Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCV15 April, 2024 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff
30-second bio: Violet Addams
Violet works within the Human Resources team in the Faculty of Arts at UBC Vancouver. They believe that the greatest question ever asked is “Can I help?” because it is a gift of connection and caring.
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UBCV25 March, 2024 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff
30-second bio: Kristine Wong
Kristine is a registered veterinary technician at UBC Vancouver. Find out what she believes is the best part of her work, and what makes her experience truly exceptional.
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UBCV20 February, 2024 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff
30-second bio: David Boyd
David is an associate professor within the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability. He invites you to imagine a world in which everyone is kind towards everyone else, including our non-human living relations.
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Other UBC Sites11 December, 2023 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff
30-second bio: Mina Kolahdouz
Mina works as a research technician in the Department of Surgery at the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute. As we journey into the new year, find out why she strives to savour the present moment.
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UBCV14 November, 2023 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff
30-second bio: Michelle Tan
Michelle is involved with United Way as chair of the Executive Committee, in addition to her role with UBC Research and Innovation. Find out why she volunteers for this great cause, which helps support our local communities.
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UBCV3 October, 2023 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff
30-second bio: Kali Dumbrell
Kali helps students along their academic journey as part of her work on the Engineering Academic Services team at UBC Vancouver. Find out what she loves about her job and how she utilizes campus parks and facilities to ensure a healthy work/life balance.
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UBCO8 August, 2023 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff
30-second bio: Conor English
Conor supports researchers in accessing IT resources at UBC Okanagan. Find out why he believes his favourite quote is equally good advice for work and life.
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UBCV & UBCO17 July, 2023 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff
30-second bio: Melissa Carr
Melissa helps the UBC community understand the changes to our new student information system, Workday Student. Find out what she appreciates in her colleagues as they implement this complex organizational change.
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UBCO4 July, 2023 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff
30-second bio: Jorden Harvey
As a support analyst for the Department of Research Computing at UBC Okanagan, Jorden delights in getting a sneak peek at some of the innovative and incredible research across the university.
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UBCO5 June, 2023 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff
30-second bio: Scott Roy Douglas
Scott, a director of the ‘English as an Additional Language’ programs within the Okanagan School of Education, helps newcomers and international students learn English. Find out what language he is currently learning and how it shapes his teaching approach.
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UBCV1 May, 2023 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff
30-second bio: Ariel Lee
As a content strategist for Student Communications Services, Ariel leads the operations behind many student communications platforms, including students.ubc.ca.
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UBCV3 April, 2023 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff
30-second bio: Connie Lay
As a Retail Food Services Manager for Student Housing and Community Services at UBC Vancouver, Connie leads a front-line team to serve nourishing foods on campus. Find out which Albert Einstein quote is her favourite, and why.