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November 5th, 2014

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Go ENG Girl 2014 a success!

On October 18, UBC Engineering, Eng-Cite, and WWEST welcomed 100 Grade 9 girls from across BC to learn about engineering from women professionals, academics and students. Click here for the full media release about the event, and watch this video that explains the history and scope of Go ENG Girl.

Article: To change the face of engineering, change admissions policies

At a midwestern public university, the number of female engineering applicants increased by 46% over 4 years, but the number of them actually admitted into engineering increased by only 24%. This article discusses the role of admissions policies in gender bias throughout this university’s engineering admissions process.

Nov 18: 14 Not Forgotten Memorial Ceremony

Reflect with us on the events of December 6, 1989, as UBC marks the 25th anniversary with the opening of a new memorial for the 14 Not Forgotten. The memorial ceremony will take place on November 18 during 12:30pm – 1pm at the EDC Courtyard.

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