New term: Welcome from the AVP, Equity and Inclusion
Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion, shares a welcome message to students, faculty and staff at the commencement of the academic year.
Statement in response to the stabbing incident at UWaterloo
Reflecting on the shocking stabbing at UWaterloo, we wish a speedy recovery to the injured professor and students and reaffirm our commitments to safety and inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff and those who work and learn in solidarity with them.
Remarks: UBC Hot Lunch
The following remarks were delivered by Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion during the UBC Hot Lunch hosted by St. John’s College on May 31, 2023.
New institutional roadmap to guide implementation of EDI priorities
The StEAR Roadmap for Change is a substantive component of the Framework that includes a detailed set of objectives and strategic actions to be implemented over the next three to five years.
Reconciling expression rights and equality rights to advance social equity
As the university sector deepens its commitments to advancing social equity, the capacity to reconcile expression and equality rights is more important than ever to maintain the vitality of the university and its increasingly diversifying community of students, scholars, and staff.
Recognizing leadership of trans, Two-Spirit and non-binary students, faculty and staff
March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility, an intentional opportunity to celebrate and recognize the valuable contributions of trans community members, but also to reflect on how we can all contribute to inclusion. This year, I would like to recognize the following UBC community members for their dedication and leadership: Amidst these individual recognitions, I’d […]
March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racism
Read the statement from Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion, in recognition of March 21, the International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Remarks: Acts of kindness
The following remarks were delivered by Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion, during the annual event to mark the Anti-Bullying or “Pink Shirt Day” held on February 22, 2023 and organized by the Vice-President, Finance and Operations portfolio.
Remarks: Unifying Perspectives on the Revolution in Iran
The following remarks were delivered by Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion, on December 13, 2022 at the SFU Goldcorp Center for the Arts as part of a Women, Life, Freedom event. This community-led event was organized in response to the human rights situation and events taking place in Iran.
Remarks: A gathering to support the UBC Iranian community
The following remarks were delivered by Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion, during a community gathering organized in support of the Iranian community at UBC and held on October 18, 2022.