Pride at UBC
At UBC, we’re proud of our diverse students, faculty and staff. Explore the many Pride activities at UBC, connect with your community, help create positive space on and off campus and stand up for sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) diversity.
Indigenous History Month
June commemorates Indigenous History Month in Canada. The month encourages people to learn about, appreciate and acknowledge the rich history, heritage, resilience, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across the country.
Asian Heritage Month at UBC
See what’s happening at UBC’s Vancouver and Okanagan campuses for Asian Heritage Month.
Saturday Farmers’ Markets
June 3 – November 25 Saturday Farmers’ Markets Visit local vendors selling fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, beverages and more!
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day takes place annually on March 8 to recognize and celebrate women’s achievements, challenge biases, and reflect on and advance efforts towards greater gender equality. UBC is committed to gender equity and inclusion of all women. By challenging and calling out gender bias and inequality, we can all help create a more inclusive UBC.
Black History Month
Black History Month is an opportunity for a focused, intentional, and elevated reflection and recognition of Black history and achievement – and the many historical and contemporary contributions of Black Canadians, Black British Columbians, and Black students, faculty and staff at UBC.
Lunar New Year
See the Lunar New Year events happening at UBC and in the community.
Observing the Third Anniversary of the Downing of Flight PS752
On January 8th, we observe the third anniversary of the downing of flight PS752 and recognize National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Air Disasters.
Transgender Day of Remembrance at UBC
On November 20th, we honour those lost to violence, those who live through violence and transphobia, and recognize the need to disrupt the violence and oppression that trans people continue to face.
Fran Lebowitz
A conversation with Fran Lebowitz
Dr. Roland Paris
The Ukraine Crisis and Europe’s Future: A New Cold War?
The Pirate Function
March 31 The Pirate Function Join UBC iSchool and Dr. Kavita Philip (UBC English) for a talk about unauthorized reproduction and its cultural, legal, and political-economic significance.
Movie Chats with Alejandro Yoshizawa!
April 1 Movie Chats with Alejandro Yoshizawa! Join the Science Undergraduate Society’s BIPOC Working Group for the viewing of All Our Father’s Relations, the story of the Grant siblings
UBC Bands: Come Sunday
April 1 UBC Bands: Come Sunday In the hope of taking Black History Month beyond February, UBC Bands is celebrating classic and contemporary Black composers in their last concert of […]
Fish Wars and Blue Conflicts
April 6 Fish Wars and Blue Conflicts War at sea is still a rare event, but declining fish stock and growing geopolitical tensions are rapidly pushing maritime security up the […]
Spring Break at the Beaty Museum
March 12-27 Spring Break at the Beaty Museum Join us this Spring Break for a different activity every day, brought to you by volunteers, staff, curators, and special guests!
iCON-VCH Indigenous Health Round
March 25 iCON-VCH Indigenous Health Round Join us for iCON-VCH’s Indigenous Health Round in partnership with FNHA “Culturally Safe,Quality Virtual Healthcare for Indigenous People and Their Families”.
Transitions: Life After Graduation (Virtual Networking Event)
March 17 Transitions: Life After Graduation (Virtual Networking Event) Have you always wanted to learn more about the different career paths pursued by UBC alumni?
Advancing Climate Justice and Humanitarian Action: Celebrating African Women’s Leadership
March 18 Advancing Climate Justice and Humanitarian Action: Celebrating African Women’s Leadership The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report recently published shows, women are disproportionately impacted by climate change […]
Wednesday Noon Hours — Morning and Afternoon Ragas
March 23 Wednesday Noon Hours — Morning and Afternoon Ragas David Trasoff and Sunny Matharu perform a delightful concert of Hindustani classical music performed on the sarode and the tabla.