IBPOC STEM Network Spring social
Join the IBPOC STEM Network Spring social on March 2 from 3:00 – 4:30pm. This is an opportunity to connect with other IBPOC women and gender-diverse persons, and share experiences, reflections and strategies on navigating white, patriarchal spaces. Refreshments will be served.
JEDII STEM Series Spring workshops launched
Join the next JEDII STEM Series session on March 30 from 2:00 – 3:30pm to explore practicing inclusive and equitable faculty and staff performance reviews.
IBPOC Connections faculty & staff lunch: Create joy and play
Come together in community with other IBPOC faculty, staff and postdoctoral fellows to create joy and play at St. John’s College on March 9 from 12:00 – 1:30pm. Enjoy a pan-Asian menu while networking with colleagues and engaging in arts and crafts activities.
Roadmap for Change: Implementing anti-racism commitments at UBC
On January 25, join students, faculty and staff from faculties and portfolios across UBC Okanagan and UBC Vancouver for a virtual forum to recognize the work of the ARIE TF, learn about key recommendations from the ARIE TF Final Report and find out about next steps for implementation of UBC’s equity and anti-racism commitments.
Orange Shirt Day
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.
JEDII STEM Series Summer Workshops Launched
The JEDII STEM Series offers regular, informal educational sessions and is structured by thematic priorities. This year, themes range from considering JEDII within your research program to setting up inclusive search processes for faculty and staff.
Trans Day of Visibility
Celebrated annually, Trans Day of Visibility is an opportunity to intentionally recognize the achievements and contributions of transgender and gender diverse community members.
International Women’s Day 2022
It’s International Women’s Day. Check out the events calendar for ways to get involved.
Commemorating Trans Day of Remembrance
On November 20th, we honour those lost to violence, those who live through violence and transphobia, and recognize the need to disrupt the violence and oppression that trans people continue to face.
Equity and inclusion in action: Summer STEM series
Are you faculty, staff, post-doc or a graduate student leading an EDI initiative in the STEM field? This summer, join our virtual, informal, themed, community-of-practice sessions to help you create action within your unit.