Message from the President: Provide your feedback on UBC’s emerging priorities by April 11
This message was sent to faculty, staff and students in Vancouver and the Okanagan. Last September, UBC launched a process to refresh its strategic plan in order to better define the university’s long-term vision and establish priorities and actions, largely focused on our academic and research mission, for the next three to five years. Since […]
UBC Tribute to Peter Wall
UBC gratefully honours the life of our friend Peter Wall, one of Vancouver’s leading land developers and philanthropists. The word “visionary” is often used to describe successful leaders. In the case of Peter, “prescient” might be an even more accurate descriptor. His willingness to invest in the future and to see the potential in people […]
UBC Tribute to David McLean
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of David McLean, OBC, LLD ’94, a remarkable business leader and ardent supporter of UBC. On behalf of the entire university, I would like to offer to my sincere condolences to David’s wife Brenda and the entire family. After moving from Alberta to Vancouver, […]
Message from the President: Share your thoughts on UBC’s vision for the future
This message was sent to faculty, staff and students in Vancouver and the Okanagan. In September, UBC launched a process to refresh its strategic plan in order to better define the university’s long-term vision and establish priorities and actions, focusing on our academic and research mission, for the next three to five years. Throughout the […]