Topics: Alumni

In Memoriam: The Interdisciplinary Legacy of William White (1944 - 2024)

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Distinguished UBC alum and supporter William White (BASc'67) passed away on March 3rd, one month before his 80th birthday. An eminent investment banker, the mechanical engineer leaves an interdisciplinary legacy at UBC, having helped transform the…

"Replicating What Happens in Real Life"

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UBC Alum Harold Cunliffe and his partner Karen recently donated $500K to Applied One, UBC Applied Science's critical new fundraising campaign.

MTRL Alumni-Student Mixer

Feb 29, 2024 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Event

Whether you graduated recently or a few years back, this event is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni and professors, network with students, and discover new opportunities for collaboration and growth.Join us for an evening…

Civil Engineering 1983 – 40th Reunion

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Our group of 30 graduates, 18 spouses, and 3 professors gathered for the 40th "Civil '83" reunion event held on June 24th, 2023, in Surrey. It included plenty of opportunities to chat with old friends and reminisce over careers.

Civil Alumni Student Night

Mar 28, 2024 | 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Event

The UBC Civil Club is excited to invite you to this year's Civil Engineering Alumni Student Night. This event provides an opportunity for alumni, students, and faculty to come together and connect in a relaxed setting.Catch up with old friends and…

Forty-five years on, the Elephant Guard Award supports the spirit behind student clubs

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We recently talked to Ian MacLean and Ken McMillan, two Mechanical Engineering alumni who are part of a group that formed the Elephant Guard Award, a fund that supports students who show significant engagement with the MECH Club. Academics are…

SCARP Alumni Mocktail Party

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This mocktail party introduced my 2023 SCARP mentees to UBC Alumni in the transportation field. It was an opportunity for them to make connections,find out about different career paths and hear about a day in the life of a planner.Submitted by:…

Engineering 1958 - 65th Reunion

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On Thursday, September 28, the UBC Engineering class of 1958 celebrated its 65th Reunion. Of the 200 or so young engineers who graduated in 1958, the reunion committee still keeps in touch with about 80 colleagues scattered around the world, with…

Nursing 2020 Alumni Lunch Catch-up

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Due to the Okanagan/Shuswap wildfires this summer, our original plans of a winery gathering were postponed. Fortunately with the delay we weregraced with the presence of 5-week-old Finn, who was the most handsome date we could have asked for. We…

UBC engineering graduate receives the 2023 Order of the White Rose

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Amelia Dai, a UBC chemical and biological engineering graduate, is the ninth recipient of the Order of the White Rose Scholarship. The annual $50,000 scholarship pays tribute to 14 women whose lives were lost at on December 6, 1989.

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