Major Entrance Scholarships Reception
Prof. Arvind Gupta welcomed incoming Major Entrance Scholarship winners to UBC at a reception at his home on Sept. 15.
CBC Early Edition: UBC President Arvind Gupta talks shop
UBC President Arvind Gupta discusses his new role as the university’s leader and the enthusiasm of today’s young people on CBC Early Edition.
“I felt all my life if you believe things need to be done, you should be the first to raise your hand,” said Gupta.
UBC prepares for big jump in speech-language pathology students
Professor Arvind Gupta attended the Sept. 16 announcement about expansion of the university’s speech-language pathology program.
UBC Thunderbirds Homecoming
Professor Arvind Gupta joined the biggest UBC football crowd in over 10 years as the defending Canada West champion Calgary Dinos rained on UBC’s Homecoming weekend on Saturday with a 59-11 win over the Thunderbirds.
Global News: UBC’s new president sets high goals in installation ceremony (video)
The installation of UBC’s new president is profiled on Global News.
Vancouver Sun: University of B.C. boss hates missed opportunities (with video)
UBC President Arvind Gupta is profiled by the Vancouver Sun.
“Universities are in a unique position to engage in [societal] debate, to lead that debate and to think outside the box on some of these issues,” Gupta said. “There is a real appreciation now that research has both short-term and long-term impacts and makes the world a better place. For a research university like UBC, this is a huge opportunity.”
Installation of UBC’s 13th President
Dear colleagues and friends,
I am delighted to be formally installed today as the 13th President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia (UBC). I look forward to working with you, our community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as the many friends of UBC across Canada and around the world.
New scholarship would strengthen Canada
UBC President Arvind Gupta proposes a national exchange program as a way to reinforce Canadian identity in a submission to The Globe and Mail.
Welcoming First-Year Class
UBC President Professor Arvind Gupta addresses the incoming first-year class.
Arvind Gupta : The Man behind the Vision
Interview with Darpan Magazine.
UBC Hosts the Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games
Join in the celebrations and support 1,500 athletes from across Canada, July 8-12.
First Nations Welcoming Ceremony
Incoming UBC President Arvind Gupta was ceremoniously welcomed and honored by coastal First Nation ambassadors on July 2.