The personal statement is written for admission to graduate and professional programs at academic institutions like UBC. But what does personal mean in an academic context? How do writers construct an appropriate professional identity? Research shows that personal statements must reflect the values of the profession, and that the personal self you construct in the […]
Teaching inclusively involves supporting the success of a diverse mix of learners, with different social identities, life experiences and ways of knowing. A key aspect of inclusive teaching is supporting student’s sense of belonging within a program of study and within a discipline. Your course syllabus is a representation of all of the thought and […]
VCH is holding a monkeypox vaccine clinic at the UBC Life Building on Thursday, November 17, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Members of the UBC community who fit the eligibility criteria can stop by Room 1501 to receive a vaccine in a private, anonymous setting. Book online: https://vchcdimms.janeapp.com
Event Details This will be an information session on Bounteous, a top-tier and globally-expanding digital consultancy. We have some exciting internships and apprenticeships planned for 2022 in Digital Marketing, UX, Data Science, QA, and more and are always looking for partnership opportunities to join our innovative and evolving team. Company Overview Founded in 2003 in […]
Irene Navarro, Career Educator, will be offering virtual drop-in advising for international undergraduate students from 1–3 PM Thursdays. International undergraduate students are encouraged to drop in – no appointment needed! – and ask any career questions they may have. Students will be seen individually for up to 10 minutes each (unless demand is low, in […]
The Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies and the UBC Emeritus College have assembled a cohort of Emeriti to participate in the 2022-23 PWIAS Catalyst Program. The Wall Catalyst Emeriti cohort will meet monthly to share research experience and engage with guest lecturers on the topic of the "Climate and Nature Emergency". This month, we have […]
Register here: shorturl.at/JST29 Managing finances can be a source of stress in students’ lives. In this workshop, you will learn about: Tips and tricks to thrive on a student budget, UBC resources during Thrive Month and all year long. This webinar will be hosted on Zoom, with the Zoom-enabled closed captioning. If you have any […]
Join the entrepreneurship@UBC community in person for our Female Founder Meetup Thursday, November 17, designed for our ecosystem of female and non-binary founders, executives, leaders and mentors part of entrepreneurship@UBC and our wider ecosystem. These informal meetups are intended to connect our venture community with the wider ecosystem to develop new relationships and celebrate the work being done through […]
In this session we will have an in-depth conversation regarding respectful environments and the different options to report respectful environment concerns. We will discuss questions such as: what happens after these concerns have been reported? what does the process look like? how involved do I have to be? can I report as a 3rd party? can […]
Connect with artists and activists Corrina Sparrow, Cicely Belle Blain, and Love Intersections’ David Ng and Jen Sunshine while discussing Two-Spirit and IBPOC Queer experiences in a safe space. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Confirm your spot by November 14. About the speakers Corrina Sparrow From the Musqueam and Qualicum Nations, Corrina Sparrow is […]