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Clearing the air

UBC's progress in support of Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor; Ainsley Carry, Vice-President, Students; and Ananya Murkherjee Reed, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Okanagan

The librarian is in (the DTES)

In April 2020, the UBC Learning Exchange hired its first community engagement librarian to work out of its building in the Downtown Eastside.

UBC researchers are helping communities prepare for the effects of climate change

The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) takes place next week and one of its four goals is to help countries adapt to climate change in order to protect communities and natural habitats. From creating disaster preparedness apps to training local climate champions, UBC researchers are already working with communities to help them prepare for the effects of climate change.

UBCO professor examines COVID-19 public health messaging

UBC Library's Open Publishing Program offers services to help faculty and staff distribute scholarly work

From the Provost's desk

A message from Ananya Mukherjee Reed, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues,

Equipping the next generation for sipping

Help us engage faculty and staff in the 2021 Workplace Experiences Survey

This message was sent to executive, deans and other senior academic leaders, academic heads, directors and managers, and senior professional leaders in Vancouver and the Okanagan.

Research in focus: Tamara Cohen

Name: Tamara Cohen Title: Director of Dietetics and Assistant Professor, Food, Nutrition and Health Department/Unit: Faculty of Land and Food Systems Location: Vancouver What year did you start working at UBC? 2020

Next Distinguished Speaker Series event to feature Marion Buller

A message from Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan   Dear colleagues, It is with great pleasure that I invite you to attend the next Distinguished Speaker Series (DSS) event hosted by the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. As one of our campus’ signature events, the DSS highlights today’s most forward-thinking speakers and brings important and challenging conversations to our community. We will do just that on October 28 when UBC Okanagan hosts retired judge Marion Buller.

Flu immunization clinics available at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan this fall

As influenza (flu) season approaches, protect yourself by taking the flu vaccine. UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan are offering free, appointment-based flu immunization clinics for faculty and staff this fall.  UBC Vancouver Dates: Oct. 25-29, Nov. 1-5 and Nov. 8-10Venue: Ponderosa North Building Ballroom