Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Perfectionists more likely to suffer from body dissatisfaction
By Patty Wellborn on June 24, 2021
New research from UBC Okanagan finds young women who are perfectionistic are more likely to experience body dissatisfaction — a general unhappiness with, and negative attitude towards, their bodies.
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Expressions of Reconciliation
By Randy Lievers on June 23, 2021
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UBCO researcher examines the need for positive support when a child is sexually abused
By Patty Wellborn on June 23, 2021
New research from UBC Okanagan has determined if a child knows they have safe support from a trusted adult, it significantly increases the chances of that child disclosing they have been sexually assaulted. This likelihood is especially true when the offender is a family member or trusted caregiver.
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Multidisciplinary approach leads to top award for UBCO scholar
By Patty Wellborn on June 8, 2021
Although Aidan O’Callahan describes himself as a planner — a critical thinker who likes to get his ducks in a row before committing to anything — it’s almost a fluke he ended up at UBC Okanagan.
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Academic excellence and volunteerism lead to prestigious Pushor Mitchell recognition
By Christine Zeindler on June 2, 2021
For as long as Rebecca Chadney can remember, she has loved both arts and sciences.
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Desire to help fellow Indigenous students leads to prestigious award for new graduate
By Patty Wellborn on June 1, 2021
It’s an honour bestowed upon the university’s most accomplished graduate students — and this year, Master of Arts student Sandra Fox is being recognized with the Governor General’s Gold Medal for her exceptional research on Indigenous identity.
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UBCO celebrates the class of 2021
By Patty Wellborn on May 27, 2021
Virtual ceremony recognizes more than 1,800 graduating students UBC Okanagan is marking its second virtual convocation next week. More than 1,850 graduates — including 1,600 undergraduates as well as more than 100 masters’ and doctoral students — will tune in to celebrate the success of their educational journey. “This has been a remarkable year for […]
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UBCO celebrates the class of 2021
By Patty Wellborn on May 27, 2021
Virtual ceremony recognizes more than 1,800 graduating students UBC Okanagan is marking its second virtual convocation next week. More than 1,850 graduates — including 1,600 undergraduates as well as more than 100 masters’ and doctoral students — will tune in to celebrate the success of their educational journey. “This has been a remarkable year for […]
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Parental consumption shapes how teens think about and use cannabis
By Patty Wellborn on May 19, 2021
Turns out the old adage, “monkey see, monkey do,” does ring true — even when it comes to cannabis use. However, when cannabis use involves youth, it’s see, think, then do, says a team of UBC Okanagan researchers.
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UBCO honours four outstanding researchers of the year
By Patty Wellborn on May 10, 2021
Last Thursday at a special virtual ceremony, UBC Okanagan researchers were honoured for their innovative and groundbreaking work.
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