Spotlight type: Alumni
UBC Chemical Engineering Class of '95 – 30th Reunion
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On June 8th, 2025, the UBC Chemical Engineering Class of 1995 celebrated their 30th anniversary with a joyful reunion in North Vancouver. Eighteen graduates gathered for a memory-filled evening at Joey Shipyards and later at Tap & Barrel,…
Engineering a new Career as a Mature Student
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Simon Ghyselincks, UBC Engineering Physics graduate, is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.
Breaking Barriers: Challenging Yourself and the Status Quo
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Samantha Krieg, UBC Okanagan Civil Engineering student, is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.
In Memoriam: The Perseverance and Environmental Legacy of Leslie Edgeworth (1925 – 2025)
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Disciplined and hard-working, he woke up at dawn to deliver the Vancouver Sun. After his promotion to delivery manager, he worked nights at an ice plant—all to pay for his civil engineering degree at UBC.Distinguished alum and supporter Leslie (Les…
Being bold: Andy Mular’s continued influence on the next generation of mining engineering changemakers
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In the late 1960s, Andy Mular was probably the first person to use time-share mainframe computing to solve mineral processing problems. Time-shares made these enormous and costly machines accessible to academics and engineers by allowing them to…
Three UBC Engineering alumni team up to create real-time altered realities
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Imagine a future where the barriers of translation no longer exist. Where you can watch a live video from anywhere in the world, translated into your language of choice instantly. And you’d hardly even notice that they were speaking a different…
Exploring Data Science with UBC Alumni Over a Delicious Indian Meal!
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I had the pleasure of joining UBC alumni at a popular Indian restaurant in Surrey, called Barney's Karahiwala. By the end of the evening, I felt inspired and invigorated by the lively discussion and the insights shared by my fellow peers.
Salad Rolls, Sushi, & Crafts with UBC APSC Alumni!
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I reunited with my civil engineering friends where we indulged in candle painting, and making Vietnamese salad rolls and California rolls. But our reunion wasn't just about these activities—it was about coming together to create lasting…
Reconnecting UBC APSC Alumni Over Pizza!
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We were able to catch up with our fellow APSC alumni over some pizza and beer at Strathcona Beer Company. Thanks UBC!
Pizza Lunch with UBC Engineering Alumni
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Nearly 10 years after graduating, a group of old friends from UBC Engineering gathered to share some laughs and reminiscence about the good old days. We loved catching up over some tasty Italian style pizza.