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 01, 2022
Celebrating Lunar New Year, the Year of the Tiger
This year, Lunar New Year falls on February 1. Lunar New Year is celebrated across Asian communities, but each has their own traditions. Learn more about Lunar New Year, how it's celebrated across Asian communities, and why 2022 is the Year of the Tiger.
Jan 25, 2022
Achieving Inclusive Excellence at UBC
UBC was recently recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2021. This designation recognizes the British Columbian employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and the most progressive and forward-thinking programs.
Jan 18, 2022
Inequality Kills
A recent study called 'Inequality Kills' by Oxfam Charity has revealed that the 10 richest people in the world doubled their income while millions have been pushed into poverty during the global pandemic. In fact, since the pandemic erupted in March of 2020, a new billionaire has been minted every day.
Jan 04, 2022
How sports can bring us together
Tis the season when we gather around the big screen, dressed in holiday colours, cheering on our national junior hockey team. Sports is a uniform platform that can bring diverse people together to feel included in a common cause.
Dec 14, 2021
