Kim Thúy, Ru (Vintage Canada, 2012)
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 […]
Reappointment of VP Finance, Resources and Operations
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 […]
Feedback wanted for sport excellence criteria
UBC Athletics sport review seeks input by Dec. 1.
UBC Sports Review
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.
International education… starts at home
Click here to read the speech I gave today to close the Canadian Bureau for International Education 2013 Conference.
Department of Athletics and Recreation Review
I would like to clarify misinformation that is being circulated regarding the future of UBC’s sports teams.
Attacks at UBC’s Vancouver campus
Today UBC joined the RCMP for a press conference that revealed new, disturbing information about the spate of sexual assaults on our Vancouver campus.
Safety update for UBC’s Vancouver campus
A new safety portal with a message from Louise Cowin, VP Students.
Connected by Commitment 2012-2013 Annual Report
Data meets deity. What is the data behind our feelings about religion? Find out in the Annual Report.
Statement regarding Sept. 29 attacks at the Yobe State College of Agriculture in Nigeria
I want to express my profound dismay in hearing of the unconscionable attack at the Yobe State College of Agriculture.
Statement on the two Canadians detained in Egypt
I want to express my deepest concern to learn that John Greyson and Tarek Loubani remain in custody in Cairo, Egypt.
Expressions of Reconciliation
I had the privilege of speaking at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission(TRC) BC National Event.
President’s Service Awards for Excellence
My congratulations to the recipients of the President’s Service Award for Excellence and the President’s Staff Award.
Measures Announced to Address the C.U.S. FROSH Events
We are announcing today the measures we are taking.
Update on UBC Action in Response to the C.U.S. FROSH Events
Our university has been in the news since Friday September 6th, and for all the wrong reasons.
Letter to the UBC Community
In this year’s annual letter, I highlight the work that we are doing together to build a stronger and even more influential UBC.
UBC announces strategy to help boost economic impact of innovation in B.C.
Today I unveiled a five-point strategy to help the University drive forward innovation in the B.C. economy.
Measures announced to address CUS FROSH event
UBC is announcing three immediate measures to address problems that surfaced during FROSH events.
UBC Okanagan’s Hangar centre takes health and fitness to new heights
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 the Conversation – Town Hall 2013
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.