Patient simulation centre opens at UBC Clinical Medical students and health professionals get realistic, A new state-of-the-art patient simulation centre opens today at the Clinical Academic Campus of UBC's Southern Medical Program at Kelowna General Hospital. The facility is supported by a $500,000 donation from The Colin & Lois Pritchard Foundation. The Pritchard Simulation Centre -- a joint venture between the UBC Faculty of Medicine and Interior Health -- will replicate a variety of high-risk / low-probability medical scenarios to provide hands-on training experience. The centre will be used extensively for medicine and nursing education and continuing professional development particularly for cardiac and critical-care personnel.
UBC's School of Nursing knows how to get a move on As KGH readies to transfer patients to new tower, faculty and students pitch in You could call it the move of the century. Sunday, May 27, was moving day at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) as the four-storey Centennial Building opened and about 64 patients moved from the current premises to the shiny new addition across Pandosy Street. Front and centre to help with the move was 30 second-year students and faculty members from the School of Nursing. It will literally be a hands-on experience as student nurses roll gurneys and wheelchairs into the new hospital building.
UBC's Okanagan campus signs exchange pact with U.K. university Exclusive student mobility agreement highlights agreement with York Student exchanges form the basis of an exclusive new student mobility agreement (SMA) signed between UBC's Okanagan campus and the University of York, U.K. The first step in the partnership involves student exchanges between the institutions, open to students in every faculty. Initially, third-year chemistry students from York will study for a year at UBC's Okanagan campus starting in September 2013. While the exchange program is open to all areas, there is special interest in pursuing an exchange to allow third-year students from UBC's Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies to study at York's Department of Theatre, Film and Television, which Doug Owram, deputy vice chancellor and principal, calls an excellent program with state-of-the art production facilities.
UBC responds to Supreme Court ruling on Curtis Road easement Following consultation with counsel, the University of British Columbia has issued a response to the May 31 decision by the Supreme Court of BC regarding status of an easement along the southwest boundary of the Okanagan campus. The owners of four out of 12 properties along Curtis Road had petitioned the Supreme Court to cancel or modify the easement agreement. "UBC is very pleased that the Supreme Court of British Columbia has confirmed that the access easement will remain and that UBC's employees, students, and invitees may continue to use Curtis Road for access to and from a portion of the campus," says Hubert Lai, UBC Counsel.
Library renovations will enhance study, teaching and research Improvements to UBC facility improves student, public
access The library is currently being transformed to better meet the diverse needs of both the expanded campus community and the general public. "The library was originally built to accommodate approximately 3,500 students -- we've nearly doubled our student base since then," says Karen Hill, manager, access services at the library. "The goal of the renovations is to enhance the student learning experience and ensure our campus library remains a place where students can come together in a discipline-neutral space." The renovations, valued at about $800,000, are expected to be completed in August. The improvements will result in a number of significant changes to the Learning Commons and the general operation of the library.
Prominent Indigenous educator recognized Okanagan Band member Edna Terbasket wins 2012 ABCDE award Okanagan Band Member and Indigenous educator Edna Terbasket has been awarded the Association of BC Deans of Education (ABCDE) Education Advocate of the Year Award for 2012. "I have a passion for education and teaching and believe knowledge is the key to a more creative and compassionate society," says Terbasket. "I am honoured to receive this award, and will continue working with my community and schools to enhance and support lifelong learning for children and people of all ages and backgrounds." Terbasket, who is the executive director at the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society, is a member of the UBC Okanagan Aboriginal Advisory Council, which helps create and strengthen Aboriginal programming and resources at the university.
Professors recognized for their accessibility efforts Disability Resource Centre presents I'm Accessible Award to Barber School professors Two professors from the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences were honoured by the Disability Resource Centre (DRC) this week for their active approaches to academic support for students with disabilities. The awards were presented in the DRC on June 4 in a recognition ceremony that featured the award winners and their nominators. Mary Stockdale, adjunct professor of geography, was nominated by student Meghan Currie for her ability to discuss and utilize non-judgemental and non-traditional approaches to learning in the classroom. Trudy Kavanagh, assistant professor of geography, was nominated by student Robyn Weninger for the proactive and thoughtful gestures made while Weninger was in Kavanagh's course -- bringing an engaging learning environment for students of all capacities.
UBC professor receives $200,000 grant from SSHRC Study explores human rights issues and Canada's free trade James Rochlin is getting a first-hand look at how human rights are affected by the free-trade pact signed by Canada and Colombia in 2011. The agreement was established despite opposition from many non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in both countries due to what Rochlin describes as horrific human rights abuses of Colombian workers. Rochlin, a professor of political science with the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a $200,000 Partnership Development Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) for his project called Human Security and the Colombia-Canada Free Trade Agreement.
Lake magazine seeks entries for next issue Lake: A Journal of Arts and Environment, published by the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, is staging a contest seeking literary entries for its next issue. Non-fiction stories including personal, lyric and narrative essays and memoirs are eligible. The contest, sponsored by Meiklejohn Architects Inc., awards a $250 prize and publication in issue #8 of Lake. Deadline for entries is June 15, 2012. The entry fee of $20 includes a one-year subscription to Lake. Submissions must be double-spaced, computer-printed copy with no name or identifying marks on the manuscript. Email submissions are not accepted.
UBC hosts trio of public events for artists and
Knox Eco-art installations, artist talk and soiree highlight celebration of nature The public is invited to a free artist talk tomorrow on the current state of environmentally concerned art by renowned eco art theorist and curator Beth Carruthers. The artist talk is at 7 p.m. at the Kelowna Art Gallery (1315 Water St., Kelowna). Carruthers is in Kelowna to facilitate a four day-workshop titled Vivarium 1: Scar Sites, which brings together a dozen previously selected local artists to investigate the fragile skin and body of Knox Mountain Park through park walks, archival records, naturalists, recreational users, and indigenous knowledge keepers. The workshop will conclude in a series of eco art proposals addressing human interaction and impact on the land of the Okanagan Valley.
Science student receives $10,000 scholarship to study abroad Alexa Geddes, a student in the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, is one of 22 post-secondary students selected for the Premier's Scholarships for Study Abroad, announced Tuesday by the Victoria Foundation. Geddes, about to begin the third year of a bachelor of science degree with a major in biology and minor in psychology, will receive a $10,000 scholarship to study in Sweden. Premier's scholarships are funded from the returns on a $13-million endowment fund established by the Province of B.C. for international education. They are part of the One World international scholarship program managed by the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society. Earlier this week, the Minister of Advanced Education, Naomi Yamamoto announced an additional $2 million for the program. To find out more, read the Victoria Foundation's news release. Event Equipment for Loan program now available The Community Engagement Office loans a variety of event equipment to faculty, staff, and students to present public events with a consistently strong tier-one UBC image. This consistency increases UBC's profile in the Okanagan as well as the Okanagan's connection to UBC. The event equipment inventory includes UBC branded banners with stands and tents. Display boards, table cloths and ballot boxes are also available. Advanced booking of the equipment is required. Equipment is available on a first-booked basis. To find out more visit the event equipment website or contact Suann Brown, community engagement strategist, at 250-807-9950. Summer Scholars Program gives international students an inside look at sustainability The new Summer Scholars Program gives international high school students a two-week look at what it's like to be an undergrad studying environmental sciences and sustainability at UBC's Okanagan campus. Beginning July 15, students are coming from top international schools from around the world -- including South Africa, Costa Rica and Thailand. The pilot program will present participants with a number of interesting topics and guide them through in-the-field assignments, and a symposium presentation to finish the program. Participants are exposed to a variety of academic topics -- from principles of sustainability, humans and our environment and the atmosphere, to cities, freshwater resources and forests. To find out more visit the Summer Scholars Program website. Changes announced for Work Study and Work Learn program Program extends submission period and introduces new More than 550 students worked on campus during the 2011-2012 academic year through the Work Study and Work Learn wage subsidy program. The successful program has meant meaningful employment for many students while they pursue their studies at UBC. A new submission period for Work Study and Work Learn is coming up in July, and the campus community needs to know about some changes to the program. First, the submission period has been extended for 2012-2013 Winter positions -- now July 3 to July 23. Second, all proposals are now evaluated by a committee that reviews each position for student learning components. To hire a student for the 2012-2013 Winter Session, members of the campus community are invited to submit project proposals via CareerConnect from July 3 to July 23. To find out more visit the Work Study and Work Learn website.
UBC recognizes five employees for length of service Experience adds up for pioneers of education in the Okanagan Between them, they have 150 years of academic, teaching and administrative experience in the Okanagan. UBC honoured five of its own recently with long service awards to four professors and an administrative professional. They served in a variety of capacities at UBC's Okanagan campus and its forerunners, Okanagan College and then Okanagan University College. The individuals are:
UBC pulls for a good cause $43,000 was raised for the United Way on May 11, as team UBC and 32 other teams participated in the Valley First Plane Pull Challenge at the Kelowna International Airport. Engineer Gord Lovegrove devised the 'slack and jerk' technique to get the Convair aircraft moving for team UBC. Elbow grease and strong legs then helped drag the 8,000-kilogram plane over a 20-foot course in 10.4 seconds. Organized by Management Instructor Sandy Hilton, UBC's team of 12 included some big pullers such as Doug Owram, deputy vice chancellor and principal, and Rob Johnson, director of athletics and recreation. This challenge is an important way that UBC delivers on its community engagement commitment. To see more watch the UBCO.tv coverage of the event.
Deathbed promises launched master's research Lorriane Topf had already spent 19 years as a nurse when a profound experience about a broken promise convinced her she needed to go back to school. Working as an oncology nurse in her hometown of Vernon, she encountered an elderly married couple in a hospital room. The husband was very close to death. His wife was in tears, desperate because she was unable to keep her promise of allowing him to die at home. "I realized there was something wrong with the expectations that people put upon themselves," said Topf. "Couples promise that they will take care of each other until death, but they are unable to keep that promise."
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OKANAGAN CAMPUS News • Patient simulation centre opens at UBC Clinical Academic Campus People • UBC recognizes five employees for length of service Research Spotlight • Deathbed promises launched master's research
Take the next step What's the job market like after graduation? Why do young graduates often leave the Valley to start their careers? Are the options in the Okanagan limited? Join Development and Alumni Engagement on June 12 for The Next Step: Your Okanagan Career and find out about the region's hot professions and where opportunities lie. Moderator
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Date: Tuesday, June 12 Register online for this event by Friday, June 8. To find out more contact Erica Triggs at 250-807-9360. What's Happening on campus The Okanagan campus events calendar is the central point for online information about university-related events, on and off campus. Events at a Glance:
For a full listing visit the Okanagan campus events calendar.
Essential administrative skills: writing and editing for the web
Date: Wednesday, June 20 There is no charge for this workshop, but registration is required. To find out more visit the Essential Administrative Skills Series website. Lunch and learn: payroll Join Financial Services for their next Lunch and Learn session which will review the Payroll Process at UBC. This session will cover what happens after an eForm is initiated, what happens after a paper appointment form goes to Human Resources, what documents payroll requires to hire someone and the timelines between completing a form and someone getting paid. This session also discuss hourly vs. monthly paid appointments, HRMS payroll terms such as earnings codes and student job codes, as well as the student appointment matrix. Date: Thursday, June 21 Registration is not required. To find out more, email financetraining.ubco@ubc.ca. Workshops at a glance Here are some professional development opportunities for faculty and staff at UBC's Okanagan campus over the next few weeks:
For a full listing visit the Okanagan campus events calendar. Exchange your information The Exchange is your newsletter. Let everyone know what's going on in your corner of campus. Send submissions to University Relations c/o Chris Guenard.
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