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UBC candy developer tastes success with gross-out factor

A candy-coated treat shaped to look like dinosaur droppings has earned a University of British Columbia graduate student a spot among six finalists in an international food product development competition. […]

May 27, 1998

Walkers celebrate mobility with new hips and knees

Two hundred patients who have undergone orthopedic surgery to replace hips, knees and other joints will take part in the seventh annual Hip Hip Hooray walk along Spanish Banks on […]

May 26, 1998

Former Canadian Press bureau chief joins UBC journalism school

Stephen Ward, a former Canadian Press (CP) Vancouver bureau chief with 15 years of journalism experience, has been hired as the first full-time teaching appointment with the Sing Tao School […]

May 26, 1998

Former president, scholars receive honorary degrees

Former UBC president David Strangway is one of eight individuals to receive an honorary degree from UBC during this year’s Spring Congregation. Strangway was NASA’s chief of geophysics and vice-president […]

May 21, 1998

Academic excellence sets graduates at head of class

Twenty-eight UBC students finished at the head of their class this year, including recipients of the Governor General’s Academic Medals. They are: American Institute of Certified Planners Prize (Most outstanding […]

May 21, 1998

Student leaves Mongolia to seek gold

by Hilary Thomson Staff writer It was the glitter of gold that brought Eric Hou all the way from Mongolia to Harris Creek near Vernon, B.C. Hou, a geochemist who […]

May 21, 1998

Cantonese-speaking cop gets degree

by Gavin Wilson Staff writer John Cameron — law graduate and 10-year veteran of the Vancouver City police force — was walking the beat in Chinatown one day when he […]

May 21, 1998

Academic achievers earn medals

At UBC and other Canadian universities, gold medals are presented to students who have achieved the highest standing in graduate studies at both the master’s and doctoral level. Silver medals […]

May 21, 1998

Year brings new president, honours

1997 May: Ten UBC women are nominated for the 1997 Vancouver YWCA Women of Distinction awards. UBC commits to a transportation planning process, new housing policy and services for permanent […]

May 21, 1998

Engineer discovers his political voice

by Stephen Forgacs Staff writer It’s mid-March and UBC’s Senate is meeting as it does monthly in the Law Building. After discussion of an issue, Senate chair and UBC President […]

May 21, 1998

$5 million given to needy students

The university distributed $5 million in need-based financial assistance to 2,822 students as bursaries and low-interest loans during the fiscal year ending March 31, 1998. Dan Worsley, assistant director in […]

May 21, 1998

Castlegar mom masters juggling act

by Hilary Thomson Staff writer Sandra Nelson may have been studying for a pharmacy degree, but she’s also become an expert in the art of juggling. For the past four […]

May 21, 1998

Piper honoured by McGill

The more than 5,000 UBC students graduating at Congregation this year aren’t the only ones receiving degrees. UBC President Martha Piper is getting one of her own — an honorary […]

May 21, 1998

It’s the people you’ve met who matter and make the difference

At this time of year it’s difficult not to think of my own years as a university student. I remember well the excitement of learning, the give and take of […]

May 21, 1998

Key contributions to university recognized

Five members of the campus community are receiving the President’s Service Award for Excellence for distinguished contributions to the university. Each winner will receive a gold medal and $5,000 during […]

May 21, 1998

Team efforts make memorable year

by Don Wells Athletics and Recreation Among the throngs of graduating students passing through the Chan Centre will be 132 varsity athletes. And if, in 30 or so years, somebody […]

May 21, 1998

Prized teachers bring students to life, learning

by Hilary Thomson Staff writer A cross between a midwife and a truffle hound — that’s how Killam Teaching Prize winner Christine Parkin describes her role as teacher. “Both aspects […]

May 21, 1998

Small faculty meets student’s needs

by Stephen Forgacs Staff writer When Jane Vermeulen was putting together her application for graduate school recently, she was surprised by the fact she was able to list seven of […]

May 21, 1998

Student scholars serve and lead

Fourteen students have been named Wesbrook Scholars, an honorary designation for outstanding achievement among undergraduates. Awarded annually, the honour is reserved for a maximum of 20 students who are nominated […]

May 21, 1998

Recent grads gather to tackle shared issues

by Gavin Wilson Staff writer Think of it as the Alumni Association — the Next Generation. A group of recent grads has banded together to form the UBC Young Alumni, […]

May 21, 1998