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Remarks: Unifying Perspectives on the Revolution in Iran

December 14, 2022

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.

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Statement of solidarity in response to Club Q attack  

Statement of solidarity in response to Club Q attack  

November 24, 2022

We are deeply saddened by the violence and loss of life in Colorado Springs, United States. In memory of the victims and in solidarity with queer and trans communities impacted by this tragedy, we stand behind the thoughtful and powerful message issued by SOGI UBC.

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Trans Day of Remembrance

Trans Day of Remembrance

November 18, 2022

Explore how you can help mark this year’s Trans Day of Remembrance and access resources for trans community members and those seeking to be better allies.

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New Student Equity Action Network launched

November 15, 2022

New Student Equity Action Network aims to bring together students working on equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives at UBC and to catalyze collaborations, knowledge exchange, and maximize the impact of student efforts. Creating change is hard, let alone at large institutions such as UBC. It’s easy to feel lost and overwhelmed within its vast ecosystem of […]

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Time to Thrive: UBC Black Caucus brings back Black mental wellness initiative

Time to Thrive: UBC Black Caucus brings back Black mental wellness initiative

November 15, 2022

Back again in 2022, for the month of November – and on a first-come, first-served basis – Black students, faculty and staff across the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses can access free 1-on-1 virtual or in-person counselling sessions with Black counsellors.

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Remarks: A gathering to support the UBC Iranian community

October 19, 2022

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.

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$49,510 awarded to community-based initiatives that enhance equity, diversity, and inclusion

$49,510 awarded to community-based initiatives that enhance equity, diversity, and inclusion

October 17, 2022

14 projects led by faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan received funding from the Equity Enhancement Fund. The fund is designed to support community-led projects that advance UBC’s commitments to inclusion. This spring funding cycle, the Equity & Inclusion Office received 59 applications to the Equity Enhancement Fund (EEF), with the total ask […]

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New case study library offers examples of inclusion in action

September 23, 2022

A new case study library hosted by the UBC Equity & Inclusion offers a promising and growing list of examples of how departments and units are advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across UBC. The library has been launched as a way to support UBC units and departments by providing some practical examples of how […]

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What is a washroom audit? Here is what you need to know.

What is a washroom audit? Here is what you need to know.

August 10, 2022

As part of UBC’s Inclusive Washroom Project, Darcy Bandeen, an Arts undergraduate student, conducted an audit of nearly 1050 washrooms across the UBC Vancouver campus in Spring of 2022. To learn more about the purpose of the audit, we asked Darcy to share some insights about their work. What is a washroom audit and what […]

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Annual report highlights EIO efforts to advance inclusion

Annual report highlights EIO efforts to advance inclusion

August 9, 2022

With increased university-wide engagement around equity, diversity, and inclusion, the Equity & Inclusion Office continued to respond to high levels of requests for advising and consultation and operate as a backbone for the implementation of the Inclusion Action Plan.

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