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UBC Faculty of Education Homecoming 2024 | September 21, 2024

UBC Homecoming: Faculty of Education Indigenous Art Walk The walking tour will showcase a dynamic collection of artworks that uncover layers of history around place, space, and identity at UBC. These pieces tell the story of the ongoing stewardship of the Musqueam People who have nurtured and protected their home for thousands of years. 11:00am […] More


Bannock and Tea | Staff Social | September 3, 2024

Event Description Dean Jan Hare warmly invites all Faculty of Education staff to our community gathering to celebrate the start of the 2024-25 academic year. This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, welcome our new team members, and share in the excitement of our collective journey ahead. Enjoy a delightful spread of bannock, […] More


2024-25 Welcome Message from Dean Hare

September 3, 2024   VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION Boozhoo, Aanii and greetings. Welcome to all members of the UBC Faculty of Education as we embark on another exciting academic year. I hope your summer was filled with inspiration and relaxation, shared with friends, family, and loved ones. As we step into September, let us channel our renewed […] More


2024 UBC Faculty of Education Staff Wellness Afternoon

Join Us for the 7th Annual Staff Wellness Afternoon Faculty of Education staff are invited to unwind and celebrate together. Enjoy an afternoon of wellness activities with your colleagues. Register before 12:00 pm on July 22, 2024. More


Andrea Hoff receives 2024 Public Engagement Award

July 25, 2024 Andrea Hoff awarded a Public Engagement Award by UBC Public Humanities Hub Andrea Hoff , a graduate student in our Department of Language and Literacy Education, has been honoured with the 2024 Public Engagement Award by the UBC Public Humanities Hub. This award recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations that have made significant […] More


Jane Hungerford and Dr. Jack Taunton appointed to the Order of Canada

July 15, 2024 Congratulations to Jane Hungerford, CM, OBC and Dr. Jack Taunton, CM, on being appointed to the Order of Canada Created in 1967, the Order of Canada recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. More than 7,600 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the […] More


MONOVA Reception | July 9, 2024

Dr. Jan Hare, PhD’11, Dean, invites all Faculty of Education alumni and staff to attend a reception at the Museum of North Vancouver on Tuesday, July 9. You’ll get to explore the gallery exclusively, enjoy some light refreshments, and connect with UBC Education Alumni. Plus, discover fascinating tidbits about North Vancouver’s past. Date Tuesday, July […] More


Dr. Lynne Tomlinson appointed Assistant Dean, Innovation and Strategic Initiatives

July 4, 2024 Dr. Lynne Tomlinson appointed Assistant Dean, Innovation and Strategic Initiatives, commencing July 1, 2024, for a two-year term Dr. Lynne Tomlinson coordinates infrastructure support for credit and non-credit programs. She works closely with the Learning Design and Digital Innovation team to support innovative teaching practices in the Faculty of Education and supports […] More


Dr. Jan Hare Appointed Dean, UBC Faculty of Education

June 27, 2024 Congratulations to Dr. Jan Hare on her appointment as Dean, UBC Faculty of Education The UBC Board of Governors has accepted the President’s recommendation to appoint Dr. Jan Hare as the Dean of the Faculty of Education for a five-year term, commencing July 1, 2024. Dr. Hare, an Anishinaabe-kwe scholar and educator […] More


Drs. Daniel Gamu and Michael Koehle awarded 2024 NSERC Research Program Discovery Grants

June 14, 2024 Congratulations to Drs. Daniel Gamu and Michael Koehle, 2024 NSERC Research Program Discovery Grant recipients Dr. Daniel Gamu and Dr. Michael Koehle have been awarded 2024 Discovery Research Program Grants by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). The NSERC Discovery Grant will support Dr. Gamu’s project “Histone Post-Translational […] More


Zuhra Teja, BEd’96, MA’03 receives 2024 Alumni Educator of the Year Award

We are delighted to announce that Zuhra Teja, BEd’96, MA’03, has been selected as Alumni Educator of the Year by UBC Faculty of Education. The Alumni Educator of the Year Award was created in 2012 to recognize outstanding achievements by UBC Faculty of Education alumni who are making exceptional impacts in the lives of their […] More


UBC Alumni Reception at CSSE | June 15, 2024

The UBC Faculty of Education Alumni Reception at the 2024 Canadian Society for the Study of Education Conference (CSSE) has been cancelled.  More


Dr. Danielle Lamb and Michael Wilkinson presented with the 2023-24 Dean’s Awards for Staff Excellence

June 14, 2024 Congratulations to Dr. Danielle Lamb and Michael Wilkinson, recipients of the 2023-24 Dean’s Awards for Staff Excellence Dr. Jan Hare, Dean pro tem, recognized several outstanding staff members nominated for the 2023-24 Dean’s Awards for Staff Excellence and announced Dr. Danielle Lamb and Michael Wilkinson as the winners of this year’s awards. […] More


Drs. Anusha Kassan and Hongxia Shan awarded 2023-24 SSHRC Partnership Development Grants

June 5, 2024 Congratulations to Drs. Anusha Kassan and Hongxia Shan, 2023-24 SSHRC Partnership Development Grant recipients Dr. Anusha Kassan, Dr. Hongxia Shan, and their respective team members have secured 2023-24 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Partner Development Grants. Dr. Kassan leads the project “Capturing Stories of Child Language Brokering: An Arts-Based Engagement […] More


Staff Appreciation Lunch | June 4, 2024

Event Description Dr. Jan Hare. Dean pro tem, 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 […] More


Dr. Liv Yoon awarded New Frontiers in Research Fund

June 3, 2024 Congratulations to Dr. Liv Yoon, recipient of the New Frontiers in Research Fund: 2023 International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Dr. Liv Yoon and her team have been awarded the New Frontiers in Research Fund: 2023 International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation […] More


Faculty of Education’s Spring Graduation Reception | May 23, 2024

Event Description The Faculty of Education invites you to attend a reception in the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre immediately following your graduation on Thursday, May 23, 2024. The event will include light fare, coffee, and a chance to celebrate alongside friends, family, and fellow graduates. Date Thursday, May 23, 2024 Time 11:00 am to […] More


Dr. Dónal O’Donoghue appointed Associate Dean, Academic and Graduate Studies

May 10, 2024 Dr. Dónal O’Donoghue appointed Associate Dean, Academic and Graduate Studies for a three-year term commencing July 2, 2024 The Associate Dean of Academic and Graduate Studies oversees academic programs, including the Master of Educational Technology and Early Childhood Education programs. They are responsible for managing Faculty-level projects, such as Workday Student implementation […] More


Dr. Surita Jhangiani appointed Interim Associate Dean, Equity

May 10, 2024 Dr. Surita Jhangiani appointed Interim Associate Dean, Equity, commencing July 2, 2024 As Interim Associate Dean, Equity, Dr. Surita Jhangiani provides strategic leadership to advance the Faculty’s equity priorities, fostering transformative teaching, innovative learning and leading-edge research guided by the highest standards of scholarship, collaboration, equity and inclusion. Dr. Jhangiani is the […] More


Faculty Retirement Celebration | May 9, 2024

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 recognising these brilliant and dedicated scholars and educators who have […] More


Breakfast with the Dean | Staff Social | April 30, 2024

Faculty of Education staff are cordially invited to this term's delightful breakfast social with Dr. Jan Hare, Dean pro tem. Join us for an hour of engaging conversation over freshly brewed coffee, a selection of teas and a delectable continental breakfast spread. More


Faculty Conversations: Book Launch and Celebration of “Educating the Body: A History of Physical Education in Canada” | April 25, 2024

This celebration focuses on ‘Educating the Body: a History of Physical Education in Canada, ’ by M. Ann Hall, Bruce Kidd and Patricia Vertinsky (University of Toronto Press 2024), the questions it raises, the problems it reveals, and the future it hopes for. It is the first scholarly history of physical education in Canada since […] More


Dr. John-Tyler Binfet awarded 2023-24 UBC Okanagan Outstanding Instructor Award

April 24, 2024 Congratulations to Dr. John-Tyler Binfet, who has been honoured with the 2023-24 UBC Okanagan Outstanding Instructor Award The UBC Okanagan Outstanding Instructor Award recognizes instructors within each faculty who exhibit exemplary teaching practices and significantly contribute to student learning. These instructors receive notable positive student feedback and demonstrate a continued commitment to […] More


Dr. Bill Cohen awarded 2023-24 UBC Community-University Engagement Support Fund

This year, Dr. Bill Cohen (OSE) has been selected as a recipient of the fund for his project Appreciating Snk?caskáxa as Tmix? with Community Stewardship. This project is conducted in partnership with the Okanagan Indian Band Reserve's Indigenous non-profit organization, For the Ferals Society (FtF). The pilot will explore developing an Indigenous community-based feral horse stewardship plan which supports snk?caska´xa (Syilx wild horses) as tmix? (part of all living things). More


Dr. Carolyn McEwen awarded 2023-24 Killam Teaching Prize

April 22, 2024 Congratulations to Dr. Carolyn McEwen, recipient of the 2023-24 Killam Teaching Prize Dr. Carolyn McEwen has been honoured with a 2023/2024 Killam Teaching Prize. The Killam Teaching Prize is bestowed annually from the Killam Endowment Fund to faculty members nominated by students, colleagues, and alumni for excellence in teaching. Dr. McEwen is […] More


Alumni Builder Awards Reception | April 18, 2024

The Alumni Builder Award recognize a cross-section of alumni representing both campuses who have significantly contributed to the university and enriched the lives of others, and in doing so, have supported alumni UBC’s mission of realizing the promise of a global community with a shared ambition for a better world and an exceptional UBC. We welcome you […] More


Dr. Bill Cohen receives 2023-24 Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation

April 16, 2024 Dr. Bill Cohen receives 2023-24 Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation The Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation celebrates outstanding faculty members from UBC’s Okanagan campus who demonstrate preeminence in educational leadership, innovation, and teaching while embodying a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and anti-racism, thus elevating teaching and learning […] More


AERA Conference 2024 Alumni and Friends Reception | April 12, 2024

Dr. Jan Hare, Dean pro tem, is pleased to host the annual UBC Faculty of Education Reception for faculty, graduate students, alumni and friends at the American Educational Research Association’s (AERA) 2024 Conference. If you are interested in attending, please fill out the form below. We look forward to seeing you there! When Friday, April […] More


2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject – Faculty of Education

April 10, 2024 The UBC Faculty of Education is ranked 2nd in Canada, 10th in North America and 17th globally according to the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) University Rankings have released its 20th annual installment, featuring 1,500 institutions across 104 locations worldwide. QS evaluates university rankings by subject […] More


2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject – School of Kinesiology

April 10, 2024 UBC School of Kinesiology, together with the UBC Okanagan School of Health and Exercise Sciences, are ranked 1st in North America and 3rd globally for sports-related subjects according to the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) University Rankings have released their 20th annual installment, featuring 1,500 institutions […] More