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´óÏó´«Ã½ has begun a search for a new vice-president, finance and administration. We are undertaking a robust consultation to gather feedback into the candidate profile, and invite students, faculty and staff to participate in this important process.

As president of ´óÏó´«Ã½, I am often asked by students, faculty and staff to take a stance on partisan political matters and current events. I want to share some thoughts on why I have come to the view that it is important for university administration not to take public positions on such matters.

Martin Pochurko has announced his decision to retire from ´óÏó´«Ã½, effective February 7, 2025.

After 30 years in roles across the organization, including eight years as Vice-President, Joanne Curry, Vice-President, External Relations, has announced her intention to step down from her current role.

As we come to the end of a busy, productive and challenging year at ´óÏó´«Ã½, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the year behind us in my second annual Community Report.

The Israel-Hamas conflict continues to distress all of us. Some in our community are looking for ways to make a meaningful difference and seeking information about ´óÏó´«Ã½’s investment practices.

Last week, we were thrilled to hear the provincial government confirm that the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Medical School will be funded through Budget 2024.

´óÏó´«Ã½ Board Chair Angie Lamarsh has shared that I have been reappointed for an additional five-year term as president and vice-chancellor of ´óÏó´«Ã½.