Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCV9 September, 2021 | Media release | Faculty & StaffHow to ease back-to-school stress for school-age kids
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UBCO7 September, 2021 | Okanagan Global Message | Faculty & StaffDeputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal’s Fall Town Hall information roundup
A message from Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues, I want to thank those that attended the DVC Town Hall last Thursday. I hope that you found the information we shared a valuable use of your time.
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UBCV & UBCO7 September, 2021 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & StaffLaunching UBC’s COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program
A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor As you know, UBC is requiring COVID-19 rapid testing for all students, faculty and staff, with exemptions provided for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Starting today, September 7, all students, faculty and staff must complete an online, confidential declaration of your vaccination status. As part of the process, you are asked to disclose your vaccination status as follows:
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UBCV & UBCO7 September, 2021 | Announcement | FacultyUBC faculty members elected to the Royal Society of Canada
A total of ten UBC faculty members have been announced by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) – nine as new fellows, and one as a new member of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.
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UBCO7 September, 2021 | Leadership one-on-one | Faculty & StaffDale Mullings
Dale Mullings is the Associate Vice-President, Students, for UBC’s Okanagan campus. In this role, Dale supports services and programs that facilitate student learning, development, and engagement providing students with a strong foundation for success. With a focus on student access, equity, and wellbeing, he is committed to creating a sense of belonging and connection between students and their peers, across the institution, and in the community. Prior to joining UBC, Dale worked at the University of Toronto Mississauga, where he held the role of Assistant Dean, Students and International Initiatives, and taught Education Studies. Before that, he served in student-facing roles supporting student life and housing. Dale holds a Master of Education from the University of Toronto, and is a PhD candidate in Leadership, Higher and Adult Education at the Ontario’s Institute for Studies in Education. While most people know that Dale is an enthusiast for higher education and the great outdoors, few people know that back in the ’90s when Dale was a child, he modeled for, and acted in TV commercials – you may have even seen him in ads for SEGA video games.
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UBCV & UBCO6 September, 2021 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & Staff
Advisory: UBC’s COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program
A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor This message is to give you advance notice of information you will receive early this week about UBC’s COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program. UBC is requiring COVID-19 rapid testing for all students, faculty and staff, with exemptions provided for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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UBCO3 September, 2021 | Media release | Faculty & StaffNew water quality assessment technique could be a game changer
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UBCV & UBCO2 September, 2021 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & Staff
Ensuring a safe start to the new academic year
A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor
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UBCV & UBCO2 September, 2021 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & StaffTime off to vote in the federal election
As you may be aware, the Canadian federal election takes place on Monday, September 20, 2021. Voting will be open in BC between 7:00am and 7:00pm.
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UBCO2 September, 2021 | Announcement | Faculty & StaffUBC Okanagan expands blended learning options for fall
In an effort to ensure an effective, inclusive learning environment, some programs and courses at UBC Okanagan have decided to move more of their content online for a portion of the fall term. Find out more
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UBCO2 September, 2021 | Media release | Faculty & StaffNew tool estimates how much affordable housing a city needs
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UBCO1 September, 2021 | Announcement | Faculty & StaffCall for proposals to the ALT-2040 Fund Program
The Aspire-2040 Learning Transformations (ALT-2040) Fund supports program development, curriculum transformations, student experience enhancement and educational resource development that accelerates the curricular vision expressed in Outlook 2040.