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Annamma Joy Professor, Faculty of Management, UBC Okanagan Chris Sulymka Communications Coordinator, Student Communications Services Morrell Andrews Student, Faculty of Arts, International Relations major and Political Science minor Sarah Korpach Student, B.Sc. Psychology, Faculty of Science

100 Years of Discovery

Explore how UBC evolved from 1915–2015, one discovery at a time, to become one of Canada’s leading research universities.

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100 Years of DiscoveryExplore 100 Years of discoveries at UBC.

Humble Beginnings 1915–1919

UBC had a humble start in the ‘Fairview Shacks’ near Vancouver General Hospital.

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Humble Beginnings 1915–1919UBC’s humble start in the ‘Fairview Shacks.’

Tuum Est — It is Yours 1920’s

UBC students found their spirit in the ‘Great Trek’ to the Point Grey campus.

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Tuum Est — It is Yours 1920’sUBC students find their spirit in the Great Trek.

An Unstoppable Spirit 1930’s

A decade of hardships and war tests the new university’s motto — Tuum Est.

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An Unstoppable Spirit 1930’sA decade of hardships and war tests the new university.

A Campus at War 1940’s

When World War II hit, UBC steps up to defend its country.

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A Campus at War 1940’sUBC steps up to defend its country.

A Campus at War 1940’s

UBC steps up to defend its country

An Unstoppable Spirit 1930’s

A decade of hardships and war tests the new university

100 Years of Discovery

Explore 100 Years of discoveries at UBC

Humble Beginnings 1915–1919

UBC’s humble start in the ‘Fairview Shacks’

Tuum Est — It is Yours 1920’s

UBC students find their spirit in the Great Trek

Annamma Joy

Called the “culture vulture” for good reason — my research examines the impact of culture on consumption, focusing on art, fashion, architecture/design and wine. Happiest when crossing boundaries (academic, cultural and so on). Voracious reader and movie buff.

Chris Sulymka

Communications professional and wellness advocate. Loves using words to inspire students to live well. Believes in kindness. Moonlights as a pilot.

Morrell Andrews

Passionate about international security studies, law and pizza. Frequent Global Seminar student and exec at The Calendar. Loves collecting passport stamps and is a firm believer that everything always works out.

Sarah Korpach

Brain science enthusiast, member of Delta Gamma fraternity, active volunteer. Passionate track and field athlete and coach, constantly looking for ways to implement and encourage an active and healthy lifestyle for all individuals.



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