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From left, lecturer Svan Lembke, David Gao, Stehaniya Mikhaylova, Marisa Matthews, Dan Thornton, Argus Properties President Ted Callahan and Faculty of Management Director Mike Chiasson celebrate with the Argus Cup after the 2018 Live Case Challenge.

Growth strategy captures Live Case Challenge

By Nathan Skolski on April 6, 2018

Aggressive expansion in a region experiencing high residential growth – achieved by purchasing and partnering with an established company to recreate high-end and tailored service delivery that meets contractors’ needs.

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Smart-bridge technology could lead to cheaper and safer infrastructure

By Nathan Skolski on March 12, 2018

Researchers at UBC Okanagan have determined that smart memory alloys are a safer and more cost-effective alternative to steel reinforced concrete bridges in earthquake-prone areas like the BC lower mainland.

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UBC presents a discussion with journalist Mohamed Fahmy

By Nathan Skolski on February 26, 2018

Mohamed Fahmy, an Egyptian-born Canadian, will share his experiences as an imprisoned journalist at a special event at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

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Film examines Indigenous experiences of child welfare system

By Patty Wellborn on February 16, 2018

UBC’s AlterKnowledge series and the Ki-Low-Na Friendship society have partnered together to screen a new documentary that highlights the stories of Indigenous youth and traces current child welfare policies to their roots in the residential school system.

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Award-winning Canadian Journalist Chantal Hébert is UBC Okanagan’s next Distinguished Speaker.

Award-winning journalist tackles the issue of fake news

By Patty Wellborn on February 1, 2018

Fake news. It was just a year ago, after Donald Trump’s inauguration, the term was introduced to the media. Now, it’s used almost daily—to dismiss ideas that may not agree with a government policy, or even dismiss proven facts.

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Wesley Zandberg, assistant professor of chemistry at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

UBC researchers create definitive method to detect wildfire tainted wine grapes

By Nathan Skolski on October 24, 2017

Wine producers and grape growers have a new, powerful tool at their disposal to help manage the impact of grapes exposed to smoke from forest fires.

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Talks to explore facets of wine territory identity

By Nathan Skolski on October 2, 2017

Most individuals would say their identity consists of much more than what meets the eye. According to researchers at UBC’s Okanagan campus, the same can be said for wine territories.

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City of Kelowna and UBC Okanagan sign cooperation agreement

By Nathan Skolski on September 18, 2017

The City of Kelowna and UBC’s Okanagan Campus have a new tool in place to help guide their continued cooperation well into the future.

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UBC research discovers a chemical-free way to keep apples fresher longer

By Patty Wellborn on September 13, 2017

An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but the mold on it could make you sick.

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Nathan Pelletier, Egg Industry Chair in Sustainability/Endowed Chair in Bio-economy Sustainability Management

Modelling the impact of green eggs and hens

By Christine Zeindler on September 11, 2017

The whole food movement may be right; consumption of vegan and organic food can be the best choice for reducing environmental impacts, at least if you’re a chicken.

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UBC Okanagan Events

Faculty Pension Plan seminar: Understanding Your Retirement Income Options
Source: Personal and Professional DevelopmentHappening on Apr 30
3rd Annual Student Okanagan Film Festival
Source: FCCSHappening on Apr 30
A Partnership in Research Presentation - Public health responses to the overdose emergency
Source: IHLCDPHappening on May 01
The Milkcraters of the Moon Reading Series
Source: FCCSHappening on May 01
Microsoft Visio
Source: Personal and Professional DevelopmentHappening on May 02
MS Office PowerPoint
Source: Personal and Professional DevelopmentHappening on May 02
MS Office Word Expert
Source: Personal and Professional DevelopmentHappening on May 03

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