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If you've noticed more whales in Vancouver waters, you're not imagining it.

UBC researchers explain what's behind the increase and how to watch them safely: https://bit.ly/4pUCaGq

🏆 Loghan Paylor (MFA'20) wasn't trying to win Canada Reads.

They were simply trying to write the book they needed to write.

In this episode of From Here Forward, the author of The Cure for Drowning shares what it was like to win Canada Reads 2026, why writing q***r and trans characters with care matters, the reality of the creative process, and the writing advice they actually swear by: https://bit.ly/4z8WQyT

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come tell us what else you think is kinda chic as an alum/student?!



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📱 Your alumni perks just got even better.

Save up to $35/month on select mobile plans through the Rogers Preferred Program, available exclusively to UBC alumni through Fraser Valley Wireless.

Plus, enjoy savings on additional lines and eligible home services.

Because being a UBC alum comes with benefits long after graduation: https://bit.ly/3Toxfhq

Pop quiz: If you don’t have air conditioning during a heat wave, should you sit in front of a fan?

Answer: In very hot indoor temperatures, UBC experts say it may actually do more harm than good. Find out why—and what else you should know to stay safe during extreme heat: https://bit.ly/4ySOQBG

Are you dealing with someone at work or home who’s a bully, bad apple, or simply difficult?

A UBC Okanagan professor’s new book explains how to identify “poisonous people” and lessen their influence: https://bit.ly/4vXo7RN

Who has had the biggest impact on your career?

A manager?
A mentor?
A colleague?
A coach?

Sometimes the right conversation at the right time can change the way we approach our careers, whether we’re exploring new opportunities, navigating a career transition, or looking to grow in our current role.

If you’re looking for guidance on your own career journey, our Career Coaches are here to help.

Learn more about alumni UBC Career Coaching:
https://alumni.ubc.ca/careers/coaching-advising/

How do you go from sociology to graphic design? From economics to engineering? Acting to psychotherapy?

Hear from 5 UBC alumni whose careers took them in unexpected directions—and how their studies are still coming in handy.

Meet 5 UBC grads using their degrees in ways they didn’t predict Here’s how their studies are still coming in handy.

What does it mean to be a UBC alum?

For these eight recipients, it means leading, innovating, giving back and creating lasting impact.

Congratulations to the 2026 alumni UBC Achievement Award recipients!

Find out who they are here: https://bit.ly/4wuY85v