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Brushstrokes of Resilience: Insights from Every Child Matters book illustrator Karlene Harvey

When you hear the phrase “Every Child Matters” what comes to mind? According to the illustrator of the new Every Child Matters picture book, Karlene Harvey, “Every Child Matters empowers residential school survivors to speak about their childhood, and to acknowledge their experiences on their own terms, which is extremely validating and important. As a daughter of a residential school survivor my heart heals when I see my family and community reclaim their story, when they feel free to express their thoughts and reflections.”

Announcing the recipients of the 2023 President's Awards for staff

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 President's Service Awards for Excellence and the President's Staff Awards. These awards are presented annually by the university to recognize staff members who demonstrate outstanding achievement and excellence within the UBC community.

UBC Okanagan researchers take an interdisciplinary approach to wildfire management

Call for proposals for Small Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund Innovation projects

Proposal submissions for Small Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) Innovation projects are open to faculty, students, and staff at UBC Vancouver. The deadline for proposals is 3pm on November 16, 2023.About Small TLEF Innovation projects

UBC launches the Strategic Equity and Anti-Racism Enhancement Fund

A message from Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver; Rehan Sadiq, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Okanagan; Ainsley Carry, Vice-President, Students; Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion

UBCO researcher investigates how panda cubs communicate with their mother

UBC research aims to close the gap in Alzheimer’s research

While people of Asian ancestry make up more than 16 per cent of Canada’s population, they’ve been vastly underrepresented in Alzheimer’s research to date, comprising less than 3 per cent of participants in clinical trials and national data sets. UBC researchers are working to close that gap. Hear from Dr. Robin Hsiung, an associate professor of neurology and researcher at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, who explains the importance of addressing racial inequities in Alzheimer’s research to improve Alzheimer’s care for Asian Canadians.

Leadership update for Research and Innovation

Update on 2023 annual merit program for eligible staff

I’m pleased to confirm that UBC is proceeding with the 2023 annual merit program for eligible employees in the following groups:

Participate in Orange Shirt Day on Sept. 30

Every year on Sept. 30, people across Canada wear orange and participate in Orange Shirt Day events to recognize and raise awareness about the history and consequences of the residential school system in Canada. It is an opportunity for everyone to engage with the legacies of the residential school system and show their solidarity.  

Reminder to share your feedback on proposed amendments to the Snow Policy (SC5)

The UBC community is invited to comment on proposed amendments to the Snow Policy (SC5) by Sept. 25.