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Spring 2022 Message from the Provost

Bert Annear appointed Deputy Registrar

A message from Dr. Rehan Sadiq, Provost and Vice-President, Academic pro tem, UBC Okanagan; and Kate Ross, Associate Vice-President, Enrolment Services and Registrar, UBC Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that Bert Annear has been appointed Deputy Registrar for UBC Okanagan. Bert brings extensive experience to the role, having worked within Enrolment Services at three universities in British Columbia, most recently as Registrar and Secretary to Senate at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC).

Search Underway for Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Okanagan

A message from Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC OkanaganDear colleagues,I am pleased to inform you that the search for UBC Okanagan’s next Provost and Vice-President, Academic has commenced.

UBC recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2022

UBC has been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2022. This award recognizes the British Columbian employers that lead as exceptional places to work – and who offer employees the most progressive and forward-thinking programs.Find out more

Announcing the reappointment of Dr. Gail Murphy as Vice-President, Research & Innovation

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor

Learn about the 2021 Workplace Experiences Survey results

Over 6,300 faculty and staff participated in the UBC Workplace Experiences Survey (WES) in November 2021, sharing feedback on their experiences of working at UBC.   Register for a virtual open session on Feb. 14 to learn about the 2021 WES overall results.

Creating impact through the 2021 United Way Campaign

It has been another banner year for the UBC United Way Campaign. The results of the 2021 campaign reflect the power of community coming together to support each other, once again. The impact of our collective efforts will go a long way in supporting our neighbours who continue to face challenges such as food security, isolation and flood recovery.

30-second bio: Paul Kwon

Paul Kwon is a finance manager at UBC Vancouver. Learn more about why his favourite quote is "Happiness is good health and a bad memory."

Meet four Black scholars leading innovative research in the Faculty of Arts

  With February marking Black History Month, we asked four Black scholars from across the Faculty of Arts to talk about their inspiring research, the importance of Black storytelling and world-building, and their advice for aspiring scholars.   Read more

Balancing the cost of pandemic lockdowns

Planning information for the resumption of in-person learning at UBC Okanagan

A message from Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues, As we approach the transition back to campus next week, I want to thank everyone at UBC Okanagan for your continued efforts to ensure a safe and welcoming campus environment. This has required vigilance from everyone, including an ongoing awareness of the need to treat one another with care, kindness and respect.

Next-generation battery research offers electric cars a boost