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New TekX program welcomes first cohort of high school students
The Technology Exploration (TekX) program is a collaboration with the College of New Caledonia and School District 57 providing students in Grades 11 and 12 with an opportunity to explore technology courses and earn post-secondary credits while still in high school.
MBA students tour northwest B.C. for Foundation Week
For the first time, students in the Master of Business Administration program will spend their first week of classes based out of UNBC's Northwest campus in Terrace where they will have the unique opportunity to listen to, learn from and forge relationships with regional businesses and community partners.
New volcano course advances Indigenization
Students participating in a summer geography course will spend six days learning about both the Nisga'a history and culture surrounding the Sii Aks volcano and volcanology.
Engineering students capture second place at national competition
What began as an interesting challenge to solve for the final assignment as part of their undergraduate degrees went on to capture attention at a national engineering conference.
UNBC recognizes eight distinguished Professors Emeriti
The retiring faculty members were celebrated at a special event acknowledging their outstanding contributions as educators, researchers and experts in their fields of study.
The puck does not stop here
From being presented with the problem to designing and building their devices, secondary school students from across the region spent months preparing to launch their innovative ideas into action for the School of Engineering's first High School Design Competition.
Dual credit TekX program introduces high school students to post-secondary education
The TekX program will provide Grade 11 students with the opportunity to explore career pathways in the rapidly growing technology sector and earn post-secondary credits while still in high school.
Planning for the future
UNBC students are working with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George to help in a review of the Official Community Plan for Electoral Area A, which encompasses the areas of Salmon Valley, Nukko Lake, Chief Lake and Ness Lake.
Cultural ties inspire career path
A move to Fort St. John to reconnect with extended family has led to a much deeper connection to her cultural roots for Jolene van Wieringen. The recent UNBC graduate found her community and calling during a practicum placement while completing her Bachelor of Social Work degree at the Peace River-Liard campus.