Supporting UBC
The generosity of the UBC community of alumni, friends, foundations, corporations, students, faculty and staff contributes to UBC’s ability to achieve its Trek 2010 vision to educate “exceptional global citizens, promote the values of a civil and sustainable society and conduct outstanding research.” Nobel Biocare Oral Health CentreThe UBC Faculty of Dentistry has opened one of the most technologically advanced dental facilities in North America, thanks to a $5 million gift from Nobel Biocare, an international company based in Sweden. More than 39,000 square feet of space and specialized equipment will support students and researchers with expanded curriculum and continuing education opportunities. This community resource can handle more than 35,000 dental visits a year. Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining EngineeringUBC’s mining engineering program received a $7.5 million gift from Canadian mining leader Teck Cominco and friends to increase the capacity for education and research in meeting an industry demand for skilled professionals. Named in honour of former Teck President and CEO Dr. Norman B. Keevil, the Institute will support students, faculty recruitment and innovative programs in environmental stewardship, sustainability and community relations. UBC Okanagan Meekison Student CentreThanks to the generous support of a $2 million commitment by an anonymous donor, a new 35,000 square-foot student centre will be built on the UBC Okanagan campus. Named in honour of UBC alumnus Dr. J. Peter Meekison, the public administrator who oversaw the transformation of Okanagan University College to the new UBC Okanagan campus, the gift will ensure that the 7,500-student population expected by 2009 will have access to the services needed to support their education, including space for student services, social interaction and peer support. UBC Okanagan Hoffman Family Entrance ScholarshipsAlumna and UBC Board of Governors member Jacki Hoffman-Zehner, together with her husband Greg Zehner, is supporting the next generation of business leaders to achieve their educational goals at UBC Okanagan. In honour of her parents and long-time Okanagan residents, the Ed and Rose Hoffman Family Entrance Scholarships will provide up to $20,000 annually over four years for students entering the UBC Okanagan Bachelor of Management program. Recognizing academic excellence and exceptional community leadership, the scholarships will support greater accessibility for local students to pursue management education. Hong Kong-UBC HouseA $4 million gift by shipping and real estate executive Simon Lee will create a student residence and cultural centre, to be completed by 2008. The Simon K.Y. Lee HKU-UBC House will strengthen ties between the two universities and house 200 UBC and Hong Kong University students and visiting faculty members. This follows similar international housing partnerships with universities in Japan, Korea and Mexico. Every Donor Makes a Difference
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