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UBC Reports Calendar for 99-03-04

A listing of UBC-related or UBC-sponsored events occurring on campus and off campus within the Lower Mainland from March 7 through March 20, 1999. The previous calendar is also available. […]

Museum a bridge to community: director

by Susan Stern Staff writer Canada Post stamp to be released March 9 commemorates MOA’s 50th Anniversary One of the most rewarding aspects of the Museum of Anthropology (MOA), says […]

How can UBC help B.C. face the future?

by Michael Goldberg Prof. Michael Goldberg is former dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration and chair of the Academic Plan Advisory Committee. An economic revolution is well […]

vol. 45, issue 5

Feature: Museum of Anthropology . Forum . People . Calendar University Centre set for meeting of minds On March 12, UBC will open the doors on its long-awaited meeting and […]

UBC Reports People for 99-03-04

Prof. Don Mavinic has been appointed associate dean, Awards/Doctoral Orals, in the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Mavinic, who came to UBC in 1973, has been a professor of Civil Engineering […]

Federal budget backs research, innovation

by Hilary Thomson Staff writer The federal government took a big step forward on the road to a knowledge-based economy with more than $1.8 billion slated for research and innovation […]

Partnership set to help find spinal cord cure

The Rick Hansen Institute has joined with seven Canadian organizations to create the Canadian Neurotrauma Research Program (CNRP) to fund brain and spinal cord injury research. The partnership of national, […]

Chan, Newman to receive honours

Shirley Chan, former chair of UBC’s Board of Governors, political journalist Peter C. Newman and Physics and Astronomy Prof. Emeritus Erich Vogt are among the seven individuals who will be […]

University Centre set for meeting of minds

On March 12, UBC will open the doors on its long-awaited meeting and gathering place. The campus community is invited to the opening of the Leon and Thea Koerner University […]

Coming events

Call 604-822-5950 for information and confirmation of these and other anniversary events. March 9, Anniversary. Opening of Exhibit A: Objects of Intrigue featuring favourites from MOA’s diverse collections; launch of […]

Collection started in Main Library basement

In 1949, the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) had a humble beginning housing Oceanic materials in the basement of Main Library. In 1999, its 50th anniversary, MOA holds one of the […]

Rewards unique say long-time volunteers

Even before the doors of the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) opened in 1976, a number of volunteers lined up to offer their services. Drawn by Northwest Coast culture and art, […]

T-Bird tidal wave takes national competition

by Bruce Mason Staff writer UBC has successfully defended both its men’s and women’s national swimming titles. In fact, the Thunderbirds were in a league of their own at the […]

Experts tackle global health at Liu Centre symposium

Senior international health experts are meeting at UBC’s Liu Centre for the Study of Global Issues for a two-day symposium entitled “Global Health Challenges” Mar. 4 – 5. Problems associated […]

Unique funding fuels UBC mining research

Major benefits are predicted for B.C. industry as a result of an unusual payment to UBC’s Mineral Deposit Research Unit (MDRU). Last month, in a unique decision in the history […]

UBC volleyball stars court national title

For the second straight year UBC’s women’s volleyball team heads to the Canadian university championships as Canada West Champions. The intense rivalry between top-seeded UBC and the University of Alberta […]