Political Science

Unit 8

Racism, Sexuality and Citizenship: UBC researcher examines the experiences of African immigrants to Canada from new angles

By Annalisa Govenlock on August 3, 2017

What is it like to be an immigrant to Canada? What if you also happen to be a visible minority, and belong to the LGBTQ community? “Difficult” is probably the easiest answer, but Sue Frohlick, professor of anthropology and women and gender studies at UBC Okanagan, has been looking for more in-depth answers. In the […]

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Three UBC Okanagan students capture Killam Doctoral scholarships

By Pieter Uni on July 14, 2017

A trio of UBC Okanagan researchers have each been awarded the UBC Killam Doctoral Scholarship, marking the first time in three years any nominee from UBC’s Okanagan campus has captured the most prestigious award available to graduate students.

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Museum exhibit highlights contributions of early immigrants

By Patty Wellborn on June 28, 2017

A new display at the Okanagan Wine and Orchard Museum emphasizes the perseverance of early Chinese and Japanese immigrants, despite the discrimination they faced.

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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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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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Awards for Enactus UBC Okanagan in their first-ever national competition

By Bud Mortenson on May 26, 2017

Members of a newly formed Enactus UBC Okanagan team received national recognition competing in their first Enactus Canada National Exposition earlier this month.

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New economics and media course offered at UBC’s Okanagan campus

By Patty Wellborn on May 24, 2017

In today’s Information Age, media is everywhere. As the digital revolution continues to unfold and new global markets emerge, new media has become a growing economic influence.

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UBC Okanagan honours top faculty and teaching assistants

By Bud Mortenson on May 5, 2017

The finest teachers at UBC’s Okanagan campus were honoured at a special event Thursday.

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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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