Pawan Minhas (BA’21), from Political Science to policy analyst at Alberta Justice
Meet alum Pawan Minhas (BA’21) who got his start in politics advising Independent Alberta Senator Paula Simons in Ottawa.
Barclay Webster (BA’08 POLI) shares his unforgettable cooking fail and success in UBC Alumni Magazine
Barclay Webster, BA’08 POLI, recalls his cooking fail with Stilton Soup and a successful comeback with Steak & Caesar Night.
Kevin McLeod (MA’13 POLI): A leader in policy and community impact – Top 40 Under 40 2024
Kevin McLeod, named to Top 40 Under 40 2024, is a leader in policy and a dedicated volunteer at Stollery Children’s Hospital and in his community.
Danny Pero (BA’98): The only pizzeria in Canada to receive Gambero Rosso’s prestigious Tre Spicchi award
Danny Pero has made history as the only pizzeria in Canada to receive the prestigious Tre Spicchi award from Gambero Rosso.
Full circle: Uno Kakegawa (BA’24) reflects on her UBC experience as she joins the International Monetary Fund
As she begins her post-graduation journey, Uno reflected on her time at UBC and how it equipped her for her new role as a Program Office.
Andrés Ruiz Droege (BA’10) on the value of a Political Science degree for a career in tech
We spoke with Andrés about his time at UBC and how his degree in Political Science has impacted his current career in tech.
PhD alum Dr. Emily Beausoleil received the 2024 APSA Distinguished Award for Civic and Community Engagement
UBC PhD alumnus and Senior Lecturer at the Victoria University of Wellington, Dr. Emily Beausoleil, was recognized by the American Political Science Association for her research-informed anti-racism training program in New Zealand created in collaboration with Te Raukura O’Connell Rapira, a Māori community organizer.
UBC POLI alumni discuss how research experiences for their master’s influenced their careers
Kael Krop, Sydney Bartos and Karina Valcke-Beckett’s project “Why Canada needs a rental-unit energy report card” explores solutions to Vancouver’s housing crisis and climate change based on an assignment in Professor Kathryn Harrison’s course. We spoke to them about this project impacted their post-grad careers.
UBC POLI alumni receive the Best Project Prize at the CityStudio HUBBUB showcase
Kael Krop, Sydney Bartos and Karina Valcke-Beckett’s project “Why Canada needs a rental-unit energy report card” explores solutions to Vancouver’s housing crisis and climate change based on an assignment in Professor Kathryn Harrison’s course. We spoke to them about their experiences with research.
Alum Nikki Hill named one of Canada’s most powerful women in 2023 by WXN
Alum Nikki Hill (BA’97) was awarded the Canadian Tire impact award in recognition of her charity leadership. Between 2018 and 2022, Nikki served as the founder and Co-Chair of United Way’s Period Promise campaign and has since served as the chair of the provincial government’s Period Poverty Task Force. Her work has led to significant federal and provincial public policy changes.