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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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Rachel Pavlakovic (centre) is working towards her Bachelor of Arts degree UBC Okanagan. Thanks to Rick and Yasmin Thorpe, and their entrance scholarship, Pavlakovic can focus on her studies instead of worrying about the bills. The Rick and Yasmin Thorpe and Friends Entrance Scholarship has contributed nearly $60,000 to student awards at UBC Okanagan.

Entrance awards assist UBC students

By Patty Wellborn on October 14, 2015

South Okanagan students can apply for the Rick and Yasmin Thorpe scholarships.

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Members of the UBC Okanagan Heat women’s volleyball team were among dozens of Heat student-athletes on hand Sunday to help 1,200 fellow students move in to residences on campus during the annual “move-in” day.

Back to class: UBC Okanagan welcomes 8,400 students

By Matthew Grant on September 9, 2015

More than 2,250 new undergraduate students are among the 8,400 students beginning classes this week at UBC Okanagan.

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UBC organizes Street Fest to share the excitement September brings

UBC organizes Street Fest to share the excitement September brings

By Patty Wellborn on September 4, 2015

Street Fest celebrates much more than back to school

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The annual colour run, a colourful welcome for all new-to-UBC students, takes place at 3 p.m. Sept. 8 on the University Commons.

Orientation programs help new-to-UBC students feel at home

By Patty Wellborn on September 4, 2015

Create and Jumpstart provide academic and social support (and fun activities) for newcomers.

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