Core Area – People and Places

UBC recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2023

By Breeonne Baxter on February 15, 2023

UBC is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2023. This special designation recognizes the British Columbian employers that lead as exceptional places to work – and who offer employees the most progressive and forward-thinking programs. View the announcement on the UBC Focus on People website to see why UBC was selected for this […]

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Making accessibility accessible to everyone – one day at a time

By Breeonne Baxter on February 14, 2023

A common perception about disability is that it is visible and identifiable. Contrary to this perception, however, not every disability is visible, and often, it is a subject less spoken about. At a time when raising disability awareness has become more important than ever before, and in response to feedback from individuals with disabilities in […]

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Recognizing the 2022 Sauder School of Business Staff Award winners

By Breeonne Baxter on February 13, 2023

Please visit https://www.sauder.ubc.ca/news/school-news/round-applause-2022-employee-award-winners to read the full story.

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Celebrating Black History Month at UBC

By Breeonne Baxter on February 7, 2023

Please visit https://news.ubc.ca/2023/02/02/celebrating-black-history-month-at-ubc/ to read the story.

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UBC named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2023

By Breeonne Baxter on January 25, 2023

UBC is recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2023. This special designation recognizes the employers that offer the nation’s best workplaces and programs for young people starting their careers. View the announcement on the UBC Focus on People website to see why UBC was selected for this award.

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JEDII STEM Series: A step on the path to a just, equitable and inclusive UBC

By Breeonne Baxter on January 23, 2023

Please visit https://equity.ubc.ca/news-and-stories/jedii-stem-series-a-step-on-the-path-to-a-just-equitable-and-inclusive-ubc/ to read the story.

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2022 Arts Dean’s Award for Staff Excellence recipients

By Breeonne Baxter on January 12, 2023

Please visit the Faculty of Arts website to read the full story.

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Roadmap for Change: Implementing anti-racism commitments at UBC (Jan. 25 2023)

By Breeonne Baxter on January 9, 2023

On Jan. 25, 2023, join members of UBC’s leadership on the university’s anti-racism commitments and current anti-racism initiatives, as well as learning about next steps for implementing the recommendations from the Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force Final Report through the Strategic Equity and Anti-Racism (StEAR) Framework. Register at the Equity & Inclusion website. About […]

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