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New foresters blend sciences

UBC Reports | Vol. 47 | No. 19 | November 29, 2001 Students prepared for problems with no simple solutions The old saw about how some people can’t see the forest for the trees could never apply to […]

Nov 29, 2001

`Think world-class, think b.c.:’ dean’s aim

UBC Reports | Vol. 47 | No. 19 | November 29, 2001 Altering perception of the industry is dean’s first goal Although forestry dean Jack Saddler shares many people’s concern about the current sharp downturn in B.C.’s forest […]

Nov 29, 2001

Stakeholders picture a forest, thanks to lab

UBC Reports | Vol. 47 | No. 19 | November 29, 2001 Visualization aids in planning sustainability The opportunity to gaze into a forest’s future is likely to be a popular attraction for those planning to take in […]

Nov 29, 2001

UBC Reports Index for 01-11-29

UBC’s entry into the capital markets via a bond issue sold out within 90 minutes of becoming available last week. The bonds raised $125 million for the university. more… Group […]

Nov 29, 2001

UBC Reports | Vol. 47 | No. 19 | November 29, 2001 Letter Keep bus loop location, says reader Editor: The present location of the bus loop is perfectly placed and allows transit users to reach almost any […]

Nov 29, 2001

UBC bond sells in record time

UBC Reports | Vol. 47 | No. 19 | November 29, 2001 UBC’s entry into the capital markets via a bond issue sold out within 90 minutes of becoming available last week. The bonds raised $125 million for […]

Nov 29, 2001

Science students click on learning

UBC Reports | Vol. 47 | No. 19 | November 29, 2001 System fosters interactive learning in the lecture hall It’s as easy as channel surfing and it’s changing the way students are learning in the Faculty of […]

Nov 29, 2001

Finning donates land for high-tech education hub

UBC Reports | Vol. 47 | No. 19 | November 29, 2001 A large land gift from Finning International Inc. will allow UBC and three sister institutions to develop educational programs in Vancouver’s newly emerging high- tech centre. […]

Nov 29, 2001

He’s got mail (on the back of his bike)

UBC Reports | Vol. 47 | No. 19 | November 29, 2001 He’s got mail (on the back of his bike) Through rain or snow, mail carrier puts wheels in motion by Michelle Cook staff writer At six […]

Nov 29, 2001

Engineers aim to plug toxic seepage from Britannia mine

UBC Reports | Vol. 47 | No. 19 | November 29, 2001 Solution will double as field lab for students, researchers by Michelle Cook staff writer UBC mining engineers have launched an innovative plugging project to stop the […]

Nov 29, 2001

Scholars sweep research awards

UBC Reports | Vol. 47 | No. 19 | November 29, 2001 Youth suicide, attention disorder among issues by Hilary Thomson staff writer A psychologist who investigates how cultural practices affect rates of suicide among aboriginal youth and […]

Nov 29, 2001

Researchers poised to lead revolutionary chip wave

UBC Reports | Vol. 47 | No. 19 | November 29, 2001 New lab to be a training ground for chip designers by Michelle Cook staff writer There’s a widening gap between computer chip technology and productivity that […]

Nov 29, 2001

Group to trek to Robson Square

UBC Reports | Vol. 47 | No. 19 | November 29, 2001 Great Trekkers inspiration for university’s `Next Trek’ by Brian Lin staff writer Students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the community are invited to be a […]

Nov 29, 2001

The best of UBC goes downtown for official opening of Robson Square campus

Event: UBC at Robson Square Official Opening Date: Friday, Nov. 30 Time: 11 a.m. Place: Plaza level, UBC at Robson Square, 800 Robson St. Parking: Pay parking is available at […]

Nov 29, 2001

UBC’s System-on-Chip lab to lead the revolution in computer chip design

Event: Opening of the System on Chip Research Lab Date/Time Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, 3-5 p.m. Place: Electrical & Computer Engineering Dept., Room 418, MacLeod Bldg., 2356 Main Mall. Parking: […]

Nov 27, 2001

UBC launches design-a-future computer game for public to play

Event: Public launch of Georgia Basin QUEST Date: Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001 Time: 7:30 p.m. (Media preview at 5:30 p.m.) Place: Science World British Columbia, Weyerhaeuser Science Theatre, 1455 Quebec […]

Nov 27, 2001

UBC Library and Bookstore to open branches at Robson Square

Small in size, but big in service, the UBC Library at Robson Square will have a decidedly digital atmosphere. The latest addition to UBC’s library system will have its roots […]

Nov 26, 2001

UBC bond issue a first

For the first time in its history the University of British Columbia is entering the capital markets with the intention of raising $125 million via a bond issue. The largest […]

Nov 20, 2001

Justice Louise Arbour to receive UBC honorary degree Nov. 22

Event: UBC Fall Congregation Date: Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23 Time: 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m. both days Place: Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, […]

Nov 20, 2001

UBC at Robson Square new home to Women’s Resources Centre

The UBC Women’s Resources Centre, a drop-in facility that has offered personal and career planning and development for almost 30 years, is one of the community services that will be […]

Nov 19, 2001