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== University of British Columbia ==
{{short description|Public research university in British Columbia, Canada}}
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The '''University of British Columbia''' ('''UBC''') is a public research university with campuses in [[Vancouver]] and [[Kelowna]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. Established in 1908, UBC is British Columbia's oldest university. The university ranks among the top 20 public universities worldwide and is consistently recognized as a leading institution in Canada.
[[File:UBC_COA.svg|thumb|right|Coat of Arms of the University of British Columbia]]


== History ==
The '''University of British Columbia''' ('''UBC''') is a public [[research university]] with campuses in [[Vancouver]] and [[Kelowna]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. Established in 1908, UBC is British Columbia's oldest university. The university ranks among the top three universities in Canada.


The University of British Columbia was established in 1908 as the McGill University College of British Columbia. It became the University of British Columbia in 1915. The university's first classes were held in the Fairview neighborhood of Vancouver in 1915, but it moved to its current location at Point Grey in 1925.
==History==


=== Early Years ===
[[File:UBC_Fairview_campus_(c._1917).gif|thumb|left|Fairview Campus (c. 1917)]]
The University of British Columbia was established in 1908 as the McGill University College of British Columbia. It became the University of British Columbia in 1915. The university's first campus was located at the Fairview site in Vancouver.


The university's first president, [[Frank Wesbrook]], played a significant role in its early development. The original campus plan was designed by the architectural firm [[Sharp and Thompson]].
In 1920, the university moved to its current location at [[Point Grey]], Vancouver. The move was part of a larger plan to expand the university's facilities and accommodate a growing student population.


=== Expansion and Development ===
[[File:Sharp_and_Thompson_proposed_plan_for_the_UBC_Point_Grey_campus.jpg|thumb|right|Proposed Plan for Point Grey Campus]]
The Point Grey campus was designed by the architectural firm Sharp and Thompson, which won a competition to design the new campus. The plan included a series of neoclassical buildings arranged around a central mall.


UBC expanded significantly after [[World War II]], with the construction of new buildings and the establishment of new faculties. The university's Okanagan campus was opened in 2005, further expanding its reach.
==Campuses==


== Campuses ==
UBC has two main campuses: the Vancouver campus and the Okanagan campus in Kelowna.


=== Vancouver Campus ===
===Vancouver Campus===


The Vancouver campus is located at Point Grey, offering stunning views of the [[Pacific Ocean]] and the [[North Shore Mountains]]. It is home to numerous faculties, including the [[Faculty of Arts]], [[Faculty of Science]], and [[Sauder School of Business]].
The Vancouver campus is located at Point Grey, a peninsula on the western edge of Vancouver. It is the larger of the two campuses and houses most of the university's faculties and research facilities.


=== Okanagan Campus ===
[[File:UBC_aerial_view.jpg|thumb|left|Aerial View of UBC]]
The campus is known for its beautiful setting, with views of the [[North Shore Mountains]] and the [[Pacific Ocean]]. It is home to several notable landmarks, including the [[Museum of Anthropology at UBC]], which houses the famous sculpture "[[Raven and the First Men]]" by [[Bill Reid]].


The Okanagan campus, located in [[Kelowna]], offers a smaller, more intimate learning environment. It provides a range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
[[File:Raven-and-the-first-men.jpg|thumb|right|Raven and the First Men by Bill Reid]]


== Academics ==
===Okanagan Campus===


UBC offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. It is known for its research output and has a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary studies.
The Okanagan campus, located in Kelowna, was established in 2005. It offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs and is known for its focus on research and innovation.


== Research ==
==Academics==


UBC is a leading research institution, with significant contributions in fields such as [[sustainability]], [[health sciences]], and [[technology]]. The university is home to several research centers and institutes.
UBC offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university is organized into several faculties, including the [[Faculty of Arts]], [[Faculty of Science]], [[Faculty of Medicine]], and [[Sauder School of Business]].


== Notable Alumni ==
The university is known for its research excellence and is home to several research institutes and centers. UBC is a member of the [[U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities]].


UBC has produced many notable alumni, including:
==Notable Alumni and Faculty==


* [[Justin Trudeau]], 23rd Prime Minister of Canada
UBC has produced many notable alumni, including [[Prime Ministers of Canada]], [[Nobel laureates]], and leaders in various fields. The university's faculty includes distinguished scholars and researchers who have made significant contributions to their fields.
* [[Kim Campbell]], 19th Prime Minister of Canada
* [[John Turner]], 17th Prime Minister of Canada
* [[Bertram Brockhouse]], Nobel Laureate in Physics
* [[Beverley McLachlin]], former Chief Justice of Canada


== Related Pages ==
==Governance==


UBC is governed by a [[Board of Governors]] and a [[Senate]]. The Board of Governors is responsible for the management of the university's property and finances, while the Senate is responsible for academic matters.
[[File:Carleton_pres_Tory.jpg|thumb|left|Carleton President Tory]]
The university's first president was [[Frank Wesbrook]], who served from 1913 to 1918. The current president is [[Santa J. Ono]].
==Libraries and Museums==
UBC's library system is one of the largest in Canada, with over 7 million volumes. The [[Irving K. Barber Learning Centre]] is a major library and learning facility on the Vancouver campus.
[[File:Irving_K._Barber_Library.jpg|thumb|right|Irving K. Barber Library]]
The university is also home to several museums, including the [[Museum of Anthropology]], the [[Beaty Biodiversity Museum]], and the [[Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery]].
==Related Pages==
* [[List of universities in Canada]]
* [[List of universities in Canada]]
* [[Higher education in British Columbia]]
* [[Higher education in British Columbia]]
 
* [[U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities]]
== Gallery ==
 
<gallery>
File:UBC_COA.svg|Coat of Arms
File:University_of_British_Columbia_Logo.svg|UBC Logo
File:UBC_Fairview_campus_(c._1917).gif|Fairview Campus (c. 1917)
File:Sharp_and_Thompson_proposed_plan_for_the_UBC_Point_Grey_campus.jpg|Proposed Plan for Point Grey Campus
File:Carleton_pres_Tory.jpg|Carleton President Tory
File:Raven-and-the-first-men.jpg|Raven and the First Men
File:UBC_aerial_view.jpg|Aerial View of UBC
File:Irving_K._Barber_Library.jpg|Irving K. Barber Library
File:Vancouver_school_of_theology_(UBC-2009).JPG|Vancouver School of Theology
File:Engineering_Management_and_Education_(UBC_Okanagan).jpg|UBC Okanagan
File:Koerner_Library_UBC.jpg|Koerner Library
File:UBC_Law_at_Allard_Hall.JPG|UBC Law at Allard Hall
File:Chan_centre_performing_arts_concert_tessler.jpg|Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
File:New_Student_Union_Building_of_the_University_of_British_Columbia.jpg|New Student Union Building
File:Interior_of_the_UBC_Student_Union_Building_13.jpg|Interior of the Student Union Building
File:UBC_Bookstore_2015.jpg|UBC Bookstore
File:Gage_residence.jpg|Gage Residence
File:Dene_Totem_Park.JPG|Dene Totem Park
File:Marine_Drive_Residence.JPG|Marine Drive Residence
File:Orchard_Commons_at_the_University_of_British_Columbia_2016.jpg|Orchard Commons
File:Olympic_Hockey_at_UBC.jpg|Olympic Hockey at UBC
File:Indoor_climbing_at_the_UBC_Student_Union_Building.jpg|Indoor Climbing at the Student Union Building
File:Rosegarden_ubc.jpg|UBC Rose Garden
File:University_of_British_Columbia_Engineering_Cairn.jpg|Engineering Cairn
File:Justin_Trudeau_in_Lima,_Peru_-_2018_(41507133581)_(cropped).jpg|Justin Trudeau
File:Kim_Campbell.jpg|Kim Campbell
File:John_Turner_1987_crop_(cropped).jpg|John Turner
File:Kiril_Petkov_2022.jpg|Kiril Petkov
File:Rmundell.jpg|Robert Mundell
File:Bertram_Brockhouse.jpg|Bertram Brockhouse
File:Scylla-_a_book_of_the_dead.jpg|Scylla: A Book of the Dead
File:Jeff_Wall_in_2014.jpg|Jeff Wall
File:Right_Livelihood_Award_2009-press_conference-6.jpg|Right Livelihood Award
File:Beverley_McLachlin_(crop).jpg|Beverley McLachlin
File:Bjarni_Tryggvason.jpg|Bjarni Tryggvason
File:University_of_British_Columbia_Escutcheon.png|UBC Escutcheon
</gallery>


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<gallery>
File:UBC_COA.svg|University of British Columbia
File:University_of_British_Columbia_Logo.svg|University of British Columbia
File:UBC_Fairview_campus_(c._1917).gif|UBC Fairview campus (c. 1917)
File:Sharp_and_Thompson_proposed_plan_for_the_UBC_Point_Grey_campus.jpg|Sharp and Thompson proposed plan for the UBC Point Grey campus
File:Carleton_pres_Tory.jpg|Carleton pres Tory
File:Raven-and-the-first-men.jpg|Raven and the first men
File:UBC_aerial_view.jpg|UBC aerial view
File:Irving_K._Barber_Library.jpg|Irving K. Barber Library
File:Vancouver_school_of_theology_(UBC-2009).JPG|Vancouver school of theology (UBC 2009)
File:Engineering_Management_and_Education_(UBC_Okanagan).jpg|Engineering Management and Education (UBC Okanagan)
File:Koerner_Library_UBC.jpg|Koerner Library UBC
File:UBC_Law_at_Allard_Hall.JPG|UBC Law at Allard Hall
</gallery>

Latest revision as of 11:44, 23 March 2025

Public research university in British Columbia, Canada



File:UBC COA.svg
Coat of Arms of the University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a public research university with campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1908, UBC is British Columbia's oldest university. The university ranks among the top three universities in Canada.

History[edit]

Fairview Campus (c. 1917)

The University of British Columbia was established in 1908 as the McGill University College of British Columbia. It became the University of British Columbia in 1915. The university's first campus was located at the Fairview site in Vancouver.

In 1920, the university moved to its current location at Point Grey, Vancouver. The move was part of a larger plan to expand the university's facilities and accommodate a growing student population.

Proposed Plan for Point Grey Campus

The Point Grey campus was designed by the architectural firm Sharp and Thompson, which won a competition to design the new campus. The plan included a series of neoclassical buildings arranged around a central mall.

Campuses[edit]

UBC has two main campuses: the Vancouver campus and the Okanagan campus in Kelowna.

Vancouver Campus[edit]

The Vancouver campus is located at Point Grey, a peninsula on the western edge of Vancouver. It is the larger of the two campuses and houses most of the university's faculties and research facilities.

Aerial View of UBC

The campus is known for its beautiful setting, with views of the North Shore Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It is home to several notable landmarks, including the Museum of Anthropology at UBC, which houses the famous sculpture "Raven and the First Men" by Bill Reid.

Raven and the First Men by Bill Reid

Okanagan Campus[edit]

The Okanagan campus, located in Kelowna, was established in 2005. It offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs and is known for its focus on research and innovation.

Academics[edit]

UBC offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university is organized into several faculties, including the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Medicine, and Sauder School of Business.

The university is known for its research excellence and is home to several research institutes and centers. UBC is a member of the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities.

Notable Alumni and Faculty[edit]

UBC has produced many notable alumni, including Prime Ministers of Canada, Nobel laureates, and leaders in various fields. The university's faculty includes distinguished scholars and researchers who have made significant contributions to their fields.

Governance[edit]

UBC is governed by a Board of Governors and a Senate. The Board of Governors is responsible for the management of the university's property and finances, while the Senate is responsible for academic matters.

Carleton President Tory

The university's first president was Frank Wesbrook, who served from 1913 to 1918. The current president is Santa J. Ono.

Libraries and Museums[edit]

UBC's library system is one of the largest in Canada, with over 7 million volumes. The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre is a major library and learning facility on the Vancouver campus.

Irving K. Barber Library

The university is also home to several museums, including the Museum of Anthropology, the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, and the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery.

Related Pages[edit]

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