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PODCAST: Jaelem Bhate, conductor & composer
Recently graduated UBC Master of Music student Jaelem Bhate has a promising career as a conductor and composer in both the classical and jazz genres — after an unexpected start in science. Listen to our podcast interview with Jaelem to hear his journey, and how scholarships and awards helped him on the way. more
Student Learning
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From landlocked to the ocean depths: in search of jellyfish
At UBC, Jessica Schaub found her passion for research and was particularly fascinated with jellyfish and their role in the marine ecosystem. Finishing her undergraduate degree with combined honours in Oceanography and Biology, Jessica is now in the second year of her Master of Science degree. Photo: Lauren Portner more
Research Excellence, Student Learning
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To help, as I was helped: From Syria to Vancouver
“I came from Jordan as a refugee with nothing in my pocket.” Azuz Al-Rubaye was one of millions of young people displaced in the Syrian refugee crisis. Thanks to the generosity of donors, he is following his dreams at UBC. more
Student Learning
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The Fitzpatrick family: a four-generation tradition at UBC
Ross Fitzpatrick is the second of four generations of UBC alumni. His recent donations have made a huge impact in the lives of students at the Okanagan campus. He says “there’s nothing more rewarding” than giving back. more
Student Learning
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UBC launches new student wellbeing initiative
In November, UBC launched a new fund to support student wellbeing initiatives and invited the community to make a $10 donation. To celebrate this new fund, UBC hosted a breakfast for students. It was a huge success, with over 500 grateful students stopping by. more
Student Learning
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UBC Sustainability Scholars Program
The UBC Sustainability Scholars Program provides paid internships for UBC graduate students to work on sustainability issues for organizations across the south coast of British Columbia and southern more
Student Learning
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Building Nursing – 100 Years and Counting
As the School of Nursing celebrates its one hundredth year, we are looking to the future and planning a new building, specifically designed and built for nursing research and education. more
Student Learning
Priority Project
Experiential Learning on Haida Gwaii
The Faculty of Forestry is a passionate advocate for enriched educational experiences for our students. We truly believe that students have the most impactful and complete educational experience when more
Community Engagement, Student Learning
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Support UBC Students—It Will Mean the World
By making a gift to support students, you are not just helping them with their expenses. You are empowering them to make the most of their education, and to make more
Student Learning
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Some forms of giving bring out the competitive spirit
The positioning among leading contenders was neck and neck throughout UBC Okanagan’s first ever Giving Day on March 6 as generous alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and other donors gave to their favourite causes. Fortunately for the crew of the UBCO Motorsports Club, they weren’t hurtling toward the finish line on a race track; instead, they were engaged in friendly competition more
Community Engagement, Student Learning
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A donor inspired by Indigenous entrepreneurship
When Gordon Keep attended the 25th anniversary of the UBC MBA Class of ’83, he — along with his former classmates — was determined to give back to the UBC Sauder School of Business. more
Student Learning
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UBC Okanagan Giving Day 2019 – #DayoftheOK
On March 6, the Okanagan campus will be holding UBC’s first ever giving day. Driven by online engagement, this 24-hour giving challenge will bring donors, alumni, friends and the community more
Student Learning
