Appointments + Searches
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Dr. Joanna McGrenere and Dr. Margo Seltzer appointed Co-Heads, Department of Computer Science
Dr. Joanna McGrenere and Dr. Margo Seltzer have been appointed co-heads of the UBC Department of Computer Science for a five-year term, beginning September 1, 2023.
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Dr. Jeffrey Richards appointed Head, Department of Zoology
Dr. Jeffrey Richards, an expert on how organisms respond to environmental change and former chair of UBC’s Animal Care Committee, has been appointed head of UBC Zoology, effective July 1. He replaces Dr. Vanessa Auld in the role after a five-year term.The Richards lab focuses on…
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Dr. Larry Lynd appointed as Dean pro tem, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dr. Larry Lynd has been appointed as Dean pro tem of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, effective August 1, 2023.
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Dr. Andrea Esteves appointed Dean pro tem, Faculty of Dentistry
Dr. Andrea Esteves has been appointed as Dean pro tem of the Faculty of Dentistry, effective August 28, 2023.
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Prof. Simon Bates appointed Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Teaching & Learning
The Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Professor Simon Bates as Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Teaching & Learning, for a five-year term. He will take up the role once he returns from administrative leave on July 1, 2024.
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Appointment of Dr. James Olson, Dean, Faculty of Applied Science, for a second term
The Board of Governors has approved the extension of the appointment of Dr. James Olson as Dean, Faculty of Applied Science, for a second five-year term, commencing July 1, 2023.
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Dr. Melissa McHale appointed Acting Academic Director of the UBC Sustainability Hub
Dr. Melissa McHale has been appointed as Acting Academic Director of the UBC Sustainability Hub for the period July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.
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Dr. Christina Hendricks appointed Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Teaching and Learning, pro tem
Dr. Christina Hendricks has accepted the role of Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Teaching and Learning, pro tem, in the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic for the term July 4, 2023 – June 29, 2024.
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Dr. Bhushan Gopaluni appointed Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Faculty Planning
The UBC Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Professor Bhushan Gopaluni as Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Faculty Planning, for a five-year term commencing May 1, 2023.
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Dr. Mary O'Connor appointed Director, UBC Biodiversity Research Centre
Dr. Mary O’Connor has been appointed Director of UBC’s Biodiversity Research Centre (BRC), effective January 1, 2023.