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Opera star, judge to be honoured

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

Apr 3, 1997

Conference tackles issues raised by UBC Political Science controversy

Event: Conference on Academic Freedom and the Inclusive University Speakers include: Tom Berger, Peter Emberley, John Fekete, Stanley Fish, Jack Granatstein, Lorna Marsden, Stan Persky, Judy Rebick, and Bernard Shapiro […]

Apr 3, 1997

An intimate look Under the Volcano

University of Warwick Prof. Martin Lowry will share reminiscences of his celebrated uncle, Malcolm Lowry, author of Under the Volcano, at a colloquium honouring the writer on Tuesday, April 8 […]

Apr 3, 1997

Nothing paltry about this bird, UBC researchers find

Maybe tinamou doesn’t immediately come to mind as you scan the menu of your favourite eatery, looking for something new to try. But Canadians may soon be feasting on the […]

Apr 3, 1997

UBC to deliver Appraisal Institute educational programs through distance education

UBC’s Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration will offer education programs on behalf of the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) starting Jan. 1, 1998. The faculty’s Real Estate Division and […]

Apr 3, 1997

Women in Engineering at UBC

The following is taken from the Women in Engineering at UBC home page maintained by third-year engineering student Rozlyn Bubela. The first female chemical engineer to graduate from UBC, and […]

Apr 3, 1997

Engineering video wins award

A video produced for the Faculty of Applied Science to encourage high school students, especially women and other under-represented groups to consider engineering as a career, has won its second […]

Apr 3, 1997

Lifelong learning on upswing, study shows

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 […]

Apr 3, 1997

Political Science scholar earns top honour

Political Science Prof. Kalevi Holsti has become only the seventh UBC faculty member to be named a University Killam Professor, the highest honour bestowed by the university on its faculty. […]

Apr 3, 1997

Seed fund gives research a boost

Promising research at UBC and 10 other universities in Western Canada got a boost recently with the announcement of a $25 million fund supporting early stage development of new technologies. […]

Apr 3, 1997

Conference tackles academic freedom

by Gavin Wilson Staff writer Political correctness. Chilly climates. Charges of racism and sexism. Fears of free speech stifled. These issues have generated heated and divisive debate at many universities […]

Apr 3, 1997

Students to vote on technology fee

A student technology fee of $90 will be voted on in a student referendum to be held April 9-16. The university’s Board of Governors decided to put the fee to […]

Apr 3, 1997

First class to graduate with double degrees

The first group of graduates ever from the challenging Electro-Mechanical Engineering option will receive two degrees each during the Spring Congregation ceremonies this May. Eight students will receive both Bachelor […]

Apr 3, 1997

Student exchange proves popular

A record 265 students have been accepted into UBC student exchange programs this year — 250 in the Exchange Abroad Program (EAP) and 15 in the Group of Ten Exchange […]

Apr 3, 1997

UBC Reports Calendar for 97-04-03

A listing of UBC-related or UBC-sponsored events occurring on campus and off campus within the Lower Mainland from April 6 through April 19, 1997. UBC Reports welcomes calendar submissions from […]

Apr 3, 1997

Students solve waste problem inexpensively

A group of Engineering Physics students has designed a small device that will encourage the recycling of aluminum waste chips from machine shops, and help reduce the release of harmful […]

Apr 3, 1997

“Fun” earns researcher a sterling reputation

Prof. Keith Brimacombe has long had a fascination with how things work, something he credits to his early years spent in a farming community in Alberta. This fascination, coupled with […]

Apr 3, 1997

Ornithologist’s book rolls off the presses

by Gavin Wilson Staff writer For legions of bird-watchers, The Birds of British Columbia is not just another book; it’s an event. And for UBC Press, it’s a landmark publication […]

Apr 3, 1997

More to a bargain than money, professor finds

by Stephen Forgacs Staff writer Retailers who think they can attract shoppers by simply promising savings might be surprised to hear that money alone is not necessarily enough to make […]

Apr 3, 1997

Faculty emphasizes “real life” experience

Work and academic experience that now seem exceptional for a student graduating with an undergraduate degree in engineering could become commonplace as UBC’s engineering programs change with the times. It’s […]

Apr 3, 1997