Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies

Okanagan Short Story Contest shortlist announced

Okanagan Short Story Contest shortlist announced

Seven BC writers are in the running this year for the Okanagan Short Story Contest’s top prize.

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How a Mayan language exchange is empowering Indigenous students

How a Mayan language exchange is empowering Indigenous students

Offered through UBC Okanagan’s Go Global, the immersive course helps students explore the connection between language, culture and community.

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UBCO hosts annual gala evening of art and entertainment

UBCO hosts annual gala evening of art and entertainment

Art on the Line raises funds for student projects and activities

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UBCO’s Writer in Residence to work with local emerging writers

UBCO’s Writer in Residence to work with local emerging writers

Acclaimed author Shelley Wood to critique writing samples and host public events

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UBCO adds Indigenous Knowledges theme to Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies programs
The Floating Man Kelowna documentary premiere

The Floating Man Kelowna documentary premiere

UBCO’s Michael V. Smith releases feature-length film about his gender journey

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How the arts can help us live with climate change

How the arts can help us live with climate change

Dr. Astrida Neimanis wants to create spaces where we can practice living differently in response to the climate crisis.

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UBCO to host second debate: Free Speech is Not Dead
Amplifying Indigenous resilience

Amplifying Indigenous resilience

Visual artist and Assistant Professor Tania Willard fuses art and advocacy through her annual Orange Shirt Day installation.

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UBCO to host fourth annual Thesen lecture

UBCO to host fourth annual Thesen lecture

Local writer examining Coleridge poetry to think about loss, trauma and hope

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