This year UBC celebrates its centennial as well as 10 years in the Okanagan.
Celebrate this historic graduation on June 9 and 10 by helping more than 1,200 students cross the stage to receive their degree in front of family and friends.
UBC Okanagan to host 2016 Western Canadian 3MT competition
Western Canadian finalists present research on April 29
Cheer on Interdisciplinary Studies PhD student Mike Unrau as he gives his winning three-minute presentation at the Western Canadian 3MT Regional Competition on April 29.
On May 4 and 5, UBC Okanagan faculty members have the opportunity to network with colleagues as they explore evidence-based teaching and learning innovations and take in practical ideas for the classroom.
Update: On-campus water main flushing to finish April 22
The Glenmore-Ellison Improvement District (GEID) is extending the water main flushing period this week until April 22. Additional on-campus water main flushing will also take place from April 25 to 27.
Sexual Assault Panel consultations April 28 and 29
A University Sexual Assault Panel has been appointed to lay the groundwork for a UBC-wide sexual assault action plan. Consultations will take place at UBC Okanagan on April 28 from 12 to 2 p.m. and on April 29 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
If you would like to attend, please email your name and preferred time to usap@allard.ubc.ca and you will be notified of the location of the meeting.
This year, the Work Study program received 127 funding applications for over $923,571 from 77 faculty and staff across campus. Of these, 58 were approved for full or partial funding.
Effective immediately, IT, Media and Classroom Services now has the latest license codes for SAS software. These codes will carry through to March 31, 2017.
Stair supporters (from left) Ben Moody, Lucia Woolgar and Jenica Frisque of the Equity and Inclusion Office, and student union VP Internal Romey Jaswal.
Students thankful for new rainbow staircase
A staircase at UBC Okanagan has a new pop of colour, as a way to show students the campus is welcoming to all.
Pat Kennedy, managing director of the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame, interviews retired professional soccer player Rob Friend at UBC Okanagan's 11th annual Valley First/UBC Okanagan Athletics Breakfast.
'Passion and purpose' of sport the focus at UBC athletics breakfast
Retired from professional soccer at the age of 33, Kelowna's Rob Friend shared a passionate message for the audience at the 11th annual Valley First/UBC Okanagan Athletics Breakfast -- he can never kick a soccer ball again.
Prof. of Earth and Environmental Sciences Adam Wei.
Barber School professor examines impact of reforestation on carbon and water
A four-year UBC study will look at current forest management practices to determine how harvesting, and natural disturbances -- such as wildfires and pest infestations -- are affecting the natural balance between carbon and water.
Argus Properties Vice-President of Finance and Accounting Justin Bierwirth and management students Kyle Patan, Cameron Mahler, Gopal Patel, Jenel McKenney and Audrey Kaake hold the Argus Cup after winning the 2016 Live Case Challenge.
Ride-share incentives capture Live Case Argus Cup
Incentivize and they will share rides
That was the concept behind the winning submission from the Faculty of Management Live Case Challenge, sponsored by Argus Properties Ltd., which wrapped up April 7.
Volunteers from the offices of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and the Associate Vice-President Finance and Operations travelled to Kelowna's Clubhouse Farm child care and education centre to do some hands-on volunteer work on April 15.
UBC Okanagan participates in United Way Day of Caring
UBC Okanagan participated in United Way Central and South Okanagan/Similkameen's annual Day of Caring on April 15.
This event matched volunteers with agencies in need of help with various projects throughout the Central and South Okanagan, saving local charities roughly 300 hours of time.
A multi-faculty team consisting of Assoc. Prof Solomon Tesfamariam, engineering; Assoc. Prof. Warren Hare, mathematics; Prof Yves Lucet, computer science; and statistician Assoc. Prof. Jason Loeppky, are working to design a road construction computing program.
Team of researchers developing new tools to save millions on road design
Computer scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and statisticians are teaming up to create a tool to make highway construction less complicated and cheaper.
Stephen Berg is an assistant professor of education. His research focus is children's physical activity
It's about finding a balance
UBC professor talks about promoting healthy lifestyles in 21st century students
The Faculty of Education sat down with Asst. Prof. Stephen Berg on World Health Day to discuss ways to introduce children to healthy lifestyles in a generation of tech-focused youth.
Assoc. Prof. of Gender and Women's Studies, Ilya Parkins.
Perfect Strangers: A series of conversations featuring unknown subjects
ASSOC. prof. Ilya Parkins and alumna Lara Haworth collaborate on public exhibit in London, UK
Picture this. You walk into a room. The phone rings, and suddenly you're having a conversation with a stranger, about a subject matter you are not familiar with. What could possibly come of this?
Prof. Mina Hoorfar demonstrates the breath tube for the microfluidic breath analyzer.
UBC develops marijuana breathalyzer
The smell of your breath is the science behind a new device that will determine if you’re too stoned to be behind the wheel.
Engineering Prof. Mina Hoorfar has developed a handheld device, known as a microfluidic breath analyzer that can detect the presence of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in a person’s breath. THC is the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis.
Ever wonder if the cost of healthy, locally grown food is out of reach for those on the lower end of the income scale? Think eating healthy should be more affordable? Concerned about sustainable uses of our agricultural land?
AlterKnowledge series visits ECOmmunity Place in Penticton on Friday
The Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies' AlterKnowledge Discussion Series invites the public to join in a special site visit to the ECOmmunity Place Locatee Lands, where participants will learn about syilx (Okanagan) perspectives on ecology and place.
THC breathalyzer
Engineering Prof. Mina Hoorfar and her research team have developed a hand-held device that can detect the scent of particular molecules in your breath -- specifically tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
