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UBC post-doc entrepreneur’s invention wins nearly $2M prize from Royals, Elon Musk
| Announcement
The following article originally appeared on UBC News. The waste-burning emission reduction invention of a UBC post-doctoral chemical and biological engineering student now has royal recognition and the attention of one of Earth's most…
Designing for inclusion: Awake Labs CEO talks mental health, remote work, and team culture
| Spotlight
Designing for inclusion: Awake Labs CEO talks mental health, remote work, and team culture. We sat down with Andrea Palmer to talk about starting Awake Labs from a classroom, how she responded to the pandemic and her approach to inclusive leadership
From accelerating particles to advancing public health
CZ Biohub | | Media coverage
Andrew Cote, a graduate of the UBC Engineering Physics program, reflects on his role in CZ Biohub’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rock on: North Vancouver Olympian Alannah Yip lifts sport climbing’s profile with online clinic in VIMFF event
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
Architecture class of 1959, 1960, 1961 reunion
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The canapés, wine, and conversation amongst the 15 (or so) returning grads plus many partners and spouses from as far away as Ontario. In addition, Ron Kellett was spirited in his presentation and seemed to be enjoyed by all. Ron outlined some of…
Engineering class of 1978 - 40th reunion
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It started at an Old Red New Red event in 2017, when two ’78 Grads were shamed into organizing a reunion by ’71 Grad Gary Wong. An organizing committee was identified, and with Alumni Association support a venue and catering were established. …
Amplifying impact: The legacy of the Becky Tarbotton Memorial Scholarship
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Nevertheless, it was her commitment to activism and making the world a better place that led Becky to become the first female Director of Rainforest Action Network when she was only in her mid-thirties. There, among many major achievements, she…
Chemical Engineering class of 1988 - 30th reunion
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The reunion for the chemical engineering class of 1988 took place on the UBC Vancouver campus during the 2018 homecoming weekend. It was a delight to see a total of fourteen classmates along with a few guests who were in attendance to celebrate our…
Mechanical Engineering class of 1968 - 50th reunion
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The 50th reunion for the mechanical engineering graduating class of 1968 took place at Green College on September 14 and 15, 2018. The class has celebrated reunions every five years since the 25th reunion in 1993. Of the original graduating class…