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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 […]

Mar 4, 1999

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, […]

Mar 4, 1999

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 […]

Mar 4, 1999

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 […]

Mar 4, 1999

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 […]

Mar 4, 1999

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 […]

Mar 4, 1999

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 […]

Mar 4, 1999

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 […]

Mar 4, 1999

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 […]

Mar 4, 1999

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 […]

Mar 4, 1999

UBC Commerce researcher leads $2.4-million study of business growth in Canada

UBC Commerce and Business Administration Prof. Raffi Amit will lead a five-year study of why some Canadian firms grow while others stagnate or go out of business with a major […]

Mar 3, 1999

UBC names honorary degree recipients for 1999

Political journalist Peter C. Newman, Shirley Chan, former chair of UBC’s Board of Governors, and nuclear physicist UBC Prof. Emeritus Erich Vogt are among the seven individuals who will receive […]

Mar 2, 1999