Nancy Hermiston

Dan McLeod, Ben Heppner, and Nancy Hermiston join B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame

The Georgia Straight reported on a ceremony at UBC’s Old Auditorium to induct three alumni to the B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame. Dan McLeod and Ben Heppner are both former […]

Nov 23, 2018

UBC Opera keeps hitting the high notes

UBC Opera keeps hitting the high notes

The UBC Opera Ensemble is more relevant than ever, thanks largely to a strong vision.

Jun 23, 2014 - by Hilary Thomson

Members of UBC community named to the Order of Canada

Members of UBC community named to the Order of Canada

Nancy Hermiston, Sherrill Grace, and James Kimmins are among members of the UBC community who have been appointed to the Order of Canada.

Jan 2, 2014

UBC study explores why students with learning disabilities excel in opera

UBC study explores why students with learning disabilities excel in opera

Preliminary findings suggest that students respond well to the multi-tasking required for opera.

May 30, 2013

UBC study explores why students with learning disabilities excel in opera

UBC researchers have launched a study to explore why learning-disabled students shine in the University’s demanding opera program. The study, called Libretti of Learning, will be presented at Congress, a national gathering of 7,000 researchers that begins June 1 in Victoria.

May 30, 2013