Pride season at UBC is a time to honor and celebrate the progress made in the fight for equality, while also acknowledging the work that still lies ahead. With a rich array of events and initiatives, UBC is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and supports its LGBTQ+…
For Women in Engineering Day—June 23, 2023—we shine a spotlight on a colleague in her role as a Senior Programmer Analyst at UBC IT: Jessie Hundal. Although not an engineer herself, Jessie has made significant strides in supporting women in engineering with her volunteer work with The…
Join us at UBC’s Mass Care Open House & Preparedness Fair on June 28 (9:30am–12:00pm) to find out what UBC is doing to prepare for major regional emergencies and how you can be prepared. We are now recruiting volunteer ‘evacuees’ for the event! Learn more about the…
June commemorates National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the history and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across the country. There are many opportunities to learn about Indigenous history this month on the UBC campus…
May 29th to June 4th is AccessAbility week in Canada, a time to celebrate accessibility, inclusion, and the contributions of Canadians with disabilities. From possibilities to practice, this is an opportunity to highlight some of the ongoing efforts of UBC to remove barriers, creating a more…
The Inspiring Community Grant 2023 is now open for applications! This grant, funded by UTown@UBC in partnership with the Vancouver Foundation’s Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG), provides up to $500 in funding to support projects that promote community building, collaboration, and engagement…
May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S) in Canada, also known as Red Dress Day. The red dresses serve as a visual reminder of those who are no longer with us. This day is about raising awareness of the ongoing harm…
May is Asian Heritage Month, a time to reflect and recognize the many contributions that Canadians of Asian heritage have made--and continue to make--to Canada. See what’s happening on campus and make this an opportunity for all of us to learn more about the many achievements and…
Now in its fourteenth year, Celebrate Learning Week will be hosted from May 2-9, 2023. The theme of this year’s showcase is celebrating the Power of Place in Teaching and Learning. Specifically, the connections between place, teaching and learning in relation to UBC’s Indigenous…
A global movement, Pink Shirt Day grew from an act of kindness in Nova Scotia when a group of students supported a fellow student being bullied for wearing a pink t-shirt to school. UBC ITs Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee (EDI) encourages everyone to celebrate Pink Shirt Day that in…
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