Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCV13 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.
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UBCO9 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
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UBCV & UBCO9 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.
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UBCV & UBCO9 September, 2021 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Get matched with a language learning partner through UBC Tandem – Apply by Sept. 23
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UBCV9 September, 2021 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
How to ease back-to-school stress for school-age kids
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UBCO7 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.
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UBCV & UBCO7 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:
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UBCV & UBCO7 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.
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UBCO7 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.
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UBCV & UBCO6 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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UBCO3 September, 2021 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
New water quality assessment technique could be a game changer
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UBCV & UBCO2 September, 2021 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & Staff
Ensuring a safe start to the new academic year
A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor