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Bryce Traister named Dean pro tem of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Bryce Traister named Dean pro tem of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

By Linda Gillett on August 6, 2020

Professor Bryce Traister has accepted the position of Dean pro tem beginning September 1, 2020, and ending no later than December 31, 2020. Prof. Traister will hold this position in addition to his current role as Dean, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies.

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UBC Okanagan announces five new Principal’s Research Chairholders

UBC Okanagan announces five new Principal’s Research Chairholders

By Amber Hanson on August 4, 2020

The Principal’s Research Chairs (PRC) program provides internal funding support for top-tier researchers engaged in outstanding research or creative scholarship.

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Prof. Gino DiLabio appointed Dean, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science

Prof. Gino DiLabio appointed Dean, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science

By Bud Mortenson on July 30, 2020

The UBC Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Professor Gino DiLabio as the inaugural Dean of the new Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science for a five-year term, beginning September 1, 2020.

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Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences transition

Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences transition

By Linda Gillett on July 15, 2020

On July 1, 2020, the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences (IKBSAS) successfully transitioned into two autonomous faculties

Posted in News | Tagged Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science, Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic

Rehan Sadiq’s, executive associate dean of the School of Engineering.

Rehan Sadiq appointment extended as Executive Associate Dean, School of Engineering

By Linda Gillett on July 15, 2020

Professor Rehan Sadiq’s appointment as Executive Associate Dean of the School of Engineering has been extended for five years effective July 1, 2020.

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Gino DiLabio named Dean pro tem of the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences and the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science

Gino DiLabio named Dean pro tem of the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences and the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science

By Linda Gillett on June 3, 2020

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.

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Dr. Peter J. Simpson named Dean, College of Graduate Studies

Dr. Peter J. Simpson named Dean, College of Graduate Studies

By Linda Gillett on March 19, 2020

It is with great pleasure that we announce that effective July 1, 2020, Dr. Peter J. Simpson will assume a five-year appointment as the Dean, College of Graduate Studies.

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ALT-2040 Fund announcement

ALT-2040 Fund announcement

By Linda Gillett on March 16, 2020

I am delighted to announce the results of the 2020 Aspire-2040 Learning Transformations (ALT-2040) Fund competition.

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Registration open for UBC Future Global Leaders summer program

Registration open for UBC Future Global Leaders summer program

By Kristen Bennett on February 13, 2020

UBC Future Global Leaders offers a pre-university experience for high school students ages 15 to 18. Participants will explore university life, discover their passions and challenge themselves in university-level academic courses taught by UBC professors and instructors.  

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Two new Faculties for UBC Okanagan

Two new Faculties for UBC Okanagan

By Linda Gillett on December 6, 2019

The UBC Board of Governors approved a plan yesterday to create two new Faculties. On July 1, 2020, the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences (IKBSAS) will be growing and transitioning into two autonomous Faculties, one for the sciences and the other for the arts and social sciences.

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