Walter Gage, Poet
In 1954 Dr. Henry C. Gunning began his service as the fourth Dean of Applied Science. During his 5 years as Dean he developed a strong relationship with Walter Gage. Those feelings were expressed at the 1975 Engineering Undergraduate Society Ball: “I would not wish to have been dean if Walter had not been in the […]
Nov 16 Book Preview & Celebration
Thursday, Nov 16th marked a huge milestone: the unboxing of the books fresh from the printer. Copies were distributed to storytellers, benefactors, supporters, and pre-orderers who were able to come to the by-invitation-only occasion at the University Golf Club. MC Butch Braidwood welcomed the gathering of over 70 guests. “Without your stories, financial support, and helping […]
EnGAGE! at UBC Homecoming
The Friends of Walter Gage at today’s UBC Homecoming were proud to put on display the cover of the book which will be released on November 16. We were particularly thrilled when President Santa Ono dropped by and tweeted the cover of the book to his followers. […]
Dean Gage at the Aggie Ball
We have a response to the May 11 blog! We now know a little bit more about the Aggie Ball. Dan Cumming (BSA 1967, PhD 1975) shared his story: “It happened 1966 and 1967 and has stuck with me like most other things from back then. Each Spring we actually put on fancy clothes and went […]
Major milestones achieved
The Friends of Walter Gage are thrilled and pleased to share what has been accomplished so far. A project plan is in place and being executed. A Book Creation team has been assembled to begin the writing phase. The book will be 8”x10” hardcover, a welcomed addition to any library and/or proudly displayed on a […]
Friend of the Aggies
I was on campus in 1969 when the faculty of Agriculture changed its name to Agriculture Sciences. Engineering students were affectionately called “Gears” and Agriculture students “Aggies”. In 2005, it was rebranded as the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, to better reflect its expanded focus in the areas of Food Science, Nutrition, and Land, […]
Oh, Toreador-ah Don’t spit on the floor-ah
Walter Gage had an ear for music and enjoyed listening to the classics performed at the Orpheum theatre. He wasn’t shy to lead a party singing Christmas carols or breaking out in a song if the right occasion arose. One such occasion happened in the Fall of 1977. It’s a story shared by Victor Hugo Noguera, […]
Having a UBC Faculty Alumni event?
Friends of Walter Gage team members Butch Braidwood and Gary Wong attended Old Red New Red on January 19 2017. ORNR is the annual Engineering Alumni event sponsored by the Applied Science Faculty Alumni Relations office. It takes place in the Engineering Student Centre during EUS E-Week festivities. Students generously volunteer their time to co-host […]
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