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Upgrading Your Education While Working Full Time

By Kelsey Beninger posted on Nov 23, 2009

Collen Middleton isn’t about to stop learning just because he is working full time in his chosen career field of Terrestrial Ecology. By utilizing the availability of multiple distance education courses and their tools, he is able to upgrade his degree without having to take time away from his career.
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Pondering the Cell: Enjoyment and Education at a Distance

By Kelsey Beninger posted on Nov 18, 2009

Jenny Jung needs a strong scientific foundation to excel in her General Science Major. By taking BIOL 200: Cell Biology she has gained a firm understanding of how cells work and interact while applying this information in a practical and relevant way.
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Distance Education Showcase: Celebrating 60 Years of Distance Education

By Kelsey Beninger posted on Nov 04, 2009

The event commemorated the 60th anniversary of distance education at UBC and showcased images and facts about the evolution of distance education at UBC since it’s inauguration in 1949. The high attendance reflected the degree to which distance education is a part of many faculty, staff and students time at UBC.
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Grand Prize Winner of WordPress Plugin Competition 2009: One of Our Own!

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Godfrey’s innovative thinking and collaborative efforts with fellow UBC Office of Learning Technology staff bestowed upon him an honourable title - Grand Prize Winner of WordPress Plugin Competition 2009 for his submission of Section Widget 3.0.
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Overcoming Allergic and Health Barriers With Distance Learning

By Kelsey Beninger posted on Nov 03, 2009

Elke Hutton offers a story of hope and inspiration to any student facing obstacles that may hinder them from fulfilling their educational goals. When her health and severe allergies became an obstacle for her to continue on-campus courses, instead of throwing in the towel, she looked for alternative outlets for fulfilling her Bachelors of Arts requirements.
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