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  • Yue Qian
    UBCV
    October 30, 2023 | Research in focus | Faculty & Staff

    Research in focus: Yue Qian

    Having grown up in Wuhan, China, Yue Qian felt compelled to help people in her hometown by better understanding their experiences after the pandemic hit. Her research specifically examines how the pandemic affected the course of gender progress for women.

  • United Way
    UBCV & UBCO
    October 30, 2023 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff

    How will you take part in this year's UBC United Way campaign? 

    UBC’s annual United Way campaign is currently underway until December, providing an opportunity for the UBC community to come together and raise funds for a great cause.United Way British Columbia is strengthening vital connections that support people in need in our local communities, across BC. All money raised will make a difference locally.There are a number of ways you can get involved in this year’s campaign:

  • Vancouver campus
    UBCV
    October 23, 2023 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff

    Public hearing on proposed amendments to UBC's Land Use Plan

    Thank you to everyone who has participated in Campus Vision 2050 so far. The next step in the process is a legislatively required public hearing on proposed amendments to the Land Use Plan for UBC Vancouver, which will be held on Nov. 7 online and in person. This is an opportunity for the university community to share comments, which will be considered by UBC's Board of Governors. Ahead of the public hearing, you can also attend an information session on Nov.

  • Darren Dahl
    UBCV
    October 23, 2023 | Leadership one-on-one | Faculty & Staff

    Darren Dahl

    Professor Darren Dahl was appointed Dean of the UBC Sauder School of Business in June 2022. In addition to Dean, he is the Innovate BC Professor in the Marketing and Behavioural Science Division, and is affiliated with the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group. When he arrived at UBC as a consumer behaviour PhD student in 1992, he could never have predicted his career trajectory which has seen him hold a number of roles including Senior Associate Dean, Faculty and Research; Senior Associate Dean, Faculty, and Director, Robert H. Lee Graduate School; and most recently, Senior Associate Dean – Special Projects (COVID Response). Professor Dahl has also received a number of awards including the Killam Research Award and a 3M Teaching Fellowship.

  • Orange Shirt Day
    UBCV
    October 19, 2023 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff

    See highlights from Orange Shirt Day

    Last month, UBC hosted activities and events for Orange Shirt Day (Sept. 30) to recognize and raise awareness about the history and consequences of the residential school system in Canada, and saw strong participation across the community.Take a moment to see highlights from the day, as well as view photos from this year’s intergenerational march in Vancouver.Find out more

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