New Funding Supports French Teacher Education at UBC
The BC Ministry of Education announces $90,000, one-time funding, to support French teacher education at UBC, effective 2018/19.
Volunteer for the 2018 Spring Graduation
Volunteer at one of the upcoming UBC graduation ceremonies! Sign up to get involved in this special occasion honouring students’ achievements.
School district applauds commitment to recruit French teachers from abroad
An article in Pique Magazine mentioned the creation of 37 additional spaces in French teacher-education programs at UBC and Simon Fraser University over the next two years.
Funding Opportunities for Congress 2019 Related Events, Projects, or Exhibitions
Financial support is available for parallel events or exhibitions at Congress 2019 that showcase the work we do at UBC. Deadline: June 15, 2018.
Interview with CNPS Doctoral Candidate, Karolina Rozworska
In a brief Q&A interview with ECPS Department’s Communication office, CNPS Doctoral Candidate, Karolina Rozworska tells us about her academic trajectory, her research, and where she plans to lead. Can you tell us a bit about your PhD research focus? CNPS Doctoral Candidate, Karolina Rozworska, is researching the use of emotion coaching by mothers whose […]
Three KIN Alumni in 2018 Class of the UBC Sports Hall of Fame
The 2018 UBC Sports Hall of Fame inductees include three KIN alumni, Jean Forrest (BPE ’83), Dale Ohman (BPE ’69), and Michael “Mickey” McDowell (BPE ’68, MPE ’69).
School of Kinesiology Recognizes Student Leadership Contribution to the Community in 2017/18
On March 12, 2018 the School of Kinesiology hosted its 9th annual Student Leadership Recognition Evening.
Graduate Defence – Kathryn Garforth
Kathryn Garforth, PhD, Special Education The Influence of Chinese Word Reading Skills on English Reading and Spelling Development Supervisor: Dr. Linda Siegel Tuesday, April 10, 2018 | 4:00 p.m.| Ponderosa Commons Oak House, Room 1306A, 6445 University Boulevard Abstract The present study examined literacy skills in 78 participants who had English as a second language […]
Graduate Defence – Alexander Gist
Alexander Gist, MA, Human Development, Learning and Culture Social Emotional Learning Beliefs of Preservice Teachers: Measuring the Impact of a Teacher Education Program Supervisor: Dr. Shelley Hymel Monday, April 16, 2018 | 11:30 a.m. | Neville Scarfe Building, Room 308A Abstract The importance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for success in school and the workplace […]
Corinna Lougheed Announcement
Best wishes to Corinna Lougheed, Development Coordinator, as she moves onto a new role at SFU as the Advancement Officer, Gift & Estate Planning Office. Corinna’s last day at UBC is Wednesday, April 25, 2018.