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University Relations publishes The Exchange as an email newsletter distributed to faculty and staff on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Current edition: January 15, 2020
Current Edition:
January 15, 2020
- Jan. 22: Next round of Distinguished Speaker Series seats available
- Jan. 30: This is what hope looks like
- Feb. 6: History and Sociology Speaker Series returns
- Top tips for dealing with student concerns
- Help Move UBC during February
- Be stronger than your excuses
- Total revealed for the 2019 UBC Okanagan United Way Campaign
- We share the air at UBCO
- Jan. 27 to 31: Data Privacy Week
- Jan. 29: Let's talk mental health at UBC
- Feb. 15: Public Humanities Hub Impact Award deadline
- March 10 and 19: Crucial Conversations workshop
- Reminder: Nominations close Feb. 14 for Kelowna Civic and Community Awards
- Reminder: Student Learning Hub provides one-stop-shop for UBCO learning services
More Exchange news
Let’s talk mental health at UBC
On the morning of January 29, faculty and staff are invited to visit either the transit exchange or the walkway between the Arts and Sciences buildings for a coffee or tea and information about employee mental health and resources.
Total revealed for the 2019 UBC Okanagan United Way Campaign
The total raised for this year's UBC Okanagan campus United Way Campaign was $37,751.87. This number is the result of our campus community’s spirit of giving to make a difference in our valley and all funds raised went to the United Way of the Southern Interior BC.
Being on the ice manages stress for UBC staff
Despite being a huge NHL fan, Phil Bond’s TV timeout from ice hockey ended up lasting more than a quarter of a century.
Two new Faculties for UBC Okanagan
The UBC Board of Governors approved a plan yesterday to create two new Faculties. On July 1, 2020, the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences (IKBSAS) will be growing and transitioning into two autonomous Faculties, one for the sciences and the other for the arts and social sciences.
Year-end review of research and innovation at UBC Okanagan
Topics of discussion will include updates on strategic initiatives, new and expanding research partnerships, and major infrastructure programs and projects, including the Innovation Precinct and planned campus expansion to 1540 Innovation Drive.
Important information for submitting hourly timesheets
The final timesheet submission deadline for this year's payroll is December 23. Given this early submission deadline, timesheets for the last pay period of the year will not arrive from UBC Vancouver on time.
