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VCH drop-in vaccination clinic is available at Life Sciences Centre

The Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) drop-in vaccination clinic will be open at the Life Sciences Centre on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on your eligibility and vaccine availability, on the following dates: August 26-27 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. August 30-September 3 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Non-medical masks required in public indoor spaces on UBC campuses from August 25

As a result of a Public Health Order, effective August 25, 2021, non-medical masks are required for all indoor public areas at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan, including lobbies, hallways, stairwells, elevators, classrooms and labs. The Order also applies to anyone taking public transportation, in a taxi or ride-sharing vehicle. You can view the announcement here. 

Announcement of BC Vaccine Card for specific activities

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor

Companion animals in the climate crisis: How pet owners can reduce their environmental impacts

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Academic Calendar adjustments

A message from Ananya Mukherjee Reed, Provost and Vice-President Academic, UBC Okanagan; and Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues,

Improved process for facilities-related service requests

A message from Rob Einarson, Associate Vice-President, Finance and Operations, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues, As we prepare to return to campus, your faculty or unit may require support with activities ranging from updating interior signage to moving furniture and planning renovations needed to accommodate new hires. To streamline the request process, you can now enter all your facilities-related service requests in one location within the existing Archibus work order system.

Innovative coating for blood vessels reduces rejection of transplanted organs

Tailoring wearable technology and telehealth in treating Parkinson’s disease

Villy Christensen named Fellow of the American Fisheries Society

Dr. Villy Christensen, a professor at the UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries has been named as a Fellow of the American Fisheries Society (AFS).

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor

Devastating wildfires in the Okanagan area

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