Official announcements, community updates, and thought pieces from the Office of the Vice-President, Students
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Students, City of Kelowna, UBC announce partnership for on-campus recreation facility
New indoor court facility, launched by a 2023 student referendum, will expand recreation access for UBC Okanagan and the Kelowna community
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UBC launches food prescription program with gift from RBC
$3.5M gift from RBC will also support sustainable agriculture training and resources for B.C. farmers.
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The 2026 VPS Employee Awards
Get to know the recipients of the 2026 VPS Employee Awards.
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Andrew Parr on leadership, legacy, and what comes next
After 38 years and three distinct careers at UBC, Andrew Parr was ready to retire. Instead, he’s stepping into his final chapter…
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Evolution of student health and wellbeing services culminates in Gateway Health building
UBC has centralized student health and counselling in the new Gateway Health building, shifting to team‑based care designed to reduce wait times…
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State-of-the-art Gateway Health building opens as integrated hub for student health, teaching and research
Located at the entrance to campus, UBC’s newest building houses nursing, kinesiology, student health programs—and a team-based care teaching clinic opening later…