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UBC Okanagan, CBC Radio host mayoral forum on campus

UBC Okanagan, CBC Radio host mayoral forum on campus

The four candidates vying to be mayor of Kelowna will be centre stage at UBC Okanagan on Monday, October 15.

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UBC researchers dig to get to the root of lavender’s secrets

UBC researchers dig to get to the root of lavender’s secrets

A team of researchers, including UBC’s Soheil Mahmoud, have recently sequenced the genome of lavender.

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THC amounts identical in most cannabis strains, UBC study finds

THC amounts identical in most cannabis strains, UBC study finds

A rose by any other name is still a rose. The same, it turns out, can be said for cannabis.

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Why don’t we eat turkey eggs?

Why don’t we eat turkey eggs?

A perennial favourite for countless Canadians during Thanksgiving is the iconic turkey dinner. And while turkeys are well known for their meat, it is virtually unheard of to eat their eggs.

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New problematic substance use clinic being offered

New problematic substance use clinic being offered

The UBC Okanagan Psychology Clinic is offering a new service that’s available for all faculty and staff. The service is a low-barrier outpatient treatment service for individuals seeking help to reduce the harm associated with their use of alcohol or other substances.

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Think B4 U text, says UBC research

Think B4 U text, says UBC research

Many think they’re doing a favour by texting criticism instead of giving it in person. Not so, say researchers at UBC Okanagan’s campus who have determined that negative comments can have the same impact regardless of how they are delivered.

Think B4 U text, says UBC research

Think B4 U text, says UBC research

Many think they’re doing a favour by texting criticism instead of giving it in person. Not so, say researchers at UBC Okanagan’s campus who have determined that negative comments can have the same impact regardless of how they are delivered.

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Think B4 U text, says UBC research

Think B4 U text, says UBC research

Many think they’re doing a favour by texting criticism instead of giving it in person. Not so, say researchers at UBC Okanagan’s campus who have determined that negative comments can have the same impact regardless of how they are delivered.

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Think B4 U text, says UBC research

Think B4 U text, says UBC research

Many think they’re doing a favour by texting criticism instead of giving it in person. Not so, say researchers at UBC Okanagan’s campus who have determined that negative comments can have the same impact regardless of how they are delivered.

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UBC Okanagan hosts American visionary Cornel West

UBC Okanagan hosts American visionary Cornel West

In a time of political controversy—when race, social activism and political correctness affect almost every conversation, event and newsroom—UBC is hosting prominent and provocative author Cornel West.

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