UBC adopts grad’s energy makeover project
The UBC Aquatic Centre is getting a major clean energy makeover thanks to a class project by a graduating green engineer and UBC staff member Jeff Giffin.
Social enterprise meets high fashion
Ghana’s vibrant culture, colours and textiles contrast sharply with the exacting demands of high-end fashion.
Friends celebrate law degrees
Attending law school part time can be a tough road to travel, but for Andrea Petersen and Laura McPheeters, their friendship and the support they received from friends, family and the Faculty helped make that journey a little easier.
A passion for health care policy
Miranda Kelly doesn’t shy away from talking about her Aboriginal heritage—and modern day issues affecting the health of Aboriginal people.
From the classroom to Afghanistan
After a whirlwind undergraduate experience including an eye-opening trip to Afghanistan and the presidency of the Arts Undergraduate Society (AUS), graduating History student Brian Platt is now ready for some real excitement.
Building a career to help youth
Before Liam Hogan came to UBC to get his teacher education degree, he worked in elementary and secondary school life skills classes for youth with physical and cognitive disabilities. He felt that the school system needed far more teachers who were passionate about helping students with disabilities.
Human Kinetics at UBC’s Okanagan campus graduates first cohort
The Human Kinetics program at UBC’s Okanagan campus has undergone rapid growth and change since its inception in 2007. This June, its first students will graduate.
Max Jones makes PhD history at UBC
Max Jones is on track to make UBC history this June as the first student to complete an entire PhD at UBC’s Okanagan campus.
Behind the scenes at graduation
The wearing of academic costume is a tradition from the Middle Ages. At UBC the undergraduate’s and Master’s gown are black. The PhD regalia consist of a maroon silk gown and sleeves with blue and gold piping.
President’s Service Award for Excellence
Recognizing contributions to the UBC community, five Vancouver staff will receive the 2011 President’s Service Award for Excellence.
Highlights of UBC media coverage in April 2011
STUDENTS TAKE ACTION UBC takes LipDub to the next level Maclean’s, the Chronicle of Higher Education, the Vancouver Sun and The Province featured UBC’s LipDub video, a video created by […]
CLASS2011
In ceremonies in Vancouver and the Okanagan, more than 7,500 students celebrate and receive UBC degrees