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Women Deliver…Power, Progress, Change!
“From June 2- 6 2019, I joined young leaders, advocates, and policy makers at the 5th Women Deliver Conference. The event was held at the Vancouver Convention Centre, right in the heart of the beautiful city of Vancouver. As I walked to the foyer of the convention centre the Sunday afternoon of day 1 for […]
IPBES7- A Reflection from Tolu Afolabi; Master of Science in Forestry
“Being an observer at the Intergovernmental Plenary session on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES7) was an awesome experience. It was a great privilege to learn and meet a network of equally passionate scholars, researchers and environmental enthusiasts. In addition, this experience was the closest I have been to a science and policy interface. It was […]
SLC Faces of Today Award Recipient 2019- Sharon Shamuyarira
Sharon Shamuyarira, 4th year scholar from Zimbabwe was awarded the Student Leadership Conference- Faces of Today award to recognize her overwhelming efforts to go Beyond the Lines in her leadership, innovate, and build community on UBC campus. Read more about her leadership achievements here. Watch her talk about her experience as a speaker for UBC Jumpstart Orientation […]
Advancing Education in Africa through Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC
Graduate Scholar Sam Adeyanju shares the role of the MCF scholarship at UBC, particularly in the Faculty of Forestry. He provides a brief overview on how the scholarship has evolved since being implemented at UBC in 2013 . Sam also shares the personal impact this opportunity has had on him and his dreams. To read Sam’s […]
Global Landscape Forum 2018- From the Perspective of Sam Ayanleye; Master of Science in Forestry
“Prior to my studies at UBC, I co-founded an initiative called Eden-world Initiative to combat deforestation, desertification, sand-dune accumulation, and low soil fertility in Nigeria. EWI does this through forestry education, climate change campaigns, tree planting and tree tagging. Coming to Vancouver, British Columbia in August 2018 and being witness to the high level of […]
Sharon Shamuyarira shares how she plans to use her Business studies to make an impact in her community
Sharon is in her final year at the UBC Sauder School of Business pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce, specializing in Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources and Business Technology Management. In this feature, she shares how her interest in business was sparked, and what she envisions for her future and that of her community through the […]
Monicah Namu- Master of Food Science Graduate is featured in UBC Blue & Gold Campaign for Students
The Blue & Gold Campaign for Students is a 3 year fundraising initiative launched by UBC that aims to raise $100 million to support support students and give them access to a life-changing education. She says, “Donor support to help someone achieve a dream goes a long way in changing society; the support doesn’t just […]
The Story of Green Impact International- How to Start Your Social Venture in a Single Step
Bamidele Oni, Graduate Alumni in International Forestry , tells his story on how he started his Non-Profit Organization. He shares his ups and down and how he managed to persevere despite the challenges. He inspires everyone to start small and take one step in their own journey of a thousand miles. You can read more […]
Njoki Mburu sharing a poetic piece at annual Baobab Summit 2018
The Baobab Summit is an annual gathering that provides MCF scholars with the opportunity to network, collaborate and equip themselves with tools and skills to be change-makers in their communities. “Africa is becoming undone” – Njoki Mburu
MCF Scholar wins prestigious Residence Life Award at UBC
Ani Nkiru’s long-term commitment to and impact on residence life at UBC was recognized with the prestigious Janice Robinson Award for Commitment to Residence Life. This award “recognizes commitment to providing a safe and secure living/learning environment where residents have access to educational opportunities and related co-curricular programs that promote personal growth and academic success.” […]