Issue #15: Summer 2006

In this issue...

Editor's Letter

by Christopher Petty

Convocation, Congregation, Commencement (aka Graduation)

The Most Difficult Job in the World

by Richard Littlemore

How Martha Piper became Canada's most influential university president

First Class Graduation

UBC Okanagan has graduated its first class, the Class of 2006. Thus begins a new tradition for the Okanagan Valley.

The Shopping Bags

by Ellen Schwartz

Two journalism grads sat around wondering what to do with their futures. A TV show about shopping was the natural result.

Head First to Olympic Glory

by Vanessa Clarke

It looks dangerous and slightly insane. Skeleton medalist Jeff Pain hangs on to a very fast sport.

Nursing Calls

by Bud Mortenson

UBC Okanagan grad Heather Cook had to choose between Highland dancing and nursing. Nursing won.

Thunderbird Wrapup

By Marc Weber

The T'Birds chalked up a remarkable season

Traditions

by Elizabeth Elliott

The "Back Mac" campaign had echoes of the Great Trek.