UNBC Has New President

Saturday, October 28, 2006 03:38 PM

Dr. Don Cozzetto, officially installed as new President of UNBC

Red carpet, choir, a procession, robes, all of the elements of a special ceremony at the Prince George Civic Centre today.

Dr. Don Cozzetto has been installed as the fourth President of UNBC.

Dr. Cozzetto recognized the success and work of his predecessor, but told the gathering he believes UNBC is at a crossroads in its development "We can either choose the status quo, or we can become actively committed in new and creative ways to advancing the role of higher education in improving the lives of all British Columbians."

He repeated the six points of his "vision" for the University

1.provide educational and training opportunities to populations not adequately served by post secondary education

2.develop innovative degree and certificate programs to meet the needs of a changing education marketplace.

3.utilize the latest in multi-media technologies to serve rural and remote regions in a manner and scope not yet conceived of before

4.work with industry to ensure all innovations in research can be applied to benefit all Canadians

5.respond to new markets in graduate and professional education

6.energize our alumni base throughout Canada and around the world to re-connect them with the university

In his closing remarks, Cozzetto asked those in attendance to picture the future "I ask each of you to imagine for a moment what remarkable opportunities lie ahead for the University of Northern British Columbia if, together, we dare to drea, of a better future, if we embrace change with conviction and tenacity, and if we steadfastly promote excellence in all that we do. This is our responsibility, and indeed our obligation to the tens of thousands of students who will study at UNBC in the years to come."

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Comments

Posted by: trusted on October 28 2006 7:11 PM

Aw shucks! They left off his head dress-the one with the band and all the eagle feathers.
Would have been absolutely striking-and so fitting while sitting in that elaborate chair.
Gosh, we sure have come a long way!
Heck of a nice, and colorful ceremony.
Should attract a lot of First Nation students.
Help fill the place up--keep it looking goooood!

Posted by: owl on October 29 2006 9:24 AM

I went to the craft fair there yesterday. The main parking lot and half of the next one were full. The place was packed to the rafters.

I overheard several people commenting on how nice the University buildings were in such a fashion that it was obvious it was the first time they were there.

Posted by: Palopu on October 29 2006 3:29 PM

That should tell you that only the people involved with the University have any interest in it. The same applies to the Pulp Mills. Most people in this town couldnt tell you the difference between Prince George Pulp and Paper, Intercontinental Pulp, and Northwood Pulp. In fact most people refer to Prince George Pulp as Northwood, much to the chagrin of those who work at Pr George Pulp. Maybe they should hold a craft fair at the Pulp Mills, then people would get a better idea of who's who' and whats, what.