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Lesley Cormack @ubco-principal.bsky.social · 9d

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...

Lesley Cormack @ubco-principal.bsky.social · 13d

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...

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Lesley Cormack @ubco-principal.bsky.social · 16d

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

Lesley Cormack @ubco-principal.bsky.social · 17d

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

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Lesley Cormack @ubco-principal.bsky.social · 20d

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...

UBC Okanagan welcomes first cohort of Bachelor of Secwépemc Language Fluency students - UBC's Okanagan News

UBCO is the first Canadian university to offer degrees in all four Interior Salish languages

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Lesley Cormack @ubco-principal.bsky.social · 20d

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...

UBC Homecoming - Okanagan

Come back to campus to celebrate the UBC Okanagan community with a weekend full of activities!

alumni.ubc.ca

Lesley Cormack @ubco-principal.bsky.social · 20d

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...

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Castanet.net @castanet.net · Sep 4

UBC Okanagan sees record domestic enrolment #Kelowna

UBC Okanagan sees record domestic enrolment - Kelowna News

UBC Okanagan expects to have one of its largest crops of new domestic students as it welcomes students back for the start of another school year.

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Lesley Cormack @ubco-principal.bsky.social · Aug 26

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...

UBC researchers awarded $1M Wall Fellowships to reimagine housing and climate resilience in B.C. - UBC's Okanagan News

Two UBC faculty members—Dr. Melissa McHale at UBC Vancouver and […]

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UBC News @news.ubc.ca · Aug 26

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.

2025 UBC Wall Fellowships awarded for reimagining housing and climate resilience in B.C.

Two UBC faculty members—Dr. Melissa McHale at UBC Vancouver and Dr. Lisa Tobber at UBC Okanagan—have been awarded $1-million Wall Fellowships, the university’s most prestigious internal research…

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UBC News @news.ubc.ca · Jul 17

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

Digital sovereignty is a means to an uncertain goal

Our government’s focus on Canada’s digital destiny is admirable, but it will require Canadians to make difficult trade-offs around our reliance on data-driven technologies

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Lesley Cormack @ubco-principal.bsky.social · Jul 15

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

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Lesley Cormack @ubco-principal.bsky.social · Jul 14

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...

Federal government invests $9M in UBC Okanagan research

Latest NSERC, SSHRC, NFRF results include 38 successful UBCO projects UBC’s Okanagan campus has received a significant investment from the federal government, with more than $9 million in research f...

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Lesley Cormack @ubco-principal.bsky.social · Jun 10

BC’s wildfire challenge is greater than any of us can take on alone. UBCO is contributing to a regional network developing solutions to manage & coexist with wildfire. We look forward to continuing to ramp up our contributions to wildfire resilience. Learn more at: science.ok.ubc.ca/centre-for-w...

Centre for Wildfire Coexistence

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Lesley Cormack @ubco-principal.bsky.social · Jun 10

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...

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Lesley Cormack @ubco-principal.bsky.social · May 20

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

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Lesley Cormack @ubco-principal.bsky.social · May 1

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!

Lesley Cormack @ubco-principal.bsky.social · Apr 26

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

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Lesley Cormack @ubco-principal.bsky.social · Apr 20

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.

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Lesley Cormack @ubco-principal.bsky.social · Apr 17

📢 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

Elections Canada On-line - Élections Canada en ligne

Elections Canada is the independent, non-partisan agency responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums.

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Lesley Cormack @ubco-principal.bsky.social · Apr 12

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!

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Lesley Cormack @ubco-principal.bsky.social · Apr 11

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!

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Lesley Cormack @ubco-principal.bsky.social · Apr 8

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!

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Lesley Cormack @ubco-principal.bsky.social · Apr 4

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!

Castanet.net @castanet.net · Mar 16

UBCO's Gratz takes helm of Kelowna Chamber of Commerce board #Kelowna

UBCO's Gratz takes helm of Kelowna Chamber of Commerce board - Kelowna News

Derek Gratz of UBC Okanagan is the new president of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce board of directors.

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Lesley Cormack @ubco-principal.bsky.social · Apr 1

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

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