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Alumni Advice: Tips for an amazing year ahead

Alumni Advice: Tips for an amazing year ahead

We asked Arts alumni what advice they would give to their first-year selves. Find out what they had to say.

A historical tour of iconic Arts buildings

A historical tour of iconic Arts buildings

Join us on a trip through UBC Arts’ past, where we will uncover archival photos of UBC buildings from decades gone by.

How to reduce your carbon footprint

How to reduce your carbon footprint

Geographer Seth Wynes studies what individuals and institutions can do to advance climate change progress. What individual lifestyle choices have the highest impact on climate change? A 2017 study by environmental geographer Seth Wynes showed that the four of the most impactful actions that individuals can take to lighten their carbon footprint are (in order of impact): […]

UBC Arts students create free summer camp for refugee children

UBC Arts students create free summer camp for refugee children

The BC Newcomer Camp provides a fun and immersive environment for kids aged 6-12 to learn English and play sports.

MFA Theatre Design and Production graduate is transforming set design through virtual reality

MFA Theatre Design and Production graduate is transforming set design through virtual reality

Kimira Bhikum believes that VR can help bridge the gap between vision and expression.

ASA Student Spotlight: Chelsea Gladstone

ASA Student Spotlight: Chelsea Gladstone

Aboriginal Student Affairs wishes student Chelsea Gladstone, the peer advisor from May 2018 – April 2019 a fond farewell as she is graduating this year in May 2019! And don’t forget to keep scrolling for all of the student interviews that Chelsea created this past year. Chelsea’s Letter: My ancestral name is Xanjuu Gwang and I […]

Podcasts, policy, and the president: interdisciplinary course returns to teach the power of language

Podcasts, policy, and the president: interdisciplinary course returns to teach the power of language

An interdisciplinary course looking at the power of language is on offer again this year.

Christine Yang receives 2019 Arts Internship Program Student of the Year award

Christine Yang receives 2019 Arts Internship Program Student of the Year award

“I want to do work that I know will bring positive value into other peoples’ lives.”

Filza Raza receives 2019 Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community award

Filza Raza receives 2019 Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community award

“Taking risks and having faith in your capabilities is the key to making the most out of your university experience.”

Rohina Dass

Rohina Dass receives 2019 Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community award

“Being a student leader means finding what you care about, finding the community that cares about it too, and doing great work together.”