Topics: Alumni
UBC Engineering Alumni Reconnect with Biking and Vietnamese Food
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On a cloudy day in March, a group of CHBE alumni reunited for a biking trip around Stanley Park, followed by a delicious Vietnamese meal. During our time at UBC, biking together and grabbing a meal afterward was a tradition, so this gathering felt…
UBC SALA Alumni: Growing Connections and Seedbombs at Kits Beach
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This past weekend, SALA alumni gathered at Kits Beach for a hands-on workshop that blended catching up with old friends, enjoying the outdoors, and preparing for the upcoming spring season. The afternoon kicked off with a casual pizza picnic in the…
A Night of Friendship, Plant-Based Meals, and Laughter with UBC Engineering Alumni
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A group of UBC Vancouver Alumni gathered on a lovely evening to enjoy healthy, plant-based meals at a cozy restaurant on Main Street. Some of us have known each other since our second year at UBC, making this gathering not just a celebration of UBC…
Catch-Up Dinner with CHBE Engineering Alumni!
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As UBC Engineering graduates, life has taken us in many directions, but one thing remains unchanged—the friendships we built during our years in CHBE. In between rain (and even hail) storms, UBC Alumni generously funded a dinner for me and three of…
Reflecting and Recharging with UBC Nursing Alumni
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Last weekend, a group of us nurses gathered for a hangout to relax, reflect on our first year working in nursing, and just enjoy each other’s company. It turned into the perfect mix of meaningful conversations, laughter, and good times.
Board Games, Pizza, and APSC Alumni Networking In Chinatown
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Several UBC Applied Science alumni gathered for an evening of board games, pizza, and career discussions. This gathering, made possible by the Alumni Activity Fund, helped recent graduates share experiences navigating the professional world and…
Gaming, Laughter, and Sushi at Activate with Engineering Alumni
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On a rainy Vancouver evening, a group of us alumni got together to check out Activate, an indoor gaming facility filled with high-energy, interactive games that keep you on your feet the entire time. As soon as we stepped into our first game, we…
From capacitors to CEO: Read about Jonathan’s journey to launching his own company
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Jonathan, inspired by his multi-skilled father, pursued engineering for problem-solving and collaboration. He founded Extropic Energy, modernizing energy systems, merging technical expertise with business and policy for impactful solutions.
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…
SALA, SOE alumni receive 2024-25 UBC Alumni Builder Awards
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Eleonore Leclerc, MArch '13, and Shola Fashanu, BASc '22, are being recognized for their significant contributions to the university's two campuses and enriching the lives of others.