Appointment of Bryce Traister as Dean pro tem of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Bryce Traister has been appointed Dean pro tem of the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), effective July 1, 2026, for a one-year term. Bryce will assume this role alongside his current role as Dean of the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies.
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From the Okanagan to Hong Kong: new pathways for innovation collaboration
UBCO hosts delegation to showcase region’s innovation and strong economy
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Paul Shipley appointed Dean pro tem for the College of Graduate Studies
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Paul Shipley has been appointed Dean pro tem of the College of Graduate Studies, effective July 1, 2026, for a one-year term.
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Have your say on UBCO’s future academic structure
Earlier this fall, we shared plans to update UBC Okanagan’s academic structure in support of our newly defined core academic focus: resilient people, communities, economies and environments in support of a sustainable future. As we consider the future academic structure, we aim to preserve what is working well in the current structure and identify opportunities for improvement.
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Enabling our academic priorities through academic restructure
Earlier this year, UBC Okanagan defined its academic priorities around a core focus: resilient people, communities, economies and environments in support of a sustainable future. With a strong foundation now in place, we have been exploring a two to three-year strategy to advance these priorities and support our vision for the future.
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Collaborating to shape our academic future
Updates for Okanagan Leadership
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Tanya Forneris appointed Dean pro tem for the Faculty of Health and Social Development
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Tanya Forneris has been appointed Dean pro tem for the Faculty of Health and Social Development at UBC Okanagan, effective October 1, 2025, for a one-year term.
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Wishing Rehan farewell
I’m pleased to invite all faculty and staff to join us in wishing farewell to Provost and Vice-President, Academic, Dr. Rehan Sadiq.
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Wishing Rehan farewell
I’m pleased to invite all faculty and staff to join us in wishing farewell to Provost and Vice-President, Academic, Dr. Rehan Sadiq.
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Leadership transition for UBC Okanagan Provost and Vice-President, Academic portfolio
It is with mixed emotions that we wish to announce the upcoming departure of Dr. Rehan Sadiq from his role as Provost and Vice-President, Academic at UBC Okanagan, effective September 30, 2025. Dr. Sadiq has accepted an exciting new opportunity at Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan, where he will serve as Provost.
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