Ava Neely Finds Balance in Work, Life and Play
Ava Neely graduated in June 2023 with a Bachelor in Human Kinetics and a Minor in Psychology. Like many students, she started first year at UBC Okanagan without an exact map of her academic path before finding the ideal combination—and balance along the way. “I started UBC Okanagan in the Faculty of Science,” says […]
Finding a Home Far and Away
For recent UBC Okanagan School of Nursing graduate Nomawn Shahzad, doing a rural and remote practicum in Haida Gwaii turned out to be a life-changing decision. On the morning walk to his shift at the hospital, Nomawn watches the clouds glide along the shoreline. He passes the wharf where fishers prepare for their day. He […]
Nurturing comes easy to Dr. Gina Whitaker
The UBC Okanagan Assistant Professor of Teaching aims to create strong, supportive classroom communities that will empower all students to flourish.
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Nurturing comes easy to Dr. Gina Whitaker
The UBC Okanagan Assistant Professor of Teaching aims to create strong, supportive classroom communities that will empower all students to flourish.
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Nursing student’s travels reinforce how health connects us all
Kyla Christianson graduated from UBC Okanagan’s nursing program with few […]
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Partnering for meaningful impact in the spinal cord injury community
Behavioural change scientist Dr. Heather Gainforth wants researchers to start asking, “How can I help?”
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Sarah Craven is learning valuable research and career skills
Through the Stober Foundation Undergraduate Research Fellowship, the human kinetics student is exploring her passion for equity research.
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Dr. Jennifer Jakobi brings people together with a purpose
The exercise neuroscientist is introducing STEM to underrepresented youth and helping older adults age in place.
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Dr. Rhyann McKay begins with the question: “How can I help?”
UBCO doctoral grad takes a partnered approach to research that makes an impact.
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Dr. Sana Shahram is removing the barriers to health equity
Assistant professor’s passion for change manifests in community research.
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