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UBC diamond research records a first for science

Thanks to an opportunity to study rocks “that most petrologists would die for,” UBC researchers are set to make diamond exploration history with the publication of results of their analysis […]

Sep 16, 1997

Media to mountains subjects for Vancouver Institute fall lecture series

Globe and Mail Editor-in-Chief William Thorsell and Stanford University education expert Prof. Larry Cuban are among the speakers participating in The Vancouver Institute fall lecture series at the University of […]

Sep 15, 1997

Internationally known brain researcher to head up new Vancouver centre

University of British Columbia brain researcher Max Cynader has been named director of the new Brain and Spinal Cord Research Centre at the Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre (VHHSC), […]

Sep 11, 1997

Stakeholders to review Forest Accord report card

Canada is making “reasonable” progress toward sustainable forest management, but there remains a lot of work to do, a panel of experts has stated after evaluating the National Forest Strategy […]

Sep 5, 1997

UBC Reports Calendar for 97-09-04

A listing of UBC-related or UBC-sponsored events occurring on campus and off campus within the Lower Mainland from September 7 through September 20, 1997. UBC Reports welcomes calendar submissions from […]

Sep 4, 1997

UBC’s Board of Governors

UBC’s 15-member Board of Governors comprises the chancellor, the president, eight persons appointed by the lieutenant-governor, two faculty members elected by faculty, two full-time students elected by students and one […]

Sep 4, 1997

AMS encourages student debate

In response to the polarized opinions of its membership on the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) conference, the Alma Mater Society (AMS), UBC’s student society, has opted for a "freedom […]

Sep 4, 1997

UBC Reports Digest for 97-09-04

A new guide to students’ rights and responsibilities will make it easier for students, faculty and staff to locate information about the policies and regulations that govern student life. The […]

Sep 4, 1997

vol. 43, issue 14

1997 Board of Governors . Canada’s Year of Asia Pacific . News Digest . Offbeat . People . T-Bird Notes . Letters to the Editor . Calendar School’s opening ushers […]

Sep 4, 1997

APEC-Alert voices views

Editor: As members of APEC-Alert we want to respond to the article "Students set to voice diverse opinions" (UBC Reports, July 10). It is correct that we strongly believe that […]

Sep 4, 1997

UBC Reports Offbeat for 97-09-04

Ever wonder what that temporary staff member from UBC’s Limited Time Only (LTO) office does when they are not busy holding your office or department together? Staff in the Public […]

Sep 4, 1997

UBC Reports People for 97-09-04

UBC President Martha Piper is one of the first six people named as members of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). The foundation was created in the 1997 federal budget […]

Sep 4, 1997

Gridiron T-Birds look to playoffs and beyond

by Don Wells Thunderbird Athletics Don’t expect any surprises when you ask UBC Thunderbirds football head coach Casey Smith how he feels about his team’s chances in 1997. Likely as […]

Sep 4, 1997

UBC, SFU join to tackle gov’t, business issues

A joint SFU-UBC Centre for the Study of Government and Business will study the role of governments in the Canadian economy and the relationship between government and business in Canada. […]

Sep 4, 1997

Coke money improves access for the disabled

Project funding totalling $734,000 will be available this year from the Coca-Cola Disability Access Fund to make the University of British Columbia campus more accessible to people with disabilities. New […]

Sep 4, 1997

Program roots out cultural causes of tooth decay

“No cavities!” is the good news children and parents are hearing more often these days. But for children from some cultural groups, the news isn’t so good. The Lower Mainland’s […]

Sep 4, 1997

Counsellors help families cope with DNA diseases

by Hilary Thomson Staff writer “Your baby has Down’s syndrome.” Hearing these words parents need information, understanding and support. A UBC graduate in genetic counselling may be the one to […]

Sep 4, 1997

Graduate college not only meets, but surpasses goals, review finds

by Sean Kelly Staff writer According to a recent report, Green College, UBC’s first graduate college, has already exceeded both its social and academic objectives, and achieved a successful marriage […]

Sep 4, 1997

Innovation `97 pulls festivities together

Innovation ’97 organizers and dozens of volunteers and supporters are working to increase community spirit on campus and get more people involved in campus events. For the past months, they’ve […]

Sep 4, 1997

School’s opening ushers in new era

by Stephen Forgacs Staff writer The Sing Tao School of Journalism passed another milestone last week with the official opening of the building that will house it. Sing Tao Ltd. […]

Sep 4, 1997