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Sharing Knowledge, Building Relationships
They say hindsight is 20-20. It is this concept that fuels one of the most active volunteers in Arts. Since graduating, Oliver Zihlmann (BA’05) has provided guidance to more than 100 students. While that may seem like a daunting figure, Zihlmann thinks mentoring is quite simple. “What would you have wanted to know as a [...]
Arts Alumna Helps Students to Create Positive Change
There are some things you can’t learn in a classroom. For third year Sociology students studying natural resource issues, mentoring students from John Oliver High School was the most effective way to learn about protecting the environment. By adopting a Community Service Learning (CSL) component, students in Sociology 360B worked with Be The Change Earth [...]
History in the Making
Jennifer Yip (BA ‘10) felt like an outsider. She had limited knowledge of her cultural roots as a Chinese Canadian until she enrolled in a UBC History course that changed her life. The course provided an opportunity for Jennifer to work on an oral history research project of Chinese Canadians in Vancouver. Since 2007, more [...]
Start An Evolution
UBC generates ideas that start evolutions. Ideas that change the way people think and change the way the world works. We see this change as an evolution, one that improves upon what has come before and inspires the generations that follow.
You can help start an evolution through involvement and investment. This can be as simple as reconnecting with UBC or as generous as making a donation.
Why? To increase our capacity to change the world for the better, through student learning, research, and community engagement.
We invite you to get involved and combine your energy with ours. Together with UBC, you can help create solutions for issues you care about. This is your chance to make a contribution with long lasting effects.
Learn how you can start an evolution and support thinking that can change the world.
Questions? Contact:
Victoria Auston Christine Lee
Director of Development and Alumni Engagement Alumni Relations Manager
604-822-9594 604-822-9359
Get Involved
Volunteering is a great way to stay involved with your alma mater, meet new people, and connect with students.
The Faculty of Arts welcomes alumni to share their experiences and advice with current students. Whether you’d like to work with a student throughout the academic year or provide guidance on a short-term basis, we offer a variety of programs that suit your busy schedules. Find out how you can:
Share your story and advice with students. Get involved!
Questions? Contact Bonita Perko, Alumni Relations Coordinator, 604-827-3618.
Recruit
Arts students bring fresh ideas, new perspectives, and knowledge of social media to your company or organization.
Hiring a skilled and motivated student has a world of benefits. These paid or voluntary positions can provide support for a variety of projects and help your organization to reach its goals. Learn more about the following options to find the right fit for your workplace:
Why hire an Arts student? Learn more!
Questions? Contact Christine Lee, Alumni Relations Manager, 604-822-9359.
