Our work on EDI and VPFO projects supporting UBC’s EDI journey
Check back regularly for updates on our EDI progress and to learn how we’re performing as a portfolio. We will also be posting feature stories to illustrate how EDI at UBC comes to life though our day-to-day work.
Mar 11, 2024
What does it look like to step outside of your comfort zone? Reflecting on VPFO team members’ acts of courage
VPFO team members shared their stories on February 28, 2024, as hundreds of VPFO staff gathered for our 7th annual Pink Shirt Day . Together, we celebrated this year’s theme of Acts of Courage, with a sub-theme of Brave Spaces – creating spaces where we feel comfortable being our authentic selves. Read more about the event.
Feb 05, 2024
Our 7th Annual Pink Shirt Day Celebration
Join the VPFO portfolio on campus for this year's Pink Shirt Day events throughout Wednesday, February 28, and into the weekend on Saturday, March 2. Let’s come together and wear pink to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and tolerance in the most vibrant and lively way possible!
Jun 06, 2023
Join us in celebrating Pride Month at UBC
At UBC, we’re proud of our diverse students, faculty and staff. This June, explore the many Pride activities at UBC, connect with your community, help create positive space on and off campus and stand up for sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) diversity.
Apr 18, 2023
Custodial Services celebrates Vaisakhi
Custodial Services' staff celebrated Vaisakhi on Friday morning at the start of the shift in the UBC Life Building Custodial deployment office. Special thanks to Balvir Bains and Charanjit Bains for organizing this celebration!
Feb 24, 2023
