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UBC Reports – February 6, 2014

UBC Reports – February 6, 2014

Feb 6, 2014

UBC unveils initiative to become Canada’s leader in entrepreneurship

Official unveiling of new campus entrepreneurship initiative, profiling two of 100 new venture ideas, and new funding from the BC Innovation Council

Feb 6, 2014

Vancouver Campus Student Development Awards invites nominations

The Office of the Vice President, Students recognizes exceptional contributions or significant improvements to the student experience and learning environment at UBC. It is inviting nominations from students, faculty, staff […]

Feb 6, 2014

Embracing ComplexCity – SCARP Student Symposium

The School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP) Planning Students’ Association will hold its sixth annual SCARP Student Symposium titled “Embracing ComplexCity.” The panel sessions will explore ways to respond to […]

Feb 6, 2014

Help shape UBC’s 20-year Sustainability Strategy

Join the conversation and help shape the long-term vision for sustainability at UBC and be part of an ongoing consultation process with faculty, staff, students and community members. UBC is […]

Feb 6, 2014

Special Olympics BC charity free-throw contest at T-birds game

During half-time of this season’s final game, when the UBC women’s basketball team takes on the University of Victoria Vikes at home, 10 Special Olympics B.C. (SOBC) basketball players will […]

Feb 6, 2014

Computer engineer among UBC’s research stars

Computer and Electrical Engineering associate professor Purang Abolmaesumi has been selected to receive a UBC Killam Research Prize in recognition of his distinguished research and scholarly contributions. For more information, […]

Feb 6, 2014

Computer Science professor receives Steacie Fellowship

Computer Science professor Kevin Leyton-Brown is the recipient of the Steacie Memorial Fellowship, which recognizes outstanding young researchers with a promising career in science research. Each fellow receives a research […]

Feb 6, 2014

UBC professor listed among 20th century Canadians “who changed the world”

Michael Hayden, University Killam Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics, has been featured in Ken McGoogan’s recent book, 50 Canadians Who Changed the World (Harper Collins). The book features […]

Feb 6, 2014

Applied Science announces new leadership roles; increases focus on professional development and industry partnerships

UBC Applied Science Dean Marc Parlange recently created two new senior leadership roles and appointed Prof. Elizabeth Croft as Associate Dean for Education and Professional Development, and Prof. James Olson […]

Feb 6, 2014

Music professor nominated for Juno

Stephen Chatman, chair of the Composition Division in UBC School of Music, has received a Juno nomination for Classical Composition of the Year for his work “Magnificat: Songs of Reflection.” […]

Feb 6, 2014

UBC This Week 6-Feb-2014

  Recent UBC Media Releases Feb 6 UBC experts on Citizenship Act changes Feb 6 Beatlemania, 50 years later Feb 6 Want brand loyalty? Scare your customers Feb 5 UBC […]

Feb 6, 2014

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Feb 6, 2014

Story ideas and experts for Sochi

Story ideas and experts for Sochi

UBC experts, news and story ideas for journalists covering the Sochi Games, from security to sports science.

Feb 6, 2014

UBC experts on Citizenship Act changes

UBC experts on Citizenship Act changes

UBC experts are available to comment on the newly announced changes to the Citizenship Act. Efrat Arbel UBC Law Tel: 604-722-6162 arbel@law.ubc.ca Refugee and immigration law “The proposed provisions allowing […]

Feb 6, 2014

Aboriginal Health Initiative Speaker: Grand Chief Doug Kelly of the First Nations Health Authority

Aboriginal Health Initiative Speaker: Grand Chief Doug Kelly of the First Nations Health Authority Thu Feb 6 2014, 6 PM – 7:30 PM First Nations Longhouse, 1985 West Mall Grand […]

Feb 6, 2014

Aboriginal Health Initiative Speaker: Grand Chief Doug Kelly of the First Nations Health Authority

Feb 6, 2014

How exercise can boost brain power

How exercise can boost brain power

Physical activity can slow cognitive decline, says UBC physical therapist.

Feb 6, 2014