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Vantage Reunion 2017

Last night we held the first ever Vantage One Reunion for former and current students alike.

Claudia Ruitenberg appointed as Academic Director, UBC Vantage College

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Claudia Ruitenberg as the new Academic Director of UBC Vantage College. Claudia is currently Associate Professor and Graduate Advisor in the Department of Educational Studies. In addition to her undergraduate and graduate teaching experience and her research in philosophy of education, she brings experience in curriculum development and student advising. Claudia came to Canada as an international student and this personal experience informs her keen interest in international education.

Vantage Student Check-in: Luke Lu on Building Robots, Drones and Learning in Kelowna

Growing up in Lianyungang, China, Luke always had a natural aptitude and interest in the field of engineering. Nowadays, Luke can be found assembling and programming drones in his spare time as he progresses through the second year of his Electrical Engineering degree. It comes as no surprise then, that his favorite superhero growing up was the engineer Tony Stark, aka Iron Man. Having started his Engineering degree in UBC’s Vantage One program, Luke is now in his second year. Not one to shy away from extracurricular activities, he is currently also part of the UBC Orbit Club; a group with the mission to design and launch a satellite. Read on to hear his story!