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UNC unit relocations and restructure of the AVP, Students portfolio

A message from Dale Mullings, Associate Vice-President, Students, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues, As we prepare for the return of students in September, I would like to share a number of important updates to student services on campus. Effective August 1, 2021, the Associate Vice-President, Students (AVPS) portfolio has undergone a restructuring of several units and roles to better align teams with shared strategic objectives and fulfil our shared responsibility towards the university’s vision, purpose and values.

North American Model of Wildlife Conservation gets a cultural refresh

Update on 2021 annual merit program for eligible staff

I am pleased to confirm that UBC is proceeding with the 2021 annual merit program for those who have passed their probationary period and are at or above the midpoint of their salary range in the following groups:

Insects beware! This west coast plant wants to eat you

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal’s Fall Town Hall and Staff Awards of Excellence

  A message from Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan   Dear colleagues,  

UBCO: COVID-19 restrictions expanded in Central Okanagan

On August 6, Interior Health (IH) expanded the health measures for the central Okanagan first announced July 28. Unless otherwise noted, these restrictions come into effect at 10 p.m. August 6, and are in place until further notice. Read more

UBC emergency medicine researchers optimize delivery of COVID-19 telehealth care

Resources for getting to and from campus

How will you commute to work this fall?

Beyond COVID-19: How mRNA technology could transform how we treat disease

UBCO researcher creates device that lessens hand tremors

New wearable mechanism may lessen the burden of those living with Parkinson’s   A new device developed by researchers at UBC Okanagan may change the lives of many sufferers of essential tremors and Parkinson’s disease.

Scientists say current wildfire situation is beyond a ‘crisis’

Experts in wildland fire management, fire ecology and climate change weigh in with advice A team of scientists, including UBC Okanagan’s Dr. Mathieu Bourbonnais, have prepared a white paper detailing a game plan for western Canada to reduce wildfire risk and prevent “crisis seasons” like the one British Columbia is currently facing.