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Questions about University of British Columbia Vancouver

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who manages the Point Grey campus of University of British Columbia Vancouver?

The University of British Columbia Board of Governors holds fee simple ownership and exercises powers typically reserved for municipal governments under the University Act. UBC Campus and Community Planning delegates quasi-municipal functions daily to manage affairs without a mayor or city council.

When was the Peter A. Allard School of Law founded at University of British Columbia Vancouver?

Founded in 1945, the Peter A. Allard School of Law stands as UBC's faculty of law. It received its current name in 2015 following a $30-million donation from an alumnus.

Where does the University of British Columbia Vancouver hold elections for Metro Vancouver representation?

Electoral Area A represents the campus on the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors with Jen McCutcheon serving as director. Provincial elections place residents in the Vancouver-Point Grey riding represented by David Eby while federal voting occurs within the Vancouver Quadra electoral riding where Wade Grant holds the seat.

How many spectators can the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre accommodate during events at University of British Columbia Vancouver?

The main rink accommodates 6,800 spectators during events inside the facility that opened on the 7th of July 2008. Demolition of the old arena began in April 2006 before the new structure replaced the Thunderbird Winter Sports Centre for the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.

What is the population count for the unincorporated area of University of British Columbia Vancouver according to census data?

The 2021 census recorded a total population of 15,103 for the unincorporated area. Between 2016 and 2021, the population grew by 2,247 people according to census data resulting directly from new residential housing developments built by UBC alongside private developers.