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UBC launches international student recruitment drive

International students indicated overwhelming interest in UBC at several educational fairs held throughout Asia earlier this year, says the co-ordinator of UBC’s international student recruitment initiative. “UBC was the largest […]

Mar 21, 1997

Universities of B.C., Hong Kong announce partnership

Event: University of B.C.-University of Hong Kong research and education partnership announcement Date: Sunday, May 25, 1997 Time: 5:30 p.m. Place: Robson Square Conference Centre, conference room 4 On the […]

Mar 21, 1997

Input sought for governance study

Proposed terms of reference for a study concerning governance of the Greater Vancouver Regional District’s Electoral Area A, which includes UBC, are being referred to interest groups for comment. A […]

Mar 20, 1997

UBC Reports Calendar for 97-03-20

A listing of UBC-related or UBC-sponsored events occurring on campus and off campus within the Lower Mainland from March 23 through April 5, 1997. UBC Reports welcomes calendar submissions from […]

Mar 20, 1997

UBC Reports Digest for 97-03-20

The unique challenges posed by inclusiveness to traditional academic principles will be explored during Academic Freedom and the Inclusive University, a three-day conference taking place on campus April 10 to […]

Mar 20, 1997

Healthy food can be fast and fun

UBC Food Services is celebrating Nutrition Month in March by introducing new, low fat menu items and taking an active role in informing and educating its clients about the variety […]

Mar 20, 1997

vol. 43, issue 6

Food for Thought . News Digest . Letters to the Editor . Calendar Public Information Meetings on APEC ’97 (March 27) Public Meetings on Key Issues of the Official Community […]

Mar 20, 1997

Einstein’s marks disprove claim

Editor: In your article, “Scholar urges schools focus on child’s `greatness’” (UBC Reports, Feb. 6), you state that Albert Einstein was dyslexic. While this makes a nice story and seems […]

Mar 20, 1997

Public Information Meetings

for the campus and neighbouring community on UBC’s role in APEC ’97 and its impact on the campus community Thursday, March 27, 12:45-2pm Angus 110, 2053 Main Mall Thursday, March […]

Mar 20, 1997

Ties with China earn Commerce award

by Stephen Forgacs Staff writer The Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration’s success in building educational ties between Chinese universities, academics, business and government officials and the Vancouver academic and […]

Mar 20, 1997

Drug holds promise for steady heartbeat: study

A study co-headed by UBC’s dean of medicine, Dr. John Cairns, is offering new hope for people who suffer from abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) in the years following a heart […]

Mar 20, 1997

Hail Hale-Bopp, Spring king of comets

“I expect the comet will perform superbly… I honestly don’t see how it can fail us.” –Brian G. Marsden, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, in Sky & Telescope (March 1997) Will Comet […]

Mar 20, 1997

March 21 events aim to help end racism

UBC will mark the International Day to Eliminate Racial Discrimination, March 21, with events that include panel discussions, speakers, and theatre. “The day provides an excellent opportunity for students, faculty […]

Mar 20, 1997

“Julie” vies for title of Most Human Computer

by Charles Ker Staff writer A conversation with 14-year-old Julie gives insight into what would appear to be a well-rounded Grade 9 mind. She likes Hawaiian pizza, Mel Gibson, volleyball […]

Mar 20, 1997

Public Meetings

Key Issues of the Official Community Plan for UBC Recently the Greater Vancouver Regional District gave third reading to a bylaw to adopt the Official Community Plan for UBC and […]

Mar 20, 1997

New rehab lab extends school’s research reach

by Gavin Wilson Staff writer The opening of an off-campus research centre this summer highlights a new focus on research and community outreach in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences. The […]

Mar 20, 1997

UBC powerful draw for international students

International students indicated overwhelming interest in UBC at several educational fairs held throughout Asia earlier this year, says the co-ordinator of UBC’s international student recruitment initiative. UBC representatives attended five […]

Mar 20, 1997

Volleyball team nabs CIAU silver

by Don Wells Thunderbird Athletics If you asked TSN Award winner Jeanette Guichon if she would trade her $3000 bursary for a CIAU gold medal, the answer would probably be […]

Mar 20, 1997

Adult learning and training rates in B.C. surpass rest of Canada, UBC study finds

A significantly higher number of British Columbians are participating in adult education and training programs than were a decade ago, UBC researchers say. Compared to previous Statistics Canada figures measuring […]

Mar 20, 1997

UBC announces honorary degree recipients for 1997

University of British Columbia graduates Ben Heppner, a gifted tenor celebrated in the world’s premier opera houses, and retired B.C. provincial court justice Alfred Scow are among 14 distinguished individuals […]

Mar 20, 1997