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International Student Initiative Attracts More Students Every Year

UBC Reports | Vol. 48 | No. 13 | Nov. 7, 2002 Recruitment Efforts Account for Major Increases By Michelle Cook Listen to any conversation on campus and you’re likely to hear Spanish, Arabic or Chinese being spoken, […]

Nov 7, 2002

Sharing Cultures with Korea, Japan and Mexico

UBC Reports | Vol. 48 | No. 13 | Nov. 7, 2002 Joint Academic Programs Popular with Students By Erica Smishek UBC continues to strengthen its place in the world community thanks to Joint Academic Programs with Korea, […]

Nov 7, 2002

Teaching the Teachers in Kenya

UBC Reports | Vol. 48 | No. 13 | Nov. 7, 2002 New Master’s Degree in Education Makes it Possible By Cate Korinth Stepping into a classroom in Kenya feels like stepping back in time. An authoritarian teaching […]

Nov 7, 2002

Alumni Spotlight

UBC Reports | Vol. 48 | No. 13 | Nov. 7, 2002 Roy MacLaren, PC, BA’55, MSc, MDiv Alumni Award of Distinction The Honourable Roy MacLaren has distinguished himself as a politician, diplomat, writer, publisher, corporate director and […]

Nov 7, 2002

The International Perils of Ada Christopher, Student Recruiter

UBC Reports | Vol. 48 | No. 13 | Nov. 7, 2002 Glamour Job is Gruelling Work By Michelle Cook None of Ada Christopher’s colleagues wants to travel with her. It’s not that Christopher and the other members […]

Nov 7, 2002

UBC Remembers with Nov. 11 Services

UBC Reports | Vol. 48 | No. 13 | Nov. 7, 2002 As global events continue to heighten our sensitivity to war and its impact, UBC will hold its annual Remembrance Day Services on Nov. 11. Services begin […]

Nov 7, 2002

UBC United Way Volunteers Clean Up

UBC Reports | Vol. 48 | No. 13 | Nov. 7, 2002 Fund-Raising Passes the Halfway Mark By Kate Jobling A team of 15 dedicated volunteers from various UBC departments spent Sept. 27 cleaning and painting the Coast […]

Nov 7, 2002

UBC Around the World

UBC Reports | Vol. 48 | No. 13 | Nov. 7, 2002 England Last summer, UBC Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies Prof. Anthony Barrett led a team of UBC students to the village of Baginton in central […]

Nov 7, 2002

Lower Mainland Students Seek Solutions for Students in Afghanistan

UBC Reports | Vol. 48 | No. 13 | Nov. 7, 2002 Understanding Children’s Rights By Erica Smishek Think globally, act locally. That’s what students at two Lower Mainland schools will do as they take part in a […]

Nov 7, 2002

UBC counsellor helping soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder

As members of the community gather on Remembrance Day to acknowledge the sacrifices of Canadians who have participated in wars over the last century, the day will have particular meaning […]

Nov 7, 2002

Kaiser Foundation donates record $4 million to UBC’s Faculty of Applied Science

The Kaiser Foundation for Higher Education has donated $4 million to UBC’s Faculty of Applied Science. It is the largest private sector donation in the faculty’s history. The gift, which […]

Nov 4, 2002

Frederic Wood Theatre’s Speaker Series Features X-Files’ Lone Gunmen and Other Well-known Alumni

UBC’s Frederic Wood Theatre kicks off its 50th Anniversary celebrations the week of November 18 with two weeks of free public events at UBC’s Robson Square campus. Opening November 18 […]

Nov 1, 2002

UBC News Digest

The UBC News Digest is a weekly summary of news stories about UBC people, research, learning, community, and internationalization initiatives. News Digest past issues are also available on-line. Oct. 31, […]

Oct 31, 2002

UBC, Korea University open new joint student residence on UBC campus

UBC and Korea University (KU) today officially opened Korea University – UBC House, a residence and cultural centre for students from both institutions. The $10 million residence is the centerpiece […]

Oct 30, 2002

Canada’s First Aboriginal Counselling Clinic Seeks Clients

Canada’s first counselling clinic for the urban aboriginal community is actively seeking clients. Launched last September, the UBC Robson Square Counselling Clinic offers free individual, couples and family therapy and […]

Oct 24, 2002

Stephen Jarislowky to Address UBC Annual General Meeting

Event: UBC Annual General Meeting Date/Time: Monday, October 21, Noon Place: UBC at Robson Square, 800 Robson Street Philanthropist and financier Dr. Stephen Jarislowsky will speak on Corporate Governance and […]

Oct 21, 2002

UBC News Digest

The UBC News Digest is a weekly summary of news stories about UBC people, research, learning, community, and internationalization initiatives. News Digest past issues are also available on-line. Oct. 18, […]

Oct 18, 2002

UBC poll shows Canadians feel greenhouse gas, global warming top environmental concerns

Four out of five Canadians believe reducing greenhouse gas emissions and global warming effects should be the government’s top environmental priority, according to a poll released today by the University […]

Oct 17, 2002

Vol. 48 | No. 12

UBC engineering students create another honorary engineer by presenting the Queen with her own engineering sweater. It features the initials HRH on the sleeve. – photo by Michelle Cook UBC […]

Oct 10, 2002

In the News

UBC Reports | Vol. 48 | No. 12 | Oct. 10, 2002 Highlights of UBC Media Coverage in September 2002 Compiled By Michelle Cook Kids can jump their way to strong bones Something as simple as jumping off […]

Oct 10, 2002