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The Boy Who Carried Books: Part II

The Boy Who Carried Books: Part II

James Achuli’s dream of higher education becomes a reality through his perseverance.

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The Boy Who Carried Books: Part I

The Boy Who Carried Books: Part I

James Achuli experienced the horrors of civil war and living in a refugee camp before education changed his life forever.

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Student-led seminar fills a gap in the curriculum

Student-led seminar fills a gap in the curriculum

UBC Okanagan’s Student Directed Seminar enables students to lead their own course, with considerable support along the way.

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Segun David Fatudimu has always wanted to change the world

Segun David Fatudimu has always wanted to change the world

International doctoral fellow’s research draws on his practical work investing in social change.

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Have a merry and sustainable festive season

Have a merry and sustainable festive season

UBCO experts give tips to keep the season green without dipping into the red

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One 10-minute gratitude session helps women with body issues

One 10-minute gratitude session helps women with body issues

But it only lasts until images of thin women are shared, warns UBCO researcher

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Sierra Kasper-Momer turns uncertainty into opportunity

Sierra Kasper-Momer turns uncertainty into opportunity

The geography alumna found her career path through UBCO’s Arts Career Apprenticeship Program.

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UBCO hosts three graduation ceremonies for pandemic graduates

UBCO hosts three graduation ceremonies for pandemic graduates

Alumni from 2020 and 2021 return to cross the stage

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UBCO hosts Nobel Peace Prize nominee Sheila Watt-Cloutier

UBCO hosts Nobel Peace Prize nominee Sheila Watt-Cloutier

Global leader shares realities of the Arctic with a focus on solutions

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Strengthening Indigenous community through research

Strengthening Indigenous community through research

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