Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCV22 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.
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UBCV & UBCO22 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.
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UBCV9 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.
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UBCV23 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.
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UBCV2 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.
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UBCV23 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).
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UBCV23 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.
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UBCV & UBCO23 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.
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UBCO5 January, 2016 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
Curiosity takes eco-friendly breakthrough from lab to consumer
When faculty member Murray Isman visits the U.S., you may glimpse a smile when he spots an EcoSMART product.
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UBCV & UBCO24 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.
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UBCV & UBCO24 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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UBCV11 October, 2015 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
Siobhán McPhee’s geographical exploration
Siobhán McPhee takes us on her journey to her role as professor in the Geography department and Vantage College