Updates, news and stories

Hear from Lesley Cormack, the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan

Lesley Cormack formally began her role on July 1. In this first video message to faculty and staff, Lesley shares her plans for this summer – which involve completing her move to the Okanagan and getting to know the UBCO campus community. WATCH THE VIDEO MESSAGE READ LESLEY CORMACK'S BIO

Dr. Sara-Jane Finlay re-appointed Associate Vice-President, Equity & Inclusion

We are pleased to announce the Board of Governors has approved the re-appointment of Dr. Sara-Jane Finlay as Associate Vice-President (AVP), Equity & Inclusion for an ongoing term. The re-appointment process was guided by an Advisory Committee comprising faculty, staff and student representatives. The committee reviewed feedback from a UBC community consultation, and considered a recent external review of the Equity & Inclusion Office (EIO).

Rehan Sadiq appointment extended as Executive Associate Dean, School of Engineering at UBC Okanagan

Apply for the 2020/21 CUES funding for community partners

The Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) provides funding for BC charitable organizations to build partnerships and pursue shared projects with UBC. A total of $500,000 is available in 2020 to support the partners behind the collaborative research, teaching and learning projects that benefit communities across the province. 

UBC Library materials pick-up service launched on July 6

Information and resources about Facilities' operations and service levels for your building during COVID-19

Adrienne Vedan appointed Senior Advisor to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor on Indigenous Affairs at UBC Okanagan

A tribute to Deborah Buszard

Santa Ono's blog: Statement on International Pride Month

Dana Claxton wins the 2020 Scotiabank Photography Award

Rehan Sadiq and Purang Abolmaesumi elected to the Canadian Academy of Engineering

New processes for the phased resumption of in-person behavioural research