By Jeannine Kuemmerle on August 10, 2018
For many undergraduate students, university is a time of discovery and reflection. For Stefan Bigsby, starting a second degree at UBC’s Okanagan campus meant returning to his alma mater with a new awareness of his Métis heritage that he connected with two years ago.
Posted in People | Tagged Aboriginal Programs & Services
By Philipp Reichert on July 20, 2018
Philipp Reichert has been appointed to the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) Immigration Advisory Committee (IAC). Reichert is manager of International Programs and Services and has been with the university since 2012.
Posted in People | Tagged AVP Students, International Programs and Services
By Patty Wellborn on April 27, 2018
Each year UBC Okanagan celebrates the many years of dedicated service from faculty and staff. This year, 12 people reached milestones of working at UBC or Okanagan University College for 25, 30 and 40 years.
Posted in People | Tagged AVP Students, Campus Security, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Health and Social Development, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Library, School of Social Work
By Kristy Condon on April 24, 2018
Danai Bélanger joined UBC’s Okanagan campus in the role of International Student Advisor and Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant on April 16. And Saher Ahmed now has a permanent role as an International Student Advisor.
Posted in People | Tagged International Programs and Services
By Amber Hanson on October 5, 2017
Kent Dehnel’s appointment marks an important milestone in the evolution of the STAR initiative a multi-disciplinary research platform that catalyzes opportunities for researchers on both UBC campuses to work collaboratively with partners to improve human health and safety in extreme environments.
Posted in People | Tagged Office of Research Services, STAR
By Amber Hanson on July 4, 2017
The Office of Research Services now has two specialists in place to provide research support to faculty members and post-doctoral researchers at UBC Okanagan.
Posted in People | Tagged Office of Research Services