New UNBC President Don Cozzetto and his family will be visiting the Northwest region later this month as part of his orientation to the communities and issues of Northern BC. The trip will include visits to the region’s most spectacular sights as well as meetings with community representatives. Public receptions will also provide the opportunity for local residents to meet the new President.

Monday, August 14
Fort St. James – 9:30am meeting at Nak’azdli Band Office, 10:30 tour of National Historic Site
Burns Lake – Lunch with community representatives
Smithers – Public reception at the Hudson Bay Lodge, beginning at 7:30pm

Tuesday, August 15
Hazelton – Visit Ksan and lunch with community officials at the Trading Post in Old Hazelton
Terrace – Public reception at the UNBC campus at 4641 Park Avenue, beginning at 7:30pm

Wednesday, August 16
Kitimat – Lunch with community officials at the Chalet Restaurant
Prince Rupert – Public reception at the NWCC / UNBC campus, beginning at 7:30pm.

Thursday, August 17
Terrace – meeting and campus tour at Northwest Community College, beginning at 10:30am.
Nass Valley – meeting with Wilp Wilxo’oskwhl Nisga’a, beginning at 1:00pm.

“I’m excited to experience the region’s sights and sounds and meet many of the people – students, alumni, founders, community reps, government officials, and donors – who have been so integral to UNBC’s successes to date,” says Dr. Cozzetto, who officially became UNBC President on July 1. “I’ll be sharing some of my ideas on how to increase UNBC’s profile and program offerings throughout the region and I look forward to input and ideas from local residents.”

All of Dr. Cozzetto’s activities during the Northwest visit are open to the media. For details, contact Rob van Adrichem at the number below.

Contact:
Rob van Adrichem, Director of Media and Public Relations, UNBC - 250.960.5622