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2025-26 Global Speaker Series on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity InclusionFebruary 10, 2026, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | In Person & Online The UBC Faculty of Education Global Speaker Series on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Inclusion is an annual event that addresses some of society’s most pressing priorities by sharing and learning from stories from around the world.
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Keep an eye on your inbox on Monday, February 16 (BC Family Day) for a special Family Day contest just for Faculty of Education alumni. Trust us, it'll be worth opening!
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NEWS Update your contact information
By keeping your contact details up to date, especially email, you’ll stay connected to hear about benefits, deals and exclusive events and experiences.
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UBC MAGAZINE A day in the life of UBC alumni around the worldTo celebrate our vibrant and global alumni community—made up of 425,000 graduates (and counting!)—here's a short video featuring clips submitted by alumni from all around the world. From early-morning views to evening city lights, the video moves across time zones, capturing everyday moments that, together, show just how far-reaching the UBC community really is.
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The UBC Faculty of Education Alumni Educator of the Year Award
Recognizing extraordinary Faculty of Education alumniThe Alumni Educator of the Year Award was created by the UBC Faculty of Education to recognize outstanding achievements by alumni who are making exceptional impacts in the lives of their students and learning communities. Nominations are now open. Please submit you r nomination before March 31, 2026. |
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The UBC Faculty of Education Reconciliation and Decolonization Alumni AwardRecognizing alumni who are reconciling or decolonizing education The award recognizes extraordinary alumni who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering decolonization efforts or reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples or communities, or who have inspired others to continue decolonization or reconciliation efforts.
Nominations are now open. Please submit you r nomination before March 31, 2026.
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NOMINATIONS OPEN UBC Emeritus College seeks nominations for annual awardsThe UBC Emeritus College is accepting nominations for two awards that honour the research endeavours and community leadership of UBC emeriti.
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Margaret Paxton, BA’86, BEd’92, MEd’07Margaret Paxton is an educator and leader whose career spans more than three decades in British Columbia’s K–12 education system. Over 32 years, she served as a teacher, vice-principal, and principal across three different school districts, shaping school cultures and supporting learners and other educators through her thoughtful, student‑centered approach. Margaret is featured as the next EDST Doctoral Colloquium presenter. Click here to view event details. |
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Karen Roeck, BEd’07Since earning her BMus in 2006 and BEd in 2007 from UBC, Karen has continued her academic journey, completing a Master of Arts at Trinity Western University in 2017 and a Doctor of Education at Western University in 2022. In her current role as Director of Learning at Heritage Christian Online School, Karen leads the professional learning and practice department for more than 900 educators and staff who serve 8,500 students across British Columbia.
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If you are interested in possibly being featured, please submit your profile. Let’s reconnect and celebrate the amazing things our alumni are doing!
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The Phil Lind Initiative 2026: America First, America Alone?The resurgence of America First-driven unilateralism is reshaping the global order. As the U.S. moves further from its post-war role as a global leader and consensus-builder, the 2026 Lind Initiative investigates the evolving drivers of U.S. foreign policy under President Trump, the weakening of multilateral institutions, and the rise of rival powers like China and Russia. What happens when the world’s most powerful country stops playing by the rules it helped to write – and who steps in when it does? Upcoming events:
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EVENT UBC Social Studies Education Winter Professional Development ConferenceFebruary 13, 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM | In Person Join us on UBC’s beautiful campus for Social Studies Education professional development workshops on a wide range of pedagogical and curricular topics. Registration now open!
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Superpower your work — with calmness
February 10, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Online
Being calm at work isn’t about doing less—it’s about helping to align your body and mind so you can work effectively. In this interactive online session, you’ll participate in guided experiences and gain practical insights into how stress affects attention, how your concentration shifts under pressure, and how grounding yourself can help you stay steady. MEDTalks: Think Well, Live Well — Brain Health for Life
February 11, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Online
Keeping our minds strong, sharp, and active as we age involves all of our bodily systems. Learn what the latest research and social systems reveal when experts from medicine, nursing, dentistry, nutrition, and psychology share their insights into brain health and aging.
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EVENT Kids Take Over UBC 2026February 15, 2026 | In Person Explore art, culture, music, and more when children take charge of campus on BC Family Day at UBC! At the eighth annual Kids Take Over UBC Festival, your family can play its way across UBC through interactive activities hosted by alumni UBC and more than 20 campus partners across multiple venues.
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My Financial Life: 10 steps to retire without debt
February 18, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Online
Is Freedom 55 still achievable? For many Canadians, Freedom 65 or 70 is the new normal as more people approach retirement carrying debt. Attend this informative and eye-opening webinar to discover the risks of retiring with debt, how to recognize when you may need help with your finances, and how you can build an effective 10-step roadmap to retire debt-free. Frybread Power: The Significance of Indigenous Empowerment, Pride and Resilience
February 18, 2026, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Online
Join us for an Indigenous Speakers Series session featuring Dr. Evan Tlesla Adams, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Public Health, First Nations Health Authority, host of The Conversation docuseries, and a member of the Tla’amin Nation. Learn about his journey in storytelling, medicine, and health-system transformation, which has shaped his vision for thriving Indigenous futures.
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EVENT A Community Conversation about Race-Based Data in Education, Healthcare and JusticeFebruary 21, 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | In Person The BC Black Educational Leaders Association, in partnership with the UBC Faculty of Education and presented by UBC Connects at Robson Square, invites community members from all backgrounds to come together for a thoughtful and engaging exploration of anti-Black bias and its impacts across the education, healthcare, and justice systems.
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Addressing Vaping in Schools
February 5, 2026 | February 13, 2026 | April 9, 2026 | Online
The Addressing Vaping in Schools – Conference Series creates space for educators, school leaders, youth workers, and community partners to come together, learn, and leave with actionable strategies to respond to vaping in schools. Mental Health Summit
April 17-18, 2026 | In Person
The Mental Health Summit brings together leaders, educators, researchers, and mental health professionals to drive meaningful change and foster thriving schools and communities.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES (EXTERNAL)
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Child Protection Worker (121848)
Child Protection Workers specialize in developing plans with families to ensure the safety of children and youth through assessment and collaboration. They receive, assess and respond to concerns of child abuse and neglect by interviewing parents, children and youth, assessing strengths and needs, working with appropriate agencies, developing safety plans and determining if children or youth are in need of protection. Child Protection Worker (121596)
The incumbent will support families in the local community by assessing and responding to child protection concerns. Your skill set will be used to interview children and parents, assess families strengths and needs, and engage in collaborative planning with the family to achieve positive outcomes. Child Protection Worker (122197)
This is a challenging and meaningful role for a Child Protection Worker in the beautiful community of Prince George, B.C. Child Protection Workers specialize in developing plans with families to ensure the safety of children and youth through assessment and collaboration.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The value of assessment for B.C. Multilingual learners: Insights from the BC ESL Assessment Consortium March 5, 2026, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Online Join Dr. Jan Hare, Dean and Professor, Canada Research Chair (Tier 1), Indigenous Pedagogy, for the fifth annual speaker series putting a spotlight on important questions and significant priorities that are engaging educators today.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Foundations of Care: Trauma, Neurodivergence, and Wellness in ECEMarch 7, 2026, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Online This 2-hour online workshop equips Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) with practical, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming strategies to support young children in early learning environments. Register by March 5, 2026.
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Indigenous Institute: Engaging with Indigenous Curriculum
March 18-20, 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | In Person
This institute is designed to support BC educators with the Indigenous-focused graduation requirement course and with decolonizing and Indigenizing their teaching practices. West Coast Virtual Fairs
February 11, 2026
Jobs & Volunteer Expo by West Coast Virtual Fairs is a fantastic opportunity for both private and public organizations, along with non-profits, to connect with students and graduates from the three largest universities on the west coast of Canada.
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alumni UBC PERKS & CONTESTS
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alumni UBC BOOK CLUB Reconciling: A Lifelong Struggle to BelongCaught between cultures, Elder Larry Grant comes to terms with who he is in Reconciling: A Lifelong Struggle to Belong.
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ALUMNI UBC PERKS Win a $110 USD (approx. $150 CAD) credit for a JUUK Apple Watch bandRefine your Apple Watch into a sleek timepiece with premium bands from JUUK. Founded by UBC alum Eugene Ho, BCom’93, JUUK crafts surgical-grade 316L stainless steel, aircraft-grade aluminum, and genuine Italian leather watch bands with modern sophistication. Enter our contest to win a $110 USD (approximately $150 CAD) credit towards your next purchase from JUUK.
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ALUMNI UBC PERKS NEW savings for UBC alumnialumni UBC welcomes two new partners to the Alumni Savings Program with the addition of Rogers Communications and Playland. Check out their offerings, as well as ongoing benefits from our existing partners, Dilawri and Avis and Budget Car Rental. For a full list of benefits available to UBC alumni, visit the Alumni Savings webpage or download the alumni UBC App.
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