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UBC event explores life of climate change pioneer Alexander von Humboldt

UBC event explores life of climate change pioneer Alexander von Humboldt

By Patty Wellborn on October 16, 2019

Prussian naturalist Alexander von Humboldt began his celebrated expedition through the New World in 1799. During his travels, he explored the Americas widely, journeying to several countries including Venezuela, Cuba and the United States.

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An abandoned boat in a swamp near Mumbai symbolizes how environmental histories, including colonialism resource extraction, may become irrelevant as climate change takes centre stage in global concerns.

UBC event explores environmental histories of South Asia

By Patty Wellborn on September 13, 2019

If we want to save the planet from climate change, how do we protect the environmental histories of South Asian cultures?

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The Okanagan Valley has seen a number of groups, including casino workers, walk off the job in protest of wages and working conditions.

UBC event explores labour challenges in Okanagan

By Patty Wellborn on May 14, 2019

The Okanagan Valley has seen its fair share of labour disputes over the past few years. A number of groups, including casino workers and bus drivers have walked off the job in protest of wages and working conditions.

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An image of Franz Ferdinand visiting the Okanagan in 1893.

UBC event explores Franz Ferdinand’s connection to the Okanagan

By Nathan Skolski on April 1, 2019

Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, began a round-the-world journey in 1892. After extended visits in India, Australia, and Japan, he arrived in Vancouver in September 1893.

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UBC event explores the impact of mass mining in the 20th century

UBC event explores the impact of mass mining in the 20th century

By Patty Wellborn on February 16, 2018

Without mass destruction mining, the mass production and consumption that became common for much of the world in the 20th century would not be possible.

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When a family history turns into an unsolved mystery

When a family history turns into an unsolved mystery

By Patty Wellborn on February 2, 2018

There are certain things about our families that we know as fact. But what happens when what we thought we knew turns out to be only partly true?

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Returning scholar to speak about Victorian Jesus

Returning scholar to speak about Victorian Jesus

By Patty Wellborn on November 23, 2017

Ian Hesketh, an expert on the relationship between history, science and religion will discuss his research that examines the politics of publishing a sensational anonymous account of Christ’s life on November 28.

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UBC round-table debates: how should societies deal with traumatic history?

UBC round-table debates: how should societies deal with traumatic history?

By Patty Wellborn on November 1, 2017

When societies experience significant historic trauma, in the form of mass repression or violence, how do they deal with its legacy?

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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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Historian, scholar Pieter Lagrou visits UBC to discuss post-war Europe

Historian, scholar Pieter Lagrou visits UBC to discuss post-war Europe

By Patty Wellborn on March 13, 2017

The end of the Second World War witnessed massive border changes across Central and Eastern Europe.

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