Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCOAugust 17, 2020 | Okanagan Admin News | Faculty & Staff
Planning for safe resumption of on-campus activity
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UBCVAugust 17, 2020 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
How Indigenous Knowledge is helping us fine-tune statistical models
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UBCOAugust 17, 2020 | Okanagan Global Message | Faculty & Staff
Aaron Mogerman appointed UBCO’s Director, Infrastructure Development
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UBCV & UBCOAugust 17, 2020 | Leadership one-on-one | Faculty & Staff
Andrew Parr
Andrew Parr was appointed Associate Vice-President, Student Housing & Community Services in December 2019. His portfolio includes Student Housing, Food Services, UBC Bookstore, Conferences and Accommodation, Parking and Access, Child Care Services and Campus Mail. Prior to becoming AVP, he was the Managing Director of Student Housing and Hospitality Services (SHHS). In his role, Andrew is focused on enhancing the academic and social experience for students and supporting the creation of a strong and fulsome campus community at both Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. This effort also encompasses a desire to drive sustainability, wellbeing, equity and inclusion within his portfolio. Outside of work, Andrew is a west coast explorer and motorcycle enthusiast with a penchant for open-road adventure.
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UBCVAugust 17, 2020 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
More parents plan to get flu shot for kids this fall
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UBCOAugust 17, 2020 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
End-of-life lessons: Nursing Prof. Barbara Pesut aims to provide relief for the suffering associated with dying
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UBCOAugust 17, 2020 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
UBCO researchers link advertising to uptick in youth vaping
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UBCVAugust 14, 2020 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
UBC monthly parking permits fees will be reinstated at UBC Vancouver from Sept. 1, 2020
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UBCV & UBCOAugust 14, 2020 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Reminder: Submit your NOI for the Community-University Engagement Support Fund by Sept. 16
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UBCOAugust 11, 2020 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
UBC Okanagan helps Arc’teryx stay green and dry with next-generation water-repellent fabrics