Pet therapy can combat homesickness
The expression dog is man’s best friend might have more weight in the case of first-year university students suffering from homesickness, according to a new UBC study.
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Close-knit campus inspires feeling of community
AS THE OLD PROVERB GOES, home is where the heart is. […]
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Children’s success in schools tied to teachers’ wellbeing
The ability of public schools to teach students in an innovative and relevant way starts with an education system that looks after the wellbeing of its teachers, according to a study from UBC’s Okanagan campus.
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Workshops at a glance: July 20, 2016
Here are some professional development opportunities for faculty and staff at UBC Okanagan over the next few weeks:
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Mindfulness as professional development: smartEducation at UBC
As part of smartUBC’s ongoing health and wellness initiative, a four-hour silent retreat led by Karma Yeshe Rabgye is being hosted on campus on August 29.
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