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Researchers study Olympic Games impact

Can the Olympics contribute to sustainability in Canada and around the world? We will be one step closer to knowing when the first report from the Olympic Games Impact (OGI) research project, conducted by UBC researchers, is released in June.

Apr 28, 2009 - by By Catherine Loiacono

UBC Thunderbird Arena: The birthplace of Canada’s first national hockey team

Don’t be surprised if you hear Hayley Wickenheiser or any of the other sure-fire Canadian Olympians say, “Home, sweet home,” when they arrive at UBC in 2010. The new UBC Thunderbird Arena, a 2010 Olympic and Paralympic competition venue, is located where Canada’s National Hockey Program was born

Apr 28, 2009 - by By Basil Waugh

Researcher aims to end Paralympic “boosting”

If Dr. Andrei Krassioukov gets his way, the days of some Paralympic athletes putting their lives in danger to increase their athletic performance may be over.

Apr 28, 2009 - by By Sean Sullivan

Olympic opportunity: Learning takes a front seat

With the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games just a year away, learning about the event is on the podium at UBC. As a result, some students are gaining valuable experience as they examine and participate in one of the world’s great sporting spectacles.

Apr 28, 2009 - by By Glenn Drexhage

UBC swimmer Annamay Pierse named CIS female athlete of the year

UBC Reports Extras | Apr. 28, 2009 University of British Columbia swimmer Annamay Pierse has been named the 2008-09 Canadian Interuniversity Sport female athlete of the year. Pierse received the […]

Apr 28, 2009

Career public servant to become UBC’s next Registrar

A career public servant has been appointed Associate Vice President, Enrolment Services/Registrar at the University of British Columbia. James Ridge, Deputy City Manager at the City of Vancouver, will assume […]