Meet Kris Rhude: Skiing to Success
Recognized by UBC President Stephen Toope as the Top Academic Varsity Athlete at UBC in 2013, third-year Arts student Kris Rhude juggles his double major in Near Eastern Studies and Religious Studies with his commitment as a varsity athlete on UBC’s Nordic ski team.
Meet Kaavya Lakshmanan: An internship with Schema Magazine
When third-year sociology and English literature major Kaavya Lakshmanan took on a summer internship with Schema Magazine, she expected to gain experience in journalism. What she didn’t expect was a crash course in professional networking while uncovering a new career path.
Meet Lau Mehes: Building QMUNITY
Lau Mehes’ work is so related to her Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice (GRSJ) studies, that she says she feels that her work now as a QMUNITY youth worker is an extension of her major.
Meet Jen Sung: Out in schools
Public speaker and program coordinator of the Out in Schools program, Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice (GRSJ).
Meet Koon Peng Ooi: Transcending borders
Born and raised in Malaysia, Koon Peng Ooi decided to pursue his education at UBC due to its strong Economics program and the International Leaders of Tomorrow (ILOT) scholarship. Now in his third year in Economics, Koon Peng has already participated in two International Service Learning programs in Uganda and developed a strong relationship with a local primary school for deaf children.
Meet Andrea Mameri: An internship Canadian Cancer Society
An internship with the Canadian Cancer Society has brought Andrea Mameri closer to her goal of working in sports marketing. A fourth-year Sociology student with a minor in Commerce, Andrea worked with the Canadian Cancer Society as a Student Associate for the Corporate Giving Officer.
Meet Grace Ma: Finding her rhythm
Grace Ma is someone who likes to get an early start. She began her music career at the age of four, and as a third-year music student, presented her original research at the U21 Undergraduate Research Conference for university students around the world.
Thilini Leitan receives the 2013 Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community award
Recipient of the Dean’s Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community, Thilini Leitan is a fifth-year human geography major who has demonstrated a strong commitment to helping students transition into UBC and build connections on campus.
Selvan Ramis receives the 2013 Outstanding Leader in the Faculty of Arts award
Selvan Ramis, a fourth-year psychology major, is a 2013 recipient of the Dean’s Outstanding Leader in the Faculty of Arts award. His passion for psychology is reflected in his involvement and leadership with the Psychology Students Association, undergraduate research, and mental health support organizations in Vancouver.
Jenny Chen: The Art of Campus Engagement
Jenny Chen is a fourth-year Art History and Visual Art major and a 2013 recipient of the Dean’s Outstanding Leader in the Faculty of Arts award. Her passion lies in student government and its ability to create change.