Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCONovember 19, 2020 | Okanagan Global Message | Faculty & StaffUpdate from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal
A message from Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC OkanaganThe work of faculty and staff over the past eight months has been inspiring. While the challenges of a global pandemic continue to impact our lives no matter where we are, we can be proud of our work in educating and supporting students and contributing to our communities.
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UBCONovember 19, 2020 | Okanagan Global Message | Faculty & StaffAssociate Provost, Academic Health Initiatives portfolio
A message from Ananya Mukherjee Reed, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues,
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UBCV & UBCONovember 19, 2020 | Announcement | Faculty & StaffNew Centre for Migration Studies aims to be a global leader in migration research
A new interdisciplinary Centre for Migration Studies will support innovative migration research, knowledge mobilization and teaching and learning, at UBC and internationally. Based in the Faculty of Arts and led by Antje Ellermann, the Centre will be the first migration research centre of its kind in Western Canada.
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UBCV & UBCONovember 18, 2020 | Announcement | Faculty & StaffWatch the President's Leadership Forum on anti-racism and systemic inequities in higher education
The 2020 President’s Leadership Forum featured an afternoon of conversation around systemic racism and UBC’s commitment to inclusion. The discussion was led by Professor Malinda S. Smith, recently appointed Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (University of Calgary), along with Dr. Ninan Abraham (UBC), Dr. Frances Henry (York University), Dr. Sheryl Lightfoot (UBC), Dr. Minelle Mahtani (UBC), and Dr. Handel Wright (UBC).
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UBCONovember 17, 2020 | Feature story | Faculty & StaffResearch at 26,000 feet
Scaling the side of a mountain in the Himalaya during a snowstorm isn’t for the faint of heart. But for Kyle Larson, it’s a situation he’s found himself in more than once. Kyle, an associate professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographic Sciences at UBC Okanagan, has visited the Nepal region to explore the Himalaya 12 times — all in the name of scholarship.
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UBCVNovember 17, 2020 | Feature story | Faculty & StaffTransatlantic migration in African literature
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UBCONovember 16, 2020 | Media release | Faculty & StaffUBCO research contributes to new understanding of gastro-intestinal mucus
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UBCONovember 16, 2020 | Okanagan Global Message | Faculty & StaffUBC Okanagan leads the conversation on systemic racism with two new events
A message from Ananya Mukherjee Reed, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues,Over the summer and again this fall, President Ono committed our institution to addressing racism and injustice.
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UBCV & UBCONovember 16, 2020 | Announcement | Faculty & StaffThrive — explore your path to mental health on and off campus
Thrive is an annual mental health literacy campaign that UBC runs each November. Although supporting mental health is a year-round pursuit, Thrive is an opportunity to come together as a community, whether you’re on campus or at home, to learn, talk, and explore ways to support mental health.
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UBCV & UBCONovember 16, 2020 | Announcement | Faculty & StaffLearn together in celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3
In celebration of International Day for Persons with Disabilities on December 3, faculty and staff are invited to participate in a series of free sessions about disability inclusion and building safe and supportive work environments. This day of learning is offered on behalf of President Santa J. Ono through the Presidents Group, a network of 25 change-driven BC business leaders who are champions for more accessible, inclusive workplaces.
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UBCV & UBCONovember 16, 2020 | Leadership one-on-one | Faculty & StaffThe Honourable Steven Point
The Honourable Steven Point (xwĕ lī qwĕl tĕl) became UBC’s 19th Chancellor on July 1, 2020. As Chancellor, he acts as the honorary head of the university and presides over all major ceremonies and convocations. He also represents the university in a wide range of events and activities and serves as a voting member of both UBC Senates and the Board of Governors. Since graduating from UBC with a Bachelors of Law in 1985, Chancellor Point has maintained close ties with the university. Prior to serving as Director of the First Nations Legal Studies program at the Peter A. Allard School of Law, he spent many years practicing criminal law and Indigenous law. His distinguished career also includes working as an immigration adjudicator for Citizenship and Immigration Canada, serving as a provincial court judge in 1999, and being appointed the 28th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia in 2007. In 2013, Chancellor Point was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at UBC for his exceptional commitment in the field of law, legal and Aboriginal education and his leadership in the Indigenous community. As a member of the Skowkale First Nation, he has advocated for Indigenous people throughout his career, pressing for greater recognition of their contributions and their fuller involvement in all aspects of life in British Columbia.
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UBCV & UBCONovember 12, 2020 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & StaffExternal review of Campus Security
A message from Peter Smailes, Vice-President, Finance & Operations