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Call for nominations for representatives to the Board of Governors and Senates

If you are a manager of staff whose work is not computer-based, please print this email and display it in a common work area for them to review. As you may be aware, throughout the last year of each triennium, the university embarks on a series of elections for representatives to the Board of Governors […]

Support the future of ‘Vote on Campus’

As you know, Canadians across the country took part Monday in the 2019 Federal Election. Santa Ono and I encouraged all eligible students to engage in the democratic process and cast a ballot. We were encouraged to see that Elections Canada’s ‘Vote on Campus’ initiative saw a 60% increase in ballots cast compared to 2015. […]

Launching the search for a new UBC Chancellor

If you are a manager of staff whose work is not computer-based, please print this email and display it in a common work area for them to review. Please note: This message is sent on behalf of the UBC Alumni Association (alumni UBC). Earlier this year, we announced that the current UBC Chancellor, Lindsay Gordon, […]

Why your voice matters

With the 2019 federal election happening on October 21, we want to take this opportunity to speak to you about why this is such a significant event, and why your voice matters. UBC embraces its responsibility to nurture civic engagement across our community and to strive to make a better world from the local to […]

UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan – have your say

UBC is currently in the final stage of the Indigenous Strategic Plan, with the development of a university-wide action plan. Thank you to everyone who has provided their thoughts in the process to date. We are now at the stage of seeking wider input from students, faculty and staff. The purpose of the action plan […]