Reflections on Rule Out Racism week
Read some perspectives on Rule Out Racism week which was held from March 16-21, 2015.
Welcome message from the new AVP, Equity and Inclusion
Read a message from Dr. Sara-Jane Finlay, UBC’s new Associate Vice President, Equity & Inclusion
Apply now for the Equity Enhancement Fund
The Equity Enhancement Fund is for initiatives that significantly contribute to the enhancement of equity and diversity at UBC.
Your Words Have Power
The Inclusive Language Campaign strives to raise awareness of the harmful use of derogatory terms and the power of our words.
A year in the life of the Equity and Inclusion Office
It’s been a busy year for the Equity and Inclusion Office (EIO) in 2014. EIO educator Jenica Frisque helped coordinate a significant and diverse agenda at UBC Okanagan. Here are her top experiences from her first year at the EIO.
March 16 – 21: Rule Out Racism Week
Rule Out Racism is a week-long series of events organized by the Equity and Inclusion Office focused on the need for greater literacy and conversation about race and racism within the UBC community.
March 8: International Women’s Day Panel Discussion
The United Nations’ theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is “Make it Happen.” In Kelowna we will be asking a group of panelists: “Make What Happen?” Join us for a discussion about responding to today’s most pressing issues through activism and art.
Appointment of the new AVP Equity and Inclusion
The Board of Governors has accepted the President’s recommendation to appoint Dr. Sara-Jane Finlay as the new Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion for a five-year term commencing March 16, 2015.
Bubble tea: creating cultural diversity at UBC one cup at a time
Student club brings Taiwanese tea to campus to cross cultural barriers.
My experience at the Pro-Action Café
Veronica Oyatsi reports on the recent Pro-Action Café hosted by the UBC Equity and Inclusion Okanagan Campus Office.