Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCV & UBCO19 January, 2023 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & Staff
Attend a virtual forum on UBC’s anti-racism commitments
A message from Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver; Rehan Sadiq, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Okanagan; Ainsley Carry, Vice-President, Students; Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion
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UBCV18 January, 2023 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & Staff
Share your thoughts on the draft 30-Year Vision for the Vancouver campus
A message from Deborah Buszard, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor As part of Campus Vision 2050, UBC has been engaging members of the community to understand how the campus land can be used to support the diverse needs and aspirations of the university and its community, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and the region over the next 30 years. Thank you to everyone who participated in this process and for sharing your thoughts, which have informed the development of a draft 30-Year Vision.
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UBCV & UBCO17 January, 2023 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & Staff
Update on search for a new President and Vice-Chancellor
A message from The Honourable Steven Point, Chancellor and Chair of the Presidential Search Committee
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UBCV & UBCO12 December, 2022 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & Staff
UBC Chancellor stepping down next year
A message from Nancy McKenzie, Chair, UBC Board of Governors
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UBCV6 December, 2022 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & Staff
Gage Averill appointed Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver
A message from Deborah Buszard, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor I am pleased to announce Professor Gage Averill as the new Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver.
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UBCV & UBCO24 November, 2022 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & Staff
Voting open for Board of Governors and second call for nominations for Vancouver Senate
A message from Rella Ng, Associate Vice-President, Enrolment Services and Registrar Further to the UBC Broadcast last month, the first round of elections for the 2023 – 2026 triennium is currently underway with opportunities for you to participate.
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UBCV & UBCO23 November, 2022 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & Staff
Staying safe during the winter flu season
A message from Deborah Buszard, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor; Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan As you may have seen in the media, many provinces are being challenged right now with increased cases of flu and respiratory viruses. Canada, and other countries around the globe, are also still managing the ongoing situation regarding COVID-19 and its variants. In light of these factors, we would like to remind you of the important ways to help prevent illness and help keep yourself, and others, safe.
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UBCV & UBCO15 November, 2022 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & Staff
Frank Laezza appointed Vice-President, Finance and Operations
A message from Professor Deborah Buszard, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor
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UBCV & UBCO10 November, 2022 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & Staff
Presidential Search Committee announced
A message from The Honourable Steven Point, Chancellor and Chair of the Presidential Search Committee In August 2022, UBC launched its search for a new President and Vice-Chancellor. The UBC Board of Governors is responsible for appointing the next President, one of the most important decisions the Board will make in the coming year.
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UBCV & UBCO31 October, 2022 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & Staff
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.
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UBCV & UBCO27 October, 2022 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & Staff
Call for nominations for representatives to the Board of Governors and Senates
A message from Kate Ross, Associate Vice-President, Enrolment Services and Registrar As you may be aware, throughout the last year of each triennium, the university embarks on a series of elections for representatives to the Board of Governors and the Okanagan and Vancouver Senates for the upcoming three-year term. At this time, the first round of elections for the 2023 — 2026 triennium is underway with opportunities for faculty and staff to get involved.
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UBCV & UBCO18 October, 2022 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & Staff
Message to the UBC community
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.