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 […]
Law certificate raises awareness of Indigenous perspectives
An eight-month non-credit certificate course at the Peter A. Allard School of Law aims to draw on cross-cultural learning opportunities and connect participants with the Indigenous community. Now in its second year, the Cultural Competency Certificate was developed by Professor Patricia Barkaskas, an instructor at the Allard School of Law and Academic Director of the […]
Help shape UBC’s priorities for global engagement
Following the launch of the new strategic plan, the Office of the Vice-Provost, International has recently embarked on a process to develop an International Strategy for UBC. As North America’s most international university (Times Higher Education, 2018), UBC has much to celebrate in the way of global engagement. The breadth of international programming, expertise, and linkages across […]
UBC raises Musqueam Indian Band flag permanently at Vancouver campus
The flag of the Musqueam Indian Band will be permanently raised on the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus. The flag formally signifies UBC’s recognition of Musqueam people in whose traditional, ancestral and unceded lands the university is located. The provincial and UBC flags will fly alongside the Musqueam flag in the SUB North Plaza. […]