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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

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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Okanagan Short Story Contest winners announced April 18

By Patty Wellborn on April 13, 2017

It’s down to three finalists in the 2017 Okanagan Short Story contest, organized by UBC Okanagan’s Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies.

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Kids can ‘dream big’ about the world of engineering on the big screen

By Patty Wellborn on April 11, 2017

Who will build the amazing future for our human race? What cool solutions will we develop next? UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering hosts Dream Big: Engineering Our World with the aim to inspire kids to become the innovators, educators and leaders who will improve the lives of people across the entire planet.

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Bachelor of Fine Arts student Ben Arcega works on a painting in his studio. Ben’s work is part of the BFA graduation exhibition taking place at UBC starting on April 13.

Graduating students host art and interdisciplinary performance exhibition

By Patty Wellborn on April 10, 2017

Do Not Erase, an exhibition featuring emerging artists and performers in their graduating year, takes over the Creative and Critical Studies building on the UBC Okanagan campus for 12 busy and entertaining days in April.

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IT staff takes on UBC Okanagan women’s volleyball team

By Patty Wellborn on April 3, 2017

The UBC Okanagan women’s volleyball team competed in the Final Four of the Canada West championships earlier this month, closing out a season during which they were consistently among the top 10 best teams in the country.

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UBC hosts candidate forum for upcoming election

By Patty Wellborn on March 31, 2017

In an effort to generate student interest in provincial politics, a UBC professor is organizing an all-candidates forum well in advance of the May 9 provincial election.

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Hovercrafts, gearboxes and wearable technology part of year-end projects at UBC

By Patty Wellborn on March 30, 2017

While many students at UBC Okanagan are hitting the books, School of Engineering students are also gearing up to talk about 3D printing, gear ratios, hovercrafts and wiring.

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UBC students debate: Have personalities overtaken issues in politics?

By Patty Wellborn on March 27, 2017

The Donald is in the White House. And people are wondering—has the political world been colonized by celebrity culture?

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UBC discussion focusses on racial and cultural barriers for newcomers

By Patty Wellborn on March 20, 2017

Moving to a new country can be a challenging experience. Some people will face culture shock, many will meet foreign credential and employment challenges, and a few may become overwhelmed navigating new experiences. Many will also face blatant racial discrimination.

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