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Swing by the UBCO campus courtyard, in front of Tim Horton’s between 11:30 am – 1:30 pm tomorrow for a “Let’s Choose to Reuse ‘Pop-Up’ Event”. Learn more here: sustain.ok.ubc.ca/get-involved/e…

On Oct. 17, B.C. will hold the Great BC ShakeOut as part of efforts to prepare communities for a big earthquake in the region. UBC experts are available to comment on the exercise, earthquakes and emergency preparation and management: bit.ly/3Y5WN58 #ShakeOutBC

Join the conversation and help shape UBC's future. We're refreshing our strategic plan, and we want your input. Attend pop-up events and workshops happening across both campuses and online. Learn more: bit.ly/3XE9fZE

BC’s opioid crisis is having a catastrophic impact on families and communities. Over eight years and 14,000 deaths later, BC’s drug emergency rages on. Where do we go from here? Tickets available now: lnkd.in/gPdJG3HP

Join the UBCO Sustainability office and campus community on Aug. 28 to learn about Lime e-devices, discount programs and rider safety. Participants receive a free helmet events.ok.ubc.ca/event/sustaina…

UBC Okanagan researchers are taking a unique approach to tackling indoor air quality with art disguised as air filtration devices: bit.ly/3yC7T9p

Just what is wildfire smoke made of and why is it harmful to humans? @ubcscience @UBCChem Dr. Nadine Borduas-Dedekind explains and provides tips for protecting your lungs: bit.ly/3LMDdVz #BCFire #ABFire

UBC Okanagan students are studying across the world this summer! 🌎✈️ Interested in studying abroad? Learn more about the Go Global program: bit.ly/3A4Sa2W

Dr. John-Tyler Binfet shares how post-secondary students can build a social and emotional bank to ward off loneliness: psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/canine… #UBCO #UBC @BARKUBC

Dr. Shahria Alam hopes to tackle the building industry’s climate challenge through more sustainable materials: bit.ly/3LG1AnP

FASS Associate Professor Dr. Christine Schreyer bridges academia and entertainment through her expertise in language and culture. Read more about her work on and off campus. news.ok.ubc.ca/2024/07/19/eng…

Campus is calling your name future #UBCO students! 📣 Join @ubcadmissions this summer for a guided walking tour or a live virtual campus tour, both led by our UBC Student Ambassadors: bit.ly/4cDr5Sq

What if there was an alternative to Highway 97 traffic? A @UBCOSOE professor is researching an electric passenger light rail for the Okanagan Valley: bit.ly/4646Nj1

Dr. Qian Chen is modernizing construction methods to meet the world’s housing demands: bit.ly/3S2uDWp

With longer, sunnier days, it’s important to slather on sunscreen. ☀️ In this Q&A, Dr. Monica Li, @UBCmedicine clinical assistant professor, debunks common sunscreen myths and shares tips for picking the right sunscreen: bit.ly/3VP5SxX

UBC appoints Judy Rogers, a distinguished leader in the community and UBC alum, as the university’s 20th Chancellor. Rogers will assume her role on September 1, 2024. Read more: bit.ly/3XG0DTN

@UBCEducation Great news! Congratulations!!!

Working on your thesis or dissertation and want to learn how to use copyrighted material in your research? This workshop is for you! Learn more: events.ok.ubc.ca/event/copyrigh…

We've put together a list of books to help celebrate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Reading the stories, histories, and ideas of Indigenous Peoples is just one way to celebrate and expand your understanding. See the booklist: library.ok.ubc.ca/2024/06/19/ind…

As a sweltering #heatwave rolls through parts of Canada, many Canadians are looking for ways to escape the heat. Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch from @UBCNursing and other #UBC experts offer 5 tips for staying cool at home without air conditioning: bit.ly/4eGgKae