Welcome from the Provost – October 2019 Newsletter
I am delighted to share with you my second newsletter of 2019. Today is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This year’s theme is “Acting together to empower children, their families and communities to end poverty”.
Student Successes – October 2019 Newsletter
Here are the stories of two of our international students and their passion for research; Sayra Gorgani and Ahmed Sabry
New Appointments & Faculty Successes – October 2019 Newsletter
I am delighted to welcome new faculty to our campus. We had a few more join us since my last newsletter – so here is a more complete list. This list includes new faculty as of September 30th. I look forward to meeting all of you soon.
New Programs – October 2019 Newsletter
A new minor in Geospatial Information Science will equip students for disciplines such as epidemiology, climate change, and water allocation.
International Initiatives – October 2019 Newsletter
On September 19th, UBC signed a Statement of Cooperation with the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Ghana, formalizing a long-standing relationship and outlining our commitment to continue to explore areas in which our two universities can partner.
Comings and Goings – October 2019 Newsletter
I am delighted to welcome Dr. Janet Kalesnikoff who has joined the office of the Provost as Senior Manager, Strategic Projects.