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How language teaching, learning, and pop culture, can help combat racism

Nominate someone great: Staff Awards of Excellence

A message from Gillian Henderson, Executive Director, Human Resources, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues,  Do you know a staff member who provides great customer service and enhances the UBC experience for students and faculty? Someone who demonstrates exemplary and inclusive leadership?  If so, nominate them for an award of excellence. The Staff Awards of Excellence celebrate individuals responsible for outstanding contributions to our campus community.

Concerted national action overdue for all the children who never came home from residential schools

The discovery of an unmarked mass burial site at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School highlights the urgent need for a concerted national response on behalf of all the children who were stolen from their families and who never returned home.

UBCO researchers examine how pandemics impact the homeless

UBC welcomes new board members

The UBC Board of Governors is pleased to announce that two new members have been appointed to serve on the board by the BC Provincial Government, effective May 17, 2021. The first appointee is Natalie Chan, President and Research Director of Be the Change Group, a Vancouver-based public and population health consulting and creative firm.

Prof. Yang-Yang Zhou named as a CIFAR-Azrieli Global Scholar

  Dr. Yang-Yang Zhou, Assistant Professor of Political Science, has been named a CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar. She is among 19 exceptional early-career scholars from eight countries to be selected for this fellowship for 2021-2023. Scholars are awarded $100,000 in unrestricted research support, mentorship, a global network, and professional skills development.  

How UBC Library has delivered access to physical materials and virtual help

UBC launches COVID-19 rapid testing clinic for students, others on campus

Statement on the Missing Children of the Kamloops Indian Residential School

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor; Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan

30-second bio: Tricia Logan

As the Assistant Director of Research and Engagement at the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre, Tricia connects with communities, builds partnerships, and facilitates research. The trait she most admires in others is the ability to listen well.

Faculty can now apply to lead a Global Seminar

If you're a faculty member interested in running a Global Seminar, Go Global is accepting proposals until June 30, 2021.

Join the National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor