Letter to the Community: December 2023
It has been wonderful to get to know the UBC community since I officially started in this role on November 1, and it gives me great pleasure to share highlights from this first month at UBC.
Building a better Canada
As Canada’s 150th anniversary year draws to a close, this is a good time to reflect on this country, its history and its future. Canada has much to be proud of – our contributions to both global peacekeeping and defence against tyranny, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, our welcoming of Syrian refugees, our scientific […]
A letter from Prof. Toope to members of the UBC community
As Paula and I prepare to move out of Norman MacKenzie House, I simply want to take a moment of your time to say thank you.
President’s Staff Awards (Vancouver campus) 2014 Recipients
Recognizing the contributions of staff members to the UBC community, in 2014 eleven President’s Staff Awards have been awarded to staff at the Vancouver campus.
President’s Service Awards for Excellence 2014 Winners
Recognizing the contributions of staff members to the UBC community, five staff have been awarded the 2014 President’s Service Award for Excellence.
New Alliance between UBC and Freie Universität Berlin
Freie Universität Berlin and the University of British Columbia sign a new strategic partnership agreement to foster innovation in research and teaching.
UBC signs MOU with Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm
The University of British Columbia and the Karolinska Institutet today signed a Memorandum of Understanding cementing a long standing desire on the part of both institutions to enhance collaboration between them.
UBC’s 13th President
Dr. Arvind Gupta chosen as UBC’s next President.
Prof. Stephen Toope receives top honour from United Way
UBC President Professor Stephen Toope was presented with the United Way President’s Award of Distinction at the 2014 Scotiabank and United Way Community Spirit Awards.
UBC Opens India Office
February 25 marked the formal opening of the University of British Columbia –India Liaison Office.
Governor General of Canada State Visit to India
I am delighted to have been asked to participate in the official delegation for the Governor General of Canada’s state visit to India.
Announcement
I am pleased to announce that I will take up the post of Director of the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs starting January 1, 2015.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 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 […]