Corliss’ Story
It’s estimated that one in three Canadians has diabetes or prediabetes, and that type 2 diabetes accounts for 90 to 95 per cent of all cases. Type 2 diabetes is more likely to develop in individuals who are overweight or obese, physically inactive, or of certain ethnic origins, and in those who have a family […]
Announcing the 2019 CUES funding recipients
The Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) fund awarded a total of $500,000 to more than 20 community organizations working with faculty, staff, and students at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan. Projects are as diverse as they are important, ranging from community-led marine science and youth-to-youth climate workshops to First Nations’ language support in the Yukon and […]
Spanish for Community: Making an impact through community-engaged learning
Imagine experiencing the Hispanic community and being immersed in the language without having to step foot outside of Vancouver. That’s the goal of Spanish for Community, an experiential and service learning initiative created by Dr. Maria Carbonetti, Lecturer of Spanish in UBC’s Department of French, Hispanic & Italian Studies. Originally created in 2010, the community-based […]
Textile Tech
UBC researchers are embarking on a three-year collaboration with partners across western Canada to develop new wearable technologies to help keep Canadian soldiers safer and more comfortable during their missions. UBC Okanagan Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Kevin Golovin has assembled a team of the nation’s most esteemed scientific researchers and industry leaders to create […]
Creating tradition with UBC Okanagan Homecoming
Since opening in 2005, UBC’s Okanagan campus has grown from 3,500 students to become a thriving part of UBC, with 10,000 students and a rapidly expanding community of UBC Okanagan graduates contributing their talents and energy to address society’s challenges. Turning 15 next year, UBC Okanagan remains a very young university community — only recently […]
UBC embarks on Canada-wide initiative to assess community engagement
This year, UBC has joined an intensive and collaborative process that aims to transform community engagement in Canadian institutions: the Canadian pilot for the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. With this project, the university will not only contribute to a national effort, but also be able to conduct a deep self-study of its practices and look […]
New art installation boosts community resilience in Vancouver
A new piece of public art along Vancouver’s Arbutus Greenway is not only encouraging greater socialization between community members, but it also serves as a valuable resource in the event of an emergency. The Neighbour Hub features a welcoming seating area and community bulletin board alongside a hand-powered generator, which serves as an emergency charger […]
Fostering global citizenship through UBC’s International Strategy
For Dr. Murali Chandrashekaran, UBC’s first Vice-Provost, International, universities are key to building a more just and prosperous world. “Universities bring people together from all over the world, expose us to knowledge and experiences about the world, and can empower us all to want to solve problems facing our planet. But in order to do […]
Apply for CUES funding for community partnerships
Fostering genuine community engagement is a central priority in UBC’s new strategic plan: Shaping UBC’s Next Century. If you are involved in a project or community partnership that exemplifies the principles of ethical community engagement (reciprocity, transparency, flexibility and respect), your project could be eligible for Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) funding. Submit your Letter of Intent […]