Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies

The annual opera under the stars event at UBC Okanagan draws a large crowd to UBCO’s central courtyard.

Opera Under the Stars returns to UBCO’s courtyard

By Patty Wellborn on July 15, 2019

UBC Okanagan’s courtyard will once again be filled with the sounds of music as Opera Kelowna presents its annual Opera Under the Stars concert on July 31.

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Two UBCO fine arts students have been awarded summer art residencies at The Caetani Cultural Centre, which is located in a historic house in Vernon.

Historic home creates unique opportunity for fine art students

By Patty Wellborn on July 11, 2019

A new partnership between UBC Okanagan and Vernon’s Caetani Cultural Centre will help make artistic dreams come true for two student-artists.

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At last year’s summer intensive Tania Willard’s exhibition, Casting Light to Fill Shadow: A Decolonial Aesthesis in Secwepemcul ̓ ecw, invited people to use flashlights to see beyond the artwork that was presented on the wall.

UBCO hosts Indigenous art-making immersive programs

By Patty Wellborn on June 26, 2019

Hosted by UBCO’s Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (FCCS), with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Summer Indigenous Art Intensive features a series of world-renowned speakers, undergraduate and graduate credit courses, and a group of resident artists who will be working to create new works.

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New graduates celebrate their success after their convocation ceremony at UBCO last June.

Convocation is a time of celebration at UBCO

By Patty Wellborn on June 3, 2019

This week UBC Okanagan celebrates its students as it hosts six separate graduation ceremonies over two days. More than 1,725 students will cross the stage, earning their undergraduate degrees while 215 students will receive their master's degree and 40 their doctorates.

Posted in Media Releases, Spotlight | Tagged College of Graduate Studies, Convocation, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, Faculty of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Management, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, School of Health and Exercise Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Social Work

UBC hosts fourth annual Student Okanagan Film Festival

By Patty Wellborn on April 25, 2019

The Student Okanagan Film Festival, now in its fourth year, will screen short films from a wide range of genres including mini-documentary, experimental short films, music videos, animation and short narrative films.

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Dania Tomlinson, a previous short story contest winner, will select winning submissions for the Okanagan Short Story Contest .

Okanagan Short Story Contest winners shortlisted

By Patty Wellborn on April 23, 2019

UBC Okanagan’s Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (FCCS) is pleased to share the finalists of the 2019 Okanagan Short Story Contest.

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UBC experts discuss Earth Day relevant research. Photo credit: Lael Parrott

Experts Advisory: Earth Day, 49 years later

By Christine Zeindler on April 17, 2019

Almost 50 years ago, millions gathered to protest the negative impacts of industry and development on the world. Since then, the tradition has continued with Earth Day, a global celebration that is recognized by more than one billion people in 192 countries. It is a day of civic and political action to focus on environmental issues such as biodiversity, sustainability, pollution, climate change and clean energy.

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

UBC Okanagan student Sarah Polak works in her studio preparing for the upcoming Bachelor of Fine Arts grad exhibition.

Graduating UBC Okanagan students host exhibition

By Patty Wellborn on April 8, 2019

Visual Arts students at UBC Okanagan’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program host their annual graduation art exhibition this month.

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Pony Cabaret returns

By Patty Wellborn on March 29, 2019

Now in its fourth year, the Pony Cabaret returns with a stellar line-up of local and west coast talent. Hosted by Miss Cookie LaWhore, Pony showcases performers across a variety of disciplines.

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