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A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.

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  • Dermot Kelleher
    UBCV
    22 June, 2016 | Leadership one-on-one | Faculty & Staff

    Dermot Kelleher

    Dr. Dermot Kelleher joined UBC in 2015 as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. Prior to his appointment at UBC, Dr. Kelleher served as Vice-President, Health, and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College London. Over the years, Dr. Kelleher has received many prestigious awards including a Fogarty Scholarship at the University of California, San Diego, Wellcome Senior Fellow in Clinical Science, and most recently the Conway Medal from the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland.

  • Kate Ross
    UBCV & UBCO
    22 May, 2016 | Leadership one-on-one | Faculty & Staff

    Kate Ross

    Kate Ross joined UBC as Associate Vice-President, Enrolment Services and Registrar in 2013. Dr. Ross has an extensive background in student services and has led major initiatives to enhance the student experience. She is an advocate for best practice in student issues and is passionate about supporting student aid and access to post-secondary education.

  • Photo of Pooja Khandelwal
    UBCV
    9 May, 2016 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff

    Exploring the unexpected path to career fulfillment

    The question may seem daunting, yet UBC’s Career Navigation and Transition Consultant Pooja Khandelwal hopes it’s one you’ll reflect on regularly for the sake of your wellbeing.

  • Blye Frank
    UBCV
    23 April, 2016 | Leadership one-on-one | Faculty & Staff

    Blye Frank

    Blye Frank is the dean of UBC’s Faculty of Education. Dr. Frank is a scholar and advocate for social justice and equity. He has an active research career and is a recognized expert in the field of gender studies.

  • Portrait of Barbara Gobis
    UBCV
    2 March, 2016 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff

    The heart of pharmacy care evolution at UBC

    How healthy is your heart? You could know the answer in less than 30 minutes, and without having to leave campus, thanks to the work of Barbara Gobis, Director of UBC’s Pharmacists Clinic.

  • Angela Redish
    UBCV
    23 February, 2016 | Leadership one-on-one | Faculty & Staff

    Angela Redish

    Angela Redish is Provost and Vice President Academic pro tem. She is a professor in UBC’s Vancouver School of Economics (having taught there for more than 30 years).

  • Simon Peacock
    UBCV
    23 February, 2016 | Leadership one-on-one | Faculty & Staff

    Simon Peacock

    Simon Peacock is the dean of UBC’s Faculty of Science. Originally from the US, his research focuses on understanding the thermal, petrologic, and seismological structure of subduction zones — places on Earth where tectonic plates collide, triggering great earthquakes and explosive volcanism.

  • Barbara Miles
    UBCV & UBCO
    23 January, 2016 | Leadership one-on-one | Faculty & Staff

    Barbara Miles

    Barbara Miles is UBC’s Vice-President, Development and Alumni Engagement. Ms. Miles is responsible for leading one of the most innovative and integrated development and alumni engagement portfolios in North America.

  • Andrew Simpson
    UBCV & UBCO
    24 November, 2015 | Leadership one-on-one | Faculty & Staff

    Andrew Simpson

    Andrew Simpson joined UBC’s Executive in June 2015 to lead the university’s Finance portfolio across the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. Born in New Zealand — but a holder of dual citizenship — Andrew brings 25 years of experience leading finance and operations portfolios for post-secondary institutions in both New Zealand and Canada.

  • Martha C. Piper
    UBCV & UBCO
    24 November, 2015 | Leadership one-on-one | Faculty & Staff

    Martha C. Piper

    Dr. Martha C. Piper is Interim President and Vice-Chancellor of UBC. A native of Lorain, Ohio, Dr. Piper served as UBC’s 11th President from 1997 to 2006. She recently returned to the university as Interim President, to lead UBC through its Centennial year. Over the course of her career, Dr. Piper has been the recipient of 17 honorary degrees, as well as being an officer in the Order of Canada and a member of the Order of British Columbia.

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