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The following remarks were made by UBC President Martha Piper at a memorial service held for Frank Eastham at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts on Nov. 18. Others […]
Nov 26, 1998
Patricia Marchak has been elected by faculty to the Board of Governors. A former dean of Arts, Marchak is a professor in the Anthropology and Sociology Dept. and the Institute […]
by Susan Stern Staff writer Intern architect and new UBC graduate Nick Sully is not interested in creating skyscrapers. His vision of city life in the new century will focus […]
Forest Sciences Prof. Kermit Ritland is the first UBC recipient of a Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) grant of more than $350,000. “This level of support is essential,” says Bernie […]
by Hilary Thomson Staff writer Capturing and storing information provides Rita Dilek with challenges both professional and personal. Dilek, who graduates this month with a master’s degree in Computer Science, […]
Ophthalmology expert and UBC Prof. Emeritus Stephen Drance will receive an honorary degree from the university at Fall Congregation. He joined UBC’s Faculty of Medicine in 1963 and served as […]
by Susan Stern Staff writer A confidential survey is underway to determine how widespread disordered eating problems are among young women at UBC. The survey is being distributed to female […]
A graduate of the Creative Writing Program at the University of British Columbia has won this year’s $10,000 Governor General’s Literary Award in English for poetry. Stephanie Bolster (BFA, Creative […]
UBC has maintained its position as the fourth overall medical/doctoral university in Maclean’s annual ranking of Canadian universities. UBC has consistently ranked fourth since 1992. The University of Toronto placed […]
by Don Wells It was a golden autumn for the UBC women’s field hockey team, thanks to a goal by Leslie Magnus in the national championship final against the University […]
Members of UBC’s Board of Governors, Alma Mater Society President Vivian Hoffman and other campus representatives joined President Martha Piper as she met with Biology 120 students on Nov. 19 […]
A distinguished CBC Television journalist who has trekked across Canada and around the world to bring Canadians information on issues that affect their lives has been named the 1998 recipient […]
William Sauder was recently re-elected by acclamation to serve a second term as university chancellor. A UBC graduate, Sauder is chair of International Forest Products Limited and Sauder Industries. He […]
UBC President Dr. Martha Piper presented Trek 2000, UBC’s blueprint for the millennium, to students, members of the community and service providers in downtown Vancouver today at Strathcona Elementary School. […]
Nov 25, 1998
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998 Time: 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Place: Strathcona Elementary School Gymnasium, 592 East Pender St., Vancouver UBC President Dr. Martha Piper will launch Trek 2000, the […]
Nov 20, 1998
A graduate of the Creative Writing Program at the University of British Columbia has won this year’s Governor General’s Literary Award in English for poetry. Stephanie Bolster (BFA, Creative Writing […]
Nov 18, 1998
Date: Nov. 26-27, 1998 Time: Thursday, Nov. 26, 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Place: Chan Centre […]
Local government structure and municipal services in Electoral Area A, the area on and around the UBC campus grounds, will be the topic of a public meeting to be held […]
Nov 16, 1998
A listing of UBC-related or UBC-sponsored events occurring on campus and off campus within the Lower Mainland from November 15 through November 28, 1998. The previous calendar is also available. […]
Nov 12, 1998
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