Check out UBC’s Writing Centre!
By Erin Catherall So your professor tells your class he wants MLA formatting for your paper, and all that is running through your head is “huh? MLA? Citation formatting? What?” Well it is time for you to check-out UBC’s Writing Centre. This amazing resource will help you build the necessary skills to become a stronger […]
Going a different kind of global
UBC Professors travel with students to Guatemala as part of a new Term Abroad program.
Meet Altay Otun: Political Science student to visit North Korea
By Mary Leong North Korea – just the name conjures up images of a hugely isolated country with a totalitarian regime. This UBC student hopes to break down barriers through learning and engaging with North Korean university students within the country. On June 5, Altay Otun will head to North Korea as part of the […]
Arts Insights: CiTR 101.9 FM interview with Dean Gage Averill
By Erin Catherall Dean of the Faculty of Arts at UBC, world- renowned Haitian scholar, and now, recent Grammy nominee— there is not much that Dean Gage Averill cannot seem to do! Listen to Gage Averill speak on Prof Talk (CITR 101.9FM) and hear his thoughts on his new role at UBC , his experiences […]
Meet Brent Nielsen: From BA to EA: – UBC History alum shines at Electronic Arts
Brent Nielsen graduated from UBC with a BA in 1993. Seventeen years later, he’s an executive producer of sports games at Electronic Arts (EA), one of the world’s foremost game production companies. Brent majored in History with a minor in Economics. But his passion has always been hockey. “I played hockey my whole life; I […]
Meet Margaret Coe: Teaching with a love of English literature
By Arash Ehteshami Margaret Coe graduated with a BA in English Literature. As a transfer student from University of Victoria (UVic), Margaret came to UBC having taken a sampling of university courses in a variety of disciplines. At UVic, she took courses ranging between invertebrate zoology, political science, computer science and English literature. After graduating […]
Arts Insights: Happiness under a microscope
By Lorraine Chan UBC helps lead a new scholarly focus on wellbeing. With the world gathered to admire those faster, better and stronger, many of us would assume that “richer” tops that list of desired traits. New evidence from leading UBC happiness scholars, however, cautions against equating more money with more happiness. If anything, the […]
Meet your match in ASTU 150 or CAP
By Mary Leong Get acquainted with campus and community during class, with the Arts Peer Mentors program Arts Peer Mentors redefine the three Rs to: resource, role model, and representative. Arts Peer Mentors, an academic-based peer program for students enrolled in ASTU 150 and Co-ordinated Arts Program (CAP), helps students explore the academic opportunities at […]
Introducing the Global Lounge: Connecting students at UBC
By Arash Ehteshami If you’re interested in global issues and like to study in a space with other globally minded students, then head to the Global Lounge. The UBC Global Lounge is a place for everyone with international interests. Want to catch the news from your home country or watch the World Cup? Drop by! Many […]
Meet Lau Mehes: From classroom to campsite
By Katie Fedosenko Arts student contributes to camp for queer, trans, and allied youth The first annual CampOUT, a four-day summer camp committed to creating an inspiring and welcoming space for queer, trans, and allied youth between the ages of 14 and 21, was a transformational experience for both participants and volunteers, according to […]