That spirit of innovation is also a hallmark of the Okanagan campus. The Southern Medical Program in particular has been welcomed by the community, allowing students to complete their academic work at UBCO and receive their clinical training at hospitals and clinics throughout the Interior.

Congratulations to the University of British Columbia on its centennial, and to the Okanagan campus as it marks its 10th anniversary. We wish we could be there in person to celebrate with you.

Over the past 100 years, the University of British Columbia has built a stellar reputation, consistently ranked among the 40 best universities in the world. Students in British Columbia and around the world come here because they know they will leave well-equipped for a successful future. What’s more, the university is a global centre for research and teaching and has always embraced innovation.

That spirit of innovation is also a hallmark of the Okanagan campus. The Southern Medical Program in particular has been welcomed by the community, allowing students to complete their academic work at UBCO and receive their clinical training at hospitals and clinics throughout the Interior. With the first class of medical students having graduated this spring, it’s an exciting time for these new doctors and the patients and families they will care for.

As representatives of Kelowna, it’s exciting to see the evolution and growth of UBC Okanagan over the past 10 years. Congratulations to administrators, faculty, staff and students for your contributions to this success—now and in the future.

Norm Letnick, MLA
Kelowna Lake Country

Hon. Christy Clark, MLA
Westside Kelowna

Steve Thomson, MLA
Kelowna Mission