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Join us as we welcome UBC’s new President and Vice-Chancellor

This message was sent to faculty, staff and students in Vancouver and the Okanagan.

October 3, 2023

Please note: the venue for the UBC Vancouver event has been changed to The Great Hall (2nd Floor) at The Nest.

A message from Nancy McKenzie, Chair, UBC Board of Governors

In July of this year I was pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon as the 17th President and Vice-Chancellor of UBC.

Dr. Bacon will take up his role on November 1, 2023. In advance of that date, he will be visiting both campuses to meet UBC’s vibrant community of students, faculty and staff. I hope you will join us at one of the following welcome events:

UBC Vancouver
10:30am on October 18, 2023
The Great Hall (2nd Floor) at The Nest
RSVP

UBC Okanagan
10:30am on October 19, 2023
Richard S. Hallisey Atrium, EME Building
RSVP

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