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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
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.
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.
