This newsletter is an invitation to engage with EDI.I initiatives, concepts, and practices within Applied Science and provides a thoughtful, challenging, and rewarding learning opportunity.

We hope to make Applied Science more equitable, diverse, and inclusive for all by building the competencies required to be inclusive respectful leaders and cultivating a work-life culture grounded in respect, understanding, humility, wellness, balance and joy, as set out in our Faculty Strategic Plan.

What to expect:

  • Applied Science EDII news and events
  • EDII book, movie, and podcast recommendations
  • Student, Staff, and Faculty Spotlight
  • Monthly themes based on EDII days of significance

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March

This month is filled with days of significance. These days are opportunities to focus on specific equity topics, and collectively, they remind us that we must work towards equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity on all fronts.

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February

February is Black History Month! Join us in celebrating and critically engaging with Black experiences that are often left out of our curriculum, museums, labs, and our very own institution.

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Squamish Nation artworks along the Spirit Trail, North Vancouver

January

Happy New Year! This is a time for reflection, taking stock and setting new goals. Equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigeneity are goals worth working towards daily, and this newsletter offers a great place to start.

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Soundings installation at UBCO - 14 Not Forgotten Memorial

December

An EDI.I Office year-in-review from our very own Senior Manager, Dana-Lyn Mackenzie.

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November

We honor cultural diversity and diversity of knowledge, especially Indigenous knowledge. These ways of seeing the world can enhance our tolerance towards one another and our respect for the lands we are situated on.

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Rebecca Belmore, Speaking to Her Mother

October

Join us for Women's History Month as we celebrate the achievements of women within the Faculty of Applied Science.

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Indigenous dance performance from OSD 2021.

September

Welcome to the first Applied Science EDII newsletter! This month, we share news and resources related to Orange Shirt Day.

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