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On feeling and knowing: Radical conversations about teaching and learning

Even within a historical moment when diversity in higher education is being spoken about with unprecedented frequency, certain core assumptions and traditional norms continue to govern our understanding of what constitutes deep learning. Classrooms are to be safe spaces, we’re told. Yet educators working within complex realms, where the tensions and discomforts of human experience offer no safe havens, know that deep learning often elicits strong feelings. 

UBC Vancouver – call for proposals for teaching-related funding opportunities

We are pleased to invite proposals for a number of teaching-related funding opportunities this fall, in support of advancing UBC’s academic mission. This year, we have expanded our scope of funding by launching a new call for ‘Students as Partners’ in course design. Your support in encouraging UBC Vancouver faculty, staff and students to apply for these opportunities would be greatly appreciated.

Participate in Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Sept. 30

Each year on September 30, people across Canada wear orange and participate in Orange Shirt Day events to recognize and raise awareness about the history and legacies of the residential school system in Canada. This year, September 30 will also mark the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – an opportunity to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools.

Reserved carpool parking at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan

If you are carpooling to campus this fall, find out more about parking available to you.UBC Vancouver

UBC Okanagan 2021 Staff Awards of Excellence announced

Share a snapshot of your fall reflections by Oct. 4

The change in season gives many of us a reason to pause and reflect – whether it inspires an appreciation for fall colours, delicious food, time spent with friends and family, or simply the start of something new, we all bring our unique points of view. This fall, we want you to share a photo that captures what this season symbolizes for you. What do you need to do?

Read the latest Letter from Santa

Share your thoughts on CTLT programming and services

The Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) focuses on professional development in teaching and learning, including:

Help shape the UBC Okanagan Transportation Plan

A message from Rob Einarson, Associate Vice-President, Finance and Operations, UBC Okanagan; and Michael White, Associate Vice-President, Campus + Community Planning Dear colleagues, We are writing today to invite you to learn about the draft transportation plan for the UBC Okanagan campus, and encourage you to provide feedback. 

Dr. Michael Hunt appointed Associate Dean, Graduate Programs at Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

  Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael Hunt to the position of Associate Dean, Graduate Programs, effective September 1, 2021. Dr. Hunt is a Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Director of the Motion Analysis and Biofeedback Lab in the Faculty of Medicine. He is also currently the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Education, in the Faculty of Medicine, and will complete his term there concurrently, ending next summer.

Call for contributions: CTLT Winter Institute

Student Experience of Instruction — open forum on Sept. 28

Faculty and staff are invited to an open forum to learn about changes to the Student Experience of Instruction end-of-course student surveys (formerly Student Evaluation of Teaching) that are being implemented in 2021/22 Winter Session, Term 1.