Update on UBC’s Campus Return Plan

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor

Last month I wrote to you confirming that we are planning for a return to on-campus activity for Winter Session, Term 1, with the guidance of the Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, and public health teams in the health authorities. As we prepare for this increase in on-campus activity, I am writing to provide you with further updates outlined below.

Importantly, I would first like to recognize all our students, faculty and staff for your resilience and sense of purpose in responding to the challenges that COVID-19 has presented over this past year. We are watching the course of the pandemic carefully, with the recent rise in cases and new variants of the virus. We are also seeing accelerated progress on the immunization campaign, and are working closely with public health officials at the provincial and regional levels on our plans in this rapidly changing environment. 

While it is critical that we continue to be vigilant and adhere to public health measures, we have reason to be optimistic as the vaccine reaches more people. We look forward to a September return to campus and continuing UBC’s excellence in teaching, learning and research.

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