April 17, 2014 TV turns 75 The first television was introduced 75 years ago. UBC's Tiffany Potter looks at how it changed us, and how it will change in the future.

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LATEST NEWS
Community and business leader Lindsay Gordon to be next UBC Chancellor The University of British Columbia Board of Governors today appointed business and community leader, and double alumnus Lindsay Gordon to become the university's 18th chancellor on July 1, 2014.
Canada Foundation for Innovation awards UBC $2.2M to boost research More than $2.2 million has been pledged by the federal government to help fund projects ranging from stroke therapy to tissue regeneration at the University of British Columbia.

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EXPERT SPOTLIGHT
Stopping Heartbleed The nasty bug highlights the vulnerability of personal information on the web, but UBC's Hasan Cavusoglu says there's no need to panic.
A peek inside admissions Registrar Kate Ross explains UBC's admissions process for prospective students.
Learning the lessons of Columbine A UBC expert says promoting empathy is an important way to prevent tragic school shootings like the one that took place at Columbine High School 15 years ago.

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OPINIONS
Of course we need varsity sport In an op-ed for University Affairs, UBC's Richard Price says athletics connect universities with their communities and foster healthier, better educated citizens.

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ATHLETICS
Volleyball player nominated for CIS athlete of the year Lisa Barclay, a fourth-year outside hitter for the UBC Thunderbirds, is a finalist for the female CIS athlete of the year award.

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EVENTS
Commemorating The Komagata Maru Incident Theatre at UBC will take part in upcoming events held throughout Vancouver as we approach the 100th anniversary of The Komagata Maru Incident.

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VIDEO
The UBC Laptop Orchestra Pairing the arts and science, UBC's Laptop Orchestra transforms the human body into a musical instrument.