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Fighting the Good Fight

When it comes to conflict, most people try to avoid it. But Aftab Erfan, UBC’s first Director of Dialogue and Conflict Engagement, views it as an opportunity for growth and change.

This Halloween, Take Care in What You Wear

This Halloween, Take Care in What You Wear

This Halloween, do your part to foster a respectful and inclusive environment for all. Remember to take care in choosing what to wear.

Pride at UBC: Anne Fleming

Pride at UBC: Anne Fleming

UBC Professor and author Anne Fleming reflects on what pride means to her and her experiences celebrating pride.

Eid Mubarak!

Eid Mubarak!

On behalf of the Equity and Inclusion Office, I would like to wish all members of our community a Happy Eid al-Fitr! Marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr is a time for families to come together, strengthen friendships and show compassion towards those in need. Today, Muslims attend special morning […]

Changes to UBCcard Preferred Name Use

Changes to UBCcard Preferred Name Use

Information regarding the process for requesting a preferred name change on the UBC card and with certain UBC systems can be found here.

UBC Sexual Assault Policy Approved by Board of Governors

UBC Sexual Assault Policy Approved by Board of Governors

The UBC Board of Governors has approved a new policy, known as Policy #131 — Sexual Assault and Other Sexual Misconduct.

UBC Equity & Inclusion Annual Report 2015/2016

UBC Equity & Inclusion Annual Report 2015/2016

The UBC Equity & Inclusion Office Annual Report 2015/2016 has been released. Read it here.

UBC named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2017
Examining Whiteness Event Recap

Examining Whiteness Event Recap

Read an overview, watch the recorded webcast, and get some resources

Sexual Assault & Other Sexual Misconduct Policy

Sexual Assault & Other Sexual Misconduct Policy

Learn how your feedback contributed to the rewritten Sexual Assault & Other Sexual Misconduct Policy, get an overview of changes made to the Policy and find out how you can provide further feedback.