It was 1958 and George Poling faced the kind of work-life decision that many people face, regardless of the job. After graduating from the University of Alberta, he had taken his first mining engineering job at the Roan Antelope Mine in Zambia—called Northern Rhodesia at the time. The underground mine churned out “blister copper” and
Distinguished UBC Alum and supporter William White (BASc’67) passed away on March 3rd, one month before his 80th birthday. An eminent investment banker, the mechanical engineer leaves an interdisciplinary legacy at UBC, having influenced and transformed the lives and careers of a generation of engineers. Bill and his twin brother Wayne (BASc’67) provided the support
Around 200 times a year, whenever it rained, water would overwhelm an undersized pipe, spilling pollutants and waste into Nancy Creek, a tributary of the Chattahoochee River. In 2002, when an environmental group called the Chattahoochee River Keepers filed a federal lawsuit, the Environmental Protection Agency ordered Atlanta to unsnarl the failing infrastructure. Harold Cunliffe
When considering a building, we tend to focus on the spectacular rooms inside or the vibrant façade outside. But architect Bryce Rositch believes the “spaces in-between” truly bring a building to life. He’s referring to overlooked functional areas like circulation areas and hallways—spaces that connect us to other living spaces, creating the movement and flow