Meet Jen Sung: Out in schools
Public speaker and program coordinator of the Out in Schools program, Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice (GRSJ).
Meet Koon Peng Ooi: Transcending borders
Born and raised in Malaysia, Koon Peng Ooi decided to pursue his education at UBC due to its strong Economics program and the International Leaders of Tomorrow (ILOT) scholarship. Now in his third year in Economics, Koon Peng has already participated in two International Service Learning programs in Uganda and developed a strong relationship with a local primary school for deaf children.
Meet Andrea Mameri: An internship Canadian Cancer Society
An internship with the Canadian Cancer Society has brought Andrea Mameri closer to her goal of working in sports marketing. A fourth-year Sociology student with a minor in Commerce, Andrea worked with the Canadian Cancer Society as a Student Associate for the Corporate Giving Officer.
Selvan Ramis receives the 2013 Outstanding Leader in the Faculty of Arts award
Selvan Ramis, a fourth-year psychology major, is a 2013 recipient of the Dean’s Outstanding Leader in the Faculty of Arts award. His passion for psychology is reflected in his involvement and leadership with the Psychology Students Association, undergraduate research, and mental health support organizations in Vancouver.
Meet Deyan Ivanov: Preparing for the future through involvement
Devan Ivanov began his UBC career envisioning a future in Engineering, but ended up graduating in May 2012 with a double major in Economics and Psychology. During his time as a student, Deyan took advantage of a number of involvement opportunities, which have led him to his current full-time position as Alumni Data Coordinator at UBC Alumni Affairs.
Meet Yasin Kiraga: Facing challenges and seeking opportunity
Yasin Kiraga is a Political Science major with a minor in International Relations whose diverse background has motivated him to view his lived experiences in a global context and create change for those who need it most. As a student sponsored by the World University Services of Canada (WUSC) Student Refugee program, he describes his time at UBC as both a challenge and an opportunity.
Student Directed Seminars
By Shannon O’Rourke Tailor a course specific to your academic interests. Apply now to coordinate a Student Directed Seminar. This is your opportunity to propose, plan and facilitate a 3-credit seminar course for your peers. To coordinate a Student Directed Seminar, students propose a course not currently available at UBC. If a professor agrees to sponsor […]
Adopt a healthy lifestyle to reduce stress
By Tara Simonetta “Stressed” may be “desserts” backwards, but that doesn’t mean you should abandon healthy eating habits as soon as midterms begin. When stress hits – and it hits all of us – the best defense is a healthy lifestyle. Eating well, exercising, relaxing, and taking mental breaks are all effective techniques for alleviating […]
10 resources every Arts student should know
By Timmy Wong 10 Resources Every Arts Student Should Know 1. Arts Academic Advising, located in Buchanan D, is an excellent place to go if you are facing academic hardship, wanting to plan for future courses, or simply wondering what options there are. Front desk and phone staff can answer many of your questions, so an […]
A guide to Arts & UBC acronyms
Lost in the world of UBC and confused by what AMS, SUB, or CSI all mean? Can’t seem to find what your friend or professor was talking about the other day? Have no fear, we’ve compiled a list of the most common acronyms you’ll encounter at Arts UBC.