A number of employees were recognized for their outstanding service to the university at the annual Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal’s Fall Town Hall and Staff Awards of Excellence on September 2.

The awards were given to employees in the following categories: Enhancing the UBC Experience, Leadership, and Okanagan Campus Spirit.

This year, four employees and two teams were recognized: Joel Thiessen, Lucia Boersma, Phil Bond, Roger Wilson, as well as the International Programs & Services (IPS) and Facilities Service Worker (FSW) Team.

Senior Emerging and Digital Media Specialist Joel Thiessen was recognized for Enhancing the UBC Experience for his remarkable level of engagement, professionalism and collaborative spirit. Thiessen is lauded by his nominators for his demonstrated ability to be a role model and mentor.

Athletics and Recreation’s Assistant to the Director Lucia Boersma was also recognized for Enhancing the UBC Experience with passion to ensure all members of the campus community feel welcomed. Affectionately known as Mama Luus, Boersma was praised for her excellence in caring, inclusivity and for bringing a thoughtful approach to all of her interactions.

Senior Manager for Student Development and Advising Phil Bond was recognized with the Leadership award for providing supportive, constructive and compassionate mentorship at the Okanagan campus. Bond’s nominators praised him for leading staff through departmental changes, and for the creation of the Students Experience Office.

Director of Health and Wellness Roger Wilson was also recognized with the Leadership award for positively engaging community partners both within UBC and Kelowna, especially during the pandemic, to improve the service provided for students on and off campus. Wilson is commended for consistently going above and beyond and for fostering a culture of wellness.

The International Programs & Services team was recognized with the Okanagan Campus Spirit award for creating a more inclusive campus community by facilitating and supporting intercultural workshops and organizing panels for students of various backgrounds. The International Programs & Services team exemplifies a diverse group that genuinely cares about each other, the work they do, and the people they serve.

The Facilities Management team was also recognized for the Okanagan Campus Spirit award for continuing to work on campus and maintain operations throughout the pandemic, while adhering to evolving public health orders. Working together, the Facilities Management team has made sacrifices to ensure the campus continues to be the heart of UBCO.

Congratulations to everyone recognized this year for the significant impacts they have made to UBC Okanagan.

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Dear colleagues,

Do you know a staff member who provides great customer service and enhances the UBC experience for students and faculty? Someone who demonstrates exemplary and inclusive leadership?

If so, nominate them for an award of excellence. The Staff Awards of Excellence celebrate individuals responsible for outstanding contributions to our campus community.

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You are invited to the next Heads Up Forum from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on June 22. This is an opportunity to learn and discuss important UBC and UBC Okanagan initiatives.

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You are invited to our next Heads Up Forum, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on February 23. This is an opportunity to learn about and discuss important UBC and Okanagan campus initiatives.

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Dear colleagues,

The COVID-19 outbreak quickly propelled us into new ways of working at UBC. We would like to hear from you about your experience navigating these new ways of working, as well as your workplace preferences.

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Dear colleagues,

The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced all of us to new challenges and new ways of working. As we begin to look at the future of work beyond the pandemic, we are seeking your input on your experiences of remote working.

You now have an opportunity to participate in the UBC Workplace Preferences Survey. A few departments and faculties participated in this survey last year. We are now surveying the entire Okanagan campus at the same time, so that we have consistent and up to date information.

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Dear colleagues,

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Lesley Cormack has determined that she would like to offer the Workplace Preferences Survey, to all departments and faculties at UBCO. Some departments and Faculties completed the survey earlier in the year, but to ensure up to date information and for consistency we are going to survey the entire campus on the week commencing January 11, 2021.

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Managing@UBC is a leadership development program designed to equip newer managers with the foundational skills, knowledge and tools to succeed and grow in leadership roles at UBC.

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Do you know a staff member or librarian who exemplifies customer service, enhancing the UBC experience for all those that they serve? Or who engages in global citizenship, engaging with our local and international communities?

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Faculty and staff have asked about the university’s protocol for sharing information about COVID-19 cases.

In the event of a confirmed student, faculty or staff case, information would be provided to the public, if needed, and to the Director, Health and Wellness, if needed, by Interior Health’s public health team, according to their protocols. Interior Health’s public health team is responsible for contact tracing, identifying, and advising individuals who need to be notified.

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