UBC Okanagan partnerships fuel energy efficiency research for BC and beyond
Dr. Kasun Hewage reappointed to chair smart energy research efforts
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UBC Okanagan professor bringing more comfort and joy to children impacted by conflict
It’s not his first humanitarian mission, but it comes at a time when hope and joy are needed more than ever for children caught in international conflict and strife, says UBC Okanagan Engineering professor Dr. Ray Taheri. In early January, just in time for the Orthodox Christmas season, Dr. Taheri will travel from Kelowna, BC, […]
Four UBC professors named Engineering Institute of Canada Fellows
Four leading experts at the University of British Columbia – including three from UBCO’s School of Engineering – are being recognized for excellence in engineering and their services to the profession and society by the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC). Faculty of Applied Science members Dr. Julian Cheng (UBCO), Dr. Peter Englezos, Dr. Kasun Hewage […]
Tears and Resolve at UBC Okanagan’s 14 Not Forgotten Ceremony
KELOWNA, BC – Emotions ran high at UBC Okanagan’s 14 Not Forgotten ceremony on Friday, as attendees gathered to honour the lives of 14 women killed in the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre. Through tears and heartfelt words, speakers reflected on how far society has come—and how much further it must go—in addressing violence against […]
Order of the White Rose scholarship program expands for 2025
Polytechnique Montréal announced today that Makenna Kuzyk, a mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Alberta is the 2024 recipient of the $50,000 Order of the White Rose Scholarship, and that the scholarship will expand in 2025. Note to the UBC Okanagan Engineering community: this story is being re-shared here for awareness. Please share this […]
School of Engineering researchers among first recipients of Wall Legacy Awards
Four researchers – one faculty member and three graduate students – with UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering are recipients of the inaugural Peter Wall Legacy Awards announced by UBC today. Made possible by a ground-breaking $100+million endowment and valued at $4 million in annual funding, the Peter Wall Legacy Awards are among the largest internal […]
UBCO WiE paint the E to honour the 14 Not Forgotten
Members of Women in Engineering (WiE) were joined by faculty, staff and students from across the School of Engineering (SoE) at UBC Okanagan to paint the E (cairn) white today. The group gathered to paint the E for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women and the annual 14 Not Forgotten memorial […]
UBCO invites community to remember, honour 14 Not Forgotten
UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering invites the public to attend its annual 14 Not Forgotten memorial ceremony on December 6
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BC entrepreneur and angel investor mentors the next generation
Acclaimed BC business leader Ray Muzyka to share insights amassed over his 30-plus year career during a virtual conversation on entrepreneurship at UBC Okanagan
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UBCO engineering professor earns recognition from top professional fellowships
Shahria Alam receives distinction from Canadian and American associations
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