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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and UBC’s response: Find the latest updates here for students, faculty and staff.

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Shaping rock music history

From Aerosmith to Van Halen, UBC alumni made some of the best and boldest albums possible

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Participate in a community dialogue on climate resiliency

Virtual talk on May 28 looks at ways to increase climate resiliency of UBC campuses

UBC president Santa J. Ono

Santa J. Ono updates the UBC community on COVID-19

Support for students available; online learning skills workshops beginning in June

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Webinar looks at pandemic reporting in Indigenous contexts

Indigenous journalists discuss the responsibilities and challenges of covering COVID-19

Explore UBC

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Community, Research

Can exercise boost your immune system? Yes, but in moderation

UBC Okanagan professor provides exercise guidelines during COVID-19

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Fast and frugal budgeting tips for students during COVID-19

These resources can help track your money flow

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Decolonizing dictionaries as tools for Indigenous language reclamation

Dictionaries offer insights into language structure and traditional, cultural knowledge

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UBC scientist identifies a gene that controls thinness

Study helps explain why can some people eat as much as they want and still stay thin

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Campus, Research

Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs alumni respond to COVID-19 crisis

Here’s what 12 alumni are doing in roles that span public and private sectors and NGOs

Larissa Franco, UBC Sauder School of Business student

People of UBC: Larissa Franco

Student ambassador passionate about building connections. Enjoys London Fog lattes and all things “hygge.”