Professor Steve Morgan from the UBC School of Population and Public Health believes that if the government were to provide a list of prescription drugs for free to Canadians, it could save private citizens and companies approximately $3 billion.
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Career paths are as varied as the people who unfold them into existence: some lead clearly to a goal and some are completely unpredictable. But neuroscientist and social entrepreneur Dr. Grace Lee doesn’t let her own career path define her identity.
Are you one of those Vancouverites who finds the sun to be a bit of a jerk and secretly enjoys the cold? Well you are not alone; I too despise the summer heat and am constantly looking for activities that don’t involve tan lines or allergies.
The program will consist of 100 rental spaces for staff and 10 for new and incoming faculty members, located within the new faculty and staff rental housing projects that will be completed next spring.
In order to complete its collection of first editions from the Harry Potter Series, UBC's Rare Books and Special Collections department is trying to raise enough money to acuire a copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Gordon’s reappointment follows his previous term of three years, during a time at UBC characterized by tumultuous events such as the resignation of former UBC president Arvind Gupta and the breach of a faculty member’s academic freedom.
According to PSSA President Javier Barreto-Gomez, this position was created to ensure that the political science faculty remains an open and inclusive learning environment within the current “increasingly hostile” political climate.
Taking place over the course of July 1 and 2, the annual Canada Day celebrations at Canada Place will include a parade through downtown Vancouver, a pancake breakfast, and a ceremony celebrating the recently-granted citizenships of 150 new Canadians.
The food outlets will not arrive all at once since only five are operated by UBC Food Services and the remaining seven are by independent contractors. However, the majority of them will open between the end of Summer 2017 and early 2018.
“Dragon boat is an easy sport to pick up but a difficult sport to master. Anyone can pick up a paddle and paddle in a boat and make a boat move. But to actually make a boat move fast as a team, you really have to be loyal to your team.”
From small class sizes in major requirements to non-restricted seats in required classes going to students taking them as electives, course registration is rarely a picnic for students on a tight graduation deadline.
The simulation will see police officers pretending to shoot the driver upon exiting the vehicle, and then emergency services such as first responders, ambulances, firefighters and the RCMP will begin triaging the victims.
When scientists are asked to justify research based solely on the outcome, grad student Chantal Mustoe wonders, “Since when did the value of fundamental knowledge disappear? Why must I promise a grand discovery ... before I can pay my rent?”
This year’s national competition, held in Barrie, Ontario, was the second tournament in as many weeks for the team. The team had previously been in Florida for the NAIA Championships, a tournament where Kennedy wasn’t satisfied with her performance.
What makes for a great road trip you ask? Three things. A gnarly road trip soundtrack, multiple drivers, and a bucket (just in case the bladder comes calling on the highway). The sun is shining, mosquitoes are flying and summer is in full force.