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Arts students’ advice on learning during COVID-19

This spring, the COVID-19 outbreak unexpectedly introduced UBC students to full-time online learning. Three students in the Faculty of Arts tell us what this change has looked like for them — from watching early-morning lectures in bed to collaborating on virtual performances. Brenda González Córdova Degree: BA in Economics with a minor in Philosophy Online […]

Thrive in your first year with UBC Arts

Many Arts students will be studying online this fall, and while it’s not how most of you had envisioned your first year at UBC to be, I know it will still be a semester filled with great learnings.

New 2020 Courses in Arts

From examining how COVID-19 is impacting society, to asking “what do Asian Canadian histories have to do with our present?,” to exposing our misunderstandings of ‘the Middle East’, explore a selection of new courses being offered for the first time ever in the Faculty of Arts.

Daniela Gallegos receives 2020 Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community and Beyond award

Hometown: Ambato, Ecuador Program of Study: Honours in Political Science, Minor in International Relations UBC Affiliations: UBC Ecuadorian Students Association UBC Awards: Vantage One Arts Award, Trek Excellence Scholarship (International Students), and Bhagwan Kaur wife of Gokal Singh of Halwara Award in Arts How can we connect with you (social media)? Through my Linkedin account or Instagram Why […]

George Radner receives 2020 Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community and Beyond award

Program of Study: Honours Economics UBC Affiliations: Common Energy UBC, UBC Climate Hub UBC Awards: HSBC Emerging Leader Award (2019), Wesbrook Scholar (2019), Edward JC Hossie Student Leadership Award: Volunteerism (2019) Economics Undergraduate Award (2018-2019); Trek Excellence Scholarship for Continuing Students (2015-2016); UBC John Young Memorial Prize in Economics (2015); UBC Arts Student Award (2015-2016); Chancellor […]

Katja Sluga receives 2020 Outstanding Leader in the Faculty of Arts award

Katja Sluga received the Outstanding Leader in the Faculty of Arts award for her considerable dedication to creating development opportunities for students.

10 Arts events not to miss in March

Network at an Alumni Career Conversations event on adjusting to life after graduation, attend a Lind Initiative talk by a two-time National Book Award winner, listen to the UBC Concerto Competition winner perform at the Chan Centre, and more. Arts Career Conversations: Reality Bites Tuesday, March 3 | 6 – 8 p.m. | UBC Alumni Centre Adjusting to […]