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University Briefs
EIC February 1, 2016UBC launches Game of Thrones course [VANCOUVER] – Can’t wait for season six of Game of Thrones? Well, UBC is offering a course that might satisfy you for the meantime. Associate Professor of Medieval English Literature Robert Rouse is running a small class of 16 students this semester in a class aimed at discussing the themes of the popular fantasy series by George R.R. Martin. Covering topics such as politics, gender, disability, religion, sexuality, and more, Rouse hopes to emphasize the concept of power used in the novels. With files from The Ubyssey Regina students get better connected [REGINA] –…
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EIC October 13, 2014UBC students rally in support of Hong Kong Umbrella Revolution The UBC Hong Kong Student’s Association (HKSA) continues to vocalize its support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong after hosting the Operation Yellow Ribbon student campaign earlier this month. The…
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Peak Web October 6, 2014UBC food services to adopt cashless system The University of British Columbia’s Alma Mater Society (AMS) catering service will soon implement a cashless payment system through app developer nTrust. The app will allow students to transfer funds from an…
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