All Announcements

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All Announcements

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UBC Connects | Imagining Multisensory Art: Literacy & Inclusion

Register to join the event on Jan. 27.
UBCV: Possible impacts of Metro Vancouver transit strike

See updates on potential strike action impacting Vancouver public transit.
Benefit plan updates for 2024

See what’s new in your UBC benefits plan, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
New wayfinding system at UBCV

The new map tool identifies routes for pedestrians, cyclists & wheelchair users.
Is your UBC workstation safe?

Complete the survey by Feb. 2 for a chance to win an emergency kit.
Administrative VPs Policy (AP14) proposed amendments

Share your feedback by Jan. 31, 2024.
Drs. Morris Barer, Deborah Money appointed to Order of Canada

Drs. Barer & Money are recognized for their extraordinary contributions to health & Canadian society.
Work Learn program Summer Session 2024

Submit a proposal by Jan. 22 (UBCV) or Jan. 16 (UBCO).
Community Update from Dean Dermot Kelleher

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Vice-President, Health, UBC.

Events

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Celebrate Learning Week May 5–9

Register to join online & in-person teaching and learning events.
Global Health Spotlight Series: In Conversation with Srinivas Murthy

Register to attend in-person at BC Children’s on April 29.
31st UBC Medicine Spring Gala

Tickets available for purchase for the April 12 charity event.
Solutions Summit: Working Towards Climate Solutions

Register to join the in-person event on April 16.
International Transgender Day of Visibility, Mar. 31

See what’s happening at UBC & explore resources.
Faculty & Staff Sports Day on Friday, May 2

Register to join the May 2 events at UBC Vancouver & Okanagan campuses.
Climate+Water Research Symposium

Join the symposium at UBCO April 9 & UBCV April 10.
Health After 2020: Facilitating equitable access to palliative & end-of-life care for underserved populations

Register to join the virtual events April 2–16.
Celebrate Learning Week: Call for contributions

Submit a session proposal by March 31.

Funding & Awards

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Small Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund Innovation projects

Submit proposals by 3 pm on Nov. 16.
King Faisal Prize in Medicine 2025: Call for nominations

Submit nomination packages for internal review by March 15, 2024.
Fall wellbeing events & funding

Join a UBCV or UBCO campus walk, plan an event for Thrive Month, & apply for a Move UBC Grant.
Campus as a Living Lab Grand Challenge

Attend the Sep. 11 information session, & submit a notice of intent by Sep. 28.
Community-University Engagement Support Fund

Attend the Sep. 14 info session, & submit a Notice of Intent by Sep. 22.
AFMC Awards 2024: Call for nominations

Submit nominations for internal review by Sep. 15.
Faculty/Resident Development Initiatives Grant

Submit your letter of intent by Aug. 31.
Faculty Research Awards — call for nominations

Submit an expression of intent by Sep. 15 & full submission by Nov. 15.
Ho-Am Prize 2024

Submit a nomination package by Oct. 3, 2023.

Appointment

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Dr. Cheryl Holmes reappointed Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Cheryl Holmes as Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME), for a five-year term effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2027. Dr. Holmes has accomplished a great deal during her first term in the role as Associate Dean,…
Dr. Paul Winwood extended as Regional Associate Dean, Northern BC, UBC and Associate Vice-President, Northern Medical Program, UNBC

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health and Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. We are pleased to announce the extension of Dr. Paul Winwood as the Regional Associate Dean (RAD), Northern BC effective July 1, 2022 until June 30, 2024. Dr. Winwood serves as the RAD, Northern BC in the…
Ms. Namaste Marsden appointed as inaugural Director, Indigenous Engagement

A message from Mike Allard, Vice-Dean, Health Engagement. I am delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Namaste Marsden as the inaugural Director, Indigenous Engagement in the Faculty of Medicine. Namaste, Masemtxoxw, is from Wilp Gamlaxyeltxw, Lax Ganeda (Frog Clan), from Gitanyow, an independent Gitxsan nation in northern B.C. She is granddaughter to late hereditary…
Dr. Jonathon Leipsic appointed Head, Department of Radiology

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I’m pleased to announce Dr. Jonathon A. Leipsic as Head of the Department of Radiology, effective to June 30, 2027. Dr. Leipsic is a UBC professor in the department of radiology and the department of medicine’s division of cardiology. He is also currently…