Statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
September 8, 2022 PHOTO: Queen Elizabeth tours the UBC Asian Centre during the 1983 Royal Visit (UBC Archives photograph #41.1/1161-2) The Faculty of Education joins the UBC and global communities in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We recognize and honour Her Majesty’s commitment, her dedication and the quiet devotion with which […]
Statement on the tragedy in Saskatchewan
September 8, 2022 The UBC Faculty of Education mourns alongside members of the James Smith Cree Nation and all those in northern Saskatchewan whose lives and families were torn apart by the horrific violence on Sunday, September 4. We offer heartfelt condolences to those who lost loved ones, and we extend prayers and wishes for […]
Announcing the Winners of the 2022 UBC Faculty of Education Alumni Educator of the Year Award
August 31, 2022 The Dean pro tem of UBC Faculty of Education, Dr. Jan Hare announced Ashwani Kumar, PhD’11 and Janis Sawatzky, BEd’14, Dip (Ed)’17 as the winners of the 2022 UBC Faculty of Education Alumni Educator of the Year Award! Ashwani Kumar, PhD’11 Ashwani is a highly appreciated teacher and colleague at Mount Saint […]
In Memoriam: Remembering Leon Tuey, BEd’64
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Leon Tuey (BEd’64). Our deepest condolences go out to his wife Joan and their family.
Congratulations to the Faculty of Education’s NSERC Grant recipients
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has announced the latest Discovery Grant Program recipients. Congratulations to all successful applicants in the Faculty of Education.
Dean’s Awards for Staff Excellence
Dr. Jan Hare, Dean pro tem, is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Dean’s Awards for Staff Excellence. The awards recognize excellence in personal achievements and contributions to the Faculty of Education, UBC and to the vision and goals of the University.
Dr. Derek Gladwin appointed to the Peter Wall Institute
The Wall Scholars Catalyst program provides 12 UBC scholars with the opportunity to “build connections, cultivate relationships and initiate collaborations that engage with the urgency, scale and complexity of the Climate and Nature Emergency.” The program seeks to provide a platform for academics to explore innovative ways of thinking and engage in interdisciplinary research.
Celebrating Faculty of Education retirees
Congratulations to the faculty retirees who were recognized on June 20, 2022, for their leadership and contributions to the Faculty of Education over the course of their careers. We wish them well in their future endeavours.
Drs. Shannon Leddy and Johanna Sam appointed co-editors of the Canadian Journal of Native Education
Newly appointed managing editors Dr. Johanna Sam (Tsilhqot’in Nation) and Dr. Shannon Leddy (Métis Nation) are pleased to announce the return of the Canadian Journal of Native Education (CJNE) as an Open Access online journal. Fully digitized back issues from Volume 18.1 to Volume 41.1 (1991 to 2019) may be found here.
Congratulations to the Faculty of Education’s SSHRC Grant recipients
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has announced the latest Insight Grant, Partnership Development Grant and Aid to Scholarly Journals Grant recipients. Congratulations to all successful applicants in the Faculty of Education.
