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From Australia, Asia (and a few spots in-between) to academia
Ashley Kerik has always had itchy feet. Since graduating from high school, she approached the world as one big laboratory, where new discoveries were just around the bend.
UBC Okanagan confers three honorary degrees in 2018
UBC’s Okanagan campus will not only be celebrating its students this week but will also be awarding three honorary degrees to business leader Anthony von Mandl, Splatsin First Nation Elder Rosalind Williams and astrophysicist Victoria Kaspi.
UBC Okanagan hosts six graduation ceremonies this week
UBC Okanagan’s gym and courtyard will be filled with traditional ceremony, shouts of celebrations and lifetime memories for two days this week.
UBC Okanagan education a family affair for mother and daughter
Normally the torch is passed down through generations. But for the Heydari family, the experience at UBC’s Okanagan campus has inspired a mother to follow her daughter’s footsteps.
Graduates celebrated during convocation at UBC Okanagan
President makes each ceremony remarkable with songs, a football, and a sense of humour.
UBC mathematician wins Governor General’s gold medal
A math whiz, who moved with her family more than 10,000 kilometers to continue her education, is UBC’s recipient of the gold 2017 Governor General Academic Medal—one of Canada’s most prestigious academic awards.
Student juggles search and rescue role while scoring top grades
Saving lives and acing school just an ordinary day for this student
UBC grants honorary degree to iconic artist Alex Janvier
UBC’s Okanagan campus is celebrating not only the accomplishments of its students during convocation this week but also the unique work of Canadian artist Alex Janvier.
More than 1,650 students graduate from UBC Okanagan this week
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.
Astronaut and water scientist conferred with honorary degrees at UBC Okanagan
UBC Okanagan’s courtyard is where pomp and circumstance meet shouts of joy and colourful festivities as hundreds of freshly-minted graduates celebrate their accomplishments at the university’s convocation ceremonies.