Updates, news and stories

Art in the streets

When it comes to fine arts, it’s not as instinctive to think about “fieldwork.” But for a number of UBC Okanagan Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) students, the empty building faces of downtown Kelowna are fast becoming a welcoming canvas outside of the classroom.

Paralympic Games left behind in the race towards gender equality, UBC expert says

Blockchain technology improves supply chain performance

2022 University Killam Professors competition – call for nominations

The designation “University Killam Professor” is the highest honour that the University can confer on a faculty member. It recognizes exceptional members of faculty who are extraordinary teachers and researchers, who are leaders in their academic fields, and who have received national and international recognition.

Share your thoughts on equity, diversity and inclusion challenges in UBC research

Recently, UBC conducted a self-assessment of its research ecosystem and identified challenges that affect equity, diversity and inclusion.

Changes to UBC’s COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor; Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan

Update on campus incident

A message from Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan Dear campus community, I want to update you on an incident that took place on our campus over the weekend. One of our security personnel was assaulted by a worker in the University Centre building. We were informed that the guard succumbed to her injuries. To protect her privacy and that of her family, we are not identifying her at this time. This is the kind of communication with our community that I hoped never to have to deliver.

30-second bio: Mauricio Coronel

Mauricio is a postdoctoral researcher in the School of Nursing, and focuses on health interventions and strategies to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of vulnerable youth.

Access your T4 / T4A statements and T2200S forms on Workday

As we enter tax season, access the following information on Workday:

UBC Okanagan strategic review of health report

A message from Dr. Rehan Sadiq, Provost and Vice-President Academic pro tem, UBC Okanagan; and Michael Burgess, Associate Provost, Strategy, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues,

Santa J. Ono issues statement on Russia and Ukraine

2022 President’s awards for staff: Call for nominations

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor Each year through the President’s staff awards, we recognize and celebrate staff members who demonstrate outstanding achievement and excellence within the UBC community, and who enable us to shape the future of research, teaching, and work.  Once again, I invite you to nominate your colleagues for the 2022 awards. Nominations may be submitted by faculty, staff, and students. The deadline for nominations is Friday, April 8 at 4pm.