UBC Science staff recognized for advancing diversity, creativity

Four members of the UBC Science community have been recognized for their outstanding service to the University with President’s Staff Awards.

The awards recognize personal achievements and contributions to UBC and to the vision and goals of the University. Eleven PSAs were awarded this year.

Carola Hibsch-Jetter, manager of strategic initiatives with the Dean's Office at the Faculty of Science, was recognized in the Advancing Diversity and Inclusion category.

 International student coordinator Stacey Simpson, also with the Dean’s Office, took home an award in the Enhancing the UBC Experience category.

The Creativity and Innovation category recognized Erick James, lab manager with Botany, and Doug Polson, technical supervisor with Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences.

The President's Service Award for Excellence was created in 1991 and has been awarded to 116 employees for their outstanding contributions to the University. With the growth of our University over the years, as well as the addition of the Okanagan campus, the UBC Vancouver President's Staff Awards and the UBC Okanagan Staff Awards of Excellence were created to celebrate a wider range of accomplishments.

For more information, contact…

Chris Balma

balma@science.ubc.ca 604-822-5082

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