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I am pleased to announce that the UBC Board of Governors has appointed Judy Rogers to be the university’s 20th Chancellor, following her nomination by the alumni UBC Board of Directors.
Ms. Rogers brings a wealth of experience to the role, with an extensive background in governance, public administration, and community development.
A UBC alum, her extensive career is marked by significant leadership roles and contributions to public administration, community development, and governance. She held the role of City Manager of the City of Vancouver from 1999 to 2008, and served on the board for the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. She was also a member of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s Board of Directors from 2017 to 2023, and was named chair in 2018.
Ms. Rogers’ contributions have been recognized with numerous awards and honours. She received the Order of Canada in 2017, and has won two United Nations public service awards for her leadership role in the Downtown Eastside Community Development Project.
As UBC’s Chancellor, Ms. Rogers will act as the ceremonial head of the university and preside over all major ceremonies and convocations. She will also represent UBC in a wide range of events and activities. She assumes her role on September 1, 2024.
As we welcome Ms. Rogers, I would like to thank the Honourable Steven Point, who is stepping down after four years of exemplary service. The first Indigenous person to hold the position of Chancellor, Mr. Point has been an exceptional leader and ambassador for UBC.
Please join me in congratulating Ms. Rogers on her new role and welcoming her back to the UBC community.
Bill Sundhu
Interim Chair
UBC Board of Governors
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