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A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.

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  • Treslyn Sundher
    UBCV
    13 September, 2021 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff

    30-second bio: Treslyn Sundher

    Treslyn works in the Office of the Vice-President, Students at UBC Vancouver. Read about the best advice she's ever received.

  • UBCO Global graphic
    UBCO
    9 September, 2021 | Okanagan Global Message | Faculty & Staff

    COVID-19: Resumption activities and updates

    A message from Shelley Kayfish, Director, Campus Operations and Risk Management; Co-chair, UBC Okanagan Resumption Planning and Coordination Committee; and Prof. Michael Burgess, Associate Provost, Strategy, UBC Okanagan; Professor and Chair in Biomedical Ethics, School of Population and Public Health, UBC Faculty of Medicine; Co-chair, UBC Okanagan Resumption Planning and Coordination Committee

  • Updates for leadership: UBC Bulletin
    UBCV & UBCO
    9 September, 2021 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff

    Learn about IRP Student at a Sept. 29 virtual town hall

    As you are aware, the university recently completed major renewal projects related to our Human Resources and Finance systems under the Integrated Renewal Program (IRP). This resulted in the launch of Workday, a significant step forward in modernizing our learning, research, and working environments at UBC.

  • Lesley Cormack Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal UBC Okanagan
    UBCO
    7 September, 2021 | Okanagan Global Message | Faculty & Staff

    Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal’s Fall Town Hall information roundup

    A message from Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues, I want to thank those that attended the DVC Town Hall last Thursday. I hope that you found the information we shared a valuable use of your time.

  • UBC Broadcast
    UBCV & UBCO
    7 September, 2021 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & Staff

    Launching UBC’s COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program

    A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor As you know, UBC is requiring COVID-19 rapid testing for all students, faculty and staff, with exemptions provided for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Starting today, September 7, all students, faculty and staff must complete an online, confidential declaration of your vaccination status. As part of the process, you are asked to disclose your vaccination status as follows:

  • UBC faculty members elected to the Royal Society of Canada
    UBCV & UBCO
    7 September, 2021 | Announcement | Faculty

    UBC faculty members elected to the Royal Society of Canada

    A total of ten UBC faculty members have been announced by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) – nine as new fellows, and one as a new member of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.

  • Dale Mullings
    UBCO
    7 September, 2021 | Leadership one-on-one | Faculty & Staff

    Dale Mullings

    Dale Mullings is the Associate Vice-President, Students, for UBC’s Okanagan campus. In this role, Dale supports services and programs that facilitate student learning, development, and engagement providing students with a strong foundation for success. With a focus on student access, equity, and wellbeing, he is committed to creating a sense of belonging and connection between students and their peers, across the institution, and in the community. Prior to joining UBC, Dale worked at the University of Toronto Mississauga, where he held the role of Assistant Dean, Students and International Initiatives, and taught Education Studies. Before that, he served in student-facing roles supporting student life and housing. Dale holds a Master of Education from the University of Toronto, and is a PhD candidate in Leadership, Higher and Adult Education at the Ontario’s Institute for Studies in Education. While most people know that Dale is an enthusiast for higher education and the great outdoors, few people know that back in the ’90s when Dale was a child, he modeled for, and acted in TV commercials – you may have even seen him in ads for SEGA video games.

  • UBC Broadcast
    UBCV & UBCO
    6 September, 2021 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & Staff

    Advisory: UBC’s COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program

    A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor This message is to give you advance notice of information you will receive early this week about UBC’s COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program. UBC is requiring COVID-19 rapid testing for all students, faculty and staff, with exemptions provided for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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