Learning

From head of the class to head of the boardroom, do grades really matter?

By Christine Zeindler on September 18, 2017

As grade-schoolers concentrate on the three Rs, many university students are already planning their future careers. Many believe top grades are the key to landing successful jobs, but does this always hold true?

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UBC Okanagan is on track to welcome its largest class of students since the doors opened in 2005.

UBC Okanagan welcomes largest number of students to campus

By Patty Wellborn on August 30, 2017

Preliminary numbers indicate that UBC Okanagan is on track to welcome its largest class of students since the doors opened in 2005.

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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

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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