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UBC Okanagan Royal Visit

September 27, 2016

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited UBC's Okanagan Campus on Tuesday, September 27, as part of their 2016 Tour of Canada. The visit included: - A public ceremony in...

Dr. Santa Ono to become UBC President and Vice Chancellor

June 13, 2016

A Vancouver-born biomedical researcher who is a pioneer in experimental medicine with an established track record as a senior leader at U.S. universities has become the 15th President and Vice...

UBC scholarship winners overcome challenges for bright futures

UBC scholarship winners overcome challenges for bright futures

June 3, 2016

Ten gifted students from around the world who have risen from challenging circumstances and given back through volunteering have been named Centennial Leaders award recipients by UBC. These recipients will...

Beyond the Cap and Gown
23 August 2016
Beyond the Cap and Gown
An exhibit curated by the students of ANTH 431/518 “Museum Methods”.
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Floor 2, until August 16th.

This student-produced exhibition considers UBC student clothing, the contexts in which students dress, and their diverse self-expressions....

27 September 2016
UBC to welcome royal couple at its Okanagan campus
10:00AM to 2:00PM
UBC's Okanagan Campus

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit UBC's Okanagan Campus on Tuesday, September 27, as part...

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UBC Okanagan Royal Visit
September 27, 2016

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited UBC's Okanagan Campus on Tuesday, September 27, as part of their 2016 Tour of Canada. The visit included: - A public ceremony in...

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Dr. Santa Ono to become UBC President and Vice Chancellor
June 13, 2016

A Vancouver-born biomedical researcher who is a pioneer in experimental medicine with an established track record as a senior leader at U.S. universities has become the 15th President and Vice...

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UBC scholarship winners overcome challenges for bright futures
June 3, 2016

Ten gifted students from around the world who have risen from challenging circumstances and given back through volunteering have been named Centennial Leaders award recipients by UBC. These recipients will...

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UBC’s ‘robot kindergarten’ trains droids of the future
May 26, 2016

Less than 100 years from now, robots will be friendly, useful participants in our homes and workplaces, predicts UBC mechanical engineering professor and robotics expert Elizabeth Croft. We will be...

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Musqueam Post dedicated at UBC Vancouver campus today
April 7, 2016

The Musqueam people and the University of British Columbia acknowledged their developing partnership today with the dedication of a striking cedar post installed prominently on the Point Grey campus, which...

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100 Years of Wise Women
March 8, 2016

Judy Illes, Elizabeth Croft, Simon Peacock - Opinion Editorial, Vancouver Sun, March 7, 2016 Tomorrow marks the 41st International Women’s Day, a celebration of women, mothers, daughters, and sisters, partners,...

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Why it’s critical to attract more women in science and engineering
March 7, 2016

To mark International Women’s Day this year, UBC is hosting an event that examines female leadership in science, engineering and medicine. Historically women have been underrepresented in these fields but...

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Clean water no longer a pipe dream
March 7, 2016

For many remote communities, including First Nations communities, clean drinking water is far from assured. Many do not have proper infrastructure and resources to treat their water, and boil-water advisories...

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Hockey star Hayley Wickenheiser and renowned Vij restaurateurs among UBC Centennial honorary degree recipients
February 12, 2016

UBC will recognize 13 Centennial honorary degree recipients during spring graduation ceremonies, among them four-time Olympic gold medal hockey player Hayley Wickenheiser; Grammy-winning violin virtuoso James Ehnes; business leader and...

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Hobbits, Jedi and the search for meaning
January 29, 2016

A year ago, Ernest Mathijs, associate head of UBC’s Department of Theatre and Film helped launch The World Hobbit Project, the largest audience research survey ever conducted. As he begins...

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Aug 02 2015
Opera Under the Stars
7:00pm
UBC Okanagan Amphitheatre

Enjoy a truly Okanagan experience of nature and beauty as we kick off the Summer Opera Series and the UBC Centennial celebrations in style with Opera Under the Stars!...

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Sep 16 2015
UBC Staff BBQ
11:30am to 1:30pm
Flag Pole Plaza, Vancouver Campus

The Welcome Back Staff BBQ is an annual event hosted by the President’s Office and Human Resources, and produced by the Ceremonies & Events office. It is a wonderful...

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Sep 18 2015
Growing the Future of Food and Farming at UBC Farm
2:30pm to 4:00pm. 4:00pm reception in partnership with the BC Blueberry Council
Franklin Lew Forum, Allard Law School, 1822 East Mall, Vancouver

We are celebrating one hundred years of farming at UBC and 5 years since UBC Farm was saved through the efforts of a UBC faculty, student and civil society coalition....

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Sep 19 2015
Joy of Feeding
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm, 3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver

Join us for a foodie's delight– an outdoor celebration of international dishes prepared by sixteen inter-generational cooks from around the world. Led by Meeru Dhalwala, cookbook author & chef/co-owner,...

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Sep 19 2015
Wesbrook Village Festival
11:00am to 4:00pm
Wesbrook Village, 3378 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver

In September, the University Neighbourhoods Association will be opening a brand new facility.  The new building, the Wesbrook Community Centre, is a collaborative achievement by UBC, UBC Properties Trust,...

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Sep 23 2015
UBC Changemaker Showcase
September 23-25, 2015
Various Sessions
UBC Vancouver Campus

Learn how to transform your passions into social change. The UBC Changemaker Showcase is three days of inspiration, fun, and opportunities to connect to people who want to make...

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Sep 24 2015
Centennial Harvest Feast
Share a meal, share a story
Feast: 4:30pm to 7:00pm, Arts Night Out: 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Main Mall (between Memorial and Crescent Roads)

On September 24th, Centennial Harvest Feast will invite 1,000 members of the UBC community including students, faculty, staff, residents, alumni and members of the public for a family style dinner on Main...

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Sep 25 2015
Beyond the Inferno
4:00pm to 8:00pm
2424 Main Mall, Forest Sciences Centre, UBC, Vancouver

Join UBC Forestry in celebrating National Forest Week and the start of UBC Centennial Year on Friday afternoon, September 25. Feel the heat of a real smokejumper attack on...

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Sep 26 2015
Nepal’s 2015 Earthquakes and Their Aftermath
1:00pm to 3:30pm
UBC Point Grey Campus

Learn about the society, culture, religion, and economics of Nepal by analyzing the aftermath of the Spring 2015 earthquakes. Topics include caste, ethnicity and class, gender, migration, and environmental change....

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Sep 26 2015
Living with Global China
9:30am to 12:00pm
UBC Point Grey Campus

Learn about China and its influence on prosperity, security, and world order. Explore where China is headed, the Canadian response, and anticipated government policies. Paul Evans is a professor and political...

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