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UBC prof suggests species at risk in Canada are not fully protected

UBC prof suggests species at risk in Canada are not fully protected

By Nathan Skolski on June 20, 2017

A new study from UBC’s Okanagan campus has found that in many cases, Canada isn’t following federal legislation requiring the protection of threatened or endangered species and could be placing them further at risk of extinction.

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Louise Sidley, left, and David Sidley speak to family and friends gathered after the sculpture “Two Deer” was officially unveiled at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

Sculptures enhance permanent legacy of former UBC student

By Nathan Skolski on June 19, 2017

Two bronze deer now grace the grounds of UBC’s Okanagan campus, a gift that will forever stand as a legacy to former undergraduate student River Sidley.

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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.

Opera Under the Stars back at UBC Okanagan

By Nathan Skolski on June 16, 2017

A mid-summer evening of music promises to captivate concert-goers as the third-annual Opera Under the Stars returns to UBC Okanagan this August.

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UBC Assoc. Prof Barb Pesut is a Canada Research Chair in Health, Ethics and Diversity.

Community health-based volunteer program spreads across Canada

By Patty Wellborn on June 15, 2017

A UBC Okanagan professor’s idea to improve quality of life for seriously ill adults is spreading across the country.

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Kathleen Martin Ginis is a professor in UBC Okanagan’s School of Heath and Exercise Sciences.

Want to feel stronger and thinner? Get some exercise

By Christine Zeindler on June 14, 2017

Just one 30-minute bout of exercise makes women feel stronger and thinner, according to a new UBC study. And the positive effect lasts well beyond the activity itself, which may be good news for women concerned about their body image.

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Graduates throw their mortarboards into the air to celebrate their success after receiving their degrees.

Graduates celebrated during convocation at UBC Okanagan

By Patty Wellborn on June 9, 2017

President makes each ceremony remarkable with songs, a football, and a sense of humour.

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Newly-minted PhD grad Walaa Moursi and her PhD supervisor Professor Heinz Bauschke celebrate her Governor General gold medal award.

UBC mathematician wins Governor General’s gold medal

By Patty Wellborn on June 9, 2017

A math whiz, who moved with her family more than 10,000 kilometers to continue her education, is UBC’s recipient of the gold 2017 Governor General Academic Medal—one of Canada’s most prestigious academic awards.

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UBC student Raphael Nowak (centre left) balances volunteer work with a busy school calendar and is still at the top of his class.

Student juggles search and rescue role while scoring top grades

By Patty Wellborn on June 7, 2017

Saving lives and acing school just an ordinary day for this student

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One of Canada’s most iconic Aboriginal artists Alex Janvier will be presented with an honorary degree at UBC on June 8.

UBC grants honorary degree to iconic artist Alex Janvier

By Patty Wellborn on June 6, 2017

UBC’s Okanagan campus is celebrating not only the accomplishments of its students during convocation this week but also the unique work of Canadian artist Alex Janvier.

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More than 1,650 students will receive their degrees at UBC’s Okanagan campus this week.

More than 1,650 students graduate from UBC Okanagan this week

By Nathan Skolski on June 5, 2017

For many, it’s one of the biggest milestones of their lives—graduating from university. At UBC’s Okanagan campus, nearly 1,650 students will reach that milestone this week as the university gears up for six convocation ceremonies.

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