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Marie Tarrant named Dean pro tem for Faculty of Health and Social Development

A message from Ananya Mukherjee Reed, Provost and Vice-President Academic, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues,

Apply for funding to host an event during Move UBC month

Move UBC is an annual university-wide initiative in February to encourage the UBC community to move more and sit less. During Move UBC month, you can learn about the benefits of moving more, get tips on getting active, and participate in virtual events and initiatives.  If you have ideas on how you can help our community move more and move well, apply for a grant to host an event during Move UBC month.

Preparing for extreme weather at UBC

To support those faculty and staff who are working on our campuses, we would like to remind you of the information available, in the event of extreme winter weather. As per the Snow Policy, if UBC is subject to extreme winter weather conditions, the administration may decide to cancel or reschedule classes and/or curtail non-essential services.

Holiday Greetings from Santa Ono and Wendy Yip

COVID-19 — Planning for 2021/22 Winter Session, Term 2

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor; and Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan

UBC scientists unveil world’s first molecular-level analysis of Omicron variant spike protein

UBC Okanagan statement on final exams

A message from Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues, UBC Okanagan recognizes the stress and uncertainty that COVID-19 and now the latest Omicron variant has put on our students, faculty and staff. These concerns have understandably come to the fore during this term’s final exam period. 

UBCO researcher explores how consumers connect with retail stores

Leadership update — Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Faculty Planning

Dr. Pamela Ratner, Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Faculty Planning, will be stepping down from her role at the end of December 2021. Since being appointed to her role in 2015, Dr. Ratner has made a significant impact within the Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic and UBC as a whole.

Read the latest from Santa Ono's blog: Update: In-person exams, residence and testing

Growing a farm: the 20-year journey of the UBC Farm