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September 2022 – Truth and Reconciliation Month
On September 30th, Canada will hold its 2nd National Truth and Reconciliation day also known as Orange Shirt Day. This day commemorates the missing and murdered children from residential schools and honours the healing journey of residential school survivors. What were the residential schools? This 6-minute video provides a short timeline of these institutions, including…
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Dr Janice Eng becomes a member of the UBC Quarter Century Club
Dr Janice Eng qualified to become a member of the UBC Quarter Century Club which celebrates these significant years of service provided by faculty. Congratulations, Janice!
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40th Anniversary of the UBC Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Bursary
The UBC Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Bursary was first established in 1982 by the Rehabilitation Student Council, with a letter-writing campaign for BSR* alumni. Prior to 1982, all rehabilitation science students were provided with a government stipend which helped students with the costs of their education. The first bursary of $500 was awarded the next year…
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JEDI News & Learning Opportunities – July 2022
JEDI Working Group Launched and Early Activity The Department of Physical Therapy’s newly formed JEDI Working Group officially got off the ground at the end of February, with members who’re passionately contributing their diversity of voices, experiences, identities and expertise from the UBC PT community across UBC-Vancouver, UNBC and beyond! Since launching, the working…
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Dr Linda Li Receives a 2022 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award
Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty members who exemplify exceptional contributions in the areas of education, research and/or service, and who are dedicated to advancing both the Faculty’s values and vision of transforming health for everyone. Congratulations to Dr Linda Li – recipient of a 2022 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award…