Kiwanis Festival led by Professor Berg
On March 1, the Kelowna Kiwanis Festival begins its annual showcase of artist performances in dance, music and voice.
UBC mental health experts: Bell “Let’s Talk” day
Almost 10 years ago, Bell launched “Let’s Talk”, an initiative to promote awareness and positive change in the mental health of Canadians.
Reconciling Pedagogies: Accounts from Places across Canada
On Feb. 3, 2020, the Okanagan School of Education will be hosting a panel discussion on reconciling pedagogies.
UBC study demonstrates dogs promote page turning
Reading in the presence of a pooch may be the page-turning motivation young children need, suggests a UBC researcher.
How are you kind?
World Kindness Day takes place on November 13. For some, it’s a time to focus on and promote the power of positivity. For others, it’s a day to celebrate the thoughtful acts performed by friends, family, neighbours and strangers.
UBCO hosts sexual orientation and gender identity course
UBC Okanagan is hosting a two-day Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Education and Leadership course on July 4.
Convocation is a time of celebration at UBCO
This week UBC Okanagan celebrates its students as it hosts six separate graduation ceremonies over two days. More than 1,725 students will cross the stage, earning their undergraduate degrees while 215 students will receive their master’s degree and 40 their doctorates.
UBC Okanagan BARK program helps local kids with their social skills
For the next two Tuesdays, children and dogs are going to take over the foyer of the Engineering, Management, Education (EME) building at UBC’s Okanagan campus.
Book launch gathering for A Mindful Teaching Community
You’re invited to join a book launch for A Mindful Teaching Community: Possibilities for Teacher Professional Learning Where: EME 1123 When: Wednesday, November 29th, 4:30- 5:45 p.m. Series Editors Drs Karen Ragoonaden and Sabre Cherkowski invite you to celebrate the launch of the book A Mindful Teaching Community: Possibilities for Teacher Professional Learning. The book, written […]