Philosophy Politics and Economics

UBC Okanagan hosts conversation on complexity of migration

By Patty Wellborn on January 17, 2019

In our increasingly interconnected world, people around the globe choose to move for many different reasons. Some do so in order to escape poverty, war or persecutions. Others seek new opportunities through jobs, study, family reunion or improve their quality of life.

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UBC Okanagan hosts future of work symposium

By Patty Wellborn on October 26, 2018

Thanks to technology, the world of work is changing. A new wave of disruption is impacting traditional jobs, industries and business models. Canadians are increasingly employed in non-traditional industries, working flexible hours and using technology to change the way they work.

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Nuclear North Korea

By Patty Wellborn on February 23, 2018

UBC Okanagan is hosting a day-long symposium that will bring together experts on North Korea, including Canada’s former ambassadors to North Korea and China, the Consul General of the Republic of Korea, and several Washington, D.C.-based experts of the region, who will discuss the current political international climate.

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UBC students debate: Have personalities overtaken issues in politics?

By Patty Wellborn on March 27, 2017

The Donald is in the White House. And people are wondering—has the political world been colonized by celebrity culture?

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German ambassador to Canada speaks about Europe’s refugee crisis

By Patty Wellborn on April 6, 2016

Join Werner Wnendt, German Ambassador to Canada, as he presents his country’s perspective on the human crisis taking place. Shortly after Wnendt speaks, Christopher Kerr, with Citizenship and Immigration Canada, will outline the Canadian point of view.

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UBC Okanagan Events

Winter Session Term 2 Mid-Term Break
Source: School of EngineeringHappening on Feb 18
MD Admissions Info Session
Source: SMPHappening on Feb 19
There and Back Again: An Investigation of the Biological and Genetic Consequences of a Sockeye Stocking Program
Source: IKBSAS Unit 2Happening on Feb 19
Pathways to Permanent Residence Information Sessions
Source: International StudentsHappening on Feb 19
Pathways to Permanent Residence Information Sessions
Source: International StudentsHappening on Feb 19
Experience UBC
Source: School of EngineeringHappening on Feb 21
Project Management Workshop
Source: Personal and Professional DevelopmentHappening on Feb 21

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