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More than 1,000 students are moving into campus residences Sunday, September 2 starting at 8:30 a.m.

Back to school brings a flurry of events to UBC’s Okanagan campus

By Patty Wellborn on August 30, 2018

The end of summer heralds a hive of activity as staff and faculty at UBC’s Okanagan campus gear up for a busy September. Two signature events on campus next week are student Move-in Day and Create.

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UBC announces $100-million fundraising campaign to help students

UBC announces $100-million fundraising campaign to help students

By Nathan Skolski on November 27, 2017

UBC Okanagan is embarking on the largest fundraising campaign for students its 12-year history.

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More than 1,000 students are moving into campus residences Sunday, September 3 starting at 8 a.m.

Back to school brings a flurry of events to UBC’s Okanagan campus

By Nathan Skolski on September 1, 2017

September is a remarkably busy time at UBC’s Okanagan campus; hundreds of new-to-UBC Okanagan students move into residence buildings during the Labour Day weekend.

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UBC community asked to show respect, wear denim on January 18

UBC community asked to show respect, wear denim on January 18

By Christine Zeindler on January 9, 2017

Students, staff and faculty at UBC’s Okanagan campus are being asked to stand up for a respectful campus by wearing denim on January 18.

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There are a number of ice-breaker activities planned for September 6, including the annual colour run; a fun event that helps raise funds for local charity Feed the Valley.

UBC unrolls the welcome mat for thousands of incoming students

By Patty Wellborn on September 2, 2016

For the class of 2020, the doorways to their future are wide open and welcoming.

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Heat athletes make move-in day a breeze, as parent Bruce Pollock discovered during a previous Move-in Day at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

UBC student move-in day is a fast-paced, well-choreographed team effort

By Patty Wellborn on September 2, 2016

This Sunday, September 4, more than 1,200 students will embark on a life milestone they will never forget.

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UBC students wear denim and take a stand against sexual assault

UBC students wear denim and take a stand against sexual assault

By Patty Wellborn on January 15, 2016

Public art project part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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Third-year electrical engineering student Trevor Stirling will represent Canada at the World Trampoline and Tumbling Championships taking place in Denmark next week. The UBC student, and KSS grad, competes in the men’s single trampoline event.

Engineering student represents Canada at world trampoline championship

By Patty Wellborn on November 20, 2015

Student bounces from gym to lab to class to international competition.

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UBC celebrates the diversity of campus with annual Global Fest

UBC celebrates the diversity of campus with annual Global Fest

By Patty Wellborn on November 12, 2015

International students share music, food, and celebrations of their home countries.

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UBC students probe ‘the meaning of life’ and other questions

UBC students probe ‘the meaning of life’ and other questions

By Patty Wellborn on October 29, 2015

Event includes panelists from five organizations including an atheist.

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