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Environmentally friendly ‘biofoam’ could address plastic pollution crisis

Student affordability and food insecurity

In recent weeks, we have heard from students regarding their concerns related to affordability and food insecurity. The global recession and inflation, at a 40-year high, is causing financial challenges for many members of the UBC community and putting pressure on all areas of the university. 

Preparing for winter weather at UBCO

Vote in the 2022 Staff Pension Plan Elections by Nov. 23

Have your say in the 2022 Staff Pension Plan Elections and select the candidates who will represent the interests of all Plan members. The election and by-election are underway for members, as follows: 

Leadership update – Faculty of Dentistry

I wish to announce that Dr. Mary MacDougall has informed me of her decision to step down as Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry next August, when her pro tem term comes to an end.  On behalf of the university, I would like to thank Dr. MacDougall for her steady leadership and for the key role she has played in the many successes and achievements of the Faculty of Dentistry over the past five years. 

Participate in UBC's Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11

2022 marks the 72nd year that the University of British Columbia has hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony. All UBC community members are invited to join the event in person (if you are based at UBC Vancouver) or virtually—to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace.  Find out more

UBCO research says a change in work habits is costing employees money

Call for nominations: West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards

If you know a faculty member who is committed to teaching excellence in Vancouver or the Okanagan, nominate them for a West Coast Teaching Excellence Award. Hosted by the British Columbia Teaching and Learning Council (BC and Yukon), this award recognizes excellence in postsecondary teaching, primarily at the undergraduate level. Each institution can submit up to two nominees per year and the BCTLC will select up to five recipien

Take the 2022 UBC Vancouver Transportation Survey

QS rankings place UBC first in Canada for social impact, third globally overall

UBC’s progress on its commitments to equity and anti-racism

In April this year, UBC’s Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence (ARIE) Task Force launched its final report containing 54 recommendations. You can read the report at https://antiracism.ubc.ca. 

Consideration of the reappointment of UBC Chancellor

A message from Ross Langford, Chair, Chancellor Reappointment Committee; Fred Withers, Chair, alumni UBC Board of Directors Please note: This message is sent on behalf of the UBC Alumni Association (alumni UBC). The Honourable Steven Lewis Point was appointed UBC Chancellor in July 2020. As he approaches the end of his first three-year term, he is now being considered for reappointment.