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UBC Okanagan hosts conversation on complexity of migration

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 study reveals how political leanings shape support for homeless

UBC study reveals how political leanings shape support for homeless

By Patty Wellborn on November 28, 2018

A new study by researchers at UBC and the University of Toronto has determined that people, regardless of their political stripes, will respond charitably to those experiencing homelessness if they learn about their personal stories.

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UBC Okanagan, CBC Radio host mayoral forum on campus

UBC Okanagan, CBC Radio host mayoral forum on campus

By Patty Wellborn on October 11, 2018

The four candidates vying to be mayor of Kelowna will be centre stage at UBC Okanagan on Monday, October 15.

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Nuclear North Korea

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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Prime Minister Trudeau hosts Town Hall at UBC Okanagan Sept. 6

Prime Minister Trudeau hosts Town Hall at UBC Okanagan Sept. 6

By Nathan Skolski on September 5, 2017

The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, will host a Town Hall at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus this Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.

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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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UBC hosts candidate forum for upcoming election

UBC hosts candidate forum for upcoming election

By Patty Wellborn on March 31, 2017

In an effort to generate student interest in provincial politics, a UBC professor is organizing an all-candidates forum well in advance of the May 9 provincial election.

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UBC students debate: Have personalities overtaken issues in politics?

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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Carey Doberstein, assistant professor of political science

Do think-tanks matter? A UBC professor says 'think again'

By Patty Wellborn on July 22, 2016

A UBC professor is suggesting government policy makers and advisors need to do a re-think when it comes to giving validity to reports coming across their desks.

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