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A mailed package contained a book checked out before the Beatles became famous.
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Get to know a UBC alum dubbed the “greatest interviewer of our generation.”
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Celebrate Black voices and stories with these recommended reads from Black scholars at UBC.
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UBC grads share the traditions, rituals, and memories that make this holiday a special time.
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If so, share a story that illustrates their impact, and it could be published in UBC Magazine!
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Cue the music: it’s time for UBC Magazine’s “Best of” list for the year!
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Struggling with gift ideas? These UBC alumni have you covered.
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Do you celebrate Lunar New Year? If so, we want to hear from you!
Group shot of the 2024 alumni UBC Achievement Awards Recipient, with each individual holding their award

On November 19, 2024, we honoured eight inspiring members of the UBC community.

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Three members of UBC’s South Asian community reflect on the meaning and significance of Diwali.
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The presence of media makes a difference for Paralympians. Two UBC experts explain why.
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“Canada, remember these faces, because they are heroes.”
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Piper Logan and Florence Symonds helped lead Canada's team to an Olympic silver medal.
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Here are 21 UBC athletes to root for during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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UBC Olympians share strategies for performing under pressure, dealing with setbacks, and more.
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UBC alum Evan Dunfee and student Olivia Lundman pair up for a brand new Olympics event.
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How the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre is centring Survivors.
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We’d love to hear about a pivotal time when you chose courage over comfort. Submit by June 10.
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A second T-Bird also went pro and seven players were picked in the CFL draft.
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Thirteen remarkable individuals will receive UBC honorary degrees.