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February marks Black History Month, a time to celebrate and honour the achievements of Black figures, past and present.

Such a dreamy location! What drew you to UBC Vancouver? (Thank you to Instagrammer @jojodas for letting us share this wonderful photo)

The facility, built in the 1960s to house the nuclear command centre of the French air force, was decommissioned in the late 1990s and converted into a unique research lab that now draws scientists, including UBC researchers.

Find yourself dozing off in the middle of lecture? Try these simple and healthy methods to stay awakewithout caffeine: https://bit.ly/3bUQjNy

Have you ever visited the UBC Botanical Garden? Established in 1916, it is the oldest botanical garden at a university in Canada! Photo taken by Instagrammer @golden.hour.photographyy

What's your favourite study spot?

Pfizer vaccine: read how research pioneered by the UBC Faculty of Medicine's Dr. Pieter Cullis played a critical role. https://bit.ly/3nbf6SH

Tuum Est. It is Yours. Welcome to UBC’s fall virtual graduation ceremony. This virtual ceremony celebrates the very real accomplishments of UBC graduates. While we may not be gathering in person, we stand with our graduates in spirit, take pride in their achievements and share their joy.... Learn more: https://virtualgraduation.ubc.ca/vancouver/

Do you recognize this spot on our Vancouver campus?

Does it feel like you have too many exams in too few days? Here are tips to get you through: https://bit.ly/343Dnk4

Welcome to the installation ceremony for UBC’s 19th Chancellor, the Honourable Steven Point (xw l qwl tl). Find the virtual ceremony here on November 25 at 10:00 a.m. Learn more: https://virtualgraduation.ubc.ca/chancellor/

New analysis of data from a survey of the mental health impacts of the pandemic suggests we need to pay more attention to the unintended mental health consequences of quarantine and isolation measures.

Irresponsible young adults? UBC social scientists say media and public health attention have unfairly blamed young people for the spread of COVID-19. https://bit.ly/2LmrP78

Want to study smarter, not harder for finals this term? Read on for study strategiesbased in neuroscience researchfrom a UBC Department of Psychology prof: bit.ly/32SfRVS

Celebrate a #UBCgrad's special day with a delivered package of delectable treats from Loafe Café! Free Pickup on Campus at Loafe Cafe in the Alumni Centre or Free Delivery in Vancouver. Order today: https://bit.ly/3f1U8lT

What is the greatest lesson you've learned this year?

UBC students: participate in a special #UBCconnects event on November 3 featuring Justice Edwin Cameron. Register here: https://bit.ly/35zWXGE

UBC has been ranked third in Canada and 28th globally in the Times Higher Education Global University Employability Ranking 2020. https://bit.ly/3pXfB4s

Let's take a vote! Which floor of the IKB library has the best study spots?

The Iona Building on a beautiful fall day in 1969! Which season do you prefer on our campuses, fall or winter?

This Week at UBC: celebrate fall graduation virtually, learn about disability in the workplace, or join Ibram X. Kendi and Jesmyn Ward in conversation. events.ubc.ca

Working on a group project? Check out these tips to rev up your group's creativity and productivity: https://bit.ly/35rna9u

The Honourable Steven Point (xw l qwl tl) will be installed as UBC’s 19th Chancellor on November 25. Learn more about him in our one-on-one interview: https://bit.ly/38Tj6TN

Watch the latest community update from Santa J. Ono: https://bit.ly/3opZX0S

This Week at UBC: celebrate pumpkin fest with UBC Farm - Centre for Sustainable Food Systems, learn about the climate emergency, or how to highlight achievements for your next job application. events.ubc.ca

Dr. Srinivas Murthy, an infectious disease expert and clinical associate professor in UBC faculty of medicine’s department of pediatrics, weighs in on how to safely celebrate Halloween during a pandemic.

Comment the emoji of your favourite study snack!

Having spent most of his adult life as a student and researcher at large universities, Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research scholar Isaac Li now enjoys being part of a closer-knit campus community at UBC Okanagan. He joined the Chemistry department in 2016 and has been inspired ever since: https://bit.ly/35pqeUd

Did you know? UBC Faculty of Medicine is home to the largest Family Practice Residency Program in Canada, with more than 1,850 UBC-trained family doctors practising in communities across B.C.

The 2020 BC Provincial Election takes place today. Every eligible member of the UBC community is encouraged to take part. Voting places are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Want to reduce your carbon footprint? The most effective trade-offs may not be the ones you think. You need to recycle for 7.5 years to reduce your emissions by the same amount as forgoing one round-trip trans-Atlantic flight.

Comment your favourite place to hunker down for a midterm study sesh!

Midterm season can feel challenging. Get advice on how you can bounce back from lower grades: https://bit.ly/2NaDxik