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Vol. 49 | No. 8

Catching rays at UBC’s lap pool is a popular activity, but not without risks that most people are aware of but still choose to ignore even after lesions appear – […]

Aug 7, 2003

IN THE NEWS

UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 8 | Aug. 7, 2003 Highlights of UBC Media Coverage in July 2003 Compiled by Brian Lin Oldest planet found A group of U.S. and Canadian astronomers have found the oldest […]

Aug 7, 2003

Kudos

UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 8 | Aug. 7, 2003 UBC Names New Chair John Reid, president and chief executive officer of Vancouver-based Terasen Inc., has been named chair of UBC’s Board of Governors, for a […]

Aug 7, 2003

Time Piece 1969

UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 8 | Aug. 7, 2003 Student Sherry McKay and Henry Gilbert, assistant professor of fine arts Back in 1969 they called this “a happening.” The students from fine arts decided to […]

Aug 7, 2003

Computer Science Professor Invents New Digital Camera

UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 8 | Aug. 7, 2003 Old technology was the key By Michelle Cook In a world of pocket-sized digital cameras and colour printers capable of turning any kitchen table into a […]

Aug 7, 2003

UBC Host Program Encourages Faculty and Staff to Attract Conferences

UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 8 | Aug. 7, 2003 Program provides novices with expert support By Brian Lin Every year, thousands of conference delegates descend on UBC to discuss topics that could range from Organometallic […]

Aug 7, 2003

Deans New and Renewed

UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 8 | Aug. 7, 2003 Law isn’t the only faculty to get a new dean this year. The Faculties of Medicine and Science have also appointed new heads. Dr. Gavin Stuart, […]

Aug 7, 2003

Taking Education and Learning into Our Community

UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 8 | Aug. 7, 2003 Canadian universities seek stable funding By Michelle Cook UBC has joined forces with nine other Canadian universities to seek funding support for community service learning (CSL) […]

Aug 7, 2003

Campus Recruiters Step up Efforts to Attract First Nations Students

UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 8 | Aug. 7, 2003 Traditional methods just aren’t working By Brian Lin What do a summer camp, a soccer tournament, a business program and a Web site have in common? […]

Aug 7, 2003

Global Epidemic of Hip Fractures

UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 8 | Aug. 7, 2003 UBC leads international research team By Hilary Thomson It’s a life-threatening condition that affects 1.6 million people around the world every year, costs $650 million annually […]

Aug 7, 2003

Shortened Hospital Stays not Always a Blessing

UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 8 | Aug. 7, 2003 Researchers look for a better way By Hilary Thomson Returning home after a hospital stay should be a relief. For many patients, however, it can be […]

Aug 7, 2003

New Law Dean Committed to Lifelong Legal Education

UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 8 | Aug. 7, 2003 Mary Anne Bobinski predicts a strong future for UBC law By Erica Smishek Like the Texas state she has until recently called home, Mary Anne Bobinski’s […]

Aug 7, 2003

Reaching out to Aboriginal High School Students

UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 8 | Aug. 7, 2003 Forestry camp is a first for UBC By Brian Lin Aboriginal high school students from across B.C. are at UBC this week for the first-ever aboriginal […]

Aug 7, 2003

Skin Cancer Patients Know the Risks but Fail to Act

UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 8 | Aug. 7, 2003 Delay by doctors makes it worse By Hilary Thomson B.C. patients who suspect they have skin cancer don’t seek medical attention for an average of almost […]

Aug 7, 2003

New Songwriting Course a First in Canada

UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 8 | Aug. 7, 2003 Creative writing workshops teach lyrics and libretti By Erica Smishek Roll over Beethoven, give my regards to Broadway, and say hello to UBC, which could quite […]

Aug 7, 2003

The Way We Were

UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 8 | Aug. 7, 2003 Study reveals selective memories of Expo ’86 By Erica Smishek 2010 Olympic organizers take note — despite your best efforts, people may remember conversations in line-ups […]

Aug 7, 2003