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Kevin Hanna co-chairs national advisory committee on science and knowledge

Kevin Hanna co-chairs national advisory committee on science and knowledge

By Bud Mortenson on August 2, 2019

Kevin Hanna, associate professor of geography, has been appointed to the Government of Canada’s Technical Advisory Committee on Science and Knowledge.

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Lael Parrott and John Klironomos named associate deans of the Barber School

Lael Parrott and John Klironomos named associate deans of the Barber School

By Annalisa Barnett on July 5, 2019

I am pleased to announce that Professors Lael Parrott and John Klironomos will be joining the executive team as associate deans of the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences. Lael Parrott has been named associate dean, strategic personnel planning and development, and John Klironomos has been named associate dean, research, graduate and postdoctoral studies

Posted in News, People | Tagged Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences

Join the University Chorus in January

Join the University Chorus in January

By Manuela Ungureanu on November 26, 2018

The Minds and Music Concert Series and the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies are collaborating to create a University Chorus.

Posted in News | Tagged Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences

New problematic substance use clinic being offered

New problematic substance use clinic being offered

By UBC Okanagan Psychology Clinic on September 27, 2018

The UBC Okanagan Psychology Clinic is offering a new service that's available for all faculty and staff. The service is a low-barrier outpatient treatment service for individuals seeking help to reduce the harm associated with their use of alcohol or other substances.

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Top row from left: Trevor Odlum, Chase Tompkins, Troy Campbell, Paul Crang, Andy Fehr and Paul Clancy. Bottom row from left: Deborah Buszard, Marlis Wecels, Barbara Sobol and Adrienne Vedan.

UBC recognizes dedicated staff with excellence awards

By Chris Guenard on August 31, 2018

At last week’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal’s Town Hall, a number of employees were recognized for exemplary service to the university at the annual Staff Awards of Excellence.

Posted in People | Tagged Aboriginal Programs & Services, Campus Security, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, IT Media & Classroom Services, Library

UBC Copanagan was made up of 19 cyclists on campus, ranging from student services staff, to FCCS faculty and IKBSAS grad students.

Bike to Work Week 2018 participants log almost 1,900 km

By Chris Guenard on June 21, 2018

Congratulations to UBC Copanagan, who logged 1,896 km from during this year's Bike to Work Week (BTWW) from May 28 to June 3. They were one of six teams representing UBC Okanagan for BTWW.

Posted in News | Tagged AVP Students, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, Human Resources, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Library, Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic, Okanagan Planning and Institutional Research, Student Housing and Hospitality Services

Faculty and staff recognized at this year's Long Service Awards included (from left): Dixon Sookraj, Rose Cresswell, Robert Lalonde, Blythe Nilson , Mike Gesi and Robert Campbell.

Faculty and staff recognized for their contributions at 2018 Long Service Awards

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

A team effort comes together with launch of makerspace UBCO

A team effort comes together with launch of makerspace UBCO

By Matthew Stone on April 26, 2018

A new home for curious students, faculty and staff to come together to dream, design, prototype and create is almost open for business.

Posted in News | Tagged Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Management, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, School of Engineering

Workshops at a glance: August 16, 2017

Workshops at a glance: August 16, 2017

By Chris Guenard on August 16, 2017

Here are some professional development opportunities for faculty, staff and graduate students at UBC Okanagan over the next few weeks.

Posted in Workshops | Tagged Centre for Scholarly Communication, College of Graduate Studies, Human Resources, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Southern Medical Program

Workshops at a glance: May 3, 2017

Workshops at a glance: May 3, 2017

By Chris Guenard on May 3, 2017

Here are some professional development opportunities for faculty, staff and graduate students at UBC Okanagan over the next few weeks.

Posted in Workshops | Tagged College of Graduate Studies, Finance Operations and Strategies, Human Resources, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Library

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