Today (Thursday), Dr. William J. Owen, a longtime university professor, researcher and administrator has been appointed UNBC’s Interim President and Vice-Chancellor for a term of up to 18 months. Most recently, he served as the Interim Provost and Vice-President Academic where he led the development of the Ready Roadmap: Academic Plan 2025-2031. “UNBC is a remarkable University with a proud 35-year history and an even brighter future,” says Dr. Owen. His last day as UNBC President will be on Friday. Past UNBC presidents include: Geoffrey R. Weller (1990-1995); K. George Pedersen (interim, 1995); Charles J. Jago (1995-2006, and interim in 2008-09); Donald Cozzetto (2006-2008); George Iwama (2009-2013); Mark Dale (interim, 2014); Daniel J.