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Inspiring the leaders of tomorrow

The whistle blows, and the lead official signals the point to the serving team. A large crowd has packed UBC Okanagan’s Hangar gymnasium to watch a Canada West women’s volleyball match. The lead official, Dr. Jannik Eikenaar, is one of the most seasoned in British Columbia, but this isn’t his full-time gig; by day, Dr. Eikenaar teaches technical communication at UBCO’s School of Engineering.

Culturally significant island in Salish Sea returns to W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations

On Wednesday February 10, SISȻENEM—a culturally important island located in the Salish Sea off Sidney Island—will be returned to its rightful owners. The Land Conservancy of British Columbia and the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council will sign a land transfer agreement for SISȻENEM, a 9.67-acre island that forms part of the territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations.

UBC Okanagan co-hosts a conversation on reimagining economic futures

A message from Ananya Mukherjee Reed, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Okanagan.  Dear colleagues,

Extension of appointment for Dr. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond (Aki-Kwe), Director of the Residential School History and Dialogue Centre

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond’s appointment as Director of the Residential School History and Dialogue Centre has been extended for a second term, commencing June 1, 2021.Dr. Turpel-Lafond has been director of the centre since its inception in 2018. Since that time, she has worked to establish the centre as a leading institution for culturally informed, reciprocal, community-led research, education and dialogues in partnership with Indigenous communities, Survivors and the university.

Dr. Joe Costa leads efforts to streamline referral process to musculoskeletal consultation and care

BC chemist helps create new compostable coffee pod

Province partners with Interior universities for COVID-19 research solutions

Share your feedback in the Workplace Preferences Survey by March 3

A message from Marcia Buchholz, Vice-President, Human Resources

Access your T4 / T4A statements online

30-second bio: Jeetender Amritsar

As one of the facility managers at the Vancouver campus, Jeetender leads the maintenance services of buildings. He also loves walking trails on rainy days and encourages you to give it a try.

Learn about changes to end-of-course student surveys: Online forum on March 10

UBC faculty and staff are invited to an open forum to learn about changes to the end-of-course student surveys that will be implemented in the fall of 2021.

UBC biologist recognized as one of North America’s top young scientists

UBC biologist Dr. Ben Matthews is a recipient of a 2021 Sloan Research Fellowship, an award which celebrates top early career researchers.