More than 1,650 students graduate from UBC Okanagan this week
For many, it’s one of the biggest milestones of their lives—graduating from university. At UBC’s Okanagan campus, nearly 1,650 students will reach that milestone this week as the university gears up for six convocation ceremonies.
UBC celebrates graduates and student accomplishment
After a year of celebration at UBC Okanagan, the last hurrah takes place this week as the campus recognizes one of its largest graduating classes—more than 1,600 students will cross the stage to accept their UBC degree.
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Group plans campus cake to celebrate UBC Okanagan’s anniversary
It’s going to be a busy year at UBC as the university celebrates its 100th anniversary and the Okanagan campus marks its tenth year of operation.
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UBC Okanagan honours professors and staff for years of service
Decades of employment to post-secondary sector celebrated at annual event
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UBC faculties taking steps to create healthy lives for seniors
Companionship and exercise two main ingredients of Walk n’ Talk for your Life.
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Walk n’ Talk for Your Life program aims to improve seniors’ fitness
Walk n’ Talk for Your Life is a collaborative, community health research study designed to increase socialization and healthy lifestyles among seniors.
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Students awarded medals as heads of graduating class
Ten students are being recognized with gold medals for being at the top of their graduating class at UBC’s Okanagan campus convocation.
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New Dean appointed for UBC’s Faculty of Health and Social Development
Dr. Gordon Binsted has been appointed to a five-year term as Dean of the Faculty of Health and Social Development
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More than 1,300 degrees conferred at UBC’s Okanagan campus
Highest total in campus history as ceremonies held for seven faculties
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Math graduate wins prestigious Governor General’s Award
One of UBC’s most accomplished student mathematicians has won the prestigious 2012 Governor General’s Gold Academic Medal.
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