Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCV2 April, 2024 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Learn more about the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre and its forthcoming Open House
The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) is opening its doors to the UBC Vancouver community on April 15 to highlight its important role as a shared space that encourages dialogue about the Residential School system and the on-going impacts of colonialism in Canada.
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UBCV28 March, 2024 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Professor Janice L. Stewart appointed Deputy Provost at UBC Vancouver
It is my pleasure to announce that Professor Janice L. Stewart has been appointed as Deputy Provost for a five-year term, starting May 15, 2024.As Deputy Provost, Professor Stewart will focus on providing strategic leadership and oversight for academic affairs, faculty recruitment and retention, and ongoing faculty relations matters. They will also support the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver, in the realization of the university’s strategic academic aspirations.
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UBCO28 March, 2024 | Okanagan Admin News | Faculty & Staff
Robert Janke appointed Deputy University Librarian, Okanagan Campus
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UBCV & UBCO27 March, 2024 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
UBC Board of Governors approves balanced operating budget for 2024/25
UBC is reporting a healthy financial position as part of its 2024/25 budget, approved by the Board of Governors this week.
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UBCV & UBCO27 March, 2024 | Announcement | Faculty
Open Education Resources Excellence and Impact Award recipients announced
The OER Excellence and Impact Awards recognize outstanding work by faculty in Vancouver and the Okanagan who materially advance the use and impact of open educational resources (OER) in credit courses at UBC.The recipients were selected based on their overall excellence in creating, revising or using OER in teaching and learning; the impact of their OER work on students, including addressing the affordability of educational materials; and their contribution to the greater open education community at UBC.
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UBCV27 March, 2024 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
The 2024 wildfire season has started – here’s what we need to know
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UBCO26 March, 2024 | Okanagan Admin News | Faculty & Staff
Dr. Kedrick James appointed Interim Director, Okanagan School of Education
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UBCV & UBCO25 March, 2024 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
How philanthropy advances teaching, learning and research
As UBC works to transform ideas into action, philanthropy plays an important role in its success.Gain an insight into how philanthropic funds advance teaching, learning and research, not only at the university but also for the community it serves.Peruse a selection of stories
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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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UBCV25 March, 2024 | Announcement | Faculty
Apply to the Sustainability Education Fellows Program
Sustainability Education Fellowships are awarded to faculty members at UBC Vancouver who are leading the design of new sustainability courses and programs. Fellows receive funding of up to $20,000 over two years to develop new curriculum and contribute to advancing sustainability and wellbeing education at UBC.The deadline to apply is May 13.Find out more
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UBCV & UBCO25 March, 2024 | Leadership one-on-one | Faculty & Staff
Bhushan Gopaluni
Dr. Bhushan Gopaluni is the Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President of Faculty Planning at UBC Vancouver. He was appointed in May 2023, following one year in a pro tem capacity. In this role, he leads on enrolment planning, stewardship of academic space and capital projects, and university budget planning.Dr. Gopaluni has held several roles at the university. He joined the Faculty of Applied Science in 2006 as an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. Prior to his current role, he was Associate Head for undergraduate programs, followed by Associate Dean of Education and Professional Development. A leading expert on data analytics for the process industry, Dr. Gopaluni is the recipient of the prestigious Killam Teaching Prize, the Applied Science Dean’s service medal and the D.G. Fisher Award in Process Control from the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering. One of his proudest achievements was launching the Applied Science Experiential Learning Hub, which is designed to give students an edge in a constantly evolving job market.
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UBCV & UBCO21 March, 2024 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Adam Charania appointed Interim Vice-President, Human Resources
I am pleased to announce that Adam Charania has been appointed Interim Vice-President, Human Resources, beginning April 1, 2024.