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Philanthropist, student leader, World Cup medalist to get alumni honours

Texas Instruments founder and philanthropist Cecil Green, former Alma Mater Society executive member and recent grad Allison Dunnet, and two-time Olympian swimmer Turlough O’Hare are among the UBC graduates who […]

Oct 1, 1998

Photographs document town before Holocaust

A revealing photographic exhibition of one of Poland’s most vibrant Jewish communities before the Holocaust opens Oct. 8 at the Museum of Anthropology. Remembering Luboml: Images of a Jewish Community […]

Oct 1, 1998

Knowledge is key to B.C.’s economy: report

by Susan Stern Staff writer UBC Commerce Prof. Michael Goldberg says the expansion of knowledge-based industries and tourism is the keystone to pulling B.C. out of its current economic turmoil. […]

Oct 1, 1998

Scientists pit element in cancer, diabetes fight

by Hilary Thomson Staff writer It can strengthen steel, shrink tumors, sink sugar levels and for almost 14 years it’s been the focus of research for Chemistry Prof. Chris Orvig […]

Oct 1, 1998

UBC sweeps Science Council’s six awards

UBC volunteers, educators, innovators, and leaders fill the ranks of this year’s Science Council of B.C. award recipients. Six out of the six awards to be presented at the Science […]

Oct 1, 1998

Alumnus starts bursary for First Nations students

Former UBC student Evan Adams is getting rave reviews and not just for his acting. Using proceeds from a benefit screening of his latest movie, Smoke Signals, Adams has established […]

Oct 1, 1998

Good cause seeks hungry stomachs, volunteers

October is a busy month for volunteers working on the 1998 UBC United Way Campaign. Events aimed at raising awareness and filling a few bellies take place mid-month, and volunteer […]

Oct 1, 1998

Knowledge key to B.C.’s future says UBC professor

UBC Commerce Prof. Michael Goldberg says the expansion of knowledge-based industries and tourism is key to pulling B.C. out of its current economic turmoil. His views are contained in a […]

Oct 1, 1998

UBC champion football team among students to receive hepatitis B vaccinations

Date: Monday, Oct. 5, 1998 Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Place: Thunderbird Stadium, 6288 Stadium Rd. Parking: Parking is available in the lot across from Thunderbird Stadium. Enter at Gate […]

Oct 1, 1998