UBC Okanagan Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal Lesley Cormack.
Tomorrow: Join DVC and Principal Lesley Cormack for virtual town hall
DVC AND PRINCIPAL'S TOWN HALL AND STAFF AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE to BE HELD SEPTEMBER 3
In this Zoom town hall format, opening remarks will be followed by a Q&A with several leaders from our campus, and the 2020 Staff Awards of Excellence.
Sept. 14: UBC Indigenous Strategic Plan Celebration
UBC is the first university in North America to commit to implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Join UBC President Santa Ono and distinguished guests to celebrate UBC’s 2020 Indigenous Strategic Plan and the advancement of Indigenous peoples’ human rights on September 14.
Peer mentor program enhanced to provide extra support
peer mentor program revamped to provide wrap-around academic and social support for new students in the online learning environment
All new-to-UBC students will be automatically paired with a peer mentor—an upper-year student from their program—who will act as a first point of contact for campus resources and help build social connections with other students.
Connect with peers in an inclusive, supportive environment and celebrate UBC Okanagan’s diverse 2SLGBTQIA+ community at this year’s unique, virtual Queer Orientation.
Starting on September 14, Queer Orientation is back and better than ever, with a special series of online events celebrating sexual and gender diversity.
Workday for HR and Finance is coming to UBC on November 2, 2020. Join sponsors and leadership from the Integrated Renewal Program (IRP) for a discussion on how to prepare for Workday and where to access support once Workday goes live.
UBC faculty and staff are invited to ask questions and share comments during the event. Connect with the IRP team in advance through ServiceNow.
Until Sept. 25: Partnership Recognition Fund applications open
Low-barrier funding for community groups working in partnership with UBC students, faculty or staff
The Partnership Recognition Fund is accepting applications from faculty or staff and their community partners. Apply for up to $1,500 in low-barrier funding to support your partnership project.
Until Sept. 30: Honorary degree nominations now open
The Okanagan Senate Learning and Research Committee invites the nomination of worthy individuals for honorary degrees.
Honorary degrees are intended to recognize individuals who have made substantial contributions to society at the local, national and global level. The committee encourages nominations which reflect the cultural diversity of Canada and the international character and diversity of UBC itself.
Faculty and staff looking to get fit for fall are welcome to use The Hangar fitness facility, but all workouts must now be pre-booked and there are currently no drop-in appointments.
Reminder: Foundation of Change workshop series sessions still available
Foundations of Change is a series of online collaborative workshops open to all faculty and staff which focuses on increasing capacity and strengthening resilience for change.
Telhiqox, in the traditional territories of the Tŝilhqot'in people. Image courtesy Kevin Hanna.
Tŝilhqot’in Nation and UBC sign Memorandum of Understanding and Indigenous Knowledge Protocol Agreement
Agreements to strengthen collaborative research partnerships with UBC’s Centre for Environmental Assessment Research
On August 11, a memorandum of understanding and an Indigenous Knowledge Protocol Agreement were signed by the Tŝilhqot’in Nation and the University of British Columbia.
Coral species differ in their contribution to the complexity of the habitat, and their response to disturbances and capacity to compete. Modelling the resilience of coral communities will help ecologists design reef management and restoration strategies. Photo credit: Jean-Philippe Maréchal.
UBCO researcher uses computer modelling to predict reef health
‘Virtual’ coral reefs become diagnostic tool to help manage the planet’s reefs
Working with scientists from Australia’s Flinders University and privately-owned research firm Nova Blue Environment, biology doctoral student Bruno Carturan has been studying the ecosystems of the world’s endangered reefs.
Study examines the benefits of virtual stroke rehabilitation programs
Efficacy and cost prove similar to traditional face-to-face management
A recent review paper, co-authored by Brodie Sakakibara with the Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management has determined that virtual appointments, in the form of telerehabilitation, also work for people recovering from a stroke.
The story behind Understory: Talking to Jane Everett
The next time you get a chance to walk through the ADM building, remember to take a moment to look up and take in the newly installed forest of charcoal trees floating from the ceiling.
The art being displayed is a work called Understory from local artist Jane Everett. The six artworks displayed were donated by the artist to the campus Public Art Collection.
