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Extension of appointment of Dr. Peter Simpson as Associate Provost, Academic Affairs and Strategy

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Recognizing Teaching Excellence at UBC Okanagan

The recipients of UBC Okanagan’s Killam Teaching Prize and the Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation have been announced.They are exemplary role models who make significant impacts on the culture of teaching and learning on the Okanagan campus.Winner of the Killam Teaching Prize is Dr. Bowen Hui, Associate Professor of Teaching, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science.The Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation was awarded to three faculty members:

Announcing the 2025/26 Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund Projects

A total of $2.44 million has been awarded to Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) projects this year. A total of 66 projects aimed at advancing innovation in teaching at UBC were awarded funding.

Meet the 2025 recipients of UBC’s Community-University Engagement Support Fund

UBC Community Engagement, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation, is proud to announce the 2024-25 recipients of the Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund.This year, a total of $727,014 was awarded to 30 outstanding projects, with grants of up to $25,000 each. These partnerships—spanning urban, rural, and Indigenous communities across the province—are designed to support community-led initiatives while advancing collaborative research, teaching, and learning.

Voting in the 2025 Federal Election

Upcoming federal election and UBC Okanagan on-campus voting information

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Time off to vote in the federal election

As you may be aware, the Canadian federal election takes place on Monday, April 28, 2025. Voting will be open in BC between 7:00am and 7:00pm.

Celebrating the 2024/25 Killam Teaching Prize recipients

UBC has announced this year's Killam Teaching Prize recipients. The Killam Teaching Prize is awarded annually to faculty nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of excellence in teaching.

UBC’s Seed Lending Libraries: a growing movement in sustainability and community engagement

Call for volunteers to support UBC spring graduation

UBC’s spring 2025 graduation ceremonies will take place on the Vancouver campus from May 21-29 and on the Okanagan campus from June 5-6 with more than 12,000 students celebrating this important milestone.Get involved by volunteering to support the event. As a volunteer, you will play an instrumental role in making the experience memorable for everyone.A number of volunteering opportunities are available for faculty and staff during the graduation ceremonies on both campuses and at the Alumni Welcome Receptions at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre.