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UBC Today

Celebrate Learning Week, summer hours for campus eateries, and meet Chris Stinson

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May 2, 2017
Your bi-weekly roundup of what’s new and what’s happening at UBC for faculty and staff.

What’s new

Participate in Celebrate Learning Week this May

Explore the diverse range of UBC’s teaching and learning opportunities by participating in a Celebrate Learning Week event this May, taking place in both Vancouver and the Okanagan.

New from Professor Ono’s blog: Graduation

In his latest blog post, Professor Ono looks forward to the upcoming graduation ceremonies and reveals this year’s recipients of honorary degrees. 

Volunteer for spring graduation ceremonies

You are invited to participate as a volunteer at one of the upcoming graduation ceremonies at the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. Learn more and sign up.

Board Approves 2017-2018 Budget

On April 13, the Board of Governors approved the UBC Budget for the 2017/18 fiscal year. Learn more and read the complete budget documents online.

UBC-V: Attend Hot Lunch with Darran Fernandez

Enjoy a delicious lunch, meet with your colleagues from across the university, and hear from a member of UBC’s leadership team at the next Hot Lunch on May 31, featuring Darran Fernandez, Board of Governors, Staff Representative.

Summer hours for campus eateries and cafés

With summer approaching, new hours take effect on May 1 for a number of UBC eateries and cafés across campus. See what’s open, when (Vancouver | Okanagan).

Free group fitness classes available this May

Faculty and staff in Vancouver and the Okanagan can try a variety of instructor-led classes at no cost this May. Learn more.

UniForum@UBC marks the first steps of the data collection

Data collection for this university-wide program is now underway. Learn more about UniForum@UBC.

More of what’s new

  • UBC-O: Watch again – Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Principal’s Spring Town Hall
  • UBC-V: PhD Career Outcomes Report now available
  • UBC-V: Join the Pick Your Peak stair challenge
  • UBC-V: Seasonal bus service changes
  • UBC-V: SW Marine Drive closure effective May 8
  • UBC named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2017
  • UBC-V: Attend a bike clinic for a free tune up and cycling info
  • UBC-V: Are you hiring? UBC Hiring Solutions can help
Looking for news about UBC? Visit UBC News.

What’s happening

Vancouver

Learning and research

May 5: Printing the future of therapeutics in 3D

May 10: WiP Seminar: Text Messaging to Support Cardiovascular Disease Patients Post-Discharge

May 10: #discoverTHIS – Creativity, Unleashed

Entertainment

May 4: Tunes at Noon – Liel Amdour, guitar

May 7: Punjabi Theatre: Exploration and Celebration

Mar 13 – May 31: Double Exposure Exhibit

Lifestyle, sport and community

May 5: Staff & Faculty Sports Day

May 11: Alternative Housing Options Seminar for faculty and staff

May 12: Free lunchtime yoga for faculty and staff

Personal and professional development

May 6: UBC Farm Workshop: Make Your Own Kombucha

May 10: Time management: Planning, Prioritizing & Productivity

May 10: UBC Faculty Pension Plan Forum

Okanagan

Learning and research

May 3-4: 13th Annual Learning Conference – Engaging Every Learner


May 10: Data Science Collaborative Research & Development workshop

May 17-19: Digital Media in Education Conference

Entertainment

May 2: Cracking Up ~ Stand Up For Mental Health

May 3: Kelowna Film Society presents: The Salesman

May 4: Comedy for a Cause: 5 Days for the Homeless (HOPE Outreach)

Lifestyle, sport and community

Registration Open: UBC Okanagan Heat Sports Camps

May 5: Staff & Faculty Sports Day

Personal and professional development

May 5: Outlook and One Note

May 10: Uniforum Respondent Working Lab – Optional Session

May 17: Intro into the Collective Agreement

Achievements and recognition

  • George Iwama named Chancellor of Quest University Canada

Appointments

  • Extension of appointment of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal of UBC Okanagan, Deborah Buszard
  • Mary MacDougall appointed new Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry
  • David Waldron named Director, Campus Planning & Development at UBC Okanagan

Your UBC

Skeleton staff: curating the big blue whale

One of UBC’s most iconic sights is the 25-metre blue whale skeleton suspended over the entrance of the Beaty Biodiversity Museum. Chris Stinson, Curatorial Assistant of Mammals, Reptiles, and Amphibians, has gotten closer to the bony behemoth than most people will ever get.

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Help your colleagues learn more about you and your work at UBC! Answer a few quick questions, and you could be featured in an upcoming edition of the UBC Today newsletter.

Resources and contacts

Resource spotlight: Understanding your paycheque

Use this guide to understand your earnings, taxes and deductions, and find out how to print your pay statement if needed.

More resources and contacts

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