Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCV & UBCO13 March, 2020 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & StaffCOVID-19 — Transition to online classes at UBC
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UBCV & UBCO13 March, 2020 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & Staff
COVID-19 — Updated guidance regarding events and travel
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UBCV & UBCO12 March, 2020 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & Staff
Impact of COVID-19 and UBC’s preparedness
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UBCO18 February, 2020 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff30-second bio: Gregory Garrard
Meet Gregory, Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies at UBCO, who believes the best part of his role is the tremendous opportunity for collaboration in the Okanagan.
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UBCV & UBCO5 February, 2020 | Leadership one-on-one | Faculty & StaffAdriaan de Jager
Adriaan de Jager is UBC’s Associate Vice-President, Government Relations and Community Engagement. In this role, he works with municipal, regional, provincial, and federal levels of government to promote strategic relations, advance key priorities and communicate UBC’s vision. He also works to support the building of respectful relationships with community partners through scholarship, research, and public engagement opportunities. Born in the Netherlands, Adriaan has traveled widely and has worked and studied in the U.K., the Balkans and Central America. Prior to joining UBC, he worked and studied abroad supporting international humanitarian relief efforts, reconciliation and reconstruction. He is also a former board member of the United Nations Association and past Chair of the national Government Relations Officer Network.
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UBCO17 January, 2020 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff30-second bio: Megan Lochhead
Meet Megan, Manager of Curriculum and Academic Programs in the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences at UBCO. Learn more about her passion for living, working, and learning in the Okanagan.
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UBCV4 January, 2020 | Leadership one-on-one | Faculty & StaffMeigan Aronson
Dr. Meigan Aronson joined UBC as Dean of Science in 2018. She is a physicist by trade, but in her role as Dean, brings a strong commitment to academic leadership, research excellence, and teaching and learning. She is passionate about science and has a deep commitment to the advancement of both her field and the students and faculty within it. Prior to joining the university, Dr. Aronson held the title of Professor of Physics and Dean of the College of Science at Texas A&M University, where she had appointments in both the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. In addition to her extensive publication record, and her list of honours and fellowships, Dr. Aronson has a zest for life, adventure, and travel.
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UBCO3 January, 2020 | Feature story | Faculty & StaffBack to the Future: How UBC Okanagan charted a bold new path
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UBCV11 December, 2019 | Feature story | Faculty & StaffHow a souped-up delivery truck is transforming lives
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UBCO25 November, 2019 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff30-second bio: Emily Murphy
Meet Emily, Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities in the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies. Find out how she thrives in the UBC Okanagan's intimate learning community.
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UBCV11 November, 2019 | Feature story | Faculty & StaffGetting ready for snow
Being in the midst of a transit strike, snow is probably the last thing on your mind right now. However, for a number of people at UBC, they are already getting ready for winter weather.
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UBCV8 November, 2019 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff30-second bio: Priya Bala-Miller
Meet Priya, Director of Partnerships and Program Development at the Canadian International Resources and Development Institute (CIRDI). Find out how she is helping to realize a future where people and planet are at the heart of resource development.