 25, 2018

UBC Okanagan will celebrate the official, permanent raising of the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) flag Thursday afternoon.

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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

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

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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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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