Louise Cowin appointed Vice President, Students
UBC announces that Louise Cowin will begin her term as Vice President, Students in October 2011
2011 Spring Graduation
UBC celebrates achievement at its Spring 2011 Graduation events
President discusses university funding crunch
Prof. Toope discusses university funding with colleagues on BNN’s Headline program
Governor General visits UBC
Canada’s Governor General the Rt. Hon. David Johnston visited UBC to participate in a discussion on innovation
BC government announces $3.5 million grant
Funding to MITACS will assist UBC graduate students and new PhDs
Winners for 2011 President’s Service Award for Excellence announced
Recognizing the contributions of staff members to the UBC community, five staff will receive the 2011 President’s Service Award for Excellence. Presented during the Spring Congregation and Convocation ceremonies, this award acknowledges staff members who have made outstanding contributions to UBC and excelled in their own personal achievements. Katherine Beaumont, Director of Go Global. Beaumont […]
Nobel laureate receives UBC honorary degree
Amartya Sen, winner of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, received an honorary degree on April 21
Statement on the future of intercollegiate sport at UBC from President Stephen J. Toope
Athletics at UBC: President Stephen J. Toope opts to remain in CIS.
President’s Staff Awards: Nominations Open
The President’s Staff Awards recognize the contributions to UBC and personal achievements of staff at the Vancouver campus in five categories: Leadership and Creativity Enhancing the UBC Experience Global Citizenship Emerging Leadership (new in 2011) Advancing Diversity and Inclusion (new in 2011) Recipients receive $2,000 and a certificate of recognition presented at a special ceremony […]
Vice President, Students Search
To all UBC students, faculty and staff: A search committee has been established to recommend to the Board a Vice President, Students. This Vice President, responsible to the President, will provide strategic leadership to UBC’s student portfolio to accomplish the vision, commitments, goals, and actions as set out in the University’s strategic plan, Place and […]
Prof. Toope is co-recipient of an ASIL award
The American Society of International Law recognized Prof. Toope’s co-authored book with an award of merit
UBC Receives A Quantum Leap Giving Award
The United Way Spirit Awards included recognition for UBC
UBC Okanagan Campus Review
Professor Toope has requested a review of the UBC Okanagan campus.
Celebrating Research and Innovation in BC
Prof. Toope spoke during a celebration of research and innovation in BC hosted by Premier Campbell
Stephen Toope: how international students change Canadian schools
Prof. Toope contributes videos to The Globe and Mail’s series, “Leading Thinkers Video: The Battle For Brains,” and is featured in an article
2011 President’s Service Awards for Excellence
Nominations are invited for the 2011 President’s Service Award for Excellence
What is the President reading?
An avid reader, Stephen Toope created a list of the books he is currently enjoying. With an update provided every few months, Professor Toope invites you to review his current and past selections. Please visit the What is the President Reading? section on this website to find the list of titles.
Lunar new year luncheon 2011
On 18 January Professor Toope joined members of the UBC community for the annual Lunar New Year Luncheon.
UBC’s president announces a new entrance scholarship
UBC celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Asia Pacific Regional Office in Hong Kong and its expanded efforts in the region with a new scholarship.
Modern Green-UBC strategic partnership
Modern Green has entered into a strategic partnership with UBC and the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS).