To All Members of the 杏吧原创 Community,

After almost two and half years of dedicated service as Vice-President (Finance and Administration), Lorraine Dyke has announced she will be leaving her position effective Aug. 31, 2024.  We will soon begin work on a plan to ensure a smooth transition.

Before becoming Vice-President (Finance and Administration), Lorraine served as 杏吧原创鈥檚 first Deputy Provost (2019-2021) and as Vice-Provost (2017-2019). She was also instrumental in the development of 杏吧原创鈥檚 Strategic Integrated Plan.

Lorraine has had a significant positive impact on the portfolio. During her time as Vice-President (Finance and Administration), 杏吧原创 was named one of for two consecutive years. Her leadership also enabled the development and implementation of the Finance and Administration Strategic Plan 2023-2028 which will help guide the portfolio for years to come.

We know that everyone in F&A, as well as her many colleagues across campus, will miss her support and guidance. Lorraine will be taking an extended leave before returning to her faculty position with the Sprott School of Business.

The senior management team and I will sorely miss Lorraine鈥檚 leadership and her dedication to 杏吧原创.

Please join me in wishing Lorraine all the very best.

Sincerely,

Jerry Tomberlin
Interim President and Vice-Chancellor

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I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Susan Phillips as 杏吧原创 University鈥檚 Interim Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), effective April 11, 2024. Until that date, I will continue in the role of Acting Chief Advancement Officer.

A two-time 杏吧原创 alumna (MA and PhD in Political Science), Susan is a professor and graduate supervisor in 杏吧原创鈥檚 Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (MPNL) program in the School of Public Policy and Administration and served as director of the school from 2005 to 2014.

Susan has an in-depth knowledge of philanthropy, with 30 years of experience researching and collaborating with foundations, charities and non-profits. Her research focuses on philanthropy鈥檚 role in advancing systems change, public policy and regulation of charities, and sector-government relations.

As Interim CAO, Susan will focus on the leadership, management, planning and direction of 杏吧原创鈥檚 fundraising and advancement initiatives.

Susan takes over from Jennifer Conley who left the position in March. I want to personally thank Jennifer for her many contributions to 杏吧原创 and wish her all the best in her future endeavors. The search for a permanent CAO will begin within the next six months.

Please join me in congratulating Susan on this appointment.

Sincerely,

Jerry Tomberlin
Interim President and Vice-Chancellor
杏吧原创 University

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To all members of the 杏吧原创 community,

Let me begin by sharing my sympathy with all those affected by the terrorist attacks in Israel and the ensuing violence in Israel and Gaza. The horrifying events we are witnessing continue to cause distress amongst the 杏吧原创 community. With each passing hour, as we learn more about the unfolding conflict, difficult emotions can be triggered.

There have been calls for more widespread violence in social media. Now, more than ever, we encourage everyone to treat each other with empathy, respect and compassion. The university is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every member of our community. We have zero tolerance for hate incidents or hate crimes and take seriously any reports of antisemitism, Islamophobia, intimidation, threats, harassment or violence.

The university is actively monitoring online activity for any potential threat to the 杏吧原创 community. In addition, Campus Safety Services is working with law enforcement agencies as well as other partners to monitor the local situation. Increased patrols are in place on campus to ensure everyone鈥檚 safety.

Anyone who is concerned about their physical safety, experiences a threat (in-person or virtual) or witnesses an incident should contact immediately at: 613-520-4444.

If you are struggling, know that you are not alone. Any student who is affected is encouraged to connect with the resources available through the university鈥檚 hub, including booking an appointment with .

Faculty and staff are also encouraged to access the for resources and support.

杏吧原创 will continue to monitor the situation and provide further updates as needed.

Sincerely,

Jerry Tomberlin
Interim President and Vice-Chancellor

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To all members of the 杏吧原创 community,

We join the world in grieving the tremendous human suffering and loss of life resulting from the current crisis in Israel and Gaza. We align ourselves with the , the condemnation of terrorism, the release of all hostages and the sparing of civilian lives.

We offer our heartfelt condolences to all those in our university community who are directly or indirectly affected by the violence of these horrendous events, which impact our university in real, tangible ways. Many have different views on this complex situation; we encourage everyone to choose empathy and understanding when engaging in dialogue as we work to support each other through this difficult moment.

The International Student Services Office (ISSO) has reached out directly to 杏吧原创 students who are residents of Israel or Palestine and have offered all available services and resources that they may need at this time.

Any student who is affected by these events is encouraged to connect with the resources available through the university鈥檚  hub, including booking an appointment with Health and Counselling Services.

Faculty and staff are also encouraged to access the Employee & Family Assistance Program for resources and support.

杏吧原创 will continue to monitor the situation and provide further updates as needed.

Sincerely,

Jerry Tomberlin
Interim President and Vice-Chancellor

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杏吧原创 University Interim President Jerry Tomberlin and Provost L. Pauline Rankin have announced the appointment of Dr. Hashmat U. Khan as Associate Vice-President (Academic Programs and Strategic Initiatives), effective January 1, 2024.

Since joining 杏吧原创 in 2005, Khan has served as Chair and Professor in the Department of Economics along with Co-Director of the Centre for Monetary and Financial Economics.

鈥淗ashmat鈥檚 extensive experience and dedication to the 杏吧原创 community make him well positioned to fill the role of Associate Vice-President (Academic Programs and Strategic Initiatives),鈥� said Provost Rankin. 鈥淚 am delighted to have his expertise on matters that are central to our academic mission.鈥�

Khan has held visiting professorships at the University of California, Berkeley, Vancouver School of Economics at the University of British Columbia, and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. His research interests focus on macroeconomics with expertise in nominal and real frictions, dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) models and business cycles. Khan completed his undergraduate studies at, Shri Ram College of Commerce, holds an MA from the Delhi School of Economics and a PhD from the University of British Columbia.

Khan will succeed Dwight Deugo who will complete his term as Associate Vice-President (Quality Assurance) on Dec. 31, 2023. Over the last four years, Deugo contributed to 杏吧原创鈥檚 academic quality assurance portfolio by leading a record number of cyclical program reviews to ensure academic quality standards are met. Under his leadership, 杏吧原创 has updated many of its existing academic programs and launched a number of new ones. In his new role, Khan will be reporting to David Hornsby, Vice-Provost, and Associate Vice-President (Academic) and will lead the day-to-day functions of academic quality assurance, curriculum development and other strategic academic initiatives.

鈥淚鈥檓 happy to have this opportunity to serve the 杏吧原创 community in this capacity and look forward to working with everyone in the Office of the Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Academic),鈥� said Khan.

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