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Congratulations to EDST’s Dr. Amy Metcalfe for receiving one of ten Killam Faculty Research Fellowships awarded across UBC for 2019.
This award enables faculty to pursue full-time research during a recognized study leave, during which Dr. Metcalfe will examine the early histories and public policy contexts of three leading research universities in the “Cascadia Innovation Corridor”: The University of British Columbia – Vancouver, The University of Washington – Seattle, and the University of Oregon.
Read more here.
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Congratulations to Dr. Nancy Perry, Professor in ECPS, for her appointment as the Dorothy Lam Chair in Special Education for a five-year term (May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2024).
The Chair supports research and scholarly leadership in the area of special education through mentorship, conduct of an on‐going research program and working collaboratively with faculty and graduate students. Dr. Perry will continue her research on the role of self-regulation and self-regulated learning in promoting positive outcomes for children and youth who are vulnerable in learning and life, including children with specific disabilities and children whose struggles relate to a wide range of adversities.
Read more here.
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Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Cox, Associate Professor in ECPS, for his appointment as the Myrne B. Nevison Professor in Counselling Psychology for a five-year term (February 1, 2019 to January 31, 2024).
The Professorship supports applied research in counselling psychology to advance preventive approaches in counselling for marginalized and at‐risk youth. Dr. Cox will build on his work using process-outcome research to develop a comprehensive understanding of online crisis counselling for at-risk youth.
Read more here.
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In alignment with UBC’s Strategic Plan, UBC Wellbeing and the Physical Activity Framework, increasing opportunities to be more physically active is a priority on campus. With this, UBC has made February the official month to move! Move UBC emphasizes the importance of sitting less and moving more too help increase the overall wellbeing of both individuals and our community.
Move UBC is a university-wide annual initiative to increase physical activity and reduce the time students, staff, faculty and the UBC community spend sitting. Move UBC aims to inspire people to move more and improve their overall health and wellbeing.
Read more here.
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The Dept. of Curriculum & Pedagogy partnered with the On Sustainability Research Network to sponsor the 15th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability that was held at Robson Square January 17-19, 2019.
Dr. David Humphries, Professor of Environmental Policy at The Open University (UK), Dr. Peter Cole (EDCP) and Dr. Pat O’Riley (EDCP) were the co-chairs of this conference at which there were over 285 delegates from 35 countries, including faculty and graduate students from the Faculty of Education.
Read more here.
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Awards & Funding Opportunities
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Shine a spotlight on the extraordinary people you know by nominating them for a Canadian honour. The new online nomination tool makes submitting nominations quick and convenient!
More details here.
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Deadlines:
February 8, 2019: The nomination packages must be sent electronically to the Department Head or Director.
February 22, 2019: The Department Head or Director will submit the unit's nomination packages to the Chair of the Killam Teaching Prize Committee, Dr. Marianne McTavish, Associate Dean, Teacher Education Office.
More details here.
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Deadlines:
February 8, 2019: The nomination packages must be sent electronically to the Department Head or Director.
February 22, 2019: The Department Head or Director will submit the unit's nomination packages to the Chair of the Sessional and Lecturer Faculty Teaching Prize Committee, Dr. Marianne McTavish, Associate Dean, Teacher Education Office.
More details here.
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Deadline: February 11, 2019, 4:00 pm
Eligibility note: Students must have submitted the final copy of their theses to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2018.
More details here.
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Deadline: February 11, 2019, 4:00 pm
More details here.
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Deadline: February 14, 2019, 2:00 pm (Central European Time)
More details here.
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Deadline: February 17, 2019
More details here.
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Deadline: February 22, 2019
More details here.
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Deadline: February 22, 2019
More details here.
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Deadlines:
February 26, 2019: Intent to apply
June 13, 2019: Applications to submitted to SERI
More details here.
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Deadlines:
March 8, 2019: Individual nomination packages submitted to the Department Head’s office
March 15, 2019, 4:00 pm: Nomination packages forwarded to educ.ore@ubc.ca
More details here.
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Deadline: March 22, 2019, 4:00 pm
More details here.
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Ignite Round 7 Deadlines:
April 8, 2019: Invited applicants to submit full proposal
Ignite Round 8 Deadlines:
August 12, 2019: Submit Letter of Intent to Innovate BC
October 21, 2019: Invited applicants to submit full proposal
More details here.
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Upcoming Events & Conferences
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February 12, 2019 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Indigenous Education Office, Neville Scarfe, Room 301A
The Office of Indigenous Education will be hosting a drop-in session for faculty, students and staff. This will be an opportunity for you to share some of your work or learn more about Sheilah’s projects.
More details here.
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February 13, 2019 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sheilah Nicholas
First Nations House of Learning, UBC, 1985 West Mall
More details here.
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February 15, 2019 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
First Nations Longhouse, 1985 West Mall
More details here.
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February 18, 2019 | 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Science World at the Telus World of Science | 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC
More details here.
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February 19, 2019 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Room DMP 110 Hugh Dempster Pavilion, 6245 Agronomy Road
More details here.
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February 22, 2019 | 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Neville Scarfe Building, Room 1214
More details here.
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February 26, 2019 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Ponderosa Commons Oak House, Ponderosa Ballroom
More details here.
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February 20 - 22, 2019
Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
To register and learn more here.
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June 1 - 7, 2019
University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus
To register and learn more here.
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June 26 - 29, 2019
University of Central Florida, Orlando
To register and learn more here.
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Recent community engagement updates from Dr. Blye Frank, Dean and Professor, UBC Faculty of Education. View the Dean's latest activities >
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January 30, 2019
Dr. Frank met with Dr. Ainsley Carry, the newly appointed Vice-President Students for a quick chat and welcome to the University. As part of the hiring committee for the role, Dr. Frank was delighted to meet with Dr. Carry before he formally begins the role on April 1, 2019.
Dr. Carry joins UBC from the University of Southern California (USC) where he has served as Vice President for Student Affairs since August 2013. He holds a faculty position in the Rossier School of Education and has served in leadership positions at Southern Methodist University, the University of Arkansas, Temple University, and the University of Florida. Prior to joining USC, Carry served as Vice President for Student Affairs at Auburn University.
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