Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCV & UBCO13 May, 2022 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Santa Ono and UBC professor Henry Yu discuss Asian Heritage Month and what it means to them
Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for all Canadians to learn more about the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asi
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UBCV & UBCO12 May, 2022 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
New research suggests ways to get men to open up
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UBCO12 May, 2022 | Okanagan Global Message | Faculty & Staff
Reconnecting on campus: Graduation and Principal’s Town Hall
A message from Lesley Cormack, Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues, It’s been a tough two years—but the normal things in life are starting to resume. And opportunities to connect on campus are resuming, too. I’m pleased to highlight the return of two meaningful opportunities to connect with our community on campus in the coming weeks:
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UBCV & UBCO11 May, 2022 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Equity Enhancement Fund — call for proposals
As part of UBC’s commitment to advancing equity and inclusion across its campuses, faculty and staff are invited to submit a proposal to the Equity Enhancement Fund for projects that are responsive to community needs and advance one or more of the actions outlined in UBC’s Inclusion Action Plan. Please encourage faculty and staff in your area to submit a proposal by June 5. A total of $40,000 is available at UBC Vancouver and $5,000 at UBC Okanagan. Applicants can request up to $5,000 per project in Vancouver and up to $1,500 in the Okanagan.
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UBCO10 May, 2022 | Okanagan Global Message | Faculty & Staff
Message from the Provost, UBC Okanagan
A message from Rehan Sadiq, Provost and Vice-President, Academic pro tem, UBC OkanaganDear colleagues,As we conclude a busy winter term at UBC Okanagan, I am pleased to share a new iteration of the Provost Office newsletter, Academic Update. We will be issuing this newsletter quarterly on the Provost’s website to keep you apprised of the many academic initiatives happening on our campus.
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UBCV9 May, 2022 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
Tara Newell proves ‘UBC’s Got Talent’
Anyone watching an episode of Canada’s Got Talent (CGT) recently might have spotted a familiar face on the stage. Tara Newell, who works within the Faculty of Medicine, was among the members of Lions Gate Chorus who wowed the judges with their rendition of Queen’s song ‘Don’t stop me now’.
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UBCV & UBCO9 May, 2022 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
View the second round of spring-inspired blossoms from faculty and staff
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UBCV & UBCO5 May, 2022 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
Santa Ono speaks with UBC's Chancellor, the Honorable Steven Point
Santa Ono talks to UBC's 19th and current Chancellor Steven Point about his distinguished career and his philosophy of life. Find out more
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UBCO5 May, 2022 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
UBC research shows virtual visits with dogs improves wellbeing
While spending time with dogs has been well documented as an activity that improves wellbeing, new research — thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic — proves that a remote canine session can be just as therapeutic as an in-person visit. The research, led by Dr. John-Tyler Binfet, Associate Professor in UBC Okanagan’s School of Education, and Dr. Christine Tardif-Williams, an Associate Professor with Brock University, has found that spending time virtually with a therapy dog can enhance student wellbeing.
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UBCV5 May, 2022 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
Women working for apps like Uber and Doordash often ‘brush off’ harassment
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UBCO5 May, 2022 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Call for volunteers to support UBC Okanagan’s Spring graduation ceremony
On June 9 and 10, UBC Okanagan will be celebrating the graduation of nearly 1,900 students. Volunteers play a key role to help make the graduation ceremonies a memorable experience for graduates and their families. You can get involved by volunteering to support the event. A number of volunteering opportunities are available for faculty and staff. Detailed instructions for each of the key roles needed for the graduation ceremonies are available on the registration page.
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UBCV5 May, 2022 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
UBC faculty experts at the Peter A. Allard School of Law discuss Roe v. Wade