Okanagan

UBC Okanagan Campus

UBC prof suggests species at risk in Canada are not fully protected June 20, 2017
A new study from UBC’s Okanagan campus has found that in many cases, Canada isn’t following federal legislation requiring the protection of threatened or endangered species and could be placing them further at risk of extinction.
Sculptures enhance permanent legacy of former UBC student June 19, 2017
Two bronze deer now grace the grounds of UBC’s Okanagan campus, a gift that will forever stand as a legacy to former undergraduate student River Sidley.
Opera Under the Stars back at UBC Okanagan June 16, 2017
A mid-summer evening of music promises to captivate concert-goers as the third-annual Opera Under the Stars returns to UBC Okanagan this August.
Community health-based volunteer program spreads across Canada June 15, 2017
A UBC Okanagan professor’s idea to improve quality of life for seriously ill adults is spreading across the country.
Want to feel stronger and thinner? Get some exercise June 14, 2017
Just one 30-minute bout of exercise makes women feel stronger and thinner, according to a new UBC study. And the positive effect lasts well beyond the activity itself, which may be good news for women concerned about their body image.

Congratulations to the Heat Graduates of 2017 June 9, 2017
26 members of 2016-17 Heat teams were a part of the Convocation ceremonies celebrating UBC graduates this Thursday and Friday June 8-9, 2017.
UBC Okanagan Heat varsity golf team returns for 2017/18 academic year June 6, 2017
UBC student athletes Lauren Siemers (L) and McKenna Lesiuk (R) together with golf community member Cheryl Stecko (C) were the driving force in organizing Heat varsity golf fundraising.
Heat men's volleyball add setter Lucas Robertson June 1, 2017
Robertson's addition brings an experienced, college-tested setter to the 2017/18 men's roster.