Unit 8
By Annalisa Barnett on February 13, 2019
Students – send us your feedback A new degree program is being considered for UBC’s Okanagan campus. The proposed Bachelor of Sustainability would encompass the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, providing an interdisciplinary approach to one of the biggest challenges facing our world today. Some of the features of the envisioned program are: a […]
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By Patty Wellborn on January 17, 2019
In our increasingly interconnected world, people around the globe choose to move for many different reasons. Some do so in order to escape poverty, war or persecutions. Others seek new opportunities through jobs, study, family reunion or improve their quality of life.
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By Patty Wellborn on November 29, 2018
On December 10, thousands of miles away from the Okanagan, world leaders will gather in both Stockholm and Oslo to watch the 2018 Nobel Prizes be officially awarded.
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By Patty Wellborn on November 28, 2018
A new study by researchers at UBC and the University of Toronto has determined that people, regardless of their political stripes, will respond charitably to those experiencing homelessness if they learn about their personal stories.
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By May Alsukhon on November 7, 2018
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By Patty Wellborn on October 26, 2018
Thanks to technology, the world of work is changing. A new wave of disruption is impacting traditional jobs, industries and business models. Canadians are increasingly employed in non-traditional industries, working flexible hours and using technology to change the way they work.
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By May Alsukhon on October 15, 2018
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By Patty Wellborn on October 11, 2018
The four candidates vying to be mayor of Kelowna will be centre stage at UBC Okanagan on Monday, October 15.
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By May Alsukhon on October 10, 2018
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By May Alsukhon on October 10, 2018
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