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Learn about UBC's commitment to fight anti-Black racism as a signatory to the Scarborough Charter
Last November, UBC joined over 50 other universities and colleges across Canada and signed the Scarborough Charter – a historic pledge to fight anti-Black racism and promote Black inclusion in higher education.
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May Editorial: Fostering a Pleasure-Positive World through Holistic Sexual Health and Wellbeing
This month's theme is sexual and reproductive health, and in our editorial, we look at research and concepts that highlight the importance of sex as a component of holistic health and wellbeing.
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Legislative sick leave update
Effective May 1, 2022, the government further amended the application of paid sick leave to apply to all employees, irrespective of any entitlement in a collective agreement.
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May is Asian Heritage Month
Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for all Canadians to learn more about the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian descent, who have done so much to make Canada the amazing country we share today.
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Workday Student: Project areas
The Integrated Renewal Program (IRP) teams are working towards implementing Workday Student to refresh the student information ecosystem with expected completion during the 2023/2024 academic year.
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Lowering the flag on the National Day of Mourning
Flags at the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses were lowered on Thursday, April 28, recognizing the National Day of Mourning to remember lives lost in the workplace and resolve to prevent future tragedies.
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UBC Faculty Pension Plan 2021 Annual Report now available
The UBC Faculty Pension Plan (FPP) 2021 Annual Report includes: Plan highlights Membership and financial statistics Fund and investment managers’ rates of return An investment commentary
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Wellbeing as a priority: Presidents & Vice-Chancellors in conversation
Join the International Health Promoting Campuses Network for a panel discussion on Thursday, May 12, exploring how senior leaders in post-secondary education settings mobilize campus communities to address complex issues.
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Memo: New BC Minimum Wage, effective June 1, 2022
The Government of British Columbia is increasing the provincial minimum wage, effective June 1, 2022.
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UBC Bargaining Update: CUPE 116 Residence Student Staff
On April 19, the Memorandum of Agreement between the university and CUPE 116 concerning Residence Student Staff was ratified by all parties and is in full effect.
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