New UBC centre will use 2010 experience to help maximize sustainable benefits from sport

The University of British Columbia has launched a centre that will help future host regions learn from Canada’s experience hosting the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Feb 19, 2010

Nationalism – are the Games giving us permission to be loud, proud and Canadian?

UBC has a number of experts ready to comment on the phenomena of “strategic nationalism” – where hockey fever can induce patriotism – the lightning quick mood changes within social media and the different faces of pride, from authentic to hubristic.

Feb 18, 2010

Political satire, sponsorship and the Games

With Stephen Colbert arriving in Vancouver today, the University of British Columbia has faculty experts and a graduate student who can comment on political satire sponsorship and branding at the Winter Games.

Feb 17, 2010

Students performing in Olympic opening available for commentary after ceremony

At least three UBC students performing in today’s opening ceremonies are available to comment to media about their experiences immediately following tonight’s event. An expert on how people experience and remember large events is also available by phone.

Feb 12, 2010

Happiness under a microscope: UBC helps lead a new scholarly focus on wellbeing

With the world gathered to admire those faster, better and stronger, many of us would assume that “richer” tops that list of desired traits.

Feb 8, 2010 - by by Lorraine Chan

The MOA launches a massive digital collection

Next month, UBC’s Museum of Anthropology (MOA), the Musqueam Indian Band, the Sto:lo Nation, Sto:lo Tribal Council and the U’mista Cultural Society will launch the first-ever digital network of more than 300,000 Northwest Coast objects.

Feb 8, 2010 - by by Lorraine Chan with files from Frontier Magazine

UBC Sauder School of Business adds 50,000 sq. ft. in phase one of $85M renewal

The Sauder School of Business and the Robert H. Lee Graduate School at UBC have unveiled the completed first phase of an $85 million renewal and expansion on UBC’s Vancouver campus.

Jan 14, 2010