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2011 President’s Service Awards for Excellence

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

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’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-UBC strategic partnership

Modern Green has entered into a strategic partnership with UBC and the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS).

UBC and The Nippon Foundation launch $13 million research program

UBC and The Nippon Foundation launch $13 million research program

On 6 December UBC and The Nippon Foundation launched a nine-year research program focused on the world’s oceans.

Recent Inside Higher Ed opinion editoral by Professor Toope

Prof. Toope’s recent opinion editorial on global challenges and organizational-ethical dilemmas of universities appeared in Inside Higher Ed on 5 December 2010. The op/ed is archived under Speeches and Op/Eds on the President’s website.

UBC applauds decision to extend infrastructure deadline

UBC applauds decision to extend infrastructure deadline

The Prime Minister announced today the decision to extend the deadline for completion of federally funded infrastructure projects.

Celebrating Achievement: The Blue and Gold Review 2010

Celebrating Achievement: The Blue and Gold Review 2010

UBC President Stephen Toope hosted the 4th annual Celebrating Achievement: The Blue and Gold Review on 29 November 2010

President’s Letter to Maclean’s Magazine

President’s Letter to Maclean’s Magazine

Professor Toope’s letter to the editor of Maclean’s magazine, in response to the recent article titled, ‘Too Asian’?

David C. Lam

Statement from President Professor Stephen J. Toope on the death of David C. Lam

President’s Letters to the University Community

Professor Stephen Toope issued two letters to the UBC community on 25 November 2010.

UBC-IIT Delhi Agreement Renewed

UBC-IIT Delhi Agreement Renewed

Professor Toope renewed a longstanding student mobility agreement between UBC and IIT Delhi.

FICCI Higher Education Summit Address

FICCI Higher Education Summit Address

Professor Stephen Toope addressed the Higher Education Summit on 11 November 2010.

2010 Fall Congregation

2010 Fall Congregation

Members of the UBC Vancouver campus and guest are currently celebrating Fall Congregation.

UBC, Max Planck Society Formalize Partnership

UBC, Max Planck Society Formalize Partnership

The University of British Columbia recently forged a formal partnership with the Max Planck Society.

Renewed Mobility Agreement for HKU and UBC

Renewed Mobility Agreement for HKU and UBC

Professor Tsui and Professor Toope signed a renewed mobility agreement between the two institutions.

University rankings key tool in recruiting foreign students

The strong reputation and global relevance of Canadian universities continues to make UBC a clear choice for international students.

2010 President's Town Hall Meetings

2010 President's Town Hall Meetings

The 2010 Town Hall meetings were recently held at the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses

Professor Toope is Co-Chair of the 2010 United Way of the Lower Mainland Campaign

The United Way of the Lower Mainland Campaign Cabinet for 2010 will be Co-Chaired by Stephen Toope and Kevin Layden.