2026 UBC Faculty of Education Staff Wellness Afternoon | July 21, 2026
Faculty of Education staff are invited to the 9th annual Staff Wellness Afternoon, held in person at both the UBC Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.
Staff Appreciation Lunch | June 16, 2026
Event Description Dean Jan Hare warmly invites all Faculty of Education staff members to join us for a special lunch celebration. This gathering will honour the exceptional leadership, remarkable achievements, and invaluable contributions of our staff. It is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together, express our gratitude, and celebrate our collective accomplishments. The […]
Faculty of Education’s Spring Graduation Reception | May 21, 2026
Event Description In celebration of this momentous occasion, the Faculty of Education would like to invite you to attend a reception in the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre on May 21, 2026! Make sure to register for the post-congregation reception to secure a Faculty of Education commemorative pin, exclusively available at this event. Enjoy light […]
Amplifying Student Voice: Podcasting as Assessment | April 21, 2026
Curious about assignment formats that position students as deeply engaged critical thinkers and knowledge creators? Teaching and learning, especially when inquiry-based, is often messy, iterative and developmental. How do we design assessments that truly reflect that, especially as AI becomes a more prevalent part of the learning environment? In this hands‑on workshop, explore podcasting as a […]
Staff Professional Development Session: Managing Conflict Resolution in the Workplace | May 5 or 6, 2026
Workshop This session aims to help leaders and their teams improve communication styles and patterns when managing workplace conflicts. The professional-led session will cover key communication strategies, including nurturing trust and respect when navigating open dialogue, common communication mistakes people make, tips for conflict resolution, and much more. Facilitator Jonas Altan is a coach, author, […]
Faculty Retirement Celebration | April 28, 2026
Event Description Faculty, instructors, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, staff and members of our community are invited to a social gathering following the Faculty Meeting to celebrate the careers of the UBC Faculty of Education faculty members who are retiring this year. Join our community in recognizing these brilliant and dedicated scholars and educators who have […]
Resume and Cover Letter Refresher with Dr. Sonya Woloshen, BA’06, BEd’08 | April 7, 2026
Join our Resumé and Cover Letter Refresher webinar designed to help you reconnect with your professional narrative and modernize your application materials. Whether you are returning to the job market or simply looking to update your current documents, this session provides a focused look at current best practices for standing out to hiring committees. Date […]
Tess’s Red Dress Book Launch | April 19, 2026
Event Description Come and join Carolyn Roberts & Kelsey Mata Foote as they launch their new picture book Tess’s Red Dress. Together they will talk about the making of the book and all that came with the process. Tsitsàyxemaat from the Squamish Nation will be joining the panel to read parts of the story in […]
Practicing Intention in the Age of AI | March 26, 2026
In classrooms where generative AI and digital platforms are becoming part of everyday practice, how do educators and students act with intention rather than simply react to new tools? This Viewpoints panel discussion brings together emergent scholars working at the intersection of AI, pedagogy and critical practice, inviting a grounded conversation about what critical and […]
AI Practitioner in Residence: Critical AI perspectives for Educators | March 3, 2026
AI Practitioner in Residence: Critical AI perspectives for Educators The Faculty of Education Development and Alumni Engagement and the Teacher Education Office invite you to attend an online webinar on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 with guest presenter, Parth Sarin, AI Practitioner-in-Residence. This webinar will focus on Critical AI Perspectives for Educators. This session is intended […]
