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The Spitz Fellows Program: Making the improbable possible
A generous gift from the family of Warren and Maureen Spitz gave Bachelor of Commerce student, Thao Atkinson an opportunity she never thought she’d have. Thao Atkinson used to think attending university was an unattainable dream. “I didn’t have much growing up,” she says. “I had a difficult childhood and went through foster care. I […] more
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Niko Andrianos: “You guys are superheroes”
Niko Andrianos has hope and a plan. Like all plans, it takes strategic thinking, gathering resources and, most of all, help. Help from superheroes. And that is where donors like you came in. Growing up in Esquimalt, B.C., Niko was drawn to technology and the search for sustainable clean energy sources. His interest fell specifically […] more
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Roper Greyell LLP Donates $100,000 in Support of Students
In January 2020, Roper Greyell LLP made a gift of $100,000 to the Peter A. Allard School of Law in support of students. Half of the funds will be used to establish an endowed bursary in the firm’s name to allow the law school to actively seek out talented students who come from diverse backgrounds. This funding will be matched, more
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$1 Million Estate Gift will Support Incoming Students for Years to Come
The name Nancy Wiggs is likely a familiar one for many of us who either worked or studied at the law school and UBC in the last 40 years. Nancy’s career at UBC began in the early 70’s, eventually culminating into the faculty administrator role at the law school – a position she held with dedication until her retirement in more
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Richards Buell Sutton LLP donates $250,000 in support of the Business Law Clinic
The Business Law Clinic at the Peter A. Allard School of Law provides legal advice to local entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profit organizations, and gives students the opportunity to benefit from hands-on learning. In September 2019, Richards Buell Sutton LLP (RBS) made a gift of $250,000 from to support the Clinic over the next five years. more
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UBC Sauder and RBC’s Group Risk Management team create new finance scholarship for women
UBC Sauder School of Business and RBC have teamed up to help recruit more women to study finance with a new $25,000 annual scholarship. more
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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
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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
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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
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