Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCVSeptember 21, 2020 | Media release | Faculty & StaffUBC researchers play pivotal role in confronting COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted challenges, exacerbated inequalities and sparked uncertainty for many. But one area of particular strength and inspiration is Canada’s research community and its response to the pandemic. According to UBC Vice-President Research and Innovation Gail Murphy, the support of successive federal and provincial governments has allowed Canada to cultivate a world-class university research community – one that is playing a critical role in confronting COVID-19.
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UBCOSeptember 21, 2020 | Feature story | Faculty & StaffMolecular architect
Isaac Li, a Michael Smith Foundation scholar, is focused on developing shapeshifting molecules to study the physical interactions in diseases and developmental processes. “Being able to watch and control the actions of biological molecules one at a time is a fascinating and fundamentally important problem,” he explains.
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UBCOSeptember 21, 2020 | Announcement | Staff2020 UBC Okanagan Staff Awards of Excellence announced
Congratulations to this year's winners of the 2020 UBC Okanagan Staff Awards of Excellence. They are: Jenny Janok (for customer service) Philipp Reichert (for global citizenship) Alanna Vernon (for leadership) Nancy Adams (for leadership) The School of Nursing lab team (for campus spirit) The winners were awarded their prizes virtually during the DVC Town Hall on September 3, 2020.
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UBCVSeptember 21, 2020 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff30-second bio: Mike Marin
Meet Mike, and learn about his proudest work achievement, favourite quote, and interests outside of work.
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UBCOSeptember 21, 2020 | Media release | Faculty & StaffNew UBCO study examines pain tolerance among cannabis users
Unlike opioids, long-term cannabis use does not increase sensitivity to pain A recent study examining pain among cannabis users suggests that—unlike long-term opioid use—regular cannabis use does not appear to increase pain sensitivity. Doctoral student Michelle St. Pierre, who conducts research in the psychology department at UBC Okanagan, recently published a study looking for differences in pain tolerance of people who frequently use cannabis compared to those who don’t.
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UBCV & UBCOSeptember 21, 2020 | Announcement | Faculty & StaffExternal emails to include a new security warning banner
UBC Cybersecurity and UBC IT Communication & Collaboration Services will be launching a new email security enhancement on September 28, 2020, targeting emails that originate from outside the university. The External Email Security Warning Tag serves as a reminder to users to verify the authenticity of the email before clicking on any hyperlinks, opening any attachments, forwarding or responding. The tag is not an indicator that an email is phishing, fraudulent or spam.
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UBCVSeptember 21, 2020 | Announcement | Faculty2021/22 Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund renewal applications
Multi-year TLEF projects are invited to apply for second- and third-year funding, with applications due by Thursday November 12, 2020.
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UBCV & UBCOSeptember 21, 2020 | Announcement | Faculty & StaffHave your say on the proposed Administrative AVP Appointment and Review Policy by Oct. 13
You are invited to comment on a proposed policy governing the appointment and review of administrative Associate Vice-Presidents (AVPs). Please submit feedback to the Office of the University Counsel at university.counsel@ubc.ca by October 13, 2020
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UBCOSeptember 17, 2020 | Media release | Faculty & StaffState of the Mountains highlights highs and lows of climate change
Biodiversity, glacier health and sea mountains featured in annual report While many know of the canary in the coal mine analogy, a team of researchers are using Canada’s mountain ranges as their canary. And, like the coal miners, they say Canadians should be worried.
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UBCVSeptember 17, 2020 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & StaffUpdate on UBC’s fall graduation ceremonies
A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor As we welcome a new class to UBC, I would like to take the opportunity to invite you to celebrate the achievements of the students from the Class of 2020, who are preparing to graduate this fall.
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UBCOSeptember 17, 2020 | Media release | Faculty & StaffBack-to-school for UBCO students and its new principal alike
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Lesley Cormack welcomes her first UBC incoming class As students head back to school this week at UBC Okanagan, albeit virtually for most, the campus’ new Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal Lesley Cormack will be among their ranks as she oversees her first full term at UBC. Cormack arrives at UBCO after having served as Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta since 2010 and as Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Simon Fraser University before that.
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UBCV & UBCOSeptember 16, 2020 | Announcement | Faculty & StaffComplete your Workday Basics training for a chance to win a prize
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