A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity
“It’s fascinating how seemingly insignificant choices can pave the way for significant opportunities in the future” Steven Song Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Grad year: 2024 Program: Civil Engineering Campus: Vancouver From receiving my UBC acceptance letter in late April 2019 to congratulating the graduating class as the student speaker in May 2024, I am reminiscent of my time at the University of British Columbia but am also excited to continue growing as a leader and lifelong learner. My fond memories of attending CNSBC and SSBC design team competitions, working with faculty and staff, and laughing over shared coursework struggles with […]
Boston Bar Landfill Renewal Project is D&I Project Poster Winner
On Design and Innovation Day, the project titled “The Boston Bar Landfill Closure and Site Renewal” by Team 19 from CIVL 446 was selected as the winner of the project poster category among several amazing projects by civil engineering students. This project, undertaken in collaboration with Dr. Iqbal Bhuiyan, P.Eng. of Sperling Hansen Associates (SHA), addresses the critical need to rehabilitate the Old Boston Bar Landfill, which has lacked a proper closure system since the 1980s, posing risks to public health, safety, and the environment Team 19, consisting of Matthew Gunn, Jack Fraser, Arshad Delawar, Lisa Strang, Zoë Robertson, Issa […]
Seize every opportunity
“I think the people who impacted my life the most during my degree aren’t the ones who hold the keys to these opportunities, but rather the ones who think differently than me and I have gotten to know anyways” Chloe Sirges Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Grad year: 2023 Program: Civil Engineering Campus: Vancouver I think everyone’s university experience will be a huge part of who they grow to become through and after their education. No matter where you go, you are going to meet amazing people and have new experiences that will shape your path and your future. For me […]