Embrace the beauty of life, acclaimed poet tells UBC graduates Patrick Lane devoted his life to writing after life-changing moment UBC honorary degree recipient Patrick Lane discovered beauty and the fragility of life on a cold Okanagan winter day in 1958, as a 19-year-old labourer. Waiting beside the highway to be picked up for work, the Vernon native found a sapphire butterfly. He cupped it in his hands and went into the warmth of his fruit-picker's shack. But it was too late and the delicate creature expired.
June 25: Sidewalk closures near Science, Fipke Centre and Library buildings On June 25 between 6:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., several sidewalk areas will be closed to public access to allow the removal and installation of the Science building's rooftop chiller. This will impact certain entrances and exits from the Fipke Centre, Library and Science buildings. For everyone's safety, Facilities Management asks that the campus community to obey all signage and areas of closure during the duration of this project. Please allow extra time to take alternative routes to offices, classes, meetings, etc. It will be important to note if the emergency exit normally used to exit work or study areas in these buildings may be affected. If so, everyone in these buildings should determine an alternate exit. Any questions about the sidewalk closures should be directed to Facilities Management at 250-807-8213. Alumni Ave. closed for construction June 26 to Aug. 16 Construction will begin July 2 to increase the number of transit bus bays along Alumni Ave. From June 26 to August 16, Alumni Ave. will be closed from the existing bus stop at the north end to the red Engineering E further south on Alumni Ave. During this time, buses will use a temporary bus loop and terminal area in Parking Lot E, north of the Engineering, Management, and Education building. Construction vehicles will access campus via the south end of Alumni Ave. All other traffic will access campus via University Avenue (using the north traffic circle). Interdisciplinary graduate degrees set a new trend in education Highest number of cross-discipline degrees to be conferred at UBC convocation Call it the new wave of post-secondary education. More and more graduate students, those working towards their master's or doctoral degrees, are leaving UBC's Okanagan campus with an interdisciplinary education tailored to their specific research goals.
One-third of Team BC suits up for the Heat women's volleyball team Five Heat players are among the 14 athletes selected for the Team BC 20U Women's team preparing for competition at the Canada Games. CIS all-rookie team and Canada West all-star Emily Oxland, along with the Heat's two starting middles, Katy Klomps and Katie Wuttunee, and a pair of outside hitters round out the five Heat members as Brianna Beamish and Kaitlynn Given will join the team.
Locked and loaded, Heat seek return to playoffs Within their first two seasons in Canada West, both the Men's and Women's Heat volleyball squads made the playoffs once each. Now, with the 2013-2014 Canada West schedule announced and the season looming, the teams are hungry for a chance to prove that their appearances were not just beginner's luck.
Young Heat look to make splash in their third year, playoffs no longer wishful thinking The Heat are embarking on their third Canada West campaign this year, and with veterans who now boast valuable CIS-level experience, the Heat men's and women's basketball squads are ready to take on this year's Canada West schedule with thoughts of playing late into February.
It's never too late for a university education UBC degree earned 20 years after high school as mom wanted more from life Twenty years out of high school, Wendi Wright decided she needed a change. She was a long-time personal trainer but felt she wanted to do something more meaningful.
Aboriginal graduation reception brings laughter, good food and a family feel The Purcell Residence Great Room lived up to its name when hosting the Aboriginal Graduation Reception on the evening of June 6. Graduating Aboriginal students and their families filled the space with laughter, good food and a program aimed at celebrating their success and looking ahead to the future. "It's such a special day for graduating students and their families. The Aboriginal Graduation Reception honours and celebrates student achievements," said Aboriginal Programs & Services Director Adrienne Vedan.
Students awarded medals as heads of graduating class Ten students were recognized with gold medals for being at the top of their graduating classes at UBC's Okanagan campus Convocation. The awards are led by the Governor-General's Gold Medal, presented the student with the highest academic achievement in the College of Graduate Studies. The 2013 award recipient is Tamil Rainanne Kendall, who earned an interdisciplinary doctoral degree in anthropology and health sciences. Kendall is currently a Canadian Institutes of Health Research Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health and also holds a Trudeau Foundation postdoctoral scholarship.
'Natural born leader' recipient of $10,000 award Karly Drabot gives her time and talents to help those in her own community and abroad, and now she is on the receiving end of a generous award. Drabot, a native of Penticton, is the recipient of the 2013 Pushor Mitchell LLP Gold Medal Leadership Prize. Established by the Kelowna law firm in 2009, the $10,000 award is given annually to a top graduating student in the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences.
New learning services librarian mixes passion for technology and learning A warm campus community welcome to Laura Thorne, the Okanagan campus' newest learning services librarian. Originally from London, Ontario, Thorne earned her BA with a double major in history and anthropology at the University of Guelph. While completing her undergraduate degree, Thorne worked at the McLaughlin Library, an experience that confirmed her passion for working in academic libraries.
Staff eRecruit Support Human Resources has been holding training workshops to support the Staff eRecruit launch earlier this month. Human Resources is now providing post-implementation open lab support once a week throughout the summer months every Tuesday until August 27. These will be drop-in open sessions available for anyone to attend and ask questions and get hands-on help. Date: every Tuesday until Aug. 27 Go Live support is also available by phone at any time with Susan Fukushima (250-807-8612, Alana Jordan (250-807-9819) or Gurjit Chand (250-807-8833). Word 2010: advanced features This course will introduce participants to the more advanced features and capabilities of Microsoft Word. The session will look at producing professional documents with tables of content, graphics, and tables. It is designed for employees who are already experienced in Word. Dates: July 16 and 18 This session is part of the Essential Administrative Skills Series. To register, visit the Human Resources website. To find out more, contact Deb Deorksen at 250-807-8861. Communication skills for collaboration Participants in this introductory course will consider and explore how personal and others' styles of negotiating can influence disputes and their outcomes. The session will look at attitudes, skills and practical ways through conflict. Date: Thursday, July 25 To register for this workshop, visit the Human Resources website. To find out more, contact Wendy Creelman, organizational development and learning consultant. Excel 2010: advanced features This course will introduce participants to the more advanced features and capabilities of Microsoft Excel. It will look at manipulating data and working with formatting and display techniques, as well as sorting and querying data, and a variety of other functions. This session is suitable for employees who have some Excel experience. Dates: August 6 and 8 (3 hours each day) This session is part of the Essential Administrative Skills Series. To register, visit the Human Resources website. To find out more, contact Deb Deorksen at 250-807-8861. Workshops at a glance Here are some professional development workshops for faculty and staff at UBC's Okanagan campus over the next few weeks:
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Presidential Search Committee: Town Hall meetings July 2 and 3 The committee charged with the responsibility of identifying a new President for UBC invites internal and external communities to help define the qualities to look for in UBC's next President. The Search Committee will hold Town Hall meetings on July 2 in Vancouver, and on July 3 at the Okanagan campus. Date: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 On behalf of the Presidential Search Committee, the UBC Chancellor Sarah Morgan-Silvester, Chair of the Presidential Search Committee, welcomes submissions of views and advice on the following:
The Committee also welcomes suggestions for prospective candidates. All communications and discussions during this search will be held in the strictest confidence. Should you be unable to attend, please send your written comments via Ms. Reny Kahlon, Board Liaison Manager, Office of the Board of Governors. HR Lawn Party Pitstop next Friday Human Resources is hosting a Lawn Party for the next Pitstop on June 21. Have a summer treat, play bocce or relax and get to know others on campus. Prizes will also be awarded for most outrageous summer hat. Only $2 per person. All proceeds will be donated to the Okanagan campus United Way campaign. Date: Friday, June 21
Okanagan Days Running from July 9 to 11, Okanagan Days will feature seven individual events organized by Alumni UBC, Athletics and Recreation and several Okanagan campus departments. Events include:
To find out more, visit the Okanagan Days website or contact Nicola Schuck at 1-855-427-5767. 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.
Fresh produce from Preservation Farm The Society's focus is on education and growing pesticide-free produce for the campus community and Central Okanagan organizations such as the Kelowna Food Bank. Upon request, Preservation Farm delivers fresh produce to faculty and staff. A free weekly newsletter (subscribe) covers what is growing. To learn how you can get fresh produce, email Preservation Farm or check out Preservation Farm on Facebook. 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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