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Appointments
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Appointments: Director, First Nations House of Learning; Senior Advisor to the President on Indigenous Affairs
The Provost is delighted to announce that Dr. Margaret Moss has been appointed to the role of Director of the First Nations House of Learning (FNHL), for a five-year term commencing November 1, 2018, and that Dr. Sheryl Lightfoot has been appointed to the role of Senior Advisor to the President on Indigenous Affairs, for a five-year term, commencing August 1, 2018.
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Announcing the appointment of Dr. Minelle Mahtani as Senior Advisor to the Provost on Racialized Faculty
The Provost is pleased to announce that Dr. Minelle Mahtani has been appointed to the role of Senior Advisor to the Provost on Racialized Faculty, a new position that will support the university's institutional commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environment for faculty members at UBC.
Monday, July 16, 2018
Announcing the new Vice-President, Finance and Operations
Professor Ono is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Smailes as UBC’s new Vice-President, Finance and Operations. Peter brings more than 20 years of experience at UBC and was formerly in the role of Treasurer.
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Announcing the new Vice-President, Development and Alumni Engagement
Professor Ono is pleased to announce the appointment of Heather McCaw as UBC’s new Vice-President, Development and Alumni Engagement (VPDAE).
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Extension of Appointment of Dr. Michael Coughtrie, Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Following the recommendation of Professor Santa Ono, UBC is pleased to announce that the Board of Governors has approved the extension of Dr. Michael Coughtrie’s appointment as Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, for a second five-year term...