The accidental economist: John Fountain (BA ’69)
A motorcycle crash changed the career trajectory of Dr. John Fountain more than 50 years ago.
The Economist: Minet Prinsloo (MA ’11)
Minet Prinsloo’s job requires her to see the forest for the trees.
The evaluator: Beth Garner (MA ’05)
UBC alumna Beth Garner (MA’05) worked with the City of Surrey on the Mayor’s Task Force on Gang Violence Prevention.
Legal smarts: Q&A with David Smart (BA’ 82, LLB ’85)
David Smart has a name befitting of his profession. The double alumnus (BA ’82, LLB ’85) works as a lawyer in Richmond.
The expert witness: Lauren Stiroh (MA ’91)
Lauren Stiroh’s experience as an expert witness in court is much different from what most T.V. viewers have become accustomed to watching.
Hypothesizing disaster: Verne Loose (PhD ’78)
UBC alumnus Verne Loose spent the latter part of his career analyzing the economic and social impacts of hypothetical disasters for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Working for a cleaner future: Q&A with Susan Koch (BA ‘82)
It’s been a while since Susan Koch was a student at UBC, but people on campus can still catch a glimpse of her whizzing by on her bicycle from time to time.
A career in consulting: Q&A with Sylvie Lefebvre (BA ’80, MBA ‘84)
Sylvie Lefebvre has had a hand in shaping the daily commute of many Vancouverites, although most wouldn’t know it.
Isabelle
Vancouver’s outdoor lifestyle was a big draw for me. I wanted to study outside the U.S. and I was excited about studying at a university known for both its academics and stunning location.
Jimena
I looked at programs all over the world and the BIE stood out. It offered the opportunity to study with a diverse group of people in a small classroom setting within a large university.