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Rehan Sadiq’s, executive associate dean of the School of Engineering.

Rehan Sadiq appointment extended as Executive Associate Dean, School of Engineering

By Linda Gillett on July 15, 2020

Professor Rehan Sadiq’s appointment as Executive Associate Dean of the School of Engineering has been extended for five years effective July 1, 2020.

Posted in News | Tagged Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic, School of Engineering

University of Exeter and UBC Okanagan joint funding awarded

University of Exeter and UBC Okanagan joint funding awarded

By Kristen Bennett on April 22, 2020

The University of Exeter and UBC Okanagan recently awarded fellowship and project grants to further develop collaboration between researchers at both institutions.  

Posted in News | Tagged Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, Faculty of Health and Social Development, School of Engineering

Engineering co-op students available for research

Engineering co-op students available for research

By Sarah Nhan on April 14, 2020

With COVID-19’s current impact on our economy, more engineering co-op students are currently available for summer research than usual and faculty encouraged to consider hiring UBCO students for research opportunities this summer -- giving them a chance to work on research related to their studies.

Posted in News | Tagged School of Engineering

A team effort comes together with launch of makerspace UBCO

A team effort comes together with launch of makerspace UBCO

By Matthew Stone on April 26, 2018

A new home for curious students, faculty and staff to come together to dream, design, prototype and create is almost open for business.

Posted in News | Tagged Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Management, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, School of Engineering

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Deborah Buszard and Associate Dean of Engineering Rehan Sadiq unveil the plaque for the Dr. Spiro Yannacopoulos Board Room.

Permanent space dedicated to School of Engineering’s Spiro Yannacopoulos

By Patty Wellborn on May 30, 2016

When UBC professor Spiro Yannacopoulos passed away in December 2015, the School of Engineering looked for some way to keep his memory—and his passion for the profession—alive.

Posted in News | Tagged School of Engineering | 1 Response

UBC civil engineering students Blake Cloutier (left) and Andre Prohoroff are presented with their second-place award by Amie Therrien, the Student and Young Professionals Program Coordinator, at the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering annual conference earlier this summer.

Civil engineering students make mark at professional conference

By Patty Wellborn on September 1, 2015

Team comes home with two significant awards, including most improved chapter.

Posted in News | Tagged School of Engineering

Members of the cake committee examine the model created for the campus master plan consultations last winter. The committee (from left): WRAP Coordinator Tracey Hawthorn, HR Advisor Tena McKenzie, engineering student Jannat Bachhal and WRAP Assistant Deb Oakley hopes to build a cake resembling the current campus.

Group plans campus cake to celebrate UBC Okanagan’s anniversary

By Patty Wellborn on August 18, 2015

It’s going to be a busy year at UBC as the university celebrates its 100th anniversary and the Okanagan campus marks its tenth year of operation.

Posted in News, People | Tagged ARAMARK, Human Resources, School of Engineering, School of Health and Exercise Sciences, UBCO.TV, WRAP

Mentors needed for Geering Up science and engineering summer camps

Mentors needed for Geering Up science and engineering summer camps

By Chris Guenard on June 11, 2015

Would you like to help build a passion for science or engineering in the next generation of UBC students? Geering Up is looking for science and engineering researchers and teachers to speak to elementary school aged students about those fields.

Posted in News | Tagged School of Engineering

The VW van makes it to the finish line during the slalom event at Big White.

Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race results

By Patty Wellborn on February 13, 2015

For the second year in a row, UBC Okanagan’s concrete toboggan team won second place overall at the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race.

Posted in News | Tagged School of Engineering

Hundreds of concrete tobogganers set to slide into Kelowna

Hundreds of concrete tobogganers set to slide into Kelowna

By Chris Bowerman on January 5, 2015

UBC's School of Engineering hosts Great Northern competition.

Posted in News | Tagged School of Engineering

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