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Dr. Andrea Bundon on the importance of community conversation
Dr. Andrea Bundon joined the School of Kinesiology in 2016. Part of the sociocultural research group and the Centre for Sport and Sustainability, her research focuses on the intersections of disability, sport, and inclusion – or exclusion.
“I’m really interested in how people with disabilities are engaged in physical activity and sport, what are the conditions of their participation and what are their experiences both positive and negative in these environments.”
KIN graduates May 2019
On Thursday, May 23rd, 272 Kinesiology undergraduate students crossed the stage at Chan Center. The graduates came to UBC from all over the world. 233 are from British Columbia; and internationally we have students from the United States, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Japan, Singapore, Kenya, South Africa, Australia, and France. 18 students graduated with co-op […]
Kinesiology PhD student Nikolaus Dean explores the attitudes toward concussion among surfers on BC’s coast
Canada’s west coast surf culture downplays concussion risk Nikolaus Dean suffered a debilitating concussion playing varsity lacrosse during his first year of university. His post-concussion symptoms persisted for a year before doctors cleared him to return to the sport he loved. After his first practice back, he decided the risk wasn’t worth it and walked […]
School of Kinesiology banner wins platinum Hermes Creative Award
The School of Kinesiology and UBC Studios are proud to announce that the new KIN banner installed received a platinum Hermes Creative Award in the category of Print Media – Outdoor Advertising on May 1, 2019. The Hermes Creative Awards are administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals, which has been […]
Olenick, Norm
Graduating year: 1963
Degree: BPE
Over the years Norm helped develop Langara’s Academic Diplomas in Physical Education, Fitness and Leisure studies. He provided advisory and instructional services in these areas to post secondary institutions including UBC’s School of Kinesiology and also coached badminton teams to provincial and national championships.
Neil, Andrea
Graduating year: 1996
Degree: BHK
Andrea Neil, a 1996 UBC Kinesiology graduate and former star Thunderbird soccer player, has been described by the local media as “. . . a legend with an unimpeachable reputation.”
Thank you and congratulations to the 2018/19 KUS
The School of Kinesiology would like to recognize and congratulate the outgoing Kinesiology Undergraduate Society (KUS) Executive for their leadership and contribution to the undergraduate experience over the past year. President: Andrew Au VP Academic: Delon Chan VP Communications: Sara Cathcart VP Finance: Nikol Grishin VP Student Life: Brandon Lam & Olivia Tobias Some of […]
Dr. Stanley R. Brown (1923-2019), Professor Emeritus
The School has learned that Dr. Stanley Brown passed away on March 13, 2019 in Vancouver, BC. Born in San Francisco, Stan moved to New Zealand in 1934. After war broke out, at aged 17, Stan applied to join the Royal New Zealand Navy but found he had first to renounce his American citizenship. After […]
School of Kinesiology hosts 10th annual Mentorship Wrap-up Event
On April 4, the School of Kinesiology held its annual Mentorship Program Wrap-up event in the Ideas Lounge in Sage Bistro on UBC’s Vancouver campus. This event formally wraps the year’s program, recognizes mentor and mentee contributions, and provides participants an opportunity to reconnect one final time before the program concludes. Over the past six […]
KIN Grad student Ben Hives wins Killam Teaching Assistant Award
This week, KIN Grad student Ben Hives was awarded the Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award. As one of six Killam institutions, UBC offers yearly awards from the Killam Endowment Fund to faculty and teaching assistants who demonstrate excellence in teaching. Each year, 16 receipients across campus are recognized for the valuable role that Teaching Assistants […]