December 7, 2005
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Exchange is a monthly e-journal for faculty and staff highlighting UBC Okanagan events, achievements and news you can use. Your Public Affairs staff welcomes contributions, notes, hot tips and suggestions for future editions. In this issue...
Message from the Deputy Vice Chancellor Now it is time to turn our attention to ensuring that we are using best practices in all we do in the realms of learning, research, administration and in building an environment that supports us reaching our full potential as individuals and as an institution. With most of the growing pains behind us, we can now concentrate on building an institution that is known internationally for excellence, innovation and a commitment to success. The success we have achieved to date would not have been possible without a great deal of extra effort by many people and for that I would like to offer my sincere thanks. We have so much to be proud of in 2005 and so much to look forward to in the New Year as we continue to work together to create UBC Okanagan. I wish you all the joy of the holiday season and a successful and rewarding 2006. Dr. Barry McBride Invite an International Student to Dinner this Holiday Season With Dine Canadiana: Holiday Season, UBC Okanagan staff and faculty have the opportunity to help by inviting an international student home for a meal on one evening. Kelowna-area Rotarians have also been invited to participate. Dine Canadiana is a hospitality program which aims to provide international students a chance to experience Canadian home life and expand friendships with Canadians. Why Bother?
How It Works Food For Thought at the Library The UBC Okanagan Library joined with the UBC Library to promote a joint Food for Fines campaign in support of local food banks. All food donated by library users is divided between the UBC Students' Union Okanagan and the Kelowna and Area Food Bank. This charitable outreach program by the UBC Library provides direct support to students and our community. For every food item donated at the Library between November 28 and December 5, the Library reduced library fines by $2, up to a maximum of $20. UBC Okanagan Library held its first Food for Fines drive at the beginning of the transition from OUC to UBC Okanagan. This Christmas campaign is the first of what will become an annual event for UBC Okanagan Library. Thanks to all students, faculty and staff who participated in the program. Get Involved in Global Connections To find out more, contact Dana Reiter, International Advisor, local 79276, dana.reiter@ubc.ca, and office SSC119G. International Week Coming in March
During International Week, the UBC Books for Africa program will be launched at UBC Okanagan. More information on Global Connections Great Canadian Smoke Out: A challenge for the entire UBC Okanagan Community
In addition to the contest, Health and Wellness offers one-on-one counselling, e-mail support, and a free cope kit. They will even pay for Nicotine Replacement Therapy (gum), if you are ready to quit. For information or support for quitting smoking, stop by the Health and Wellness Centre in Room SSC006, downstairs in Student Services. You can also call Nurse Clinician Melissa Feddersen at 807-9271 or e-mail campushealth.ubco@ubc.ca. Read about the Great Canadian Smoke Out (1-page PDF) Disability Rights Roundtable Discussion The keynote speaker for this event is Tom Patch, LLM, UBC Associate Vice President, Equity, speaking on Turning the Corner for Disability Rights in Canada. The lunchtime discussion, celebrating the United Nations International Day of Disabled Persons and the 20th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, will focus on the impact of the struggle to incorporate disability in Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the disability rights movement in Canada. Refreshments will be provided. Please feel free to bring a lunch. Seating is limited. RSVP by e-mail to marie.molloy@ubc.ca by Monday, December 12, and please identify any access requirements. Air Quality and Health Presentation Dec. 16 Dr. Hasselback's presentation is Friday, December 16, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Room ART374. Lakers Women 3rd in CCAA Volleyball Rankings The Okanagan Laker women's volleyball team remains in 3rd spot in the November 29 rankings; the men are currently ranked 7th. The Okanagan Laker women's basketball team is ranked 7th in the country as of November 29, up one spot from the previous week. Travel Agencies Simplify Planning
Both agencies can be contacted by phone or e-mail. Identify yourself as being from UBC Okanagan. Better yet try the UBC customized on-line systems associated with each agency.
UBC/AMEX For Individual UBC/AMEX cards, travellers must claim for reimbursement and are responsible for paying AMEX. For Departmental UBC/AMEX cards (identified by a Speedchart) Travel Requisitions can be made payable directly to AMEX, however original receipts and proper authorization must accompany the Requisition. For further information on these and other travel related topics please visit the Travel at UBC website at www.travel.ubc.ca and remember to sign up for Travel News, the electronic newsletter.
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