All Announcements

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All Announcements

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Trans, Two-Spirit and Gender Diversity Task Force recommendations

The task force has released a final report outlining recommendations to the university.
VCHRI celebrates 20 years of research excellence

Register to attend the full-day event on May 9, 2023.
UBC expands list of pronouns in Workday

UBC Human Resources share why, & how to update your Workday profile.
Healthy Workplace Initiatives Fund Program

Promote wellbeing in your workplace, apply by April 14.
TikTok at UBC privacy recommendations

Read the recommendations from Privacy Matters @ UBC.
Join the Dean’s reception at ICAM 2023

Faculty & staff attending ICAM April 13–18, RSVP for the reception by April 7.
Website admins: Google Analytics transition to GA4

To continue collecting web analytics, transition to GA4 before July 1, 2023.
SBME Annual Symposium 2023

Register to join the symposium on June 13, 2023.
UBC’s search for a new President and Vice-Chancellor

Read the update from the Hon. Steven Point, Chancellor and Chair of the Presidential Search Committee.

Events

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UBC Thrive month signature events

Join events & explore resources to support mental health this November.
UBC Connects | Voices for Health Equity

Register to join the Nov. 4 event.
UBC ShakeOut Oct. 17: Are you prepared for an earthquake?

UBC will test its emergency alert system during the annual province-wide earthquake drill, Oct. 17.
Transforming Health Symposium

Register to join the symposium on Nov. 4.
Participate in Orange Shirt Day on Sep. 30

See events happening at UBC & explore resources to engage with the legacies of the Residential School system & show your solidarity.
Don Rix Distinguished Keynote Address with Dr. Sam Aparicio

Register for the address & reception, Nov. 18.
Universities and Human Flourishing in the 21st Century

Register for the public lecture by President Bacon on Oct. 9.
Rural Voices Gathering 2024

Have your say on rural health, in-person or online Nov. 20–27.
Workshops for community-engaged researchers

Register for an upcoming Partnering in Research workshop.

Funding & Awards

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Faculty of Medicine Awards: Call for nominations

Submit nominations by Friday, June 13.
RCCbc grants for rural physicians

Apply by April 30.
Healthy Workplace Initiatives Program funding

Promote wellbeing in your workplace, apply by April 7.
Solutions Scholars Program

Submit a notice of intent by Feb. 28.
Canada Excellence Research Chairs: Call for nominations

Register intent to nominate by March 5.
Continuous Learning Advancement Fund

Submit a letter of intent for a UBCV non-credit learning opportunity by May 8.
Marion Spencer Fay Award 2025: Call for nominations

Submit nominations by March 28.
President’s awards for staff: Call for nominations

Faculty & staff are invited to nominate staff colleagues by 4 pm on March 28.
Emerging Media Lab projects: Call for proposals

UBCV faculty, submit a proposal for by March 15.

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…