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Gift giving 101

Gift giving 101

UBC’s Elizabeth Dunn on how to make the most of Christmas gift giving and how it really is better to give than receive.

Dec 9, 2013

Slacktivism: ‘Liking’ on Facebook may mean less giving

Slacktivism: ‘Liking’ on Facebook may mean less giving

Would-be donors skip giving when offered the chance to show public support for charities in social media, a new study from UBC’s Sauder School of Business finds.

Nov 8, 2013

UBC Law receives $2M gift: Second largest donation to UBC Law by an individual

In memory of their late husband and father, Franklin Lew, Joan and Derek Lew have made a $2 million gift to the Faculty of Law at UBC.

Sep 28, 2012

Giving makes young children happy, UBC study suggests

If it is indeed nobler to give than to receive, it may also make you happier – even if you’re a toddler, according to a new study co-authored by three psychologists at the University of British Columbia.

Jun 19, 2012

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