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Equity in Action: 2025 Year in Review from the AVPEI

Equity in Action: 2025 Year in Review from the AVPEI

In this year-in-review, learn about highlights of our collective progress and some of the priorities that will guide our work in 2026 and beyond.

In Memoriam: Dr. Sharon E. Kahn, UBC’s First AVP, Equity

Dr. Kahn, who passed away recently, served as UBC’s first director of employment equity (1989) and first associate vice-president, equity (1994).

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Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress: Focus on neurodiversity inclusion

December 3 marks the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year’s theme – fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress – invites us to reflect on how we can better support disabled community members.

Tips to make winter holiday celebrations more inclusive

Whether you’re planning a team lunch or hosting an end-of-year event, here are some ways to make your holiday gatherings more welcoming for everyone and reflect UBC’s values and commitments of respect and inclusion.

Now open for students: StEAR Enhancement Fund

Now open for students: StEAR Enhancement Fund

UBC students are invited to apply to the Strategic Equity & Anti-Racism (StEAR) Enhancement Fund by November 9, 2025.

Celebrating leadership in advancing anti-racism and inclusive excellence

Celebrating leadership in advancing anti-racism and inclusive excellence

UBC has announced the 2025 recipients of the President’s Service Awards for Excellence and the President’s Staff Awards, recognizing staff members who demonstrate outstanding achievement and excellence within the UBC community. Among this year’s honourees are two staff members recognized for their exceptional efforts in advancing anti-racism and inclusive excellence—a category that celebrates leadership in […]

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2025 Employment Equity Census: Count yourself in by October 31

UBC employees are now invited to complete the updated Employment Equity Census by October 31, 2025. It takes just 3 minutes and helps UBC’s efforts to advance equity and inclusion.

Orange Shirt Day: Every child matters

Orange Shirt Day: Every child matters

Orange Shirt Day, September 30, is a day to honour and uphold Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors of the Indian Residential School system, and to commemorate those who didn’t return home.

Apply this fall: StEAR Enhancement Fund

Get $500 to $10,000 to catalyze student, faculty, and staff projects that advance equity and anti-racism.