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Enter for a chance to win two tickets to the Vancouver Canadians!Enter our alumni giveaway for a chance to win two tickets to the alumNIGHTS Vancouver Canadians baseball game at Nat Bailey’s Stadium Last day to enter is Friday, July 17, 2026 (11:59 PM PT). Only the winner will be contacted. Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time: Doors 6 PM, Game 7:05 PM
Location: Nat Bailey Stadium
4601 Ontario St
Vancouver, BC
V5V 3H4
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NEWS Why so many whales are in Vancouver waters—and how to (legally) spot them UBC researchers share easy tips for finding whales along Vancouver’s coast, including when to look and which species you’re most likely to see. A quick guide for anyone hoping to catch a glimpse this summer.
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NEWS North Island College Indigenous Education director to move to new role as vice-presidentKelly Shopland MEd’18, North Island College’s Executive Director of Indigenous Education, will step into a new role as the college’s first Indigenous Vice-President, Students and Community Engagement, advancing her long-standing leadership in community‑driven Indigenous education.
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NEWS Happy retirement to Meredith Fenton BA’85, BEd’91, MEd’05Meredith Fenton BA’85, BEd’91, MEd’05 is retiring after more than two decades of dedicated service to UBC’s Faculty of Education, where her leadership, mentorship, and commitment to student success have shaped countless learning experiences. The Faculty celebrates her contributions and wishes her well in this next chapter.
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NEWS TEL Journal - Transformative Educational LeadershipThe Spring 2026 issue of the Technology Enhanced Learning Journal is now available, featuring new practitioner‑focused research, classroom innovations, and reflections from educators exploring digital learning across UBC and beyond.
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LDDI Summer Institute: (Re)imagining Educational Futures The LDDI Summer Institute brings together educators, staff and students for two days of workshops, panels and presentations focused on fresh approaches to teaching and learning. This year’s theme, (Re)imagining Educational Futures, highlights ongoing work across UBC to build more accessible, connected and forward‑looking learning experiences. Date: Tuesday, July 28 - Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (both days)
Location: UBC Vancouver Campus
Room 1007
Neville Scarfe Building
2125 Main Mall
Vancouver BC
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EVENT Navigate the changing global labour marketJuly 7, 2026 | 12:00PM - 1:15PM | Online UBC alumni and career experts unpack major shifts shaping today’s global workforce, offering practical insights for anyone planning their next career move. A focused session designed to help you understand emerging trends and opportunities in a rapidly evolving labour market.
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UBC Faculty of Education Alumni Social in NelsonJuly 23, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | In Person The Faculty of Education is pleased to host UBC Alumni and Friends social gathering beginning at 4:00 PM. Join us as we reconnect with UBC alumni and community members, and enjoy an afternoon of conversation and connection within the Faculty of Education community. This event will take place following the end of program celebration for students who have successfully completed the WKTEP and RRED programs. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be on offer commencing at 4:00 PM.
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Research Study Seeks Participants: Are you a SOGI Lead?
UBC Okanagan researchers are seeking SOGI Leads to participate in a study exploring experiences supporting sexual orientation and gender identity inclusion in schools. The project aims to better understand the role, challenges and impact of SOGI leadership across educational settings.
UBC Learning Exchange
UBC’s Learning Exchange offers community‑driven volunteering opportunities where students and local residents collaborate through English conversation sessions, computer workshops, and creative community programs. It’s a welcoming space to share skills, build connections, and support learning in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
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The essential guide to career resources for UBC alumni
UBC Alumni’s Essential Guide highlights the wide range of career tools, programs and supports available to graduates — from coaching and job search resources to professional development opportunities. A quick overview to help alumni navigate what’s available and make the most of UBC’s lifelong career support. Creating Visuals with AI
This episode of Studio B looks at how AI image‑generation tools are being used in teaching and learning. The conversation covers writing effective prompts, refining results through dialogue with AI, and the ethical considerations educators should keep in mind, including accessibility, citation, copyright, and the environmental impact of image generation. Wellbeing in the Classroom Toolkit
The Wellbeing in the Classroom Toolkit is a community-driven, evidence-informed tool that summarizes key strategies that instructors have and may use to promote student wellbeing in the classroom. The strategies outlined could be adjusted and adapted to your classroom setting and context. Please consider what works best for you and your students.
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alumni UBC PERKS & CONTESTS
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ALUMNI UBC PERKS Win a tea-and-honey gift card prize packageLooking to sweeten your tea time? Paragon Tea Room offers matcha, hojicha, loose-leaf teas, and more, while Chandler Honey pairs honey with intriguing infusions like crème brûlée, peach lychee, or picante. We’re giving away a $50 gift card to Paragon Tea Room and a $50 gift card to Chandler Honey. One lucky winner will receive both gift cards, redeemable online and at participating locations, for Canadian businesses founded by UBC alumni! Make sure to also enter the contest through the alumni UBC app to double your chances of winning!
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ALUMNI UBC PERKS NEW savings for UBC alumniExperience the magic live as this beloved “tale as old as time” comes to Vancouver. Follow the story of the headstrong Belle and a cursed prince in this enchanting stage musical filled with unforgettable songs like “Be Our Guest.” Want to win a pack of four tickets—valued at $500—to Broadway Across Canada’s presentation of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Friday, November 27, 2026? Enter alumni UBC’s Summer Series contest now! The contest is open from May 1 to August 31, 2026. The winner will be drawn and contacted in mid-September. This event is part of alumni UBC‘s Summer Series.
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alumni UBC BOOK CLUB Everything is TuberculosisThrough the story of a young tuberculosis patient in Sierra Leone, author John Green investigates how this preventable illness became one of the world’s deadliest infections. Discover how tuberculosis continues to affect lives around the world and how our collective choices can influence its future.
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