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Equity Enhancement Fund – call for proposals

As part of UBC’s commitment to advancing equity and inclusion across its campuses, faculty and staff are invited to submit a proposal to the Equity Enhancement Fund for projects that are responsive to community needs and advance one or more of the actions outlined in UBC’s Inclusion Action Plan. Please encourage faculty and staff in your area to submit a proposal by November 29. Up to $15,000 in funding per project is available in Vancouver, and up to $10,000 is available in the Okanagan.

Planning for succession of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor In July next year, Professor Andrew Szeri, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver, will be finishing his term. I am very grateful to Professor Szeri for his continued dedication and leadership in advancing the academic mission of the university.

Let your colleagues know how they made a difference over the past year

Last year, many of you shared thank you messages for your fellow colleagues who supported you during the transition to remote working as a result of COVID-19. We received such an overwhelmingly positive response to last year’s 'thank-you' initiative that we’re bringing it back again this year.

Vote in the Faculty Pension Plan Election

Elect two Faculty Pension Plan members to serve on the Board from Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2025.  Vote online or by paper ballot by Nov. 22. Members with a Campus-Wide Login (CWL) username and password can vote online through the WebVote system. Those who do not have a CWL are asked to submit a paper ballot. Find out more

2022 Researcher of the Year call for nominations

A message from Phil Barker, Vice-Principal and Associate Vice-President, Research and Innovation Each year, UBC Okanagan recognizes significant contributions to research and/or creative scholarly activity.  If you know of an outstanding faculty member or graduate student who has made a significant contribution to research during their time on our campus, I invite you to nominate them for a Researcher of the Year Award.

30-second bio: Paul Lee

Paul Lee is a Student Engagement Officer in the Faculty of Arts and strives to deliver impactful programs and services to support undergraduate students. Find out how he was able to deliver a ‘never-been-done-before' orientation experience.

Participate in UBC's Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11

2021 marks the 71st year that UBC has hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony. Following a virtual ceremony in 2020, UBC’s 2021 ceremony returns to War Memorial Gym at UBC Vancouver on Nov. 11. All UBC community members are invited to join the event in person (if you are based at UBC Vancouver) or virtually—to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace. 

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Dr. Jenn Jakobi named Chair for Women in Science and Engineering

Jenn Jakobi has a passion for building equity, diversity and inclusion Dr. Jenn Jakobi is a scientist, a teacher and a mentor. Her work focuses on neuromuscular and exercise physiology with the long-term objective of keeping our aging population healthy and independent.

Dr. Ananya Mukherjee Reed appointed Vice-Chancellor of Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR

It is with mixed emotions that we wish to announce that Dr. Ananya Mukherjee Reed, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Okanagan has been appointed as Vice-Chancellor of Shiv Nadar University, situated in India’s National Capital Region (NCR) near New Delhi. This is a very exciting opportunity for Dr. Mukherjee Reed, who will assume her new responsibilities in late January 2022.

Announcing the appointment of the Director, Investigations Office

We are pleased to announce that Carly Stanhope has been appointed as Director, Investigations Office, effective December 6, 2021.  Carly has been in the acting Director, Investigations Office position since June 2021.

Call for volunteers to support UBC Vancouver's graduation ceremony

Many of you may be aware that UBC’s Fall 2021 graduation ceremony will be held in person at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts on the Vancouver campus from Nov. 23 to Nov. 26. We're so pleased to be able to celebrate this important milestone in person with 3,000 graduates. The ceremony will be planned according to Public Health Orders and guidelines.