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Asian Heritage Month 2021

Asian Heritage Month 2021

Throughout the month of May, we acknowledge and celebrate the many contributions that Canadians of Asian origin have made

Notable Figure: Anderson Ruffin Abbott

Notable Figure: Anderson Ruffin Abbott

April 7, 1837 is the birthdate of Anderson Ruffin Abbott: the first Canadian-born Black person to graduate from medical school

International Transgender Day of Visibility 2021

International Transgender Day of Visibility 2021

Join us on March 31st in celebrating transgender people and learning about transgender rights

Community of Care Event

Community of Care Event

Share reflections with STEM BIPOC women, gender diverse folks, and allies on the recent shootings in Georgia

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2021

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2021

Stand up against racial prejudice and intolerant attitudes

Anti-Racism Reminders

Anti-Racism Reminders

A new anti-racism campaign asks British Columbians to take action against racism

Statement on Anti-Asian Racism

Statement on Anti-Asian Racism

An important message from Santa J. Ono, UBC President and Vice-Chancellor

‘It Starts With Us’ Has Launched

‘It Starts With Us’ Has Launched

Introducing Upstander Engagement: the model chosen by the Faculty of Medicine to help us build a strong, safe, and supportive community

International Women’s Day 2021

International Women’s Day 2021

Meet some of the outstanding women in the Faculty of Medicine who are transforming health for everyone

Introducing: The Transforming Culture Initiative

Introducing: The Transforming Culture Initiative

The Faculty of Medicine begins the task of cultural transformation with a renewed commitment to our community and the environments in which we work and learn