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Prime Minister Trudeau hosts Town Hall at UBC Okanagan Sept. 6

By Nathan Skolski on September 5, 2017

The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, will host a Town Hall at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus this Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.

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Artist and sculptor Annabel Stanley, foreground, shows participants how to make coiled bumblebee ‘pots’ during a recent Pollinator Pasture event.

Bee-decking the meadow: A community eco-art installation

By Nathan Skolski on August 25, 2017

The last official week of summer holidays is the perfect time to celebrate art and nature together.

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Poet Jordan Scott will host a public reading Tuesday, July 25 at Woodhaven Eco-Culture Centre

UBC Okanagan presents poet Jordan Scott at a public reading

By Patty Wellborn on July 20, 2017

Award-winning Canadian poet Jordan Scott is hosting a public reading next week, as part of the Summer Writing Intensive program at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

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Cultural Studies students Tessa Baatz and Emma Mcleod (centre) present their project in class.

Converting parking spaces into people places

By Patty Wellborn on July 6, 2017

Parklets, not parking spaces, can create a positive vibe in the City of Kelowna.

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One of Canada’s most iconic Aboriginal artists Alex Janvier will be presented with an honorary degree at UBC on June 8.

UBC’s Summer Indigenous Art Intensive has full agenda of events

By Patty Wellborn on July 4, 2017

It’s called intensive for a reason. UBC Okanagan’s Summer Indigenous Art Intensive offers an educational series of courses, lectures, art shows—and opportunities to create art.

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Artifacts at the Okanagan Wine and Orchard Museum shows the racism Chinese and Japanese immigrants faced when they arrived in the Okanagan.

Museum exhibit highlights contributions of early immigrants

By Patty Wellborn on June 28, 2017

A new display at the Okanagan Wine and Orchard Museum emphasizes the perseverance of early Chinese and Japanese immigrants, despite the discrimination they faced.

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This weekend's Pollinator Picnic celebrates the success of Kelowna's newly-established nectar trail. Photo credit: Bob Lalonde

Pollinator Picnic celebrates Kelowna’s nectar trail success

By Patty Wellborn on June 20, 2017

The success of Kelowna’s first nectar trail will be celebrated at Summerhill Winery this Sunday.

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UBC grants honorary degree to iconic artist Alex Janvier

By Patty Wellborn on June 6, 2017

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.

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More than 1,650 students will receive their degrees at UBC’s Okanagan campus this week.

More than 1,650 students graduate from UBC Okanagan this week

By Nathan Skolski on June 5, 2017

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.

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UBC event to focus on Canada 150 and alternative commemorations

By Patty Wellborn on May 12, 2017

All levels of government across Canada, and many social and cultural groups, are set to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation. The next AlterKnowledge Discussion, held May 19, will highlight a local alternative to the celebration.

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UBC Okanagan Events

Watersheds, Fish and Stream Habitats; Water Systems in boreal and tropical forests
Source: IKBSAS Unit 7Published on 2017-10-20
Small Steps for Big Changes Launch Featuring Guest Speaker Dr. Hertzel Gerstein
Source: HSDPublished on 2017-10-20
Beating Midterm Blues with IPS
Source: International StudentsPublished on 2017-10-20
Beating Midterm Blues with IPS
Source: International StudentsPublished on 2017-10-20
Inclusive Language Workshop
Source: Personal and Professional DevelopmentPublished on 2017-10-20
Creative Days with Alexandra Dulic
Source: FCCSPublished on 2017-10-21
Microsoft Viso
Source: Personal and Professional DevelopmentPublished on 2017-10-24

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