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| UBC Today | Your faculty and staff newsletter | February 5, 2019 |
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Get moving this month with Move UBC
This February, participate in Move UBC and explore the physical, mental and social benefits that come from increased movement. Attend an event and find ways to move that work for you.
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New VP External Relations announced
Robin Ciceri has been appointed as the new Vice-President, External Relations, effective March 1, 2019.
READ THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT |
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President’s Awards for Staff
If you know any outstanding staff members deserving of recognition, you’re invited to nominate them for the 2019 President’s Awards. Submit your nominations by 4pm on March 15, 2019.
FIND OUT MORE
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2018 Faculty Research Awards – winners announced
Each year, the Faculty Research Awards celebrate the outstanding work and achievements of UBC researchers. This year’s winners will be honoured at the annual awards reception held in April.
VIEW THE 2018 WINNERS
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• New from Professor Ono’s blog: UBC Connects: Connecting UBC to the Community. Read more
• UBC is expanding support for Humanities research. Find out more
• UBC Equity Enhancement Fund — call for proposals. Read more
• Staff: Reminder to use professional development funds for 2018/19. Read more
• Apply for a UTown@UBC Community Grant before Feb. 10. Learn more |
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Resource spotlight
Get access to UBC Library’s digital colouring books
This week, UBC Library invites you to #ColourourCollectionsUBC – a unique way to engage with library resources, and a chance to take a creative break. Download this year’s feature book Mythical Creatures.
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Share your voice
Share your feedback on the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Strategic Plan
You are invited to provide your input on a new strategic plan for graduate and postdoctoral studies at UBC. The deadline for feedback is March 15, 2019.
SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK |
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| More faculty and staff news |
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Dr. Tania Lam on helping people walk again
Tania Lam, professor and researcher with the School of Kinesiology, is exploring how we study paralysis and the act of walking to uncover new results.
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Learn about Professor Ken Chau’s experience working with a student and alumnus on two start-ups as part of entrepreneurship@ubc.
VIEW THE VIDEO |
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UBCO’s professor Kathleen Martin Ginis is leading new research about physical activity and helping to improve the lives of people with spinal cord injuries.
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