Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences

UBC Okanagan hosts Community Water Forum

By Patty Wellborn on November 14, 2019

Panel discusses the need for forest restoration to mitigate the risks of flood and wildfire

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Psychology graduate student Cassidy Wallis won UBCO's 3MT when she presented her research on how and when child abuse is reported.

UBCO collaboration with RCMP recognizes importance of reporting child abuse

By Patty Wellborn on November 14, 2019

Research to be shared at gala dinner for the Child Advocacy Centre

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UBCO guest speaker Deborah van den Hoonaard says checking the widowed box on paperwork is often an identifying moment for women.

UBC event explores the impact of widowhood on women

By Patty Wellborn on October 30, 2019

Regardless of medical and lifestyle improvements, Statistics Canada reports that the average life expectancy for males (80) is still a few years shorter than women (84)—meaning that generally, wives still outlive their husbands by a number of years.

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UBCO Lecturer Matt Nelson holds his pet juvenile tarantula.

Detangling spooky spider myths

By Christine Zeindler on October 24, 2019

Fake spider webs and eight-legged creatures decorate many homes this time of year. While living, breathing spiders may cause spine-tingling shivers for some, UBC Okanagan spider expert Matt Nelson says that this fear is misplaced. Despite commonly held beliefs, he says, spiders rarely bite and are essential players in our world’s ecosystem.

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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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UBCO political science department hosts election candidates

UBCO political science department hosts election candidates

By Nathan Skolski on October 15, 2019

UBC Okanagan’s department of economics, philosophy and political science has organized a meet and greet for candidates and voters in the upcoming federal election.

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The American avocet is one of many birds that can be spotted around UBCO’s campus.

UBC biology professors create annual calendar as fundraising project

By Patty Wellborn on October 1, 2019

The birds and the bees can mean many things to many people. For a group of UBC Okanagan biology professors, however, they mean a great fundraising opportunity.

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Dela Hini won a Strong Woman award for creating her pink backpack project which distributed sanitary supplies, toiletries and cosmetics to exploited and marginalized women in Kelowna.

UBC student wins ‘Strong Woman’ accolade

By Christine Zeindler on September 30, 2019

Sharing the bare necessities of life with marginalized women has brought recognition to a UBC Okanagan student.

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Homelessness, high housing costs and sustainability all topics of discussion at Politics of Housing in the Okanagan and Beyond on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.

Series of UBCO events to discuss housing, homelessness and more

By Patty Wellborn on September 24, 2019

According to census data from Statistics Canada, in Kelowna alone there are some 3,000 people considered at high risk of homelessness—with another 1,900 identifying as transitionally, episodically or chronically homeless.

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Future of Health Forum focuses on research and innovation in cancer care

Future of Health Forum focuses on research and innovation in cancer care

By Patty Wellborn on September 20, 2019

With cancer remaining the leading cause of death in BC, the first-ever Future of Health Forum will focus on research, innovation and strides to improve outcomes for all cancer patients.

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