Topics: Alumni
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.
From Waste to Watts: Felicia Crozier Champions Biofuel Innovation
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Felicia Crozier, UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering alum, leads a 12-member team at Convertus Group’s Surrey biofuel facility, converting organic waste into renewable natural gas and compost through anaerobic digestion.
50th Anniversary Nursing Reunion – Class of 1974
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We recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of our nursing graduation, with a wonderful reunion on Saturday, October 19, hosted at the home of our classmate, Janis Esau.The event was a true highlight, with classmates attending both in person and…
A Civil Engineer's Guide to Meaningful and Creative Work
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Making a sustainability impact through building envelope design. Story of Sameer as a Civil Engineer.
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…
Building a Career Through Capstone Projects in Engineering
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Grace's learning in the capstone project took her to pursue a career in that field.
Engineering Connections: The Blend of Skills Behind a Rewarding Civil Engineering Career
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Peter's experience across the different co-op terms and the path of his engineering journey.