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Inviting your comments re: Policy 93 (Open and closed meetings of the Board of Governors and standing committees)

In April of this year, the UBC Board of Governors requested a comprehensive review of Policy #93. This was in response to sensitivities expressed by many members of the UBC community in the wake of the leadership change that occurred last year.

Copyright System Updates

As we look ahead to another academic year, UBC is taking this opportunity to re-engage with you on the issue of copyright.

Copyright law is not static. Over the coming two years, we are anticipating several developments in copyright law that will require continued vigilance on the part of faculty, staff and the university administration.

Professor Stephen Toope nominated as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge

On behalf of the entire UBC community and with great pleasure I am writing to congratulate Professor Stephen Toope on his nomination as the 346th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.

You are invited to Homecoming, Saturday, September 17th

Faculty and staff are invited to take part in UBC Homecoming on Saturday, September 17th. Be sure to visit the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre to take part in family friendly activities with a festival atmosphere and to kickstart your Homecoming experience while enjoying a complimentary pancake brunch, presented by BMO alumni UBC MasterCard.

Search process for key strategic roles

As I approach the end of my first month as President, I would like to thank you for making my family and I feel welcome. I have been impressed by everything I’ve encountered at UBC, and I feel privileged to lead such a wonderful institution.