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  • Anti-Asian Racism
    UBCV & UBCO
    25 May, 2021 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff

    Through our eyes, with our voices: How students and faculty are creating space to heal and be proud of their Asian identities

    Hear from four faculty members in the Faculty of Arts about how racism impacts them and how they are making the learning space a transformative one   "Being an ally necessitates us to submit ourselves to the state of being a non-expert, unknower, and a foreigner, which is not easy when the field of academics constantly expects us to be otherwise.” — Dr. Ayaka Yoshimizu, Assistant Professor of Teaching, Department of Asian Studies

  • UBC Vancouver campus
    UBCV & UBCO
    25 May, 2021 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff

    Share your voice through the Research Data, Software, and Computational Needs Assessment Survey

    Do you use data, software or digital and computational resources in your research? UBC Advanced Research Computing and UBC Library invite researchers to participate in a 3-5 minute confidential survey to help identify gaps in support services, improve offerings and develop new initiatives.  Researchers are invited to complete the Research Data, Software, and Computational Needs Assessment Survey by June 11, 2021. 

  • Graduation flags at UBC
    UBCV & UBCO
    25 May, 2021 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff

    UBC’s spring graduation ceremonies

    On June 2, UBC is hosting its spring virtual graduation for Vancouver and the Okanagan. Watch the Vancouver livestream at 9:30am PDT and the Okanagan livestream at 2:30pm PDT. This virtual ceremony celebrates the very real accomplishments of UBC graduates. While we may not be gathering in person, we stand with our graduates in spirit, take pride in their achievements and share their joy.

  • Karamjeet Heer
    UBCV
    25 May, 2021 | Leadership one-on-one | Faculty & Staff

    Karamjeet Heer

    As UBC’s Comptroller, Karamjeet Heer is responsible for ensuring the university’s fiscal sustainability by providing financial intelligence and strategy. A key leader within UBC’s VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) portfolio, Karamjeet oversees UBC’s budgeting and planning activities, which coordinate over $3.1B in total annual spending. She is also responsible for the delivery of financial reporting and analysis (including UBC’s annual audited financial statements) for the campus community, UBC’s Board of Governors, government, and external stakeholders. She and her team engage with Faculties and administrative units across the university to deliver financial support and guidance, and ensure alignment in UBC’s financial approach. Building on 20 years as a senior financial leader, Karamjeet brings a service-centric philosophy and strong commitment to relationship-building. By engaging in close partnerships, she supports the development and delivery of operational excellence and financial accountability for UBC.

  • Jordan Babando
    UBCO
    17 May, 2021 | Research in focus | Faculty & Staff

    Research in focus: Jordan Babando

    Jordan's research is focused on understanding how COVID-19 presents challenges for those experiencing homelessness and for those offering homelessness services.

  • UBCO campus
    UBCO
    17 May, 2021 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff

    2021 Researcher of the Year Awards

    The Researcher of the Year Awards recognize and celebrate excellence in research and creative scholarly activity at UBC Okanagan. The Researcher of the Year event brings the campus research community together and provides opportunities for faculty, staff and senior administrators to celebrate research excellence. Here are the 2021 Researchers of the Year:

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