UBCO Heat adding curling to competitive sport model #Kelowna

As Hanukkah begins, I’m sending best wishes of peace, warmth and hope to everyone at UBC Okanagan and beyond marking this Festival of Lights.

I was pleased to join Carol Eugene Park and Jeevan Sangha on the "From Here Forward" University of British Columbia Magazine podcast for a conversation about UBC Okanagan’s 20th anniversary. You can have a listen at the link below.

Proud to see UBC Okanagan research as part of the solution to wildfire resilience in BC. Thank you for your support, @rparmarbc.bsky.social! Read more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

Congratulations to UBCO's Dr. Mary Jung on her appointment as Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism & Diabetes. I'm so proud to see Mary's leadership and expertise recognized, and for @ubcokanagan.bsky.social to have attracted a national institute for the first time!

Congratulations, Dr. Gainforth!

Wishing everyone at UBC Okanagan and beyond a joyful Diwali! May this festival of lights bring hope, wisdom, and renewed energy to all who celebrate.

Congratulations (again!) to Dr. Lisa Tobber on her prestigious Wall Fellowship! Proud to count you and tonight’s other UBCO award recipients, Drs. Abbas Milani and Jian Liu, among the research faculty at our School of Engineering. walllegacyawards.ubc.ca/awardees-2025/

We were delighted to host MP Stephen Fuhr at @ubcokanagan.bsky.social this week to share some of the cutting edge research taking place on our campus in areas like artificial intelligence, critical minerals, and wildfire risk mitigation. So proud of our outstanding students and faculty researchers!

September 30 is a day to honour and uphold Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors of the Indian residential school system, and to commemorate those who didn’t return home. Connect with local events, educational and advocacy resources, and wellness supports: ok.ubc.ca/about/indige...

As he concludes his service as UBCO Provost, please join me in thanking my friend and colleague, Dr. Rehan Sadiq, for his 17 years of exemplary service to @ubcokanagan.bsky.social as an academic leader, researcher, teacher and mentor. All the best at Nazarbayev U! principal.ok.ubc.ca/farewell-reh...

Wishing a happy Rosh Hashanah to everyone who celebrates at at UBC Okanagan and worldwide. Shanah Tovah!

Wishing everyone celebrating at UBC Okanagan and beyond a joyous and peaceful Navratri!

This week UBCO welcomed the 1st cohort in the Bachelor of Secwépemc Language Fluency program, UBCO's 4th & final Interior Salish degree. Thanks to Minister @spencerch.bsky.social for attending this important milestone for Indigenous language revitalization in BC news.ok.ubc.ca/2025/09/18/u...

Join us for UBC Okanagan Homecoming as we celebrate 20 years of UBCO! We're kicking things off this evening at Nonis Field where the Heat will take on the Thunderbirds. Tomorrow, I hope to see everyone at the Principal's Homecoming BBQ & Campus Open House! Info here: alumni.ubc.ca/ubc-homecomi...

Congratulations to @ubcokanagan.bsky.social's Joanna Cockerline on her 2025 #GillerPrize longlist nomination for Still! This is the third consecutive year where a UBCO author was nominated! Find out more about Joanna's first novel, Still, here: news.ok.ubc.ca/2025/09/11/n...

UBC Okanagan sees record domestic enrolment #Kelowna

Congratulations to Dr. Melissa McHale and @ubcokanagan.bsky.social's own Dr. Lisa Tobber -- both recipients of Wall Fellowships, UBC's most prestigious internal research awards, both doing amazing work right here in the Okanagan! news.ok.ubc.ca/2025/08/26/u...

Dr. Melissa McHale (UBC-V) and Dr. Lisa Tobber (UBC-O) have been awarded $1-million Wall Fellowships. The fellowships will support projects to help communities across B.C. adapt to a changing climate and growing housing needs.

OP ED: “Digital sovereignty” has become a catchphrase in global politics, and means being able to control Canada’s digital destiny – which is easier said than done. @ubcokanagan.bsky.social prof Dr. Wendy H. Wong discusses in the @theglobeandmail.com

Thank you to MP Stephen Fuhr for the opportunity to present to a group of BC MPs today on UBC Okanagan’s priorities. Great discussion on housing affordability and lots of interest in our researchers’ work on wildfire and climate resilience

Congratulations to all the researchers with funded projects and thank you to the Government of Canada for supporting cutting edge research at UBCO, including investigations into food bank resilience, emerging fuels and digital literacy for older adults research.ok.ubc.ca/2025/07/09/f...

UBC Okanagan is proud to partner with the Province & BC Wildfire Service on a provincial camera network to support wildfire response, emergency mgmt & research. Thank you @rparmarbc.bsky.social + @kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social for supporting this innovative partnership news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

Delighted to host @harwindersandhu.bsky.social, Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, and RDCO Chair Loyal Wooldridge to highlight research and teaching at UBC Okanagan that is supporting local agricultural producers, enhancing food security, and growing key sectors like agritech & life sciences

Delighted to attend today’s event with BC Lieutenant Governor Wendy Cocchia to open a new space for Vitalis, an Okanagan leader in clean tech, entrepreneurship & advanced manufacturing — and an amazing UBC Okanagan alumni success story. Congratulations!

Congratulations to all UBC Okanagan students for completing their exams! Take pride in all you’ve achieved, and enjoy a well-deserved rest.

Wishing a joyful Easter to all who celebrate at UBC Okanagan and around the world. May this season of renewal and hope bring peace and happiness.

📢 Today is the last day to vote on campus in the federal election in the ADM building foyer until 8 pm. It is open to any voter from any riding. For more information on other voting options, go to elections.ca

Wishing everyone who celebrates at UBC Okanagan and worldwide a meaningful and joyful Passover! May this time of reflection, renewal, and tradition bring peace and blessings to all who celebrate. Chag Sameach!

Best of luck to all UBC Okanagan students in their exams! Stay focused, stay confident, and remember to take care of yourselves along the way. You've got this!

Today marks the final day of classes @ubcokanagan for this semester! Thank you to our incredible students, faculty, and staff for all your hard work and dedication. I wish everyone much success in the coming exams!

Thrilled to see Derek Gratz take up his post as President of the Kelowna Chamber. Derek has been a key player in strengthening ties between the business community and UBC Okanagan, reinforcing the impact of our campus as we get set to celebrate 20 years in the region. Congratulations, Derek!

Wonderful to meet the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Wendy Cocchia at Government House today!

Wishing a joyous Eid Al-Fitr to all who celebrate @ubcokanagan.bsky.social and around the world! Eid Mubarak!

I was delighted to welcome @dianagibson.bsky.social to UBCO to discuss opportunities for economic development in the BC Interior through research, innovation & education. A brief tour of our FiLTER Lab highlighted bridges w/ industry + our faculty’s expertise in economic geology & critical minerals

Happy St. Patrick's Day @ubcokanagan.bsky.social 🍀 May this day bring you joy and good fortune.

Chag Purim Sameach to those who celebrate @ubcokanagan.bsky.social and around the world! Wishing you all joy, laughter, and the spirit of celebration as you mark the beginning of Purim.

Women have fought hard to participate fully in all facets of our lives. Today, on International Women's Day, let’s celebrate the powerful, smart women who have made and are making a difference in the world.

Women have fought hard to participate fully in all facets of our lives. Today, on International Women's Day, let’s celebrate the powerful, smart women who have made and are making a difference in the world.

For those @ubcokanagan.bsky.social there is a community Iftar on March 11 and again on the 18. 4-8:30 pm in the Picnic and all are welcome events.ok.ubc.ca/event/ramada...

Ramadan Mubarak to all who celebrate @ubcokanagan.bsky.social and around the world! May this month bring peace, reflection, and unity to you and your loved ones. 🌙✨

UBC is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2025! Learn more: bit.ly/40Telmv #BCTopEmployers #TopEmployers2025

I was deeply saddened by the news of Dr. J. Peter Meekison's passing. Early in my career, I knew him as someone generous with his time who went out of his way to support new faculty like me. A great loss for the academic community & everyone who knew him. principal.ok.ubc.ca/2025/02/06/m...

“We're starting to see some recurring patterns where really, really dry conditions…combined with really strong winds, allows a fire to grow really aggressively and just exceed what we're able to deal with.” - Mathieu Bourbonnais, assistant professor at UBC Okanagan www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

The @ubcokanagan.bsky.social campus is a hub of innovation, collaboration, cutting-edge research. From earthquake resilience to low-carbon concrete solutions, the work happening at the School of Engineering High Head Lab is shaping the future of infrastructure in British Columbia and beyond.

Absolutely thrilled for UBC Okanagan Professor and Principal's Research Chair Dr. Wendy Wong! @profwhw.bsky.social Congratulations on this prestigious and well-deserved recognition for "We, The Data"!

A joy and a privilege to see lax̌lax̌tkʷ Dr. Jeannette Armstrong, OC receive the Faculty Community Service Award from President Bacon at the Alumni UBC 2024 Achievement Awards - congratulations!