UBC hosts conlanging documentary and panel discussion
The art of creating languages, yes it is a thing, will be explained at a special event in Kelowna next week.
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UBC Okanagan, CBC Radio host mayoral forum on campus
The four candidates vying to be mayor of Kelowna will be centre stage at UBC Okanagan on Monday, October 15.
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Why don’t we eat turkey eggs?
A perennial favourite for countless Canadians during Thanksgiving is the iconic turkey dinner. And while turkeys are well known for their meat, it is virtually unheard of to eat their eggs.
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New problematic substance use clinic being offered
The UBC Okanagan Psychology Clinic is offering a new service that’s available for all faculty and staff. The service is a low-barrier outpatient treatment service for individuals seeking help to reduce the harm associated with their use of alcohol or other substances.
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Think B4 U text, says UBC research
Many think they’re doing a favour by texting criticism instead of giving it in person. Not so, say researchers at UBC Okanagan’s campus who have determined that negative comments can have the same impact regardless of how they are delivered.
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UBC Okanagan hosts American visionary Cornel West
In a time of political controversy—when race, social activism and political correctness affect almost every conversation, event and newsroom—UBC is hosting prominent and provocative author Cornel West.
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UBC students share research at annual symposium
Those with a curious mind are invited to attend next week’s 13th annual Undergraduate Research Awards Symposium at UBC’s Okanagan campus.
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UBC recognizes dedicated staff with excellence awards
At last week’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal’s Town Hall, a number of employees were recognized for exemplary service to the university at the annual Staff Awards of Excellence.
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UBC study raises the standard for measuring nerve cell death
Researchers at UBC’s Okanagan campus have developed a new and improved method to judge the effectiveness of experimental therapies for neurodegeneration—the progressive loss of neurons.
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UBC Okanagan linguist creates language for Hollywood film Alpha
Like the crisp, white vista of frozen tundra, Christine Schreyer was given a blank canvas when it came to creating the dialogue for Alpha, a Hollywood historical drama released just last week.
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