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UBC event explores life of climate change pioneer Alexander von Humboldt
By Patty Wellborn on October 16, 2019
Prussian naturalist Alexander von Humboldt began his celebrated expedition through the New World in 1799. During his travels, he explored the Americas widely, journeying to several countries including Venezuela, Cuba and the United States.
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UBCO political science department hosts election candidates
By Nathan Skolski on October 15, 2019
UBC Okanagan’s department of economics, philosophy and political science has organized a meet and greet for candidates and voters in the upcoming federal election.
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UBC biology professors create annual calendar as fundraising project
By Patty Wellborn on October 1, 2019
The birds and the bees can mean many things to many people. For a group of UBC Okanagan biology professors, however, they mean a great fundraising opportunity.
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UBC student wins ‘Strong Woman’ accolade
By Christine Zeindler on September 30, 2019
Sharing the bare necessities of life with marginalized women has brought recognition to a UBC Okanagan student.
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Series of UBCO events to discuss housing, homelessness and more
By Patty Wellborn on September 24, 2019
According to census data from Statistics Canada, in Kelowna alone there are some 3,000 people considered at high risk of homelessness—with another 1,900 identifying as transitionally, episodically or chronically homeless.
Posted in Community Culture and Global Studies, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Media Advisory, Spotlight
Future of Health Forum focuses on research and innovation in cancer care
By Patty Wellborn on September 20, 2019
With cancer remaining the leading cause of death in BC, the first-ever Future of Health Forum will focus on research, innovation and strides to improve outcomes for all cancer patients.
Posted in Faculty of Health and Social Development, Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Media Advisory, Medical Physics, Research, School of Nursing
UBC event explores environmental histories of South Asia
By Patty Wellborn on September 13, 2019
If we want to save the planet from climate change, how do we protect the environmental histories of South Asian cultures?
Posted in History, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Media Advisory, Sociology
UBC study finds health isn’t the only issue with bacteria growth
By Patty Wellborn on September 12, 2019
Microorganisms growing inside aging buildings and infrastructure are more than just a health issue, according to new research from UBC Okanagan.
Posted in Biology, Health, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Media Releases, Research, School of Engineering
UBC event highlights nature’s role in government infrastructure
By Patty Wellborn on September 11, 2019
Natural assets and the ecosystem services they provide are a fundamental part of local government infrastructure. When properly managed, natural assets such as forests, wetlands and green spaces have many advantages over engineered infrastructure—including being less expensive to operate and maintain.
Posted in BRAES, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Media Advisory
UBCO students put cosmic ray research aloft
By Bud Mortenson on July 24, 2019
A group of UBC Okanagan students have won the opportunity to launch a science experiment into the stratosphere with help from the Canadian Space Agency.
Posted in Computer Science, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Mathematics, Media Releases, Physics, Research, School of Engineering, Spotlight