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Opera Under the Stars returns to UBCO’s courtyard

Opera Under the Stars returns to UBCO’s courtyard

UBC Okanagan’s courtyard will once again be filled with the sounds of music as Opera Kelowna presents its annual Opera Under the Stars concert on July 31.

UBCO hosts Indigenous art-making immersive programs

UBCO hosts Indigenous art-making immersive programs

Hosted by UBCO’s Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (FCCS), with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Summer Indigenous Art Intensive features a series of world-renowned speakers, undergraduate and graduate credit courses, and a group of resident artists who will be working to create new works.

Convocation is a time of celebration at UBCO

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. 

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UBC hosts fourth annual Student Okanagan Film Festival

UBC hosts fourth annual Student Okanagan Film Festival

The Student Okanagan Film Festival, now in its fourth year, will screen short films from a wide range of genres including mini-documentary, experimental short films, music videos, animation and short narrative films.

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Okanagan Short Story Contest winners shortlisted

Okanagan Short Story Contest winners shortlisted

UBC Okanagan’s Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (FCCS) is pleased to share the finalists of the 2019 Okanagan Short Story Contest.

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Experts Advisory: Earth Day, 49 years later

Experts Advisory: Earth Day, 49 years later

Almost 50 years ago, millions gathered to protest the negative impacts of industry and development on the world. Since then, the tradition has continued with Earth Day, a global celebration that is recognized by more than one billion people in 192 countries. It is a day of civic and political action to focus on environmental issues such as biodiversity, sustainability, pollution, climate change and clean energy.

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Graduating UBC Okanagan students host exhibition

Graduating UBC Okanagan students host exhibition

Visual Arts students at UBC Okanagan’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program host their annual graduation art exhibition this month.

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Top 10 Highlights of 2018/19

Top 10 Highlights of 2018/19

As students pack their belongings and finalize summer plans, we […]

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Chasing the Whale

Chasing the Whale

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