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Heads or tails: Does it matter what part of a therapy dog gets patted?

Heads or tails: Does it matter what part of a therapy dog gets patted?

From puppy eyes to a wagging tail, UBCO researchers dig for answers

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A faster path to becoming a teacher

A faster path to becoming a teacher

UBC Okanagan unveils redesigned 11-month Bachelor of Education program

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Reimagining curriculum through Indigenous perspectives

Reimagining curriculum through Indigenous perspectives

Educators, Elders and artists and collaborate to reimagine curriculum in the Okanagan

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Just press play: Virtual dog therapy can improve mental wellbeing

Just press play: Virtual dog therapy can improve mental wellbeing

New UBCO study shows viewing videos of therapy dogs can reduce stress

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Just press play: Virtual dog therapy can improve mental wellbeing

Just press play: Virtual dog therapy can improve mental wellbeing

New UBCO study shows viewing videos of therapy dogs can reduce stress

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Running with purpose: UBCO students honour truth and reconciliation

Running with purpose: UBCO students honour truth and reconciliation

The sound of shoes crunching gravel, birdsong in the air […]

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Photo credit: Kelsie Kilawna

Leading with heart: tum Alicia Marchand’s journey to the classroom

Head of Graduating Class, tum Alicia Marchand

UBCO’s largest graduating class marks 20 years of growth

UBCO’s largest graduating class marks 20 years of growth

Campus honours 2,600 graduates and Indigenous language program milestones

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UBCO study looks at how high school students recognize and perform acts of kindness

UBCO study looks at how high school students recognize and perform acts of kindness

It might be a simple gesture, like holding a door, but local students often demonstrate kindness

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Feeling lonely? Campus therapy dogs may be the fix, study says

Feeling lonely? Campus therapy dogs may be the fix, study says

Participants reported lower stress and loneliness levels after spending time with therapy dogs and their handlers, new research from UBC Okanagan says

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