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5 Arts courses you can take to learn about Indigenous history and culture

5 Arts courses you can take to learn about Indigenous history and culture

In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, we have compiled a list of Arts courses you can take this upcoming Winter session to learn about, appreciate and acknowledge the rich history, heritage, resilience, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across the country.

New 2022 courses in the Faculty of Arts

New 2022 courses in the Faculty of Arts

Registration starts next week for the 2022/23 Winter Session! From classes tackling the climate emergency, to an introduction to youth activism and food systems, explore our list of over 15 new courses being offered for the first time ever in the Faculty of Arts.

7 pieces of advice for the Class of 2022 from Arts alumni

7 pieces of advice for the Class of 2022 from Arts alumni

When you graduate, you become part of a global community of over 100,000 Arts alumni—100,000 potential mentors and friends; 100,000 stories; 100,000 lessons learned.

Advice from your Arts Peers

Advice from your Arts Peers

From first-year programs, to building connections, to finding your passions, our Arts Peer Advisors share their best tips for new Arts students.

Recognizing Graduating Student Leaders in the Class of 2022

Recognizing Graduating Student Leaders in the Class of 2022

Meet the inspiring Arts students from the class of 2022 who are building communities in Arts, at UBC and beyond.

6 Career and life tips from Arts alumni for working in non-profit

6 Career and life tips from Arts alumni for working in non-profit

Three UBC Arts alumni share their advice for launching a career in non-profit organizations, life in general, and how to give back to communities in inspiring ways.

Develop a future-proof skillset with a minor in GIS

Develop a future-proof skillset with a minor in GIS

A new minor in Geographic Information Science (GIS) offered by the Department of Geography opens the door to career and research possibilities from working on natural disaster response to improving urban design and shaping the future of healthcare.

4 reasons to fall in love with French Studies—as told by undergraduates

4 reasons to fall in love with French Studies—as told by undergraduates

Eight undergraduate students share what made them fall in love with French Studies in the first place—and why they ultimately chose to major or minor in the subject. Can you relate?

Why pursue German Studies at UBC?
An opportunity to experiment: Advice from Arts Co-op alumni

An opportunity to experiment: Advice from Arts Co-op alumni

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Arts Co-op program, we reached out to five Arts Co-op alumni to share where they are in their careers today, how the program helped them get there and their advice to students who are considering applying to the program.