Does your department want to prioritize equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI) in your work, but you’re not sure where to start? Join this online workshop to learn more about UBC’s Activating Inclusion Toolkit and the cycle of EDI planning, learning, and action for UBC units and departments. Workshop Outcomes: Learn about opportunities for units and departments […]
As a Teaching Assistant, you are an important resource for both students and Instructors. You can help build a more equitable learning environment in how you set expectations, manage online and in-person classroom interactions, and in how you approach evaluating student work. Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is not just about the content that you […]
Overview: Learn more about the Student Demographic Data Project (SDDP) and its aims to provide the university with inclusive, demographically representative data about our students. Join a panel of UBC experts for an overview of the project; hear how it supports UBC’s equity, diversity and inclusion priorities; ask questions; and share your perspectives. Hear from […]
Many community members are experiencing trauma and distress in response to the death of Mahsa Amini and the unfolding situation in Iran. While this is a period of pain, sadness and uncertainty, please know you are not alone. We invite UBC community members to come together in solidarity, process in a safe space, and find […]
Overview: Learn more about the Student Demographic Data Project (SDDP) and its aims to provide the university with inclusive, demographically representative data about our students. Join a panel of UBC experts for an overview of the project; hear how it supports the priorities of UBC’s equity, diversity and inclusion priorities; ask questions and share your […]
Join us as we kick off the Decolonial Dialogues series with the first session, Narrating Experiences In Storytelling. This session on poetry and storytelling features writers and panel members Junie Désil, Jasmin Kaur, and Dallas Hunt. The session will open with introductory comments about the Decolonial Dialogues, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with […]
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 […]
Connect with educators and advocates Navi Gill, Morgan Switzer-Rodney, and Courtenay Gibson on creating individual and community wellbeing during times of uncertainty, grief and joy as IBPOC students in a safe space. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Confirm your spot by January 13. About the speakers Navi Gill Navdeep (Navi) Gill is an Ayurveda […]
In April 2022, the Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force (ARIE TF) released 54 recommendations aimed at addressing the many forms of systemic racism at UBC. Now, as we enter 2023, Executive Sponsors will reaffirm UBC’s commitment to anti-racism and inclusive excellence, Task Force leaders will highlight key priorities, and the new Associate Vice-President, […]
Connect with artists and educators Adeerya Johnson, Justin Ducharme, and Minelle Mahtani on moving forward in solidarity as IBPOC students in a safe space. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Register to confirm your spot. About the speakers Adeerya Johnson Adeerya Johnson is a digital collections archivist from Atlanta, Georgia. She is currently a Ph.D. […]
Overview Join the first JEDII STEM Series session of 2023 to explore practices and strategies that leaders and units can take to promote inclusion, learning and belonging when responding to complaints, conflicts and concerns from equity-deserving groups. Connect with guests from the Office of the Ombudsperson for Students, Equity & Inclusion Office, Investigations Office, and […]
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. […]