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.
Jul 02, 2020
President Ono’s Statement regarding UBC’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
How can the university can balance the crucial principles of freedom of expression and academic freedom with our commitments to equity and inclusion? This is not an easy question, but a very important one.
Jun 22, 2020
Moving forward on Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination
It is critical for the entire university to demonstrate its absolute commitment to BIPOC faculty, students, and staff and to anti-racism and anti-discrimination.
Jun 16, 2020
UBC and systemic racism
Recent events, including the incident involving UBC graduate student Savoy Williams, have brought to light the pervasiveness of systemic racism, and in particular anti-Black racism. When any population on campus does not feel included, respected, and engaged, it impacts their experience and their capacity to change the world.
Jun 02, 2020
Together against Racism and Injustice
Recent anti-Black and anti-Asian violence in communities across North America has focused our attention on the deeply rooted racism in Canada and globally. UBC itself is not immune to racism and injustice.
Mar 04, 2020
