UBC Reports | November 20, 2015

November 20, 2015

UBC raises more than $1.6 billion in historic fundraising and alumni engagement campaign

The University of British Columbia has announced the results of its start an evolution campaign – the most ambitious fundraising and alumni engagement campaign in Canadian history.

LATEST NEWS
Light therapy effective for depression: UBC study New research finds that light therapy can treat non-seasonal depression and improve the overall wellbeing of people suffering from the disease.

UBC researchers study football hits with head impact sensors

University of British Columbia researchers are studying the effects of head impacts on football players using the xPatch, a small sensor worn behind the ear.

UBC project highlights plight of Europe’s minorities

Last week’s terror attacks in Paris have brought issues of immigration and xenophobia to the forefront.

OPINIONS
The way forward for Canadian digital diplomacy UBC professor Julian Dierkes calls on the new Liberal government to embrace digital diplomacy to support its foreign policy.

ATHLETICS
Thunderbirds claim national title with dominant 3-0 win over Spartans The UBC Thunderbirds stand atop CIS women’s soccer for the sixth time in program history, as they claimed the Gladys Bean Memorial Trophy.

EVENTS
(In)visible: The Spiritual World of Taiwan Through Contemporary Art Don’t miss the opening party for MOA’s new exhibit, (In)visible: The Spiritual World of Taiwan Through Contemporary Art, on November 20, 7-9pm. Free.

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"Thank you," from UBC's start an evolution campaign Thank you to UBC’s alumni, donors and friends for making the start an evolution campaign a success.

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