Over 20 UBC social work students came out on January 22, to bring a new beginning for one family. At the inaugural Day of Caring a group of individuals from the Okanagan campus' School of Social Work, the United Way of the Central Okanagan and the Stepping Stones Counselling Group joined together to paint and […]
Derek Gratz has just joined the Office of the Provost as the new Associate Director for the University Industry Liaison Office (UILO) at UBC's Okanagan campus. Gratz will work under the direction of the Provost and will be available to assist faculty with licensing of discoveries and inventions as well as connecting researchers with partners […]
Tirso Gonzales, Assistant Professor of Indigenous Studies, is one of three international guests who have been invited to speak at the sixth annual Corn Fair being held in CarichÃ, located in the Mexican State of Chihuahua. Taking place in early December, the annual Corn Fair is a celebration of the traditional corn that nourishes the […]
Human Resources is pleased to welcome Tracey Hawthorn as the first Work Reintegration and Accommodation Program (WRAP) Coordinator for UBC's Okanagan campus. Hawthorn brings 25 years of experience in disability/illness management and rehabilitation. She also holds degrees in both kinesiology and physiotherapy. She has served on provincial committees including acting as chair for the Ministry […]
A warm campus community welcome to Leah Sanford, the Student Development and Advising team's new English Language Centre Coordinator. Leah will lead the new English Language Centre (ELC), focusing on developing programming to support academic success for students at all levels -- from first-year undergraduates, to PhD students -- whose first language is not English. […]
Suzanne Nazareno, Manager of Conferences and Accommodation, was awarded the Members Choice Award from the Canadian University and College Conference Organizers Association (CUCCOA), which she received on October 6, at the annual conference held in Victoria, B.C. The CUCCOA Members Choice Award is an open award category for members to recognize colleagues for their outstanding […]
There's a new face in place in Alumni Relations, but she is no stranger to UBC. A warm welcome to Erica Triggs, the campus community's newest Events and Promotions Assistant. Erica is a recent graduate -- earning her BA in Sociology and Geography this spring -- and was hired on the strength of her big […]
UBC's newest Associate Academic Advisor should be a very familiar face to the Okanagan campus. Jamie Frezell -- better known for her communications services skills and world travels -- has taken on a new adventure this year as an acting associate advisor.