Updates, news and stories

UBC Okanagan Senate permanently extends Winter Term 2 start date, length of fall reading week

A message from Ananya Mukherjee Reed, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Okanagan  Dear colleagues, As you may recall, in November 2020 the Okanagan Senate made the decision to temporarily extend the start of the January 2021 Winter Term 2 by one week, in an effort to support our community’s mental and physical well-being.  That change was widely supported by students, faculty and staff alike. 

Framework released for self-assessment of equity, diversity and inclusion in UBC research ecosystem

UBC study finds high life satisfaction linked to better overall health

See what’s happening at UBC: International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day takes place annually on March 8 to recognize and celebrate women’s achievements, challenge biases, and reflect on and advance efforts towards greater gender equality. UBC is committed to gender equity and inclusion of all women. By challenging and calling out gender bias and inequality, we can all help create a more inclusive UBC. Across research, education, and university services and student life, women at UBC are making a difference in the lives of others every day. Explore stories of achievement, events, and community resources. 

New funding creates more child-care spaces at UBC Okanagan

A message from Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan; Lesley Lutes, President, University Children’s Learning Centre Board of Directors, Professor of Psychology, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues,  We are very pleased to let you know that our campus has been selected as one of the child-care providers that will benefit from funding announced today from the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

UBC recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers

Claiming home office expenses – T2200S forms now available

From the Provost's (home) desk

A message from Ananya Mukherjee Reed, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC OkanaganDear colleagues,I am pleased to share with you my first newsletter of 2021. I hope to provide these newsletters quarterly, and share many of the wonderful academic initiatives happening on our campus.

Submit a proposal to the Killam Connection Program by March 29

The Killam Connection program provides up to $25,000 to enable UBC faculty to host an innovative and interdisciplinary research forum and graduate course focused around a theme of general interest and public importance, and including a series of invited scholars. The purpose of the Killam Connection is to provide an opportunity for faculty to engage with leading scholars on matters of importance, and for students to gain experience developing and possibly implementing scholarly products oriented to impact beyond academy.

Is there a vaccine for the ‘infodemic’?

Inspiring the leaders of tomorrow

The whistle blows, and the lead official signals the point to the serving team. A large crowd has packed UBC Okanagan’s Hangar gymnasium to watch a Canada West women’s volleyball match. The lead official, Dr. Jannik Eikenaar, is one of the most seasoned in British Columbia, but this isn’t his full-time gig; by day, Dr. Eikenaar teaches technical communication at UBCO’s School of Engineering.