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I’m pleased to share news of the publication of my novel, Stasio: A Novel in 3 Parts, new from Anvil Press.
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My formative years at UBC helped instil in me a lifelong commitment to international exchange and mutual understanding. From 2022–2024, I successfully completed two prestigious 10-month English...
After graduating from UBC Law in 1979, I returned to UBC in 2013 to pursue a Master’s degree in Art Education. My thesis examined the meaning and definition of outsider art, a unique genre that is...
I’m excited to announce the launch of Smoke, a book of interconnected short stories developed as my MFA thesis and published by Buckrider Books (Wolsak & Wynn). I’m so grateful for John Vinga’s...
I am a UBC history graduate department alum (2008-2010) and wanted to share news regarding my upcoming book published by Oregon State Uni Press, Punjabi Rebels of the Columbia River. It details the...
A headshot of Phyllis Dyson, who has long brown hair and is wearing a green shirt and cardigan against a backdrop of trees.
I recently attended an awards banquet in Bellingham where I was recognized as a Journey Book Award Finalist for my book, Among Silent Echoes: A Memoir of Trauma and Resilience, which is available...
I'm excited to share news of the publication of my debut novel, ADRIFT. The novel is my attempt to draw more people into the climate conversation via an entertaining speculative suspense novel set in...
I would like to announce the publication of my book, Sexual Attraction: The Psychology of Allure, with Bloomsbury (18 April 2024). Incorporating interviews, research findings, and excerpts from...
As a distinguished scientist at Certara (formerly at Merck in NJ), I am pleased to inform you that I was listed in the top 2% of influential scientists based on career citations in the subcategory of...
Noel Thorpe hoisting the Grey Cup
I am Noel Thorpe, the Defensive Coordinator for the 2023 Grey Cup-winning Montreal Alouettes. I graduated from UBC and also served as a coach for the UBC Thunderbirds football team.