An artist's conception drawing of what the new Teaching and Learning Centre may look like once it's built.
UBC Okanagan focus of $40 million investment for library expansion and infrastructure upgrades
A joint federal-provincial and university investment totalling $40.65-million was announced Friday that will establish a new Teaching and Learning Centre and fund various sustainability and infrastructure upgrades.
This year's 'Tis the Season Open House takes place Dec. 15
IT, Media and Classroom Services' annual holiday celebration takes place on December 15 this year, from 1 to 4 p.m. in room ADM024 of the Administration building.
There will be food, music, games, and a whole lot of Ho! Ho! Ho!
Winter weather safety at UBC Okanagan
It's been a mild fall and early winter for the Okanagan valley, but Facilities Management wants you to know everything is well-in-foot when snow and ice arrive on campus.
Art on the Line organizers are currently accepting donations in the form of two- and three-dimensional artworks. Donations should be of suitable quality and equivalent to the $190 auction ticket price.
Help improve privacy and information security at UBC
Keeping information safe at UBC is a shared responsibility. Simple actions can have a big impact.
To learn how you can help keep UBC information secure and to enroll in privacy and information security fundamentals training, visit: www.privacymatters.ubc.ca
University Way and Teaching and Learning Centre open house organized for Jan. 11
Online consultation Jan. 9 to 22
Based on feedback from an earlier consultation, Campus and Community Planning has developed a proposed design for the pedestrianization of University Way.
See the proposed design and tell Campus and Community Planning what you think on January 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the main level atrium of the Administration building.
Nominations now open for Student Researcher of the Year Awards
Know an outstanding undergraduate or graduate student researcher? Nominate them for the Award for Student Excellence in Research and/or Creative Scholarly Activity.
UBC Alumni Achievement Awards nominations open until Jan. 27
The accomplishments of the members of UBC’s global community of alumni represent an inspiring account of positive social, cultural, and economic change in the world. Nominations for UBC's Alumni Achievement Awards are open until January 27.
UBC Travel is partnering with UNIGLOBE One Travel to provide 24/7 access and ticketing to Concur.
Travelers and arrangers will also now be able to view all bookings in the online tool, regardless of whether the booking was made with a live agent at UNIGLOBE or through self-service Concur tool.
Purchase and service requisition deadlines have been set for any department who is considering making procurement transactions for the 2016 calendar year and fiscal 2016/17 year-end.
Associate Professor of Mathematics Rebecca Tyson used computer modelling to determine pheromone baiting isn't the best solution to control the mountain pine beetle.
Barber School researcher says management of pine beetle not working
A method to control the spread of mountain pine beetles—pheromone baiting—may actually help the pest's population increase, UBC research shows.
Catherine Broom, assistant professor of education.
Do young people actively engage with politics? UBC research finds that they do
The notion of the millennial generation is met with thoughts of narcissism and disengagement. Despite the perception, a study out of the Faculty of Education shows that Canadian youth are actively engaged in politics.
The Heat beat the visiting Dinos in a tense five-setter in the UBC Okanagan gymnasium on Friday night.
Heat defeat Dinos in exciting top-five matchup
The nationally fourth-ranked UBC Okanagan Heat defeated the fifth-ranked University of Calgary Dinos on Friday night in the first of two matches this weekend in the UBC Okanagan gymnasium.
Pregnant women at risk of getting the flu are not getting vaccinated
Health-care professionals are hesitant to administer the flu vaccine to pregnant women, despite the potential life-saving benefits, according to a UBC study.
Assistant Professor of Health and Exercise Science Glen Foster, seen holding breathing apparatus in his lab, is researching the health impacts of sleep apnea.
UBC PhD candidate Nima Moallemi (left) and Assistant Professor Joshua Brinkerhoff used computer simulations to improve wastewater filtration.
Wastewater research may help protect aquatic life
New wastewater system design guidelines developed at UBC can help municipal governments better protect aquatic life and save millions of dollars a year.
UBC engages in community partnership to investigate children's health in BC's Interior
A new partnership established by UBC researchers may lead to a more targeted approach to children's health and well-being, and the specific health risks children face in the Southern Interior.
AlterKnowledge discusses education for reconciliation
How do we fulfill the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada to provide an education that acknowledges Canada's colonial history and values Indigenous knowledge?
Signing the Okanagan Charter The University of British Columbia officially signs the Okanagan Charter and helps lead a ground-breaking health promotion movement.
