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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.

The Arts Student Centre celebrates its official opening

The Arts Student Centre celebrates its official opening

“Today marks the beginning of a new chapter,” said Arts Undergraduate Society President Chelsea Bian.

Aiyana Twigg and Makena Zimmerman receive 2022 Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community Award

Aiyana Twigg and Makena Zimmerman receive 2022 Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community Award

Aiyana Twigg and Makena Zimmerman have each received the 2022 Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community award for their dedication to building community and shaping positive, healthy campus cultures at UBC.

Eman Alsulaiti and Njamba Koffi receive 2022 Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community and Beyond Award

Eman Alsulaiti and Njamba Koffi receive 2022 Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community and Beyond Award

Eman Alsulaiti and Njamba Koffi have each received the 2022 Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community and Beyond award for their dedication to community change at UBC and beyond our campus.

Lorena Edah and Julian Lam receive 2022 Outstanding Leader in the Faculty of Arts Award

Lorena Edah and Julian Lam receive 2022 Outstanding Leader in the Faculty of Arts Award

Lorena Edah and Julian Lam have each received the 2022 Outstanding Leader in the Faculty of Arts award for their considerable dedication and achievement within the Faculty of Arts. 

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.

Reclaiming the narrative: How UBC students helped decolonize MOA’s African collections

Reclaiming the narrative: How UBC students helped decolonize MOA’s African collections

Three Arts participants discuss how they helped decolonize MOA’s African collections, the importance of connecting with local knowledge holders, and the many lessons they are taking away from this impactful project.

Gain valuable skills through a part-time, on-campus job with the Work Learn program

Gain valuable skills through a part-time, on-campus job with the Work Learn program

We spoke with Arts student Michelle Lam to learn about her experience in the Work Learn program and how the program is preparing her for future work opportunities.

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.