School of Social Work

UBC experts team up to offer new healthy weight service

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

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 Okanagan honours professors and staff for years of service
UBC Okanagan faculties adopt mindfulness to improve learning

UBC Okanagan faculties adopt mindfulness to improve learning

Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques become part of curriculum.

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UBC faculties taking steps to create healthy lives for seniors

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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Rotary International to hold info session on November 14

Susan Hillock, associate professor of social work, is a member of the Kelowna branch of Rotary International and is looking to help connect UBC students with international learning and volunteer experiences.

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Negotiating cultural safety, a partnership in research seminar

Panelists look at perspectives and experiences in a North Okanagan context.

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School of Social Work: What’s new for 2013-2014

New Master of Social Work program enrolls 50 students.

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