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UBC Insiders On-Air Episode 2 – Daniel Munro & Spencer Keys

This week, we have our weekly roundup and chatting with Spencer Keys. We then have an interview with Daniel Munro, the co-chair of the UBC Vancouver student senate caucus.

UNA Lurches Forward With Plan to Extend Reach Beyond Its Borders

The University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA) is working with UBC to allow for the possibility of the UNA imposing its by-laws on and collecting revenues from residents who don’t live within its borders, an unsettling way of expanding its jurisdiction.

UBC Insiders hits the airwaves

Neal and I are excited to announce a new project connected to the blog: UBC Insiders On-Air. It’s a weekly news, analysis, and interview podcast on UBC current affairs, hosted by Neal and myself. Unsubstantiated gossip, ridicule, and dramatic re-tellings of interesting moments might be thrown in if sufficiently juicy.

Рабочее зеркало настоящего веб-ресурса Vavada

Один из главных вопросов, волнующих игроков веб-казино Vavada, — как сохранить постоянный доступ к азартному web-ресурсу без перебоев? При этом сохраняя цель развлечься, не тратя на это большое количество времени и нервов. Регулярные баны, DDoS-атаки на серверы и жалобы конкурентов не позволяют Casino Vavada сохранять доминирование надолго. Когда официальный сайт главного портала Vavada не функционирует [...]

Who Do Elected Board Members Represent? Not You.

The elected members of the Board represent the university, and no one else.

Open letter to the UBC Development Office And Donors

Dear UBC Development Office and Donors, I want to express my gratitude to the UBC Development Office. Recently, you sent me an unusually thought-provoking survey. It mentioned a scholarship I had been awarded as a second-year undergraduate student, way back in 2003. You explained that you were hoping to encourage donors to keep donating, so [...]

Last UBC Presidential Search Cost $430,000

In addition to Gupta’s $450,000 severance, hiring the next president will cost just as much too.

Where in the World is John Montalbano?

To summarize, John Montalbano and Lindsay Gordon do not have offices. They cannot be reached by email. They cannot be reached by phone. The two most powerful men at UBC are ghosts.

New Minister at CSCD, responsible for UBC oversight

Peter Fassbender is your new Minister of Community, Sport, and Cultural Development.

Province Extends U-Pass BC Program for 2 More Years

The province has agreed to extend the U-Pass BC program until 2018.

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