Global Message

Statement regarding the escalating situation in Iran

September 27, 2022

On behalf of the University of British Columbia, we wish to express our concern about the unfolding situation in Iran in response to the tragic death of Mahsa Amini. UBC stands with the courageous women of Iran, and all who seek to protect their human rights and freedoms and stand up against repression and discrimination. […]

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Rehan Sadiq appointed UBC Okanagan Provost and Vice-President, Academic

September 27, 2022

A message from the Office of the Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor

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External review of the Faculty of Management

September 22, 2022

A message from the Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic

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Dr. Rumee Ahmed appointed Vice-Provost, International pro tem

September 20, 2022

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that Dr. Rumee Ahmed has been appointed Vice-Provost, International pro tem in the Offices of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan, effective September 15, 2022. The Vice-Provost, International provides leadership for the achievement of UBC’s goals and objectives related to international engagement, global partnerships […]

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Message from the Provost

August 25, 2022

A message from the Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic

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Changes to support inclusion, diversity, equity and anti-racism academic portfolios at UBC Okanagan

August 11, 2022

A message from the Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic

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Will Hughes appointed Director, School of Engineering

August 4, 2022

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that Professor Will Hughes has been appointed Director for the School of Engineering at UBC Okanagan for a five-year term commencing July 1, 2022. Dr. Hughes earned a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and a PhD in Materials […]

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Reappointment of Heather Berringer as Chief Librarian and Associate Provost, Academic Operations and Services

August 4, 2022

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that Heather Berringer has been appointed for a new five-year term as Chief Librarian and Associate Provost, Academic Operations and Services—formerly Associate Provost, Learning Services—effective July 1, 2022. Heather has been Chief Librarian at UBC Okanagan since 2014; the role of Associate Provost, Learning Services was added on […]

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