Last week, Business in Vancouver explored the benefits of mentoring and networking by speaking with UBC alumnus, Carmen Lee of the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association. Through the networking and mentorship programs alumni UBC is building lifelong connections between graduates and UBC.

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UBC Alumni Weekend

alumni UBC welcomes students past and present, family, and friends to Alumni Weekend– the most entertaining and intellectually stimulating day of the year. Featured events include:

• University Fair, tours, engaging lectures, family-friendly activities, beer garden and live main stage entertainment.
• A show from Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage of Discovery Channel’s MythBusters. Jamie and Adam will tell tales of experiments, explosions and hijinks, and the unpredictable occupation of myth busting. (Pre-purchased tickets are required for this show.)
• Hard hat tours of the new Alumni Centre in the afternoon.
• Fun classes with topics such as the science of beer, raw vegan sushi making, the magic of chemistry, and much more.
• Free admission to UBC’s attractions, including the Museum of Anthropology, UBC Botanical Garden, and the Beaty Biodiversity Museum.

 Alumni Weekend offers something for everyone, kids and grown-ups alike. 

General admission and many of the events are free. However, registration is required. Register at http://www.alumni.ubc.ca/events/alumniweekend/.

WHERE:           University of British Columbia | Student Union Building (SUB)
6138 Student Union Boulevard

WHEN:             Saturday, May 24, 2014 | 9:30am – 5:00pm, with events scheduled throughout the day

To register or for schedule of events visit: http://www.alumni.ubc.ca/events/alumniweekend/

Questions? alumni.weekend@ubc.ca