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Height of handrail plays pivotal role in reducing injuries

Library of the Future

UBC Okanagan Library employees are working collaboratively to critically consider the library’s spaces, services, resources and collections, with the intention of improving inclusivity for students, faculty, staff and community members.  Read more

Building the energy efficient home of the future

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

Interior Health offering vaccination clinic in partnership with UBC Okanagan

In partnership with UBC Okanagan, Interior Health is offering free, drop-in COVID-19 vaccination on campus on the following dates: August 30: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. September 8: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. September 17: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Until September 7, students can also access express-line service at the off-campus Trinity Hall immunization clinic in Kelowna.

UBC implements vaccine declaration and rapid testing for COVID-19

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

VCH drop-in vaccination clinic is available at Life Sciences Centre

The Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) drop-in vaccination clinic will be open at the Life Sciences Centre on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on your eligibility and vaccine availability, on the following dates: August 26-27 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. August 30-September 3 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Non-medical masks required in public indoor spaces on UBC campuses from August 25

As a result of a Public Health Order, effective August 25, 2021, non-medical masks are required for all indoor public areas at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan, including lobbies, hallways, stairwells, elevators, classrooms and labs. The Order also applies to anyone taking public transportation, in a taxi or ride-sharing vehicle. You can view the announcement here. 

Announcement of BC Vaccine Card for specific activities

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

Companion animals in the climate crisis: How pet owners can reduce their environmental impacts

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Academic Calendar adjustments

A message from Ananya Mukherjee Reed, Provost and Vice-President Academic, UBC Okanagan; and Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues,