In Memoriam – Arnold Frederick Smith (Arnie), 1938 – 2021

In Memoriam – Arnold Frederick Smith (Arnie), 1938 – 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arnold Smith. Arnie graduated in 1962 with a Bachelor in Physical Education and a Master of Education in 1982. While at UBC Arnie played Thunderbird football under coach Frank Gnup. Upon graduation, he embarked on a teaching and coaching career in West Vancouver. In […]

Laura Mar

Laura Mar

Laura is graduating with a BKin in the interdisciplinary stream. After graduation, Laura plans to continue her current research and pursue a career in medicine or counseling. “I was fortunate to have the opportunity to conduct a directed study with Dr. John Kramer. I studied the diversity of sex and age recruitment within pain neuroimaging […]

Sherry Han

Sherry Han

Sherry is graduating with a BKin in the interdisciplinary stream. Upon graduation, Sherry says “I’m excited to continue working with mission driven companies to create more meaningful experiences through experiential marketing, people and culture. Down the line, I hope to build something of my own centered around connection and empathy.” As an active member of […]

Karmen Leong

Karmen Leong

Karmen is graduating with a BKin in Physical Health and Education. After graduation, Karmen plans on enrolling in the Bachelor of Education program to become a secondary school physical education teacher. As an active member of the KIN community, Karmen served as a member of the KUS as VP Communications for 2019-2020, “I rebranded the […]

Lana Camp

Lana Camp

Lana is graduating this Spring, 2021 with a BKin from the interdisciplinary stream. After graduation, she plans to apply to the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists to be certified as a Registered Kinesiologist. Eventually, Lana would like to move back to the United States to become an Exercise Physiologist and work with athletes. Upon reflection, […]

Sage Sarabosing

Sage Sarabosing

Sage is graduating this Spring, 2021 with a BKin in the interdisciplinary stream. After graduation, Sage plans to become a strength and conditioning coach to help people achieve their fitness goals. “Whether it is rehab after surgery or someone looking to improve their marathon time, I hope I can help them with my knowledge and […]

Karen Tam

Karen Tam

Karen is graduating this Spring with a BKin in the interdisciplinary stream. She states why she was drawn to the KIN program, “I am very interested in human physiology, anatomy, and biomechanics.” Karen played on the varsity swimming team during her undergraduate degree, and hopes to attend the Olympics in Tokyo after graduation.

Ford Smith

Ford Smith

Ford is graduating this Spring with a BKin in the interdisciplinary stream. Upon graduation, Ford plans to practice prehospital care as a paramedic or physician. When asked why he decided to join UBC KIN, Ford says, “I was drawn to the program as it was well regarded. KIN has a great community feel and a […]

Aisha Rehman

Aisha Rehman

“I learned to facilitate discussions that relate to all aspects of health care.” Aisha is graduating on June 2, 2021 from the Interdisciplinary stream. She says that she “loved how KIN professors have such diverse backgrounds and that when subjects were brought up, we were able to discuss the multitude of topics with kinesiology that […]

Felman Faria

Felman Faria

Felman Faria graduates with a BKin in the Health Sciences Stream. He states that he “loves being active and being able to help others live active lives.”