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30-second bio: Michelle Tan

Michelle is involved with United Way as chair of the Executive Committee, in addition to her role with UBC Research and Innovation. Find out why she volunteers for this great cause, which helps support our local communities.

Apply for a UBC Coaching Internship by Dec. 10

Are you seeking certification as a professional coach and want to apply your new coaching skills and knowledge to working with fellow UBC staff and faculty?Through the Coaching Internship program, you will gain valuable experience coaching faculty and staff in addition to professional development, mentorship and $1,500 towards the tuition cost of the accredited coach training program of your choice. Applications are due Dec. 10.  

UBC Library acquires rare Japanese manuscripts and calligraphy works

Invitation to attend the President’s installation virtually

A message from The Honourable Steven Point, UBC Chancellor

Message from the President: On respect and compassion

A message from Benoit-Antoine Bacon; President and Vice-Chancellor

How the arts can help us live with climate change

Teaching in focus: Kelly Allison

Kelly is an assistant professor of teaching in the School of Social Work at UBC Vancouver. Find out how she encourages students to bring their unique strengths and lived experiences into their professional practice.

SoTL Seed Program open for proposals

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Seed Program helps you explore and understand the impact of pedagogical choices by providing graduate research specialists, collegial collaborations, and complementary project funding.Previously, the SoTL Seed Program was only open to faculty members at UBC Vancouver. This year, the program has been expanded to include all faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan. Applications are open until Nov. 20.

Participate in UBC's Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11

2023 marks the 73rd year that UBC will host a Remembrance Day ceremony to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace. The university community is invited to join the event at the Vancouver campus War Memorial Gym on Nov. 11. In addition, several commemorative ceremonies and events will take place across Canada to mark Veterans' Week. UBC Okanagan faculty and staff are encouraged to attend a ceremony in their local community.

Apply to the Developing Leaders Program by Nov. 24

The Developing Leaders Program – which has evolved from the Managing at UBC Program – is now taking applications from eligible managers.The program is aimed at equipping early-career managers in Vancouver and Okanagan campuses with the skills and knowledge required to lead with more confidence and effectiveness.The deadline for applications is noon on Nov. 24 and the program will begin on Jan. 25, 2024.

Call for nominations for OER Excellence and Impact Awards; West Coast Teaching Excellence Award

We are pleased to announce the inaugural call for nominations for the Open Education Resources (OER) Excellence and Impact Awards, as well as a call for nominations for the 2024 West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards. These awards are open to faculty members at both campuses.OER Excellence and Impact AwardsThe OER Excellence and Impact Awards recognize outstanding work done by faculty who materially advance the use and impact of open educational resources in credit courses at UBC. 

Why is the law different when you’re unhoused?