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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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The Enactus UBC Okanagan team competing at the national exposition included, from left, Kim Duong, Erkki Annala, Nicole Michalewicz, Ishita Ashraf, Tristan Ramsay and Puru Pradhan.

Awards for Enactus UBC Okanagan in their first-ever national competition

By Bud Mortenson on May 26, 2017

Members of a newly formed Enactus UBC Okanagan team received national recognition competing in their first Enactus Canada National Exposition earlier this month.

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New genetic markers in sockeye salmon that can help improve management of fish populations. Photo credit: Kyle Hawes

Ancient genetic markers in sockeye salmon can help manage healthier fish stocks

By Nathan Skolski on May 25, 2017

A recent study from UBC’s Okanagan campus identifies new genetic markers in sockeye salmon that can help improve management of fish populations.

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UBC Okanagan launches Economics and the Media, the first campus course of its type open to students across the university.

New economics and media course offered at UBC’s Okanagan campus

By Patty Wellborn on May 24, 2017

In today’s Information Age, media is everywhere. As the digital revolution continues to unfold and new global markets emerge, new media has become a growing economic influence.

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Gift supports Kelowna General Hospital and Biology Co-op education program

Gift supports Kelowna General Hospital and Biology Co-op education program

By Patty Wellborn on May 19, 2017

A gift from the Colin and Lois Pritchard Foundation supports new diagnostic equipment at Kelowna General Hospital and a Biology Co-op education program at UBC Okanagan.

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Assoc. Prof. Susan Holtzman teaches at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

Talk—don’t text—in times of stress, says UBC research

By Patty Wellborn on May 15, 2017

A UBC researcher suggests it’s best to stop texting and instead make face-to-face contact when someone reaches out in need of support.

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ENHANCE Happiness and Well-Being study opens to new participants

ENHANCE Happiness and Well-Being study opens to new participants

By Patty Wellborn on May 15, 2017

Two UBC psychology professors are combining their areas of expertise to open the ENHANCE trial, now in its second year, to a new group of Okanagan residents.

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UBC Okanagan honours top faculty and teaching assistants

UBC Okanagan honours top faculty and teaching assistants

By Bud Mortenson on May 5, 2017

The finest teachers at UBC’s Okanagan campus were honoured at a special event Thursday.

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UBC Okanagan's Ben Tippett

UBC instructor uses math to investigate possibility of time travel

By Patty Wellborn on April 27, 2017

Mathematical model of a TARDIS takes the 'fiction' out of science fiction.

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UBC Assistant Professor Sanjoy Ghosh.

UBC researchers connect common fats to a lazy lifestyle and diabetes

By Patty Wellborn on April 12, 2017

A UBC researcher is suggesting the types of cooking oils people consume may be sabotaging their efforts to stay healthy and avoid illnesses such as diabetes.

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