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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and UBC’s response: Find the latest updates here for students, faculty and staff.

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UBC graduates in cap and gown watch the ceremony

Countdown to graduation

Everyone’s invited to the November 25 virtual ceremony

Spotlight

UBC Chancellor Steven Point (xwĕ lī qwĕl tĕl)

Watch the installation ceremony for UBC’s 19th Chancellor

November 25 virtual event welcomes the Honourable Steven Point (xwĕ lī qwĕl tĕl)

Jesmyn Ward and Ibram X. Kendi

Join the final “Thinking While Black” virtual event

The Phil Lind Initiative presents authors Ibram X. Kendi and Jesmyn Ward in conversation

Santa J. Ono, UBC President and Vice-Chancellor

Santa J. Ono updates the UBC community

UBC connection to COVID-19 vaccine; socializing in our core bubbles

Explore UBC

Two students wearing face masks sit outside on the UBC Vancouver campus and chat in a socially distanced fashion

Community, Teaching and Learning

How to ask for help when you’re struggling

UBC alumna offers tips on how to frame the hard conversations with family and friends

Person carrying a flag and wearing a shirt that reads “All Genders Matter”

Health of transgender youth improving but stigma, violence still a concern

Survey finds Canada’s transgender youth are more supported in their identities

Colourful prayer flags fly on on a mountain in Nepal

Research, Teaching and Learning

What it’s like to do research at 26,000 feet in Nepal

Kyle Larson studies mountain building the hard way

Nicole Mendoza, host of UBC This Week

This Week at UBC

What’s happening from November 22 to 28

Illustration of people climbing stairs, talking on the phone

Campus, Teaching and Learning

How we’re making space for self-care this season

Two undergrad students delve into Thrive at UBC

Shannon Hohl, Graduate Studies Administrative Assistant, School of Engineering, UBC Okanagan

People of UBC: Shannon Hohl

Loves a good book and a cup of tea. Easily startled, which leads to laughs. Always greets people with a smile.