Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCV20 September, 2022 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
VCH COVID-19 booster clinic available at Life Sciences Centre
A Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) COVID-19 booster clinic is available at the UBC Life Sciences Centre. This clinic is primarily focused on immunizing those 12 years and above. Location: East Atrium (Entrance on Agronomy Road) 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z3 Learn more
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UBCV20 September, 2022 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
UBC Vancouver — call for proposals for teaching-related funding opportunities
We are pleased to invite proposals for a number of teaching-related funding opportunities this fall, in support of advancing UBC’s academic mission. Your support in encouraging UBC Vancouver faculty, staff and students to apply for these opportunities would be greatly appreciated. More information about the application details, deadlines and adjudication criteria can be found on the respective websites below. Small Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) Innovation projects
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UBCV & UBCO20 September, 2022 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
UBC delegation of ten going to COP27
UBC’s largest ever delegation of students, faculty, and staff will attend the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, this November. Find out more
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UBCV19 September, 2022 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
Accounting. Marketing. Leadership. Lego?
How UBC Sauder’s Dr. Kari Marken challenges her Creativity students with purposeful play
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UBCO16 September, 2022 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
UBCO team examines the roots of great wine tourism
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UBCV & UBCO15 September, 2022 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Open call for applications: Community-University Engagement Support Fund
The Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund is a program that builds partnerships and pursues shared projects with BC community organizations, supporting the partners behind collaborative research, teaching and learning projects that benefit communities across the province.
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UBCV & UBCO15 September, 2022 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
UBC Library digitizes rare collection of World War II-era kamishibai plays
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UBCO15 September, 2022 | Okanagan Global Message | Faculty & Staff
Update on Kelowna Regional Transit service disruption
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UBCV & UBCO14 September, 2022 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Rella Ng appointed as new Associate Vice-President, Enrolment Services and Registrar
I am pleased to announce that Rella Ng is joining UBC in November as the new Associate Vice-President, Enrolment Services and Registrar. Ms. Ng is currently the Registrar at Douglas College. Prior to that, she served as Associate Registrar, Information, Records & Registration Services at Simon Fraser University. She also previously held several leadership roles within Enrolment Services at UBC.
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UBCV & UBCO14 September, 2022 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
University Counsel Hubert Lai, K.C., recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada
University Counsel Hubert Lai, K.C. has been voted as Canadian Lawyer's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in 2022. Winners are chosen for their recent efforts to influence public opinion, help shape the law, contribute to the strength and quality of legal services, or have an impact within the justice community or government. Read more
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UBCV & UBCO14 September, 2022 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Multiple Indigenous-focused initiatives receive UBC funding to help advance rights of Indigenous peoples
A diverse range of Indigenous-focused projects will receive a significant funding boost this month to help transform innovative and impactful ideas into reality. Through the Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund (ISI Fund), UBC has committed a total of $4 million this academic year to helping advance the rights of Indigenous peoples as well as the crucial journey towards meaningful reconciliation.
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UBCV & UBCO13 September, 2022 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & Staff
National day of mourning in honour of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19
A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor