June 12, 2024
Coyotes live in and around UBC and can often be seen on campus. Never approach or feed a coyote, for their safety and yours.
Coyotes will usually mind their own business if left alone. However, if you are walking on campus, especially with a small dog, and a coyote approaches you, follow the advice from the BC Conservation Officer Service:
- Make yourself look as large as possible.
- Wave your arms and shout at the coyote in a loud, aggressive voice. If the coyote continues to approach, don’t run or turn your back. Continue to exaggerate the above gestures and slowly back away.
- If you are walking your dog, make sure to keep it on a leash. Pick up small dogs if possible.
If a coyote poses an immediate threat or danger to public safety, call the BC Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-952-7277.
June 6, 2024
Apply to join UBC’s delegation at COP29 to observe the international climate negotiation process, share UBC’s leading research and climate actions, and build new networks with people from around the globe.
The annual UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP) brings together countries, civil society, companies and people on the frontline of climate change to accelerate action on the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29) summit will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11 to December 22, 2024.
UBC faculty, staff, students and post-docs can apply for the chance to receive one of UBC’s badges to attend COP29, observe global negotiations, and be in a key space of global climate action. Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday, July 1, 2024.
June 3, 2024
If you have an innovative idea for embedding sustainable health and wellbeing strategic initiatives within teaching, learning and research environments, apply to the UBC Wellbeing Strategic Initiative Fund.
Faculty- and staff-led projects can apply by July 9, 2024 for up to $5,000 in funding, through three funding streams:
- Supporting Wellbeing in Classroom Environments
- Advancing Community and Planetary Wellbeing through Health Equity
- Celebrating 10 Years of UBC Wellbeing
June 3, 2024
The Centre for Health Education Scholarship is holding a virtual open house on June 25 for those interested in learning more about the Indigenous Stream of the Clinical Educator Fellowship Program (CEFP).
The Clinical Educator Fellowship Program — Indigenous Stream is seeking Indigenous physicians interested in developing knowledge and skills as a Clinical Educator to participate in the funded two-year fellowship. At the open house, attendees will have the opportunity to meet Program Director Dr. Rose Hatala, learn more about the program and ask questions.
- Date: Tuesday, June 25 from 5:30–7 pm
- Location: Online via Zoom, details provided on registration
June 3, 2024
After an 18-month closure, the Museum of Anthropology at UBC will welcome visitors following the completion of the Great Hall seismic upgrades. Join the reopening celebrations June 13–16.
Thursday, June 13, 5–9 pm
Be the first to see the newly rebuilt Great Hall, and experience the revitalized and reinterpreted displays of Northwest Coast Indigenous carvings, poles, weavings and other works from the past and present. The event includes traditional Coast Salish song and dance by Tsatsu Stalqayu Coastal Wolf Pack and remarks from invited speakers.
Friday, June 14–Sunday, June 16
Celebrate MOA’s reopening weekend and enjoy family-friendly festivities all weekend long.
Join an extended weekend filled with performances, staff tours and hands-on workshops, and be among the first to see the newly rebuilt Great Hall and revitalized displays of Northwest Coast art.
May 31, 2024
Apply for up to $1,500 for community-university collaboration and relationship building through the Partnership Recognition and Exploration (PRE) Fund.
UBC Community Engagement is now accepting applications for 2024 PRE funding, which aims to fill small resource gaps and empower community partners to build reciprocal relationships with UBC faculty, staff and students.
The fund especially welcomes collaborative initiatives that advance:
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Indigenous engagement and reconciliation
- Health innovation and community wellbeing
- Sustainability and climate action
- Teaching, learning, and research excellence
PRE funding is available through to December 31, 2024, OR until available funds are exhausted.
May 31, 2024
Join the UBC Equity & Inclusion Office on June 25 for an update on strategic actions advancing equity and anti-racism at UBC.
Dr. Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion, will speak on the implementation of strategic actions advancing UBC’s equity and anti-racism priorities, and explore key highlights from the inaugural 2024 Strategic Equity and Anti-Racism (StEAR) Progress Report. The event will include a Q&A session where participants can share questions, comments and feedback.
Additional sessions are also available June 17–24 for those belonging to historically, persistently, systemically marginalized communities.
- Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 2:30–3:45 pm
- Location: Online via Zoom
This event was shared by UBC Bulletin on June 12.