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UBC’s Remembrance Day ceremony, Nov. 11

All UBC community members are invited to join in person or virtually.
Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, Nov. 15

Registration is required, register online by 4:15 pm on Nov. 15.
Student affordability and food insecurity

A message from Ainsley Carry, Vice-President, Students.
Inform the future of federal research support in Canada

Share your thoughts by Dec. 1, 2022.
Dr. Alex Scott appointed Head, Department of Physical Therapy

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC. I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alex Scott as Head, Department of Physical Therapy, effective November 28, 2022 to June 30, 2028. Dr. Scott is a Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, which he first joined in 2010.…
Take the 2022 UBC Vancouver Transportation Survey

How can UBC improve your experience getting to, from and around campus? Tell us through this short 10-minute survey. Your feedback will guide transportation planning and infrastructure decisions to better support the development of more sustainable and equitable transportation systems. Past surveys have resulted in improved walking, rolling, transit and cycling facilities; a campus-wide bike…
Consideration of the reappointment of UBC Chancellor

The Honourable Steven Lewis Point was appointed UBC Chancellor in July 2020. As he approaches the end of his first three-year term, he is now being considered for reappointment.
UBC’s progress on its commitments to equity and anti-racism

A message from Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity & Inclusion. In April this year, UBC’s Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence (ARIE) Task Force launched its final report containing 54 recommendations. You can read the report at antiracism.ubc.ca. The ARIE Task Force report recommendations are complementary to several other important strategic documents that support UBC’s continuing efforts…
Call for nominations: West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards

If you know a faculty member who is committed to teaching excellence in Vancouver or the Okanagan, nominate them for a West Coast Teaching Excellence Award. Hosted by the British Columbia Teaching and Learning Council (BC and Yukon), this award recognizes excellence in postsecondary teaching, primarily at the undergraduate level. Recipients of this award should demonstrate…

Events

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Beyond the Algorithm: Generative AI in Education

Register to join the virtual lecture on Oct. 29.
UBC Thrive month signature events

Join events & explore resources to support mental health this November.
UBC Connects | Voices for Health Equity

Register to join the Nov. 4 event.
UBC ShakeOut Oct. 17: Are you prepared for an earthquake?

UBC will test its emergency alert system during the annual province-wide earthquake drill, Oct. 17.
Transforming Health Symposium

Register to join the symposium on Nov. 4.
Participate in Orange Shirt Day on Sep. 30

See events happening at UBC & explore resources to engage with the legacies of the Residential School system & show your solidarity.
Don Rix Distinguished Keynote Address with Dr. Sam Aparicio

Register for the address & reception, Nov. 18.
Universities and Human Flourishing in the 21st Century

Register for the public lecture by President Bacon on Oct. 9.
Rural Voices Gathering 2024

Have your say on rural health, in-person or online Nov. 20–27.