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UBC is committed to pursuing an ambitious climate action agenda
The extreme weather events that British Columbia experienced last year showed, only too clearly, why climate change is the most pressing issue of our day. The University of British Columbia (UBC)...
Year in review: Resilient university community emerges stronger than ever in 2020
This past year, organizations and businesses across the province were forced to respond to the new reality imposed by COVID-19. The University of British Columbia (UBC), with more than 80,000...
Extending SkyTrain to UBC would encourage economic growth and prosperity throughout the region
When I look back on what we accomplished in 2018 at the University of British Columbia, I’m particularly proud of the community’s involvement in the development of UBC’s new strategic plan, Shaping...
It’s up to us to ensure British Columbia thrives in interesting times
"May you live in interesting times.” It’s supposed to be an ancient Chinese curse (though in truth, its first recorded use was in England in 1936). But, regardless of its origin, it’s an apt...
2016 Year in Review: UBC's second century: moving from excellence to eminence
The holiday season is a time both for reflection and for looking ahead to the future. For me and my family, the highlight of 2016 was the warm welcome we received from British Columbians when I took...