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Heather Berringer, UBC Okanagan Chief Librarian and Associate Provost, Learning Services

Heather Berringer named Associate Provost, Learning Services

By Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic on January 10, 2019

Heather Berringer, Chief Librarian at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan Campus has been appointed Associate Provost, Learning Services for the campus.

Posted in News | Tagged Learning Services, Library, Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic

The new Commons is an exciting new addition to the campus environment.

Nothing common about it 

By Margaret Doyle on November 2, 2018

You can’t miss it when you enter campus — the new Commons building shines like a high-tech silver ship perched on the edge of campus. The building is an exciting new addition to the campus environment and there is collective anticipation of its January opening among students, faculty and staff alike.

Posted in News | Tagged Library

Call for membership: Inclusive Technology Lab Advisory Council

Call for membership: Inclusive Technology Lab Advisory Council

By Inclusive Technology Lab on September 27, 2018

The UBC Okanagan Library and Disability Resource Centre are issuing an open call for members in the Inclusive Technology Lab (ITL) Advisory Council. The council advises the library on how best to direct and evaluate ITL initiatives, and all faculty, staff and students are invited to participate.

Posted in News | Tagged Library

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

Project Literacy is coming to campus

Project Literacy is coming to campus

By Writing and Research Centre on August 30, 2018

The UBC Okanagan Library is pleased to announce a community partnership that will enable Project Literacy Kelowna to bring their One to One Tutoring Program for English language acquisition to the campus community.

Posted in News | Tagged 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

Library renovations to start soon

Library renovations to start soon

By Robert Makinson on May 15, 2018

This summer, the first floor of the library will undergo a renovation. Once construction begins (mid- to late-June), there will be some changes to community and guest services.

Posted in News | Tagged Library

Workshops at a glance: May 2, 2018

Workshops at a glance: May 2, 2018

By Chris Guenard on May 2, 2018

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, Finance Operations and Strategies, Human Resources, Library, Southern Medical Program

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

Workshops at a glance: February 21, 2018

Workshops at a glance: February 21, 2018

By Chris Guenard on February 21, 2018

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

Posted in Workshops | Tagged AVP Students, Centre for Scholarly Communication, Human Resources, Library, Southern Medical Program

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