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Concerted national action overdue for all the children who never came home from residential schools

The discovery of an unmarked mass burial site at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School highlights the urgent need for a concerted national response on behalf of all the children who were stolen from their families and who never returned home.

UBCO researchers examine how pandemics impact the homeless

UBC welcomes new board members

The UBC Board of Governors is pleased to announce that two new members have been appointed to serve on the board by the BC Provincial Government, effective May 17, 2021. The first appointee is Natalie Chan, President and Research Director of Be the Change Group, a Vancouver-based public and population health consulting and creative firm.

Prof. Yang-Yang Zhou named as a CIFAR-Azrieli Global Scholar

  Dr. Yang-Yang Zhou, Assistant Professor of Political Science, has been named a CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar. She is among 19 exceptional early-career scholars from eight countries to be selected for this fellowship for 2021-2023. Scholars are awarded $100,000 in unrestricted research support, mentorship, a global network, and professional skills development.  

How UBC Library has delivered access to physical materials and virtual help

UBC launches COVID-19 rapid testing clinic for students, others on campus

Statement on the Missing Children of the Kamloops Indian Residential School

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor; Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan

30-second bio: Tricia Logan

As the Assistant Director of Research and Engagement at the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre, Tricia connects with communities, builds partnerships, and facilitates research. The trait she most admires in others is the ability to listen well.

Faculty can now apply to lead a Global Seminar

If you're a faculty member interested in running a Global Seminar, Go Global is accepting proposals until June 30, 2021.

Join the National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor

COVID-19: Resumption Planning for Return to Campus, Remote Work update

A message from Shelley Kayfish, Director, Campus Operations and Risk Management; Co-chair, UBC Okanagan Resumption Planning and Coordination Committee; Prof. Michael Burgess, Associate Provost, Strategy, UBC Okanagan; Professor and Chair in Biomedical Ethics, School of Population and Public Health, UBC Faculty of Medicine; Co-chair, UBC Okanagan Resumption Planning and Coordination Committee Dear colleagues,

Asian Heritage Month at UBC Okanagan

A message from Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues, As Asian Heritage Month draws to a close, I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to recognize the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian descent and to explore the rich diversity of Asian heritage in our country. Many of these cultures are part of our campus community, bringing together unique perspectives and lived experiences that elevate the way we teach, learn and research.