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External Review of Campus Security

November 12, 2020

As part of UBC’s commitment to address systemic bias and build a more inclusive university, we are embarking on an independent external review of Campus Security. The review is being conducted by Rubin Thomlinson LLP. It is focused on procedures and policies that govern the operations of Campus Security on both campuses, including how our […]

Disability Affinity Group Ready to Launch

October 20, 2020

Aligned with October as Disability Employment Awareness Month, community members at UBC are launching UBC’s first Disability Affinity Group. What is the Disability Affinity Group? The Disability Affinity Group will provide an opportunity for faculty and staff living with disabilities to regularly meet and build a community of support, learning, and solidarity. In addition to building […]

Call for Applications – Graduate Academic Assistant for Inclusive Teaching Project

July 31, 2020

The EIO, CTLT and Centre for Accessibility are hiring a Graduate Academic Assistant (GAA) to work part-time in 2020 – 2021 for the project, “Innovative and Inclusive Teaching of UBC Instructors with Disabilities.” The position is open to UBC graduate students enrolled in either a master’s or doctoral programs in any faculty, on both campuses, […]

Beyond the Binary at UBC

July 21, 2020

By: Gabrielle Bonifacio,  Jesse Grimaldi and Dr. Rachael Sullivan A grassroots, community-led project designed to help educate people on themes of gender identity and inclusion, Beyond the Binary at UBC has been a labour of love for facilitators Jesse Grimaldi and Dr. Rachael Sullivan since 2015. Grimaldi was inspired to start the project shortly after […]

New Task Force to Support Gender Diversity at UBC

June 23, 2020

A new university-wide task force, comprised of faculty, staff and student members from both campuses, will work to bring a lens of gender diversity to UBC’s systems, policies and practices, and address human rights concerns related to gender identity and gender expression. Following a university-wide call for applications, the newly formed Trans, Two-Spirit, and Gender […]

In Celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day

In Celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21, 2020

June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21 the National Indigenous Peoples Day – reminders to “recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples”. At UBC, we are privileged to be living, working, and learning on the traditional and unceded territories of the Musqueam, […]

Activating Solidarity: A Guide to Anti-Racism Work

June 12, 2020

In the wake of George Floyd’s murder-by-police and the subsequent protests that have arisen in response to centuries of systemic and persistent anti-Black racism, colonialism and white supremacy across the globe, many people have been circulating anti-racist reading lists in an effort to educate themselves and encourage others to do the same.  While these are […]