Professor Kathleen Martin Ginis in the Faculty of Health and Social Development’s School of Health and Exercise Sciences, has been named a UBC Distinguished University Scholar.
The UBC Okanagan community is coming together to raise awareness of eating disorders and encourage healthy living. Their initiatives, including facilitating a personalized postcard campaign are aimed to de-mystify issues around dieting, food, compulsive exercise, body image and self-esteem.
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.
Small Steps for Big Changes is a lifestyle change study designed to help people who want to become regular exercisers.
Health, Safety and Environment and human kinetics students team up for injury prevention.
Next week, office ergonomic assessments are being offered for all employees with on-campus workstations.
Next Monday is a day to reflect on what is on the inside.