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Jul 21, 2020

Michael Audain. Credit: Bob Frid

UBC expands research into historical Indigenous art through $6 million endowment

UBC alumnus, Michael Audain, OC, OBC, one of B.C.’s most ardent champions of the visual arts has donated $3 million to UBC to create the Audain Chair in Historical Indigenous Art. The gift, supported through the Audain Foundation, will be matched by the university to create a $6 million endowment. Recruitment of an internationally recognized scholar will begin shortly.

Jul 21, 2020

Nancy McKenzie has been appointed the new chair of the UBC board of governors. Credit: Paul Joseph/UBC

UBC board of governors elects Nancy McKenzie as new chair

The University of British Columbia is pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy McKenzie as the new chair of its board of governors.

Jul 21, 2020

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Popular seafood species in sharp decline around the world

Fish market favourites such as orange roughy, common octopus and pink conch are among the species of fish and invertebrates in rapid decline around the world, according to new research.

Jul 21, 2020

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