UBC Faculty of Arts

"At the Faculty of Arts you have choices, you can build your degree around your interests and your goals. It is by crafting your own path, that you will develop who you were meant to be" — Dean Clare Haru Crowston You belong here. 💜

We are deeply shocked and saddened by the shootings at Tumbler Ridge and extend our deepest sympathy to all those impacted. This is a truly horrific event and our hearts are with the people of Tumbler Ridge and all British Columbians. For university community members impacted by this event and who are seeking support, please visit this site for a list of supports and resources: bit.ly/460hpjY In acknowledgment of this tragedy, the University of British Columbia will be lowering its flags to half-mast.

Build your teaching confidence at the 2026 CTLT TA Institute! Engage in a week of workshops to strengthen your teaching skills, with themed streams available for those pursuing a Letter of Completion. January 12-16 | Online & In-person Register bit.ly/3MsKYnl

The CTLT Winter Institute returns on December 8-11, offering both online and in-person (UBCV) sessions. Educators are invited to explore how to sustain kindness, connection, and care in today’s teaching environments. Register bit.ly/4a0Gb6f

How can we create classroom environments that are both academically rigorous and emotionally safe? Join us to explore core principles of trauma-informed practice and ways to build respectful learning spaces. November 27 | 1-2:30pm | In-person Register bit.ly/4nQgeKB

🌱 Applications Open for the UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture! This immersive learning program takes you from seed to harvest while exploring the science and community impact of small-scale organic farming. Find details and apply now: ubcfarm.ubc.ca/learn/practicum

Supporting Indigenous student mental health and wellbeing is essential to creating inclusive and thriving classrooms. Learn how to strengthen classroom climate through culturally informed approaches. October 23 | 1:30-2:30pm | In-person Register bit.ly/3WskR1t

We are delighted that Dr. Audra Simpson will be visiting UBC next month for a public talk, “Occupying Selves” or “How to be an Indian via Unciteable Pain”. 🗓️ Tue, Oct 14, 2025 ⏰ 7-9 PM 📍 Lew Forum, Allard Hall, 1822 East Mall Register to attend: publichumanities.ubc.ca/events/event/o…

September 30 marks Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It's a day to honour and uphold Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors of the Indian Residential School system, and to commemorate those who didn’t return home. Take a moment to learn about the history and impact of the Indian Residential School system. Find details on events, including the Intergenerational March at UBC Vancouver, along with educational resources and wellness supports: bit.ly/4nqDIpw #OrangeShirtDay #TruthAndReconciliation #NDTR

In this cohort-based program, explore anti-racist approaches and practices, learn to foster caring classroom climates, and effectively support IBPOC students through collaborative and reflective learning. Apply by September 24 bit.ly/4mFwEoA | In-person

Meet trailblazing woman filmmaker Angie Chen 陳安琪 in the Vancouver screening of the award-winning documentary I’ve Got the Blues 水底行走的人! 🗓️ Sat, Sept 20, 2025 ⏰ 14:00-15:30 (screening); 15:30-16:00 (Conversation) 🎥 AERL120, UBC 🎟️ hksi.ubc.ca/events/event/s…

Based on 5 major Bay Area explosions, 1866-2011, Javier Arbona-Homar’s experimental new book, Explosivity: Following What Remains, proposes “explosivity” as a novel lens to study the everyday racialized exposure to volatile chemicals. Hear from him SEP 18: publichumanities.ubc.ca/events/event/g…

Take the opportunity to network with community members who are interested in learning more about classroom climate and engaging with Indigenous content in a post-secondary environment. September 17 | 10–11:30 am | In-person Register bit.ly/45Uy3AJ

A heat warning is in effect for Metro Vancouver, including UBC. More info here: bit.ly/3JcAaIA

📅 Register for the Arts ISIT Welcome Back Conference on August 20 & 21! @UBC_Arts faculty, staff, and instructional assistants are invited to join us in person to engage in teaching and technology topics. Explore our events: isit.arts.ubc.ca/conference

This week-long CTLT Summer Institute gives instructors and TAs an opportunity to explore GenAI in education, sharpen Canvas skills, gain essential teaching strategies, and more! Browse events ctlt.ubc.ca/summerinstitute

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐦 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐠 黃修平 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 @UBC 🗓️ 28 July 2025 (Mon) ⏰ 6-7:30pm 🏫 Asian Center Auditorium Registration required: hksi.ubc.ca/events/event/c… Event in English w/ ASL interpretation

From Middle East geopolitics to the ways AI is reshaping education and everyday life, Arts faculty members shared several insights this past month. 🌍🤖 Check out the June 2025 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇ arts.ubc.ca/news/arts-in-t…

🌎 From the climate policy challenges facing Canada to global trade tensions, Arts faculty members shared their insights with the media on a wide range of timely topics this month. Check out the May 2025 roundup of Arts in the Media! ⬇️ arts.ubc.ca/news/arts-in-t…

Alum @brendanliaw (MA'24) has found himself taking @Jeopardy! by the storm on his multi-day win streak. Tonight, he goes for his fourth win. We spoke to Brendan about his experience on Jeopardy! and how his Political Science education helped him prepare 👇buff.ly/6nCG8CK

Join us for the ETUG Spring Workshop, a dynamic and interactive event, tailored for professionals in education technology support roles and those supporting faculty in integrating technology into learning activities. May 22-23 | Multi-access Register bit.ly/42dSGqS