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Visiting scholars debate benefits of the global rise of private security

Visiting scholars debate benefits of the global rise of private security

The growth of the global private security industry is transforming the international political landscape. Across the globe, private security personnel now frequently outnumber public forces and play increasingly central roles in security provision and governance.

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When history transcends academics

When history transcends academics

PROFESSOR JAMES HULL has a history with UBC and post-secondary education […]

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Sociology studies ignited lawyer Shawn Speirs’ passion for social justice
Professors at UBC Okanagan instilled a passion for history that carried alum Ross Huyskamp to PhD studies
UBC facilitates community symposium on immigration in Canada

UBC facilitates community symposium on immigration in Canada

Community partners discuss impact of current policies and need for change.

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UBC facilitates community symposium on immigration in Canada

UBC facilitates community symposium on immigration in Canada

Community partners discuss impact of current policies and need for change.

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UBC presents journalist Wab Kinew as next distinguished speaker

UBC presents journalist Wab Kinew as next distinguished speaker

Time with his dying father leads to new book, and profound new quality of life.

Classical music by Octagon ensemble to fill UBC Okanagan’s Ballroom

Classical music by Octagon ensemble to fill UBC Okanagan’s Ballroom

Eight eminent artists perform works by Beethoven and Schubert at free event.

UBC presents Jay Ingram for a second night

UBC presents Jay Ingram for a second night

High demand in community for Alzheimer’s speaker.

Award-winning Jay Ingram speaks about the science of Alzheimer’s

Award-winning Jay Ingram speaks about the science of Alzheimer’s

UBC Okanagan’s Distinguished Speaker Series tackles mystery of the tragic illness.