You are invited to join us for a Movie Night to celebrate Black History Month within the Faculty of Forestry Details: Monday, February 27th, 2023 at FSC 1003, 5:30pm We will be watching the movie "Hidden Figures" *This event is open to all students, staff, faculty in Forestry and across UBC. African finger food and […]
On February 24, Ukraine and Ukrainians around the world commemorate the beginning of a nightmare, one year since the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine. At this rally, we would like to pay tribute to Ukrainian students and their bravery in going through the war at home. Some of them might be fighting on the frontlines […]
Tuesday, February 27, 2023 5:00-6:00 PM, Reception with lights refreshments to follow Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL) Theatre, 2202 Main Mall RSVP: https://forms.gle/WoR2o1X6wTsXWRap9 The ocean’s capacity to sustain life and support human wellbeing is increasingly threatened by intensifying climate change that exacerbates other non-climatic human stressors such as overfishing, pollution, and invasive species. The world […]
Date: February 28, 2023 Time: 3:00 - 4:30 PM PST Location: Fred Kaiser 2020 and 2030 and online via Zoom REGISTER NOW This panel event is intended to be an informal conversation on the Black Experience in the Faculty of Applied Science. Students, staff, and faculty are coming together to share their experiences of being Black in […]
Please join us on March 7th in the Green College Coach House. Professor Minelle Mahtani, McLean Chair in Canadian Studies, and her Canadian Studies students will co-present their work, “Creating a Critical Canadian Studies: Dialogue-based constellations of care.” There will be a reception afterwards.
This year's McLean Lecture events will begin on February 28 at 7:30pm in the Green College Coach House. Professor Minelle Mahtani, McLean Chair in Canadian Studies, and her Canadian Studies students will co-present their work, "Creating a Critical Canadian Studies: Dialogue-based constellations of care." Please join us for the talk and for a reception afterwards.
Girls* and gender non-conforming folks in grades 10-12 are invited to explore why engineering is an amazing career for those who want to change the world, help improve the lives of others and the environment around us, and who like teamwork and problem-solving. Learn about different types of engineering, chat with current students, hear from […]
The IBPOC STEM Network is an affinity space for IBPOC women and gender-diverse persons working in a STEM field at UBC to come together and find connection, support and mentorship. If you are a faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellow, or graduate student who identifies as an IBPOC woman or gender-diverse person, join the IBPOC STEM Network Spring Social. […]
This session is for anyone who teaches at UBC who is looking for an introduction to inclusive teaching practices. Be introduced to the literature underpinning inclusive teaching and discuss why inclusive practices in the classroom are important. We will explore diversity amongst UBC’s student population. You will have an opportunity to learn, discuss and share […]
A group exhibition based on collaborative creative correspondence to the current women-led uprising happening in Iran HATCH Gallery, AMS Nest ● March 7th to March 17th ● Gallery Hours: 12PM-4PM Artists: Elmira Sarreshtehdari, Sholeh Mahlouji, Marzieh Mosavarzadeh, Yasaman Moussavi Curated By: Yasaman Moussavi and Elmira Sarreshtehdari During the ten days of this event, artists and […]
Looking for a fun way to celebrate International Women’s Day? Come out to our Movie Night on Tuesday, March 7th at 6:30pm in ANGU 039, to meet some new friends and take a break from studying by watching a movie that embodies women empowerment! Attendees will also get a treat bag, as a thank you […]
The UBC Film Society and Department of Theatre and Film present a free screening of Gabriel Bier Gislason's horror film Attachment (2022) on Wednesday, March 8 at the Norm Theatre. Gabriel will be in attendance for a Q&A moderated by Dr. Mila Zuo (Assistant Professor, Film Studies) following the screening. All are welcome. "Starting with […]
A group exhibition based on collaborative creative correspondence to the current women-led uprising happening in Iran HATCH Gallery, AMS Nest ● March 7th to March 17th ● Gallery Hours: 12PM-4PM Artists: Elmira Sarreshtehdari, Sholeh Mahlouji, Marzieh Mosavarzadeh, Yasaman Moussavi Curated By: Yasaman Moussavi and Elmira Sarreshtehdari During the ten days of this event, artists and […]
Overview Come together in community with other IBPOC faculty, staff and postdoctoral fellows to create joy and play at the IBPOC Connections faculty & staff lunch. Co-hosted with St. John’s College, the focus of this lunch is creativity and connection. Enjoy a pan-Asian menu while networking with colleagues and engaging in arts and crafts activities. […]
A group exhibition based on collaborative creative correspondence to the current women-led uprising happening in Iran HATCH Gallery, AMS Nest ● March 7th to March 17th ● Gallery Hours: 12PM-4PM Artists: Elmira Sarreshtehdari, Sholeh Mahlouji, Marzieh Mosavarzadeh, Yasaman Moussavi Curated By: Yasaman Moussavi and Elmira Sarreshtehdari During the ten days of this event, artists and […]
The disabled community is severely underrepresented in the legal profession. People interested in the field often worry about how their physical and mental health conditions or disabilities may impact the already stressful journey of pursuing law. The UBC Disabilities United Collective (DUC), the UBC Law Disability Alliance (ULDA), and UBC Pre-Law Association are organizing an […]
A group exhibition based on collaborative creative correspondence to the current women-led uprising happening in Iran HATCH Gallery, AMS Nest ● March 7th to March 17th ● Gallery Hours: 12PM-4PM Artists: Elmira Sarreshtehdari, Sholeh Mahlouji, Marzieh Mosavarzadeh, Yasaman Moussavi Curated By: Yasaman Moussavi and Elmira Sarreshtehdari During the ten days of this event, artists and […]
A group exhibition based on collaborative creative correspondence to the current women-led uprising happening in Iran HATCH Gallery, AMS Nest ● March 7th to March 17th ● Gallery Hours: 12PM-4PM Artists: Elmira Sarreshtehdari, Sholeh Mahlouji, Marzieh Mosavarzadeh, Yasaman Moussavi Curated By: Yasaman Moussavi and Elmira Sarreshtehdari During the ten days of this event, artists and […]
A group exhibition based on collaborative creative correspondence to the current women-led uprising happening in Iran HATCH Gallery, AMS Nest ● March 7th to March 17th ● Gallery Hours: 12PM-4PM Artists: Elmira Sarreshtehdari, Sholeh Mahlouji, Marzieh Mosavarzadeh, Yasaman Moussavi Curated By: Yasaman Moussavi and Elmira Sarreshtehdari During the ten days of this event, artists and […]
About the Talk In this presentation, Dr. Kinnon R. MacKinnon will provide a brief overview of the state of the research on detransition. He will also share key insights learned from the Re/DeTrans Canada research study which was the first national, qualitative study into the experiences of shifting or reversing a gender transition and related care needs. […]
In this session of REDI’s Indigenous Speaker Series, we will have a conversation with Grand Chief Mike Kanentakeron Mitchell, director of You Are On Indian Land (1969), and learn more about how we think about the broader reach of truth, reconciliation and redress.
A group exhibition based on collaborative creative correspondence to the current women-led uprising happening in Iran HATCH Gallery, AMS Nest ● March 7th to March 17th ● Gallery Hours: 12PM-4PM Artists: Elmira Sarreshtehdari, Sholeh Mahlouji, Marzieh Mosavarzadeh, Yasaman Moussavi Curated By: Yasaman Moussavi and Elmira Sarreshtehdari During the ten days of this event, artists and […]
A group exhibition based on collaborative creative correspondence to the current women-led uprising happening in Iran HATCH Gallery, AMS Nest ● March 7th to March 17th ● Gallery Hours: 12PM-4PM Artists: Elmira Sarreshtehdari, Sholeh Mahlouji, Marzieh Mosavarzadeh, Yasaman Moussavi Curated By: Yasaman Moussavi and Elmira Sarreshtehdari During the ten days of this event, artists and […]
A group exhibition based on collaborative creative correspondence to the current women-led uprising happening in Iran HATCH Gallery, AMS Nest ● March 7th to March 17th ● Gallery Hours: 12PM-4PM Artists: Elmira Sarreshtehdari, Sholeh Mahlouji, Marzieh Mosavarzadeh, Yasaman Moussavi Curated By: Yasaman Moussavi and Elmira Sarreshtehdari During the ten days of this event, artists and […]
Join UBC’s Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS) for a conversation on contemporary Indigenous literatures with authors Louis-Karl Picard-Sioui and Nathan Adler, and Sarah Henzi, Assistant Professor at SFU. Following their most recent publications, we will talk about the current exchanges, challenges, and barriers that exist for English- and French-speaking Indigenous writers in […]
Please join us for the second instalment of the 2023 McLean Lectures. McLean Chair Minelle Mahtani will interview Tajja Isen, author of Some of My Best Friends - "a fearless and darkly comic essay collection about race, justice and the limits of good intentions," named one of the best books of the year by the […]
UBC experts explore the subject of how youths can cope with and develop healthier approaches to social media, cyberbullying, and more.
Reparations in Social Work: A Progressive Model for Change with Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard Black Canadians are owed reparations for the harms endured during enslavement and the harmful impacts that continue to haunt Black Communities. In this lecture, Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard addresses the often-asked question “How do we engage in meaningful reparations?” In 2020, […]
The Centre for Gender & Sexual Health Equity is proud to present our next Trainee Research Symposium! The symposium will showcase ten-minute presentations by CGSHE trainees from UBC and SFU on intersectional approaches to gender equity and sexual health, followed by a Q&A session. Moderated by UBC Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. A.J. Lowik. The CGSHE Trainee […]
Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, in-person, at the First Nations Longhouse Link to event: https://ubc2324.med.ubc.ca/event/ubc-23-24-students-facilitators-community-building-event/ The UBC 23 24 team is excited to invite the entire UBC 23 24 community to sit with us, share some food and get to know each other! This includes all UBC Health Professional students and leadership […]
A UBC public dialogue event centered around the importance of peer-led work, with formerly incarcerated lived-experience speakers.
What does it mean to celebrate diversity and incorporate cultural values and practices into climate action work? How can we better amplify the voices of Indigenous, Black and People of Colour (IBPOC) community members? If these are questions that spark your interest, our upcoming event is for you! 🎉Celebrating IBPOC Voices in Youth Climate Action […]
*refreshments provided! We are hosting a FREE shopping experience in the SVPRO lounge, Orchard Commons, 4061, for all 2S, trans, nonbinary, and otherwise gender creative individuals! Come find your style! Clothing Donations accepted until March 30th. Drop off at SVPRO, between 8:30-4:30 M-F.