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THE CAMPUS RESIDENT NOVEMBER 22, 2011
Profile: Marie Engelbert Ms. Engelbert, who introduces herself here, is new manager of the University Endowment Lands (UEL), home to over 5,000 neighbours of campus residents I’m very happy to introduce myself as Manager, University Endowment Lands. My career background is in public service in London, UK, where I have held posts in a variety of Ministries, including HM Treasury, and have led the central policy function at the Audit Commission for England, the independent watchdog for local public services. As part of the firm KPMG’s public advisory practice, I have also worked extensively as an advisor to public sector organizations on their strategic and operational challenges. This experience spans work with national government, local government and police forces. My academic background is in economics at the University of Cambridge, UK. I am excited at the prospect of applying this varied experience to the operations of the UEL. Before taking up the post of Manager, I attended the Union of British Columbia Municipalities annual convention, framed around its “new 3 Rs: rethink; replace; rejuvenate.” I was struck by the commonality of the challenges faced by local government of all shapes and sizes and particularly by how these themes reflect the strategic challenges that we face here at the UEL; to take just a few ex-
amples: • rethinking our approach on garbage, with the introduction of curbside recycling in area C (one of four areas in the UEL), and the commitment to do more; • replacement of our aging capital infrastructure, fundamental to the basic services provided by the UEL; and • rejuvenating (or at least reviewing) the UEL’s policies (as set out in the 2005 Official Community Plan) and Bylaw. My arrival as new Manager, coinciding as it does with elections to the Community Advisory Council (CAC) and Advisory Design Panel (ADP), also presents an opportunity for a fourth R: reflect. A brief period of reflection will be important in setting the agenda for the future work of the UEL administration. I look forward to discussing the strategic priorities of the UEL with the CAC, and to continuing the productive discussions that have been initiated between the CAC and UEL staff on the development of the annual budget. In recent years the UEL has seen significant levels of development activity, within the framework set by relevant Bylaws. I expect to see these levels of development applications continue, making the role set out for the ADP—providing advice, recommendations and comments on land use planning issues; development permit applications and the associated Bylaw—an important one. Again, I look forward to working with the Panel on these issues. On a personal note, I view myself as very fortunate in relocating to the Lower Mainland and having the opportunity to contribute to public service in the UEL. I look forward to getting to know the community and its residents.
Marie Engelbert, manager, University Endowment Lands
Successful taekwondo team from The Old Barn Community Centre
Taekwondo Team Takes Big Crop of Medals Team of 14 from Old Barn Community Centre at UBC is entered; 2011 Taekwondo championships are held Oct 29 at Capilano U A team of seven children from the Old Barn Community Centre at UBC competed in 14 different events at the 2011 B.C Taekwondo Masters Cup Championships October 29 at Capilano University, and achieved the enviable goal of bringing home 14 medals. The team consisted of Aidan Murphy
Rao, HaiNuo Xu, Juliet Feng, Yike Ma, Rebeca Dong, Tony Yu and William Lin. Yike Ma, Aidan Murphy Rao and HaiNuo Xu won gold medals in Gyoroogi (sparring), while Yike Ma and Rebeca Dong won gold medals in Poomsae (patterns). Rebeca Dong won a silver medal in Gyoroogi, while William Lin, Aidan Murphy Rao, Juliet Feng, Tony Yu and HaiNuo Xu won silver medals in Poomsae. William Lin, Juliet Feng and Tony Yu won bronze medals in Gyoroogi. Coach Nathan Ma said, “We were also still the only community centre there; all of the rest were from Taekwondo specific schools.”