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Find Your LGBTQ2SIA+ Community at UBC

Find Your LGBTQ2SIA+ Community at UBC

July 17, 2019

At UBC, we are building an inclusive community welcoming to people of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. Getting to know your campus as an LGBTQ2SIA+ student may be overwhelming. Here’s some information to get you started. Get Connected Throughout the school year, the Equity & Inclusion Office hosts Get Connected events that foster connections […]

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Love is in the Air: Pride installation competition

Love is in the Air: Pride installation competition

July 12, 2019

Calling all artists! Submit your design idea before July 28 for a pride-themed installation at the UBC Pride event on September 6. Use your imagination to build pride, inclusion and Positive Space at UBC!

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Statement regarding UBC’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

July 2, 2019

Over the past few weeks, university community members have expressed views on freedom of expression and academic freedom on campus, and UBC’s commitment to supporting equity and inclusion.

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Resources available to the LGBTQ2SIA+ community at UBC

Resources available to the LGBTQ2SIA+ community at UBC

June 27, 2019

At UBC, we are committed to building a more inclusive campus community. The following are some supports and resources available to LGBTQ2SIA+ community members at UBC.

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Revised: Statement regarding report of anti-Black racism incident during Congress 2019

June 11, 2019

We made a mistake. On Thursday evening, we were advised by the graduate student who was subjected to anti-Black racism and racial profiling at Congress 2019 that the language used in the statement we issued had made a bad situation worse.

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Statement regarding report of anti-Black racism incident during Congress 2019

June 5, 2019

Please see our revised statement. The Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences received a complaint on June 2 from a student attending Congress 2019, for which UBC is the host venue. The student reported being racially profiled and harassed by another Congress participant. UBC unequivocally opposes and denounces anti-Black racism, racial profiling, harassment and […]

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Coast Sailish Two-Spirit Pride Banner Unveiled

Coast Sailish Two-Spirit Pride Banner Unveiled

June 4, 2019

A Coast Sailish Two-Spirit Pride banner was recently unveiled at the AMS Nest. The following description was provided by the artist and the Musqueam First Nation: “Mack (xwməθkwəy̓əm) developed the Coast Salish Two Spirit Pride symbol as a visual representation of Coast Salish Two Spirit unity, dignity and respect. The design was created using traditional […]

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$95,000 awarded to community-led equity, diversity, and inclusion projects

June 3, 2019

Ten projects led by faculty, staff, and students at UBC Vancouver were awarded funding from the Equity Enhancement Fund. Projects support the activation of UBC’s strategic plan and the university’s commitment to inclusion.

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UBC endorses Canada’s Dimensions: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion charter

UBC endorses Canada’s Dimensions: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion charter

May 31, 2019

The University of British Columbia has reaffirmed its strong commitment to enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion in research by endorsing the Government of Canada’s Dimensions charter.

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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Congress 2019

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Congress 2019

May 29, 2019

This year, UBC is hosting the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, an annual convergence of over 70 scholarly associations – and there’s no shortage of amazing sessions covering equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) topics. Thanks to our colleagues at the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology who compiled the following list of EDI […]

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