RESPECT magazine has been developed by students for students with support from faculty members Anita Chaudhuri and Rishma Chooniedass. Funded through the Equity Enhancement Fund, the magazine seeks an alternative way to publish different student points of view on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and to develop a respectful and safe environment at UBC Okanagan. We connected with the student editorial team to […]
On August 1, we invite the UBC community to join in the recognition and celebration of Emancipation Day in Canada. Overview Unanimously designated as Emancipation Day by the House of Commons in 2021, this day marks the enactment of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 on August 1, 1834 across the British Empire. However, most enslaved […]
RESPECT has been developed by students for students with support from faculty members Anita Chaudhuri and Rishma Chooniedass. The magazine is funded through the Equity Enhancement Fund, and the magazine seeks an alternative way to publish different points of view on EDI from the UBC student community to develop a respectful and safe environment. We connected […]
Explore how you can disrupt cisnormativity, heteronormativity and amatonormativity, and build more inclusive spaces for sexual and gender diversity
June is Indigenous History Month and June 21 National Indigenous Peoples Day – explore opportunities to learn about, appreciate and acknowledge Indigenous history, heritage, resilience, and contributions.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Arig al Shaibah as the new Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion, starting July 1, 2022.
RESPECT is a digital magazine developed and run by students at UBCO. The magazine aims to promote an immersive dialogue on EDI. The interdisciplinary project is supported by the Equity Enhancement Fund.
Are you an IBPOC woman or an IBPOC gender diverse faculty, staff, postdoc scholar or graduate students within a STEM field at UBC Okanagan? Consider joining the university-wide IBPOC STEM Network virtually.
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.
As part of UBC’s commitment to advancing equity and inclusion across its campuses, faculty and staff are invited to submit a proposal by June 5th to the Equity Enhancement Fund.