Graeme Wynn, “It’s About Time”
On April 9th, Professor Graeme Wynn delivered the last colloquium lecture of the term, “It’s About Time: Reflections on a Career in Geography”, coinciding with his last official lecture as a professor as he will be on sabbatical leave for one year before starting his retirement on September 1, 2016. In the 1.5 hour talk, Professor Wynn began with almost […]
Marwan Hassan’s Extension of Headship to 2017
Professor Marwan Hassan’s appointment as Head of the Department of Geography has been extended to June 2017! Since his appointment in July 2012, Marwan Hassan has garnered immense support from students, staff, and faculty for his enthusiastic involvement in running the department.
GeoGala 2015
This year’s GeoGala was held on April 2nd at Sage Bistro. Over 100 students, faculty, and staff were in attendance. The evening was hosted by GSA President Josh Cutler and VP Social Elizabeth Good. Professor Marwan Hassan, Head of the Geography Department, made a moving speech weaving in river allegories with one’s journey through life [see […]
Graeme Wynn Elected President of ASEH
Congratulations Professor Graeme Wynn! The concluding session of the 2015 annual meeting of the American Society for Environmental History in Washington DC saw UBC geographer Graeme Wynn acclaimed as Vice-President (2015-17) and President-elect (2017-2019) of the Society. He is the first Canadian and first geographer to serve in these roles in the forty-year history of […]
Congratulations Liz Lee
Congratulations to Liz Lee who has been ranked in the top 10% of instructors in the Faculty of Arts for the 2014 calendar year!
Adjunct Updates: Tom Koch
Since the summer of 2014, Adjunct Professor Tom Koch has been writing for the University of Chicago Press’s blog, and Harvard’s Remedia magazine. Those interested in this new instalment to this ongoing series will find it here. ESRI Press has also asked for a new edition of his Cartographies of Disease: Maps, Mapping, and Medicine. […]
Jamie Peck’s Nomination for the Scientific Advisory Committee
Jamie Peck has been nominated to be a part of the Scientific Advisory Committee for the World Social Science Report, coordinated by the International Social Science Council-UNESCO. The theme of the triennial report is scheduled for publication in mid-2016, is Inequalities and Social Justice.
Ross Mackay, Celebration of Life and Career Event
On January 27th 2015, the Department of Geography and St. John’s College hosted an event in celebration of Professor Emeritus John Ross Mackay’s life and career. The intimate gathering was held at the Fairmont Social Lounge in St. John’s College where approximately 50 of Ross Mackay’s colleagues and friends came together in remembrance. After […]
Congratulations Derek Gregory!
King’s College London will confer an Honorary Fellowship on Derek Gregory at a ceremony to be held in the Barbican in July. The Honorary Fellowship “recognises the exceptional distinction achieved on the part of the holder through their public and professional life”.
Olav Slaymaker Appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada
Congratulations to Olav Slaymaker, who has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada “for advancing the field of geology, notably through his research on landform evolution.”