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Cate Morrison

Hello there! Welcome to Place Vanier Residence. I am looking forward to meeting you, but in the interim, I am glad to tell you a bit about myself.

An alumna of the University of British Columbia, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Family Studies and Psychology. Throughout my time as an undergraduate student, I was involved with Residence Life as a member of Residence Council, as a Residence Advisor and as a Residence Coordinator. Upon graduation, I left UBC for 2 years but returned as I realized my passion for working with students. I came back to UBC and worked as a Student Development Coordinator, focusing on Orientations and the Student Emerging Leaders Program. I returned to Residence Life in 2008 as the Residence Life Manager in Place Vanier.

As the Residence Life Manager, I work closely with staff to help build a safe, inclusive, positive, and academically supportive learning environment for over 1400 residents. I supervise the excellent Residence Coordinators and together we supervise the 42 fine student Residence Advisors. The Residence Life staff work diligently to plan events, support a respectful living environment, respond to emergency situations, and be a resource, friend, and confidant to make residents' university and residence experience unforgettable. We work with our colleagues on the Front Desk, Building Services and Food Services staffs and the Place Vanier Residence Association to ensure your experience at Place Vanier is a positive one.

To get the most out of your residence and overall UBC experience, I strongly encourage you to get involved. Attend your floor events, join the residence council, go to the Vanier Olympics, or try out for the Place Vanier musical. These are just a couple examples of areas of involvement but there are so many more! There is something for everyone. If you are looking for ideas, your advisor is a great source of information.

I truly hope that you enjoy your experience at Place Vanier and at UBC, and welcome your feedback, suggestions or comments about living here. My office is located in the Commonsblock; please drop by and introduce yourself.

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Kaitlyn Hazzard

Haida, Salish, həm'ləsəm' and q'ələχən Houses

As the Residence Life Manager (RLM) for Totem Park Residence, I supervise the Residence Coordinators and Residence Advisors, liaise with the Totem Park Residence Association (TPRA) and am available to listen to and discuss any question or concerns you may have about living in residence. I am regularly in touch with all divisions of Student Housing and Hospitality Services, including Residence Administration, Facilities Maintenance, Housekeeping, and Food Services. Living in residence is an opportunity to maximize your university experience. You will have the privilege of growing and interacting with other students while pursuing academic success. The Residence Life staff work diligently to plan events, support a respectful living environment, respond to emergency situations, and be a resource, friend, and confidant. I strongly encourage you to become an active member of the community to make your residence experience unforgettable. Attend your floor events, join a club, go to Colour Wars, or try out for the Totem Park musical. There is something for everyone. If you are looking for ideas on how to get involved, your Residence Advisor (RA) is a great source of information. I truly hope that you enjoy your experience at Totem Park and at UBC. I welcome your feedback, suggestions or comments about living here. My office is located in the Commonsblock. Please drop by and introduce yourself.

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Tiffany Mintah

Kwakiutl, Shuswap, Nootka, Dene & Ritsumeikan-UBC House

Hi there! Welcome to Totem Park North. I am looking forward to meeting you, but in the interim, I am happy to tell you a little bit about myself.

I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. During my time at McMaster, I was actively involved in Residence Life; first as a Community Advisor, and a then House Community Advisor. With the passion that I have for residence and student development, I knew that a career in Residence Life would be best suited for me. I was therefore very excited to move to the University of British Columbia as the Residence Life Manager of Totem Park North.

As the Residence Life Manager, I work closely with staff to help build a safe, inclusive, positive, and academically supportive learning environment for all our residents. I supervise the Residence Coordinators and together we supervise the student Residence Advisors. The Residence Life staff work diligently to plan events, support a respectful living environment and respond to emergency situations. As well, we strive to be a resource, friend, and confidante to support and enhance the university experience for our residents. We work with our colleagues on the Front Desk, Building Services and Food Services to ensure your experience at Totem Park is a positive one.

I strongly encourage you to get involved during your time at Totem Park. Attend your floor events, be a part of the Totem Park Residence Association (TPRA), join a residence council, go to the Totem Park Colour Wars, or try out for the Totem Park musical. These are just a few examples of involvement opportunities; if you are looking for more ideas, your Residence Advisor (RA) is a great source of information.

I hope that you enjoy your experience at Totem Park and at UBC; I also welcome your feedback, suggestions and/or comments about living here. My office is located in the Commonsblock; please drop by and introduce yourself.

Jason Moore

Hello! I'm Jason Moore the Residence Life Manager (RLM) for Marine Drive residence. I would like to welcome new, returning, and prospective students and their parents to UBC and to student residences. I'm sure that we will have the chance to get to know one another during the course of the year, but let me start by telling you a little bit about myself.

I have been a member of the UBC community since 2000 and have enjoyed being both a student and a staff member over the years. I completed my degree in Human Kinetics , with a minor in psychology, at UBC and treasure the experiences that I had during my educational career. It has become apparent to me over the years that the success of many students is nurtured through a supportive environment both in the classroom and in the home. It is my focus to make sure that every student not only enjoys their time in residence, but also exceeds their own expectations because of a strong supporting community. I look forward helping students both enjoy and learn during their time in residence.

As the RLM I work closely with other professionals to ensure that residents have an enjoyable environment where both academic learning and personal growth are valued. I supervise the Residence Advisors and help oversee student councils and building operations to ensure residents have the best possible experience in residence at UBC. To ensure that this experience takes place involves the collaborated efforts of the Residence Advisors, Residence Association members, Front Desk team, Facilities and Building Services staff, and Residence Administration staff.

The Residence Advisors living in each building receive extensive training, and offer support and leadership in many formats. They are excited to meet residents and help make their time in residence both successful and memorable. I strongly encourage you to get involved with the events and programs the Residence Advisors and the Residence Association provide in your new home; your entire university experience will be richer because of it.

I truly hope that you enjoy your experience at Marine Drive and at UBC and welcome your feedback, suggestions or comments about living here. My office is located in room #102 in the Commonsblock so please drop by and say hello!

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Johanna Webber

I grew up in Edmonton, Alberta and studied in Calgary prior to beginning my career in Residence Life. I worked for three years at U of Calgary prior to starting at UBC in 2002. I never planned on staying at UBC for more than one year but fell in love with residence and the student energy at UBC. I've recently returned from Maternity Leave and am excited to start as the RLM of Gage, having moved from Totem Park. My interests include cycling (mountain and road), running, travelling, music, formula one racing as well as my hometown Edmonton Oilers.

As the Residence Life Manager, I work closely with staff to help build a safe, inclusive, positive, and academically supportive learning environment for over 1400 residents. I supervise the 20 Residence Advisors at Walter Gage Residence. The Residence Life staff work diligently to plan events, support a respectful living environment, respond to emergency situations, and be a resource, friend, and confidante to make residents' university and residence experience unforgettable. We work with our colleagues on the Front Desk, Building Services, and the Gage Residence Association to ensure your experience at Walter Gage is a positive one.

To get the most out of your residence and overall UBC experience, I strongly encourage you to get involved. Attend your tower events, join the residence council, go to the formals and Gage County Fair. These are just a couple examples of areas of involvement but there are so many more! There is something for everyone. If you are looking for ideas, your advisor is a great source of information.

I truly hope that you enjoy your experience at Walter Gage and at UBC, and welcome your feedback, suggestions or comments about living here. My office is located in the Commonsblock; please drop by and introduce yourself.

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Shandy Clement

Hello and welcome to Thunderbird, Fraser Hall and Fairview Crescent. I am looking forward to meeting you and would like to tell you a bit about myself.

I graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Arts in Joint Honours Psychology and Mathematics. During my undergrad, I was extensively involved with Residence Life and decided to come to the University of British Columbia to work as a Residence Coordinator in Totem Park. After an amazing year at UBC, I returned to the University of Waterloo as a Residence Life Coordinator for 3 years. During this time, I also completed a Post-Degree Diploma in Human Resource Management. I am excited to be back at UBC and to have the opportunity to help students get the most from their experience living in residence.

As the Residence Life Manager, I work closely with staff to help build a safe, inclusive, positive, and academically supportive learning environment. I supervise the Residence Advisors, who work diligently to plan events, support a respectful living environment, respond to emergency situations, and be a resource, friend, and confidante to make residents' university and residence experience unforgettable. We work with our colleagues on the Front Desk, Building Services, and the Residence Associations (TRA & FCRA) to ensure your experience is a positive one.

To get the most out of your residence and overall UBC experience, I strongly encourage you to get involved, attend your floor events or join the residence council. These are just a couple examples of areas of involvement but there are so many more! There is something for everyone. If you are looking for ideas, your advisor is a great source of information.

I truly hope that you enjoy your experience at Thunderbird, Fraser Hall or Fairview Crescent and at UBC, and welcome your feedback, suggestions or comments about living here. My office is located in the Thunderbird Commonsblock; please drop by and introduce yourself.

Fairview Crescent

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Thunderbird Residence

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Fraser Hall

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