Recognizing Teaching Excellence at UBC Okanagan

April 14, 2025

The recipients of UBC Okanagan’s Killam Teaching Prize and the Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation have been announced.

They are exemplary role models who make significant impacts on the culture of teaching and learning on the Okanagan campus.

Winner of the Killam Teaching Prize is Dr. Bowen Hui, Associate Professor of Teaching, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science.

The Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation was awarded to three faculty members:

  • Dr. Tanya Forneris, Professor of Teaching, Faculty of Health and Social Development
  • Dr. Heather Latimer, Assistant Professor, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • Dr. Mohammad Tiznobaik, Lecturer, School of Engineering

These four individuals will be recognized at an awards celebration and reception on the Okanagan campus on May 6.

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