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.
Feb 24, 2021
VPFO Pink Shirt Day 2021 Event Recording
The VPFO team is over 1,400 people. For our 4th year in a row we have gathered to celebrate Pink Shirt Day across the portfolio and reflect on our progress on the larger topics of equity, Diversity, and inclusion. Join us at our event with this live recording.
Feb 17, 2021
Pink Shirt Day 2021: Celebrate equity, diversity, and inclusion across the VPFO
The VPFO Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee presents Pink Shirt Day on February 24, 2021. The VPFO will be celebrating equity, diversity and inclusion across our portfolio with a virtual event and cookies for those working on campus. Join in on Zoom to hear an update on where the VPFO is going with EDI.
Feb 11, 2021
What is a land acknowledgement and how do you do it?
Over the past decade, acknowledgement of the land where UBC operates has become common practice at university events, business meetings, and in official documents.
Feb 10, 2021
External audit of gender diversity
UBC has engaged the services of TransFocus Consulting, to conduct an independent, university-wide audit of gender diversity inclusion.
Jan 18, 2021