Are you a fan of COVID-19 briefings interpreter Nigel Howard? You can take his ASL courses this fall
You’ve likely seen Nigel Howard interpreting at the provincial COVID-19 briefings. You might even have joined his Facebook fan club. And come September, you’ll be able to take American Sign Language (ASL) as an official credit course with him at the University of British Columbia.
Arts students’ advice on learning during COVID-19
This spring, the COVID-19 outbreak unexpectedly introduced UBC students to full-time online learning. Three students in the Faculty of Arts tell us what this change has looked like for them — from watching early-morning lectures in bed to collaborating on virtual performances. Brenda González Córdova Degree: BA in Economics with a minor in Philosophy Online […]
Thrive in your first year with UBC Arts
Many Arts students will be studying online this fall, and while it’s not how most of you had envisioned your first year at UBC to be, I know it will still be a semester filled with great learnings.
New 2020 Courses in Arts
From examining how COVID-19 is impacting society, to asking “what do Asian Canadian histories have to do with our present?,” to exposing our misunderstandings of ‘the Middle East’, explore a selection of new courses being offered for the first time ever in the Faculty of Arts.
Recognizing Graduating Student Leaders in the Faculty of Arts
Meet the inspiring students who are building communities in Arts, at the university and beyond.
Daniela Gallegos receives 2020 Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community and Beyond award
Hometown: Ambato, Ecuador Program of Study: Honours in Political Science, Minor in International Relations UBC Affiliations: UBC Ecuadorian Students Association UBC Awards: Vantage One Arts Award, Trek Excellence Scholarship (International Students), and Bhagwan Kaur wife of Gokal Singh of Halwara Award in Arts How can we connect with you (social media)? Through my Linkedin account or Instagram Why […]
George Radner receives 2020 Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community and Beyond award
Program of Study: Honours Economics UBC Affiliations: Common Energy UBC, UBC Climate Hub UBC Awards: HSBC Emerging Leader Award (2019), Wesbrook Scholar (2019), Edward JC Hossie Student Leadership Award: Volunteerism (2019) Economics Undergraduate Award (2018-2019); Trek Excellence Scholarship for Continuing Students (2015-2016); UBC John Young Memorial Prize in Economics (2015); UBC Arts Student Award (2015-2016); Chancellor […]
Ilerioluwa Okusi receives 2020 Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community award
Hometown: Ibadan, Nigeria Program of Study: Sociology (Major), International Relations (Minor) UBC Affiliations: International Scholars, Center for Accessibility, UBC Childcare Services, International Student Development, Equity Ambassadors (UBC peer programs), Equity Student Advisory Council (ESAC), UBC Africa Awareness Initiative (AMS Club), UBC Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (volunteer) UBC Awards: Sanderson Family Service Award in Arts, […]
Katja Sluga receives 2020 Outstanding Leader in the Faculty of Arts award
Katja Sluga received the Outstanding Leader in the Faculty of Arts award for her considerable dedication to creating development opportunities for students.