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Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Event winner Robyn Thomas and runner-up Elizabeth Houghton with Dr. Peter Simpson, dean of the College of Graduate Studies, Katrina Plamondon, featured speaker and assistant professor, and Dr. Lesley Cormack, UBC Okanagan Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal.

Master’s student captures top prize at UBCO’s 3MT final

By Patty Wellborn on April 1, 2021

A compelling presentation of a topic all too familiar to some secured the top spot at yesterday’s eighth annual UBC Okanagan Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Biology, College of Graduate Studies, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

UBC Okanagan to offer Canada’s first bachelor’s degree of Indigenous language fluency

UBC Okanagan to offer Canada’s first bachelor’s degree of Indigenous language fluency

By Nathan Skolski on March 29, 2021

UBC’s Okanagan campus, located in the territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation, is set to become the first university in Canada to offer a bachelor’s degree in Indigenous language fluency.

Posted in Media Releases, Spotlight | Tagged Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Should government have the ability to make vaccination mandatory?

Should government have the ability to make vaccination mandatory?

By Patty Wellborn on March 25, 2021

While many eagerly await their turn in the COVID-19 vaccination queue, UBC Okanagan student debaters are facing off in a provocative debate on public health and governmental power:
Be it resolved that government should have the ability to make vaccination mandatory.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Philosophy Politics and Economics

UBC Okanagan’s Problematic Substance Use Clinic offer low-barrier options for treatment. It offers virtual treatment options and structures fees on a sliding scale based on patients’ income.

UBCO’s substance use clinic accepting new patients virtually

By Patty Wellborn on March 4, 2021

As we pass the one-year mark of living with the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s little doubt the virus has taken its toll on the mental health of many Canadians.

Posted in Media Releases, Spotlight | Tagged College of Graduate Studies, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Psychology, Research

UBCO is hosting a two-day virtual event this week featuring presentations and in-depth discussions on misinformation and how quickly it spreads

Philosopher shines light on dark world of misinformation

By Patty Wellborn on March 2, 2021

Misinformation isn’t hard to find.

Posted in Media Releases, Spotlight | Tagged Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Philosophy

UBCO research shows that people are not being uniformly protected by police services and it demonstrates a classic case of inequity between segments of society.

UBCO economist says private security systems bar others from protection

By Patty Wellborn on March 1, 2021

New research has determined the prevalence of private security systems may be robbing the general public of the police services they need.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Management, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Research

The Misinformation Age event will feature talks from highly respected experts to discuss the role of misinformation.

Is there a vaccine for the ‘infodemic’?

By Patty Wellborn on February 25, 2021

The misinformation age is upon us.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Philosophy Politics and Economics

Showing virtual love on Valentine’s Day

Showing virtual love on Valentine’s Day

By Nathan Skolski on February 11, 2021

Unfortunately, love isn’t the only thing in the air this Valentine’s Day season.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Psychology, Research

Lesley Lutes, professor of psychology and director of the Centre for Obesity and Well-being Research Excellence.

UBCO psychologists take part in Bell Let’s Talk Day mental health panel

By Patty Wellborn on January 26, 2021

UBC Okanagan’s Centre for Obesity and Well-being Research Excellence (CORE) and the department of psychology has partnered with the Mind of Mine Foundation to host a community-focused virtual mental health panel.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Centre for Obesity and Well-being Research Excellence, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Psychology

Leanne ten Brinke, assistant professor of psychology in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and study co-author.

UBC study explores link between social status and trust in decision-makers

By Nathan Skolski on December 3, 2020

A recent study examining perceptions of power suggests that individuals with lower socioeconomic statuses are more likely to have a negative view of policy or decision-makers.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Psychology

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