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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Decommission of the Power House

The new Water Supply Centre is now completed, and the old water mains at the Power House is scheduled to be disconnected between April 9-14,…
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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Microaggressions Part 2: How can you respond to microaggressions?

A key part of what makes microaggressions so dangerous is that they can happen so casually and frequently in everyday life. Next time a microaggression…
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Monday, March 29, 2021

Microaggressions Part 1: What are they, how are they harmful and what to do if you commit one?

There is nothing “micro” about the impacts of microaggressions. A key part of what makes microaggressions so dangerous is that they happen casually, frequently, and often…
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Friday, March 19, 2021

Systemic racism: What it looks like in Canada and how to fight it?  

At UBC, our commitment to building an open environment and a diverse workforce makes us stronger. However, we recognize that even in a diverse institution…
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Monday, March 15, 2021

How do we overcome our fear of talking about racism?

Communicating about important topics, such as racism or privilege, requires practice, courage, and skill. Regardless of our intersectional identities, these conversations can be difficult, but they are necessary to create a more open and inclusive work environment at UBC.
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Monday, March 8, 2021

Intersectionality: what is it and why it matters

At UBC we believe excellence cannot be achieved without inclusion. But how we are included is shaped by how we present ourselves, the ways we…
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Wednesday, February 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…
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Wednesday, February 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…
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Thursday, February 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.
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Wednesday, February 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.
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