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Submit your comments as part of an external review of UBC Library

External reviews are conducted periodically to ensure that UBC’s Faculties and Administrative Units are supporting the university’s academic mission. In March, UBC Library is undergoing an external review as part of this process.

Leadership update – Associate Vice-President, Health

Dr. Anne Martin-Matthews has announced that she has decided to step down from her role as Associate Vice-President (AVP), Health at the end of June 2022.

Become a Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador at UBC Okanagan

The Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador program is a pilot program that plays a key strategic role at UBC, supporting the Human Resources – Workplace Health and Wellbeing Services team in their effort to embed wellbeing and wellbeing practices within UBC workplaces. The program aims to:

When people’s attitudes about aging improve, better health may follow

Call for proposals: CTLT Spring Institute

The Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology invites proposals that demonstrate purposeful innovation in teaching practices, educational research, student services, and learning technology to support student success and experiences. The CTLT Spring Institute serves as a forum for members of the teaching and learning community to collaborate, network and engage in knowledge exchange.

Spring 2022 Message from the Provost

Bert Annear appointed Deputy Registrar

A message from Dr. Rehan Sadiq, Provost and Vice-President, Academic pro tem, UBC Okanagan; and Kate Ross, Associate Vice-President, Enrolment Services and Registrar, UBC Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that Bert Annear has been appointed Deputy Registrar for UBC Okanagan. Bert brings extensive experience to the role, having worked within Enrolment Services at three universities in British Columbia, most recently as Registrar and Secretary to Senate at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC).

Search Underway for Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Okanagan

A message from Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC OkanaganDear colleagues,I am pleased to inform you that the search for UBC Okanagan’s next Provost and Vice-President, Academic has commenced.

UBC recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2022

UBC has been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2022. This award recognizes the British Columbian employers that lead as exceptional places to work – and who offer employees the most progressive and forward-thinking programs.Find out more

Announcing the reappointment of Dr. Gail Murphy as Vice-President, Research & Innovation

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor

Learn about the 2021 Workplace Experiences Survey results

Over 6,300 faculty and staff participated in the UBC Workplace Experiences Survey (WES) in November 2021, sharing feedback on their experiences of working at UBC.   Register for a virtual open session on Feb. 14 to learn about the 2021 WES overall results.

Creating impact through the 2021 United Way Campaign

It has been another banner year for the UBC United Way Campaign. The results of the 2021 campaign reflect the power of community coming together to support each other, once again. The impact of our collective efforts will go a long way in supporting our neighbours who continue to face challenges such as food security, isolation and flood recovery.