Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCVApril 15, 2024 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
Walking for Joy at UBC: Half a billion steps for health and community
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UBCVApril 15, 2024 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Scholarship of Teaching & Learning – funding opportunities
Please note: this message was issued to UBC Vancouver. Read the UBC Okanagan message here
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UBCV & UBCOApril 15, 2024 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Get ready to showcase your wildlife photography prowess
In recent years, we’ve asked faculty and staff to share your snaps of nature-inspired moments. This spring, we’ll be putting out another call for photos – this time focused on the birds and wildlife you encounter in your neighbourhood or out on hikes across the province.
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UBCVApril 15, 2024 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff
30-second bio: Violet Addams
Violet works within the Human Resources team in the Faculty of Arts at UBC Vancouver. They believe that the greatest question ever asked is “Can I help?” because it is a gift of connection and caring.
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UBCV & UBCOApril 11, 2024 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
UBC Library digitizes Indigenous language dictionaries
As part of an ongoing effort by the UBC Library Digitization Centre and cIRcle, UBC Library is making Indigenous language dictionaries more accessible by digitizing these works and making them available through UBC Open Collections.
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UBCVApril 11, 2024 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Dr. Samantha Reid appointed Associate Vice-President, Students, at UBC Vancouver
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Samantha Reid as Associate Vice-President, Students, at UBC Vancouver, effective April 15, 2024.The role is responsible for the strategic leadership and planning required to advance the goals and priorities of the Vice-President, Students portfolio and the Student Strategic Plan.
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UBCV & UBCOApril 11, 2024 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & Staff
My sincere thanks as we complete winter session
A message from Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor
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UBCV & UBCOApril 9, 2024 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
UBC launches Peter Wall Legacy Awards program
UBC is pleased to launch the inaugural competitions for the Wall Fellowships and Wall Research Awards. These awards are valued at approximately $4 million annually, and have been made possible by the groundbreaking $100 million Peter Wall Legacy Fund, which was established through generous and recently revitalized donations from Dr. Peter Wall, dating back to 1991.
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UBCV & UBCOApril 9, 2024 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Dr. William Valley awarded 2024 West Coast Teaching Excellence Award
In recognition of his excellence in teaching and his commitment to the principles of equity, inclusion, and decolonization, Dr. William (Will) Valley is the recipient of one of this year's West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards. Through this award, the British Columbia Teaching and Learning Council celebrates excellence in teaching in publicly funded colleges, institutes, and universities in British Columbia and Yukon.
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UBCV & UBCOApril 8, 2024 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Call for volunteers to support UBC Spring graduation ceremonies
UBC’s Spring 2024 graduation ceremonies will take place on the Vancouver campus from May 22-30 and on the Okanagan campus from June 6-7 with more than 12,000 students celebrating this important milestone.Get involved by volunteering to support the event. As a volunteer, you will play an instrumental role in making the experience memorable for everyone.A number of volunteering opportunities are available for faculty and staff during the graduation ceremonies on both campuses and at the Alumni Welcome Receptions at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre.
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UBCOApril 8, 2024 | Research in focus | Faculty & Staff
Research in focus: Grace Fan
Grace is an assistant professor with the Faculty of Management at UBC Okanagan. Learn more about what inspired her to pursue her research and why she hopes it ignites passion in others to learn from Indigenous peoples.