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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: November 18, 2020
Current Edition:
November 18, 2020
- UBC Okanagan child care survey launched
- Upcoming Thrive events
- Winter weather safety reminder
- Nov. 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance
- Until Nov. 24: UBC Okanagan Transportation Plan consultation continues
- Nov. 26: Provost’s Speaker Series on Systemic Racism
- Dec. 8: Get ready for winter with a DIY wood sign
- Call for nominations: 2021 Teaching Excellence Award and Killam Teaching Prize
More Exchange news
UBCO adopts a week with Canadian Blood Services
The UBC Okanagan Partners for Life team invites you to join students, faculty, staff and alumni in supporting Canadian Blood Services the week of October 20 to 24, 2020.
Professors Tarrant and Bottorff named Fellows of Canadian Academy of Nursing
Two highly accomplished professors from the School of Nursing in UBC Okanagan’s Faculty of Health and Social Development are among the inaugural class of Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Nursing, announced Sept. 9 by the Canadian Nurses Association.
Bryce Traister named Dean pro tem of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Professor Bryce Traister has accepted the position of Dean pro tem beginning September 1, 2020, and ending no later than December 31, 2020. Prof. Traister will hold this position in addition to his current role as Dean, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies.
UBC Okanagan announces five new Principal’s Research Chairholders
The Principal’s Research Chairs (PRC) program provides internal funding support for top-tier researchers engaged in outstanding research or creative scholarship.
Dale Mullings appointed as Associate Vice-President, Students at UBC Okanagan
UBC’s Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Dale Mullings as Associate Vice-President, Students at UBC Okanagan beginning September 1, 2020.
Pick Your Peak Stair Challenge super climbers announced
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2020 Pick Your Peak Stair Challenge. 98 faculty and staff climbed their way to health, and this year 23 new climbers and four household teams joined us.