May 12, 2025
More than 850 faculty and staff enjoyed this year's sports day which was held on May 2 at both campuses. The sun shone and many teams dressed up to add to the fun atmosphere. The event was made possible with the support of a dedicated group of staff and 90 volunteers who made this amazing day possible.
Check out the photos from both campuses.
UBC Okanagan's prestigious Researcher of the Year awards recognize individuals who are making the world a better place through excellence in research and scholarly activity.Three outstanding faculty members have been honoured: Dr. Mohammad Arjmand in the Natural Sciences and Engineering category, Dr. Brodie Sakakibara in the Health category and Michael V. Smith in the Social Sciences and Humanities category.Find out more about how they are addressing the most pressing issues of our time.
As Coordinator for the Cognitive Systems Program, Colleen enjoys being surrounded by people who are passionate about cultivating a healthy learning environment for students. Get a glimpse into what fuels Colleen’s creativity, on and off the clock.
UBC Okanagan's prestigious Researcher of the Year awards recognize individuals who are making the world a better place through excellence in research and scholarly activity.Three outstanding faculty members have been honoured: Dr. Mohammad Arjmand in the Natural Sciences and Engineering category, Dr. Brodie Sakakibara in the Health category and Michael V. Smith in the Social Sciences and Humanities category.Find out more about how they are addressing the most pressing issues of our time.
Applications are now open for the 2025 Partnership Recognition and Exploration (PRE) Fund. The PRE Fund awards up to $1,500 in funding to support collaboration and help build reciprocal relationships between community partners and UBC students, faculty, and staff. This year, there is a total of $50,000 to fund community-university projects.Faculty and staff are invited to apply for funding until December 31, 2025, or until available funds are exhausted. Visit the Community Engagement website for more information on how to apply and useful FAQs.
Dr. Jana-Lea Davidson and Dr. Cheryl Ho have been honoured as recipients of the 2025 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards in recognition of their extraordinary contribution to the well-being of families and communities.The 42nd annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards awardees and nominees were celebrated during a ceremony on April 28. Several members of the faculty of medicine community were nominated for the awards across categories including Reconciliation in Action, Health and Wellness and Research, the Sciences and Technology.
The Principal's Staff Awards (formerly the Staff Awards of Excellence) celebrate the UBC Okanagan staff whose passion, innovation, and dedication have helped shape the campus community and move the campus forward.There are seven categories of awards.
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