Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCVSeptember 16, 2019 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff
30-second bio: Jill Zwicker
Meet Jill Zwicker, Associate Professor in Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. Jill works as a scholar, educator, and clinician scientist at UBC, BC Children's Hospital, and Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children in Vancouver. Find out more about Jill and why she believes it takes a village to run a successful research program.
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UBCOSeptember 10 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
Clothing bins made safer
It was July 2018 when Ray Taheri, senior instructor of engineering at UBC Okanagan, heard the news: a woman had died after becoming trapped in a clothing donation bin in Vancouver—the fourth such death to have occurred in Canada since 2015. It was time to do something, he resolved. Just as he had done before when tackling community issues, Ray turned to what might seem an unlikely group: his first-year engineering students.
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UBCV & UBCOSeptember 5, 2019 | Leadership one-on-one | Faculty & Staff
Ainsley Carry
Ainsley Carry came to UBC in April 2019, charged with leading the VP, Students portfolio. He brings with him a wealth of experience, having most recently served as the Vice-President for Student Affairs at the University of Southern California, and at Auburn University before that. A passionate advocate for students, Ainsley is on a mission to create an unparalleled experience for students at UBC. He holds a doctorate in education and a master’s degree in counsellor education, both from the University of Florida.
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UBCV & UBCOAugust 29 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
The many faces of back to school
For our incoming class of students, the start of the school year may bring with it eager anticipation for the friends they will meet, the things they will learn, or the pure joy of stocking up on stationery supplies. For many in our community of faculty and staff, it’s no different. Here are a handful of people who are awaiting the start of the school year with equal eager anticipation:
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UBCVAugust 16, 2019 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff
30-second bio: Sukhi Ghuman
Meet Sukhi, Marketing and Events Manager in the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT). Sukhi likens her role to being an artist, and tells us why she prefers a collaborative approach to the ever-changing world of digital marketing.
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UBCV & UBCOAugust 4, 2019 | Leadership one-on-one | Faculty & Staff
Peter Smailes
Peter Smailes is Vice-President, Finance & Operations. He is responsible for leading the Comptroller department, Financial Operations, Treasury and Safety & Risk Services as well as UBC Facilities (Infrastructure Development, Energy & Water Services, and Building Operations) across the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. As part of his portfolio, he serves as a board member and oversees the university’s relationship with UBC Investment Management Trust, which manages the endowment and staff pension plan, and UBC Properties Trust which develops and manages real estate assets for the benefit of the university. Peter was promoted to Vice-President in July 2018. Prior to that he served as the UBC Treasurer for 10 years and Associate Treasurer for 7 years.
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UBCOJuly 18, 2019 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff
30-second bio: Francis Langevin
Meet Francis, French Instructor in the department of Languages and World Literatures at UBC Okanagan. When he’s not teaching French language, culture and literature, Francis spends his time meeting other adventurers and language enthusiasts.
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Other UBC SitesJuly 17 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
Wearing three hats sewn together by a passion for one health
Chelsea Himsworth describes herself as an odd duck at UBC. That is because not only is she a full-time employee of the BC Ministry of Agriculture, but she also conducts UBC teaching and research through a partner track faculty appointment with the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s School of Population and Public Health.
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UBCV & UBCOJuly 7 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
Fostering global citizenship through UBC’s international strategy
For Murali Chandrashekaran, UBC’s first Vice-Provost, International, universities are key to building a more just and prosperous world.
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UBCVJuly 4, 2019 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff
30-second bio: James Ellis
Meet James, Hearing Officer with UBC Parking & Access Services in Vancouver. He likens his role to being a traffic court judge just for UBC, and tells us why he enjoys teaching others how to avoid getting traffic fines.
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UBCVJune 21, 2019 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff
30-second bio: Joni Hayden-Summerton
Meet Joni, Project Administrator with UBC Infrastructure Development, Project Services. Take a moment to get to know Joni and why she spearheaded two mental health education initiatives for her department.
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UBCVJune 15 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
Florian Gassner and his quest to define censorship
Florian Gassner, Senior Instructor of German and Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies from the Faculty of Arts, tried to understand the meaning of censorship in a recent project focused on unearthing books that have been, or still are, banned.