Winner of last year’s Governor-General’s award for fiction, Ru is a lyrical account of a young woman’s journey from the elite of South Vietnam to boat person to immigrant in the cold of Quebec’s Eastern Townships. Variously gentle, sensual and brutal, the story is told in short chapters that are close to blank verse, such […]
To: All UBC Students, Faculty and Staff I am delighted to announce that the UBC Board of Governors has reappointed Mr. Pierre Ouillet Vice-President, Finance, Resources and Operations, for a five-year term starting January 1, 2014. Mr. Ouillet has had one previous term that commenced January 1, 2009. The Board noted that Mr. Ouillet brings […]
UBC Athletics sport review seeks input by Dec. 1.
Today I want to announce several new steps we are taking in response to feedback on the sport review, to confirm how vital this review is to the future of UBC Athletics and why, and to set the record straight on several fronts.
Click here to read the speech I gave today to close the Canadian Bureau for International Education 2013 Conference.
I would like to clarify misinformation that is being circulated regarding the future of UBC’s sports teams.
Today UBC joined the RCMP for a press conference that revealed new, disturbing information about the spate of sexual assaults on our Vancouver campus.
A new safety portal with a message from Louise Cowin, VP Students.
Data meets deity. What is the data behind our feelings about religion? Find out in the Annual Report.
I want to express my profound dismay in hearing of the unconscionable attack at the Yobe State College of Agriculture.
I want to express my deepest concern to learn that John Greyson and Tarek Loubani remain in custody in Cairo, Egypt.
I had the privilege of speaking at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission(TRC) BC National Event.
My congratulations to the recipients of the President’s Service Award for Excellence and the President’s Staff Award.
We are announcing today the measures we are taking.
Our university has been in the news since Friday September 6th, and for all the wrong reasons.
In this year’s annual letter, I highlight the work that we are doing together to build a stronger and even more influential UBC.
Today I unveiled a five-point strategy to help the University drive forward innovation in the B.C. economy.
UBC is announcing three immediate measures to address problems that surfaced during FROSH events.
I was thrilled to participate in the official opening of the newest building at the UBC Okanagan campus — a fitness and wellness centre that meets a tremendous need for the university community. The $4.1-million Hangar Fitness & Wellness Centre will provide space to serve the fitness needs of more than 8,000 students, and over […]
Join me on Thursday, September 12 in Vancouver and Monday, September 16 in the Okanagan for the 2013 President’s Town Hall or watch the live webcast.