Brent Lyons (York University) will share his research exploring the obstacles faced by job candidates with mental illness. He will describe his research examining why candidates disclose mental illness during the hiring process, and the consequences of them doing so. Register to attend via Zoom at https://bit.ly/JEDDI-Lyons.
Do you want to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment? This 3-part workshop series equips educators with tools to understand the impact of trauma on learning and develop strategies for a compassionate classroom. These workshops were designed to build on one another and we encourage participation in all sessions. That being said, we recognize the reality […]
The UBC Asian Independent Cinema Showcase 2025, supported by UBC Hong Kong Studies Initiative, will present the Vancouver premiere of K-Family Affairs, followed by a virtual conversation with Director Arum Nam to be hosted by AICS co-curators Dr. Helena Wu and Jimmy Lo. Join director Arum Nam in her journey that delves into her parents’ […]
Are you interested in making your course materials more accessible and barrier free for all learners? Join us for an informal drop-in where you can chat with accessibility consultants, educational designers, and colleagues about accessibility. The accessibility drop-ins are for anyone who is developing course content or open educational resources (OER) and who is curious […]
Deepen your understanding of disability awareness and inclusion in the workplace by joining this online workshop, developed specifically for Faculty of Medicine faculty, staff and learners. Led by equity advisor Dr. Jon Breen, each session includes interactive discussions with participants, interviews with researchers and people with disabilities, and an opportunity to identify and analyze the […]
In this Indigenous Speakers Series session, we will bear witness to a meaningful conversation between Derek Thompson – Čaabať Bookwilla | Suhiltun, Director of Indigenous Engagement at the Faculty of Medicine, and his mom, Maude Thompson. Maude is a First Nations Haisla woman, a Survivor of the Indian residential school experience, and a thoughtful and […]
