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2025 Principal’s Staff Awards: Call for nominations

2025 Principal’s Staff Awards: Call for nominations

April 28, 2025

Celebrating 20 Years of UBC Okanagan – Honoring Outstanding Staff Achievements As we mark 20 years of UBC Okanagan, we have a unique opportunity to recognize the incredible staff whose passion, innovation, and dedication have helped shape our campus community. It’s time once again to shine a spotlight on those contributions through the Principal’s Staff […]

Posted in Admin News, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal (Office of the), Human Resources | Tagged Awards & Recognition, Focus on People, Working @ UBC

UBC recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2025

UBC recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2025

February 11, 2025

UBC is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2025 for the 18th year. This special designation recognizes employers in British Columbia that lead as exceptional places to work and offer employees the most progressive and forward-thinking programs and resources. Being named one of BC’s Top Employers is a great honour […]

Posted in Human Resources | Tagged Focus on People, Working @ UBC

Announcing the recipients of the 2024 President’s Awards for Staff

October 7, 2024

Congratulations to the 24 staff recipients of the 2024 President’s Service Awards for Excellence and the President’s Staff Awards. These awards are presented annually by the university to recognize staff members who demonstrate outstanding achievement and excellence within the UBC community. Read about the staff who are making UBC a great place to teach, learn […]

Posted in Human Resources | Tagged Focus on People, Staff Awards, Working @ UBC

Thrive grants now available. Apply by Oct. 7.

Thrive grants now available. Apply by Oct. 7.

September 24, 2024

Faculty, staff and students are invited to apply for a $300 Thrive Grant to help host events during Thrive in November that promote mental health, such as: Promoting mental health literacy (e.g. educational seminar or workshop) Provide opportunities for social connection Foster a supportive and inclusive community Build skills to support positive mental health and […]

Posted in Human Resources | Tagged Culture and Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, Faculty, Focus on People, Mental Health, Staff, Thrive, Wellbeing

2024 Staff Awards of Excellence Announced at the Fall Town Hall

September 5, 2024

Congratulations to the following honourees who are being recognized for their unwavering commitment and dedication across four award categories: Enhancing the UBC Experience Christina Chin, Social and Digital Content Strategist, from the Associate Vice-President Students portfolio Christina has grown the @ubcostudents Instagram account from 2,800 to over 10,500 followers, engaging 13,500 accounts monthly and generating […]

Posted in Admin News, Human Resources | Tagged Awards & Recognition, Focus on People, Workplace Learning & Engagement

2024 Length of Service Award Recipients to Be Honored

2024 Length of Service Award Recipients to Be Honored

July 25, 2024

The Length of Service Awards is a long-standing tradition at UBC, celebrating the dedication and commitment of our exceptional staff and faculty. This program acknowledges service milestones of 15+ years in 5-year increments. We determine the years of service for qualifying staff and faculty based on several factors, including uninterrupted service for more than one […]

Posted in Admin News, Human Resources | Tagged Awards & Recognition, Focus on People, Workplace Learning & Engagement

Get Ready for the 2024 Faculty & Staff Welcome Back BBQ and Info Fair!

June 27, 2024

Be a part of this exciting event by planning and staffing a table on Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Posted in Human Resources | Tagged Faculty, Focus on People, Staff

2024 Staff Awards of Excellence: Call for nominations

2024 Staff Awards of Excellence: Call for nominations

April 12, 2024

    It’s that time of the year again – the Staff Awards of Excellence are back, shining a spotlight on the incredible contributions made by our staff members. These awards recognize outstanding achievements in various areas crucial to our campus community.     With seven categories, there’s plenty of opportunities to honor exceptional individuals […]

Posted in Admin News, Human Resources | Tagged Awards, Focus on People

New learning series for faculty and staff

September 11, 2023

We are excited to announce a new learning series pilot which spans the academic year’ 23/24, developed intentionally to support your professional development goals.

Posted in Human Resources | Tagged Faculty, Focus on People, Professional Development, Staff

2023 Length of Service Award Recipients to Be Honored

August 1, 2023

The Length of Service Awards is a long-standing tradition at UBC, and one way in which we recognize the commitment and service of our great staff and faculty.

Posted in Human Resources | Tagged Awards, Faculty, Focus on People, Staff


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