Topics: Alumni
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…
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…
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…
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…
Engineering class of 1958 - 60th reunion
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Fifty-eight alumni, family and friends celebrated the 60th reunion for the UBC Engineering class of 1958. We gathered on Friday September 21 for a wonderful luncheon at Shaughnessy Restaurant, in VanDusen Garden. Registration began at 11 AM and…
Civil Engineering class of 1979 - 40th reunion
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The '79 CIVLs plan a formal reunion every five years, and hold impromptu beer nights once or twice a year in between. We kicked off our 40-year reunion with a gathering at the Lions Pub on Cordova Street in Vancouver on Friday, April…