Adrienne Vedan, a respected leader currently serving as Director of Aboriginal Programs and Services, has been appointed as Senior Advisor to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor on Indigenous Affairs, effective July 1.
At the end of June, we are saying farewell to one of the architects of our extraordinary university community, as Ian Cull pursues a most well-earned retirement.
UBC will be establishing a new university presence in downtown Kelowna with plans to build a mixed-use building at the former Daily Courier location at 550 Doyle Avenue.
Dr. Gino DiLabio has accepted an extension as Dean pro tem of the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences. Dr. DiLabio’s initial pro tem appointment will conclude June 30, 2020; the extended term will begin July 1 2020, and end no later than December 31, 2020.
Pick Your Peak is a fun and inclusive way to encourage staff and faculty to incorporate movement and activity in the day. Stair climbing is a great way to boost cardiovascular health, build muscle and strengthen the core.
In conjunction with the UBC Sustainability Scholars Program, Campus Health is working on a project titled: Envisioning a Physical Food Hub at UBCO.
Every year, Student Recruitment and Advising hosts Destination UBC -- an event that allows admitted students to experience the UBC Okanagan campus first-hand. This year, given the physical distancing policies to reduce the spread of COVID-19, things looked a bit different.
Join UBC and HUB Cycling for a lunch and learn virtual workshop that will introduce you to cycling best practices and how to bike safely to work and beyond.
The University of Exeter and UBC Okanagan recently awarded fellowship and project grants to further develop collaboration between researchers at both institutions.
With many faculty and staff working remotely, students studying online, and physical distancing measures keeping us in our homes, we asked UBC Okanagan health and wellness counsellors for some guidance on how to stay productive in our newfound workspaces.