Provost and Vice-President Academic (Office of the)

In an era of large societal changes around the world, UBC’s Okanagan campus, together with Orkestra – Basque Institute of Competitiveness, will host a webinar bringing together diverse international speakers to discuss how to address some of the world’s most pressing issues.

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Posted in Faculty of Management, Media Advisory, Provost and Vice-President Academic (Office of the)

UBC Okanagan launches micro-credential programs

February 25, 2021

With an increasing need for continued education among those looking to build their knowledge in high-demand fields, UBC Okanagan has launched two micro-credential programs as part of its career and personal education portfolio. The first of their kind at UBCO, the two new micro-credentials will focus on the fields of technical communication and industrial automation.

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Posted in Earth, Environmental and Geographic Sciences, Irving K Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release, Provost and Vice-President Academic (Office of the), School of Engineering

UBC Okanagan co-hosts a conversation on reimagining economic futures

February 24, 2021

Dear colleagues, I am writing today to invite you to […]

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Posted in Global Message, Provost and Vice-President Academic (Office of the)

UBCO students celebrate Black History Month virtually

February 3, 2021

While it’s going to be virtual, there will still be a lot to celebrate with UBC Okanagan’s African Caribbean Student Club (ACSC) during Black History Month.

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Posted in Equity and Inclusion Office, Health and Wellness, International Programs and Services, Media Release, Provost and Vice-President Academic (Office of the)

Reminder: Report on UBC Okanagan’s Declaration of Commitments to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

January 21, 2021

Dear colleagues, We would like to remind you to join […]

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Posted in Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal (Office of the), Global Message, Provost and Vice-President Academic (Office of the)

UBCO hosts talk exploring Indigenous perspectives and systemic racism in science

January 18, 2021

Over the past several months, UBC’s Okanagan campus has been hosting bold discussions on systemic racism in academia through the Provost’s Speaker Series on System Racism and in support of UBC President Santa Ono’s commitment for UBC to address racism and injustice.

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Posted in Media Advisory, Provost and Vice-President Academic (Office of the)