Monique Rodrigues
Librarians’ expertise boosts research at UBC
When researcher Kirsten Marchand (School of Population and Public Health) was developing a study on the effects of patient-centered care in opioid use disorder treatment, she counted on the expertise of librarian Ursula Ellis to structure her review. “Ursula was extremely helpful to us at the proposal stage, walking us through the mechanics of building […]
UBC pursues housing and transit solutions for students, faculty and staff
Imagine a medium-sized city in British Columbia such as Chilliwack. Now, imagine all the city’s residents living or coming to UBC Vancouver every day. With a daytime population of about 80,000 people, including students, staff and faculty members, UBC is dedicated to improving access to more affordable and secure housing options on campus and beyond. […]
Annual Staff BBQ serves up opportunities for connection and wellbeing
It is the second week of the new academic year. The campus is busy; new and returning faces wander around – some exploring the campus, others finding their way to classes. Suddenly, a long – very long – line from the Flag Pole to University Boulevard in Main Mall reveals that something unusual is happening. […]