Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCVMay 25, 2021 | Leadership one-on-one | Faculty & StaffKaramjeet Heer
As UBC’s Comptroller, Karamjeet Heer is responsible for ensuring the university’s fiscal sustainability by providing financial intelligence and strategy. A key leader within UBC’s VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) portfolio, Karamjeet oversees UBC’s budgeting and planning activities, which coordinate over $3.1B in total annual spending. She is also responsible for the delivery of financial reporting and analysis (including UBC’s annual audited financial statements) for the campus community, UBC’s Board of Governors, government, and external stakeholders. She and her team engage with Faculties and administrative units across the university to deliver financial support and guidance, and ensure alignment in UBC’s financial approach. Building on 20 years as a senior financial leader, Karamjeet brings a service-centric philosophy and strong commitment to relationship-building. By engaging in close partnerships, she supports the development and delivery of operational excellence and financial accountability for UBC.
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UBCV & UBCOMay 25, 2021 | Announcement | Faculty & StaffUBC’s spring graduation ceremonies
On June 2, UBC is hosting its spring virtual graduation for Vancouver and the Okanagan. Watch the Vancouver livestream at 9:30am PDT and the Okanagan livestream at 2:30pm PDT. This virtual ceremony celebrates the very real accomplishments of UBC graduates. While we may not be gathering in person, we stand with our graduates in spirit, take pride in their achievements and share their joy.
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UBCVMay 20, 2021 | Media release | Faculty & StaffResearchers launch COVID-19 vaccine registry for pregnant and breastfeeding individuals in Canada
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UBCV & UBCOMay 20, 2021 | Announcement | Faculty & StaffOpen-source data discovery tool Geodisy updated with new records
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UBCVMay 20, 2021 | Announcement | Faculty & StaffMary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, awarded the 2021 Ellen Meiksins Wood Prize by the Broadbent Institute for social justice work
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UBCVMay 18, 2021 | Feature story | Faculty & StaffAppealing to the Heart and Head: Dr. Roger Wong on the Importance of Compassion, Communication and Cultural Sensitivity in Knowledge Exchange
At the height of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, geriatric medicine expert Dr.
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UBCV & UBCOMay 17, 2021 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & StaffUpdate - planning our return to campus
A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor
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UBCVMay 17, 2021 | Feature story | Faculty & StaffUBC breaks ground on $23 million renewable energy hub
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UBCOMay 17, 2021 | Research in focus | Faculty & StaffResearch in focus: Jordan Babando
Jordan's research is focused on understanding how COVID-19 presents challenges for those experiencing homelessness and for those offering homelessness services.
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UBCOMay 17, 2021 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff2021 Researcher of the Year Awards
The Researcher of the Year Awards recognize and celebrate excellence in research and creative scholarly activity at UBC Okanagan. The Researcher of the Year event brings the campus research community together and provides opportunities for faculty, staff and senior administrators to celebrate research excellence. Here are the 2021 Researchers of the Year:
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UBCVMay 13, 2021 | Feature story | Faculty & StaffCarbon-neutral coating could give new life to ailing sewer pipes