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Message to the UBC community

This message was sent to faculty, staff and students in Vancouver and the Okanagan.

October 18, 2022

A message from Professor Deborah Buszard, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor

As UBC’s newly appointed Interim President and Vice-Chancellor, I would like to thank UBC Board Chair Nancy McKenzie and the Board of Governors for entrusting me with this responsibility. 

It is an honour to take on the position and contribute to this remarkable university. I enjoyed serving as Deputy-Vice Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan from 2012 to 2020 and I look forward to working with you all during this time. 

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