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Dr. Kedrick James appointed Interim Director, Okanagan School of Education

Dr. Kedrick James appointed Interim Director, Okanagan School of Education

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Kedrick James has been appointed Interim Director of the Okanagan School of Education for a two-year term commencing July 2, 2024.

Update regarding temporary federal intake cap on international student study permits

On January 22, 2024, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced a temporary intake cap on the number of international student study permit applications that will be issued for the 2024 and 2025 school years. We know this has caused concern among some of our international students both in Vancouver and the Okanagan. […]

Celebrating UBC Okanagan’s 2023 Teaching Award Recipients

Celebrating UBC Okanagan’s 2023 Teaching Award Recipients

Each year, we recognize exemplary role models who make a significant impact on the culture of teaching and learning on our campus with the Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation.

ALT-2040 2023 call for proposals now open

The 2023 call for proposals to the Aspire-2040 Learning Transformations (ALT-2040) Fund is now open.

Staff Profile: Meet Laura Prada

Staff Profile: Meet Laura Prada

Laura Prada has worked in higher education for more than 12 years in student services and teaching and learning. In her current role, she currently supports academic programs and reviews in the Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic.

Update on the external review of the Faculty of Management: Invitation to meet with the review team  

Dear colleagues,   We are writing to provide an update on the external review of the UBC Okanagan Faculty of Management, which is currently underway.   We are pleased to announce that John Perrott Manager, Economic Development and Tourism at the City of Vernon, will join the external review team as a community/professional representative. Mr. Perrott joins […]

Virtual Town Hall for Faculty & Staff: Student Demographic Data Project

The Student Demographic Data Project (SDDP) explores how we collect and use demographic data to guide reporting and policy-making that is inclusive and representative of all students. Join a panel of UBC experts for an overview of the project; hear how it supports UBC’s equity, diversity and inclusion priorities; ask questions and share your perspectives. […]

Connecting on Academic Integrity at UBC Okanagan

Connecting on Academic Integrity at UBC Okanagan

Facilitated by Dr. Anita Chaudhuri, UBC Okanagan’s Faculty Advisor on Academic Integrity, this panel session provides an opportunity to discuss issues of academic integrity across teaching and learning.

Statement regarding the escalating situation in Iran

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. […]

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

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 […]