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UBC students Emma Smith, left, and Eamon Riordan-Short scan historical material at Peachland’s museum as part of the Okanagan Region Historical Digitization Project.

UBC Library enhances access to Okanagan Valley historical resources

By Patty Wellborn on July 19, 2017

Student digitization team visits community archives and museums.

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Mary Stockdale is a sessional instructor of geography at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

UBC introduces sustainable food systems elective

By Nathan Skolski on June 27, 2017

Mary Stockdale represents one of the original cornerstones of the global food system: farmers.

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UBC student Raphael Nowak (centre left) balances volunteer work with a busy school calendar and is still at the top of his class.

Student juggles search and rescue role while scoring top grades

By Patty Wellborn on June 7, 2017

Saving lives and acing school just an ordinary day for this student

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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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UBC’s annual Think Tank supports a bright future for Osoyoos Secondary School

UBC’s annual Think Tank supports a bright future for Osoyoos Secondary School

By Jill Dickau on May 19, 2017

At this time last year, the fate of Osoyoos Secondary School was dire. Due to challenges with declining enrolment, the school was scheduled to close. However, the Rural Education Enhancement Fund provided funding and the school remains open.

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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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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 Catherine Broom.

Children who play outside more likely to protect nature as adults

By Patty Wellborn on March 17, 2017

Protecting the environment can be as easy as telling your kids to go outdoors and play, according to a new UBC study.

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Assistant Professor of Education Christopher Martin

UBC professor says teacher education programs should teach for public accountability

By Christine Zeindler on March 6, 2017

Teachers are empowered to have a strong influence on children, who in turn play a role in shaping society. But with this empowerment comes responsibility.

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