UBC adopts grad’s energy makeover project

The UBC Aquatic Centre is getting a major clean energy makeover thanks to a class project by a graduating green engineer and UBC staff member Jeff Giffin.

By Basil Waugh

Weighing forest conservation and need

Forests of his youth drive a passion for trees

By Heather Amos

Future vet champions animal welfare

Grad helped research how animals perceive their environment.

By Lorraine Chan

Research a dental hygiene degree highlight

Program graduates first class of 15

By Lorraine Chan

Social enterprise meets high fashion

Ghana’s vibrant culture, colours and textiles contrast sharply with the exacting demands of high-end fashion.

By Lorraine Chan

A role for gardens in health care

Graduate believes nature can heal

By Lorraine Chan

Friends celebrate law degrees

Attending law school part time can be a tough road to travel, but for Andrea Petersen and Laura McPheeters, their friendship and the support they received from friends, family and the Faculty helped make that journey a little easier.

By Simmi Puri

A passion for health care policy

Miranda Kelly doesn’t shy away from talking about her Aboriginal heritage—and modern day issues affecting the health of Aboriginal people.

By Brian Lin

From the classroom to Afghanistan

After a whirlwind undergraduate experience including an eye-opening trip to Afghanistan and the presidency of the Arts Undergraduate Society (AUS), graduating History student Brian Platt is now ready for some real excitement.

By Mary Leong and Loren Plottel

Building a career to help youth

Before Liam Hogan came to UBC to get his teacher education degree, he worked in elementary and secondary school life skills classes for youth with physical and cognitive disabilities. He felt that the school system needed far more teachers who were passionate about helping students with disabilities.

By Heather Amos

Bumping it up a level

Volleyball star Jen Hinze is aiming for the Olympics, and med school

By Heather Amos

Human Kinetics at UBC’s Okanagan campus graduates first cohort

The Human Kinetics program at UBC’s Okanagan campus has undergone rapid growth and change since its inception in 2007. This June, its first students will graduate.

By Jody Jacob

Max Jones makes PhD history at UBC

Max Jones is on track to make UBC history this June as the first student to complete an entire PhD at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

By Jody Jacob

Behind the scenes at graduation

The wearing of academic costume is a tradition from the Middle Ages. At UBC the undergraduate’s and Master’s gown are black. The PhD regalia consist of a maroon silk gown and sleeves with blue and gold piping.

President’s Service Award for Excellence

Recognizing contributions to the UBC community, five Vancouver staff will receive the 2011 President’s Service Award for Excellence.

by Heather Amos