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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Health policies not culturally inclusive, UBC research finds
Aboriginal people feel isolated in many parts of Canada’s health care system, UBC research has found.
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UBC partners with Third Space to promote mental health, work-life balance
A UBC Okanagan partnership with the Third Space non-profit group will see nursing and social work students providing community health services in Kelowna’s newest living lab.
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UBC supports seniors speed dating documentary screening
What is it like to be in your later years and yet still longing for romantic love? Explore Brooklyn filmmaker’s Steven Loring’s movie The Age of Love and find out.
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Kelowna immigrants struggle with integration, UBC research finds
Kelowna immigrants feel underemployed and struggle to achieve a sense of belonging, a UBC researcher has found.
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Immigrant experience in Kelowna, a photo exhibition
The photo exhibit presents photographs taken by new Canadians who immigrated to Canada from various countries to Kelowna.
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UBC research examines ways to prevent youth homelessness
Study confirms work and education crucial, but not enough for most vulnerable.
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UBC experts team up to offer new healthy weight service
The Interprofessional Clinic at UBC’s Okanagan campus, a place where faculty experts from social work and psychology combine their expertise, is launching a healthy weight service and is looking for participants.
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National pharmacare policy focus of public discussion on Thursday
Steve Morgan, a professor with UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, will speak in Kelowna Thursday as part of a public discussion about national pharmacare policy.
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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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