Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies

Participants at last year’s Art on the Line browse the large selection of art work before the auction begins.

Lottery-styled art gala evening coming to UBCO

By Patty Wellborn on January 16, 2020

As a special fundraising event, UBC Okanagan’s Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (FCCS) organizes a gala evening where good luck plays a part in who takes home which piece of art.

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Make-believe zombie apocalypse puts UBC professors to the test

By Nathan Skolski on January 9, 2020

For many, the question of who to bring along in order to rebuild human civilization during a zombie apocalypse has gone unanswered for too long. Now, six UBC Okanagan professors, all from different fields of expertise, aim to settle the issue once and for all—or at least until next year—as they prepare for the second annual Life Raft Debate.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Chemistry, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, School of Engineering

Photography Instructor Andreas Rutkauskas leading a discussion about student photography projects.

Creative Days opens studio doors for potential artists

By Patty Wellborn on January 9, 2020

Artists interested in UBC Okanagan’s visual arts program are invited to attend a special class with a professor to learn about the program and find out how to put a portfolio together.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Arts, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies

Currently there are more than 1,600 active research projects underway at UBCO.

From heart evolution to greenhouse gas

By Christine Zeindler on December 20, 2019

UBCO researchers are challenging established assumptions, innovating solutions and creating new knowledge that will have broad impacts on our society. Here are some of the accomplishments reached in 2019.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Medicine, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Research, School of Engineering, School of Health and Exercise Sciences, School of Nursing, Southern Medical Program

Authors encouraged to put pen to paper and get creative

By Patty Wellborn on December 13, 2019

Budding writers are urged to submit their entries for the annual Okanagan Short Story Contest.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Arts, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies

UBCO hosts a gala evening of art and entertainment

By Patty Wellborn on December 5, 2019

Each year UBC Okanagan’s Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, in association with the Visual Arts Course Union, hosts a fundraiser and gala event that celebrates the work of local artists.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Arts, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies

UBCO professors explain the brilliance behind this year’s Nobel Prize winners

By Patty Wellborn on December 2, 2019

Planets, poverty, peace and powerful batteries. The science and activism behind all of these are tied together this year by the lasting legacy of Alfred Nobel’s annual recognition for game-changes.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Computer Science, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, Faculty of Health and Social Development, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Mathematics, Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic, Physics, Political Science, School of Engineering, School of Health and Exercise Sciences

Associate Professor of History Brigitte Le Normand is the academic director of UBCO's public humanities hub.

Use the humanities to bridge cultural divisions, say UBC profs

By Nathan Skolski on November 18, 2019

In an era when divisions in society seem more prevalent than ever, two UBC humanities professors are using the power of arts, history and philosophy to build bridges and address the world’s most pressing issues.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Arts, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Research

Inspired Word Café blends creativity, inclusivity and interactive fun

By Patty Wellborn on November 13, 2019

The Inspired Word Café is a community-based arts organization that plans training, workshops and poetic and literary readings. Organizers are now teaming up with UBC Okanagan’s Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies and the City of Kelowna to host a series of public readings and open mic sessions.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Arts, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies

In downtown Damascus in the upscale neighborhood of Abu Ramaneh, this picture highlights the religious diversity of Syria.

UBC hosts Faith, Community and Culture conference

By Bud Mortenson on September 5, 2019

On the verge of having an international conference on religion cancelled due to political turmoil, UBC Professor Francisco Peña stepped in and is bringing the event to Kelowna.

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Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies

Lottery-styled art gala evening coming to UBCO

Make-believe zombie apocalypse puts UBC professors to the test

Creative Days opens studio doors for potential artists

From heart evolution to greenhouse gas

Authors encouraged to put pen to paper and get creative

UBCO hosts a gala evening of art and entertainment

UBCO professors explain the brilliance behind this year’s Nobel Prize winners

Use the humanities to bridge cultural divisions, say UBC profs

Inspired Word Café blends creativity, inclusivity and interactive fun

UBC hosts Faith, Community and Culture conference

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