Annual Recognition Celebration | January 30, 2024
Event Description Faculty, staff and instructors are invited to attend the UBC Faculty of Education’s Annual Recognition Celebration (formerly named the Faculty Recognition Celebration) where we will commemorate faculty members’ achievements in research, teaching and service, as well as postdoctoral fellows’ and staff members’ achievements. Reception The reception will be catered by Sage Catering. Each […] More
Alumni Breakfast & Matinee: How To Train Your Dragon | January 28, 2024
Event Description Embrace the festive spirit this Lunar New Year with a morning of joyous camaraderie, delectable food, and an enchanting movie experience! We invite you to a heartwarming alumni gathering that celebrates the Year of the Dragon. Indulge in a delightful continental breakfast and join us for a special screening of the beloved 2010 […] More
NITEP Alumni and Friends Reception | December 1, 2023
Photo: 2019 NITEP gathering Event Description Dr. Jan Har.e Dean pro tem, welcomes you to the 2023 NITEP Alumni and Friends Reception at the First Nations Education Steering Committee’s Education Conference. Join us for a chance to re-connect with alumni and friends and to congratulate the Reconciliation and Decolonization Alumni Award recipient, Marjorie Dumont, BEd’96, […] More
Faculty of Education’s Graduation Reception | November 23, 2023
Event Description The Faculty of Education invites you to attend a reception at Cecil Green Park House on Thursday, November 23, 2023 – directly after your convocation! The event will include a light fare lunch reception, coffee, and a chance to celebrate alongside your friends, family, and fellow graduates. Date Thursday, November 23, 2023 Timings […] More
Learning and Leadership in the Early Years | November 21, 2023
Dean’s Community Engagement Series Join Dr. Jan Hare, Dean pro tem, UBC Faculty of Education, for the third annual speaker series putting a spotlight on important questions and significant priorities that are engaging educators today. This virtual session will feature Dr. Jeffrey Wood of Laurentian University, Aimee Blow of the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District, and Kirsten […] More
Breakfast with the Dean | Staff Social | November 21, 2023
The Faculty of Education staff is cordially invited to a delightful breakfast social with Jan Hare, our esteemed Dean pro tem. We invite you to join us for an hour of engaging conversation over freshly brewed coffee, a selection of teas, a delectable continental breakfast spread, and camaraderie. More
Staff Professional Development Session: Leadership Development | November 28 or 30, 2023
Workshop In our ever-changing post-secondary landscape, the skills required for strong leaders to not simply survive, but to adapt, grow, and thrive are evolving. Whether participants are seasoned leaders or in the early stages of their leadership journey, this interactive leadership development workshop will provide valuable insights and practical strategies for success. It is designed […] More
Book Launch: Races by Valerie Jerome, BEd’79 | November 15, 2023
About the Book: Races The inside track on an under-told story about the intersection of race and sports in Canada. In the 1960s, Harry Jerome set 7 world records, including the 100-yard dash, earning him the title of the world’s fastest man. His grandfather, John “Army” Howard, was Canada’s first Black Olympian, running in Stockholm […] More
UBC Homecoming 2023 | September 23, 2023
UBC Homecoming: Faculty of Education Open House Truth and Reconciliation: Connect, Create, and Learn Join us at 2023 UBC Homecoming for the Faculty of Education’s open house, where you can embark on a journey of learning focused on Truth and Reconciliation through interactive activities. Enjoy a welcoming, all-ages atmosphere filled with shared stories and educational, […] More
Faculty of Education Games Club Launch Party | August 22, 2023
Join the Learning Design & Digital Innovation (LDDI) team for an afternoon of lunch and games at the monthly games club’s launch party. The event is open to all UBC Education faculty and staff. Test your aim, draw four, or topple a giant Jenga tower. Bring your own games, or join one of ours, and […] More
Staff Professional Development Session: Restitution and Restorative Practice in the Workplace | July 20 or August 17, 2023
Join restorative justice practitioner Melissa Morin in exploring the practice of restitution and restoration as another way of thinking and being that draws upon Indigenous ways of knowing. Please register for one of the two offered online sessions. More
WFATE Conference Reception | July 13 2023
Dr. Jan Hare, Dean pro tem, is pleased to host the UBC Faculty of Education Reception for faculty, graduate students, alumni and friends at the World Federation of Associations of Teachers Education Conference 2023. When Thursday, July 13, 2023 | 4:00 – 5:30 pm PDT Where University Club of Victoria — Patio 3800 Finnerty Rd, Victoria, […] More
An Evening in Support of CampOUT! | June 8, 2023
Event Description Hosted by UBC Faculty of Education’s Dr. Jan Hare, Dean pro tem, please join us for our eleventh Evening in Support of CampOUT! presented by Vancity. On June 8th, enjoy an intimate evening of fine food and wine, and great company, while supporting and learning more about this exceptional youth leadership program that is […] More
Staff Appreciation Lunch | June 6, 2023
All Faculty of Education staff are invited staff to attend a lunch celebrating the leadership, achievements and contributions of Faculty of Education staff. The 2022–23 Dean’s Awards for Staff Excellence will be presented. Date Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Time 12:00 to 1:30 pm PT Location Ponderosa Ballroom RSVP Registration closed on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. More
Faculty Retirement Event | June 5, 2023
Faculty, instructors, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and staff are invited to a gathering to celebrate the careers of the Faculty of Education faculty members who are retiring this year. More
AED Educational Session and Demonstration | May 30, 2023
UBC Faculty of Education JOHSC (Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee) and UBC Safety & Risk Services will be hosting an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) educational session and demonstration to all staff and faculty interested. The AED is a portable device that delivers an electric shock through the chest to the heart in emergency situations. More
CSSE Alumni and Friends Reception | May 30, 2023
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 Canadian Society for the Study of Education Conference (CSSE) 2023. When Tuesday, May 30, 2023 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm EDT Where York University Main Floor Accolade East Building 83 […] More
Faculty of Education’s Spring Graduation Reception | May 25, 2023
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 25, 2023. The event will include light fare, coffee, and a chance to celebrate alongside friends, family, and fellow graduates. Date Thursday, May 25, 2023 Time 10:30 am to […] More
Consultation with Faculty Members on Research Intensification Strategies | May 18, 2023
Faculty members are invited to provide input on the Faculty of Education's priority focus on research intensification for the coming years. Please join one of three online meetings next Thursday, May 18, to provide your input on the kinds of supports and financial investments you think the Faculty could make to help increase our success with external research grant funding. More
Staff Professional Development Session: Decolonizing 101 | May 2 and May 9, 2023
Facilitator Ta7talíya Michelle Nahanee is a member of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). She is a decolonial creative and strategist living and working in her ancestral homelands on the shared territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples also known as the City of Vancouver. About the session Decolonizing 101 dives into […] More
Rethinking Wellness and How to Thrive as a School Leader | April 25, 2023
This virtual session will feature Dr. Sabre Cherkowski of UBC Okanagan's School of Education, followed by a panel discussion featuring school and school district leader voices from across BC.
Explore strategies to support the wellbeing of teachers and school leaders and rethink how to thrive in the education system. More
Roundtable on Climate, Sustainability, and Education | April 25, 2023
Addressing the climate emergency is a strategic priority for the Faculty of Education at UBC. Research, teaching, scholarship and community engagement on a range of areas that concern climate and sustainability is occurring across the Faculty. To better understand the work in this area undertaken by faculty colleagues, faculty are invited to participate in the Faculty of Education Roundtable on Climate, Sustainability and Education. More
Breakfast with the Dean | April 25, 2023
Faculty of Education staff are invited to attend a breakfast social with Dr. Jan Hare, Dean pro tem. Join us for an hour of coffee, baked goods, and conversation.
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Alumni Builder Awards | April 24, 2023
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. Presenter Dr. Jan […] More
AERA Reception | April 15, 2023
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) 2023 Conference. If you are interested in attending, please fill out the form below. We look forward to seeing you there! When Saturday, April […] More
Indigenous youth: Nurturing the next generation | March 30, 2023
Community can be a cornerstone of identity and social connections can provide individuals with a sense of belonging, support, and guidance. That guidance may be influential, or even crucial, in making life decisions. These experiences, connections, and relationships can motivate community members to ensure the future growth, health, and success of the next generation. Attend […] More
Hybrid Work Program Evaluation: Staff focus group discussions | March 28 and 31, 2023
Faculty of Education staff are invited to attend focus group discussions that will assist in evaluating the effectiveness of our current Hybrid Work Program. If you have feedback or ideas to share, we want to hear from you! Please register for one of the following discussion sessions. All feedback collected during the focus group discussions […] More
Connecting Online Safely | March 27, 2023
When youths want to turn socializing into screen time, parents often become concerned about online hazards — and all of this is understandable. We’re addressing these issues in our Online Safety and Digital Wellness series. Part one, “Preventing online harm,” looks at how to curb social media abuse and misuse. In this second part, three […] More
Embracing Diversity & Addressing Racism: Exploring Asian Canadian Culture in K-12 Settings | February 28, 2023
This virtual session will feature Dr. Marissa Largo of York University as well as Baren Tsui and Navshina Savory of the Richmond School District. With a focus on cultural celebration and social justice, the presenters will discuss ways in which communities and schools can work to respond to racist and colonial discourses toward Asian Canadians that persist in our K–12 school systems. More
Staff Professional Development Session: WordPress Security | January 27, 2023
Join us to hear from Aaron Heck, Senior Manager, Solutions Security and Architecture, UBC IT, as he advises us on WordPress security, requirements for remediation, what controls to put in place to prevent breaches from happening, and standards compliance. More
