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UBC’s Dr. Candace Galla has been appointed @unesco.org Co-Chair for Rights Education among Indigenous and Non-Dominant Language Communities—advancing global efforts in language rights, education, and revitalization. 🌎 💬

Read more about what this appointment means for Dr. Galla ⬇️
Dr. Candace Galla appointed UNESCO Co-Chair to advance Indigenous and non-dominant language rights - Faculty of Arts
In this Q&A, Dr. Candace Galla discusses her work on Indigenous language revitalization and education—and the importance of protecting linguistic diversity worldwide.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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📣 CMS, in partnership with AMSSA, is excited to host the 3rd CMS–Sector Research Collaborations Day, themed: 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲.

📆 Nov 12 | 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
📍 Creekside Community Recreation Centre, Vancouver, BC
Register: migration.ubc.ca/events/event...
September 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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From insights on AI to the politics of global governance, Arts faculty members helped inform stories across several major outlets with their expertise. 🤖🌐

📰 Check out the October 2025 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️

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Arts in the Media: October 2025 - Faculty of Arts
This August and September, UBC Arts faculty shared their expertise with the media on issues ranging from the global reach of Korean pop culture and the ethics of museum collections to immigration…
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October 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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From genAI to wearable health tech, are emerging technologies truly meeting people’s needs for better well-being? 🤖💭

@ubcpsych.bsky.social lecturer @jilldosso.bsky.social explores how people experience these tools and why user perspectives must guide their design. Read more ⬇️
When robots promise love: What people really want from AI and smart tech - Faculty of Arts
From robotic pets to wearable health devices, UBC psychologist Dr. Jill Dosso explores how people experience these tools and why user perspectives must guide their design.
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October 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. Gaoheng Zhang for publishing two new monographs this October, each exploring cultural exchanges between Italy and China—from food to fashion. We invite you to attend his upcoming book talks. fhis.ubc.ca/news/gaoheng...
Gaoheng Zhang publishes two monographs in one month on Italy-China cultural exchanges - Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies
We are excited to share that Dr. Gaoheng Zhang, Associate Professor of Italian Studies, has published two new monographs this October 2025—each exploring cultural exchanges between Italy and China…
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October 15, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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The Faculty of Arts has some new faces this year 👀 Meet some of the new profs, get to know their research and why they’re excited to be at UBC. ⬇️
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Eight rectangular headshots of new faculty members in Arts from 2025-26 arranged in a horizontal 4x2 grid against a deep purple background with an "A" monogram texture pattern.
October 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Join us on Oct 24 at @moaubc.bsky.social, as journalists, experts and storytellers explore the ways Indigenous narratives work to engage with what climate change means on Indigenous terms.

Read more here: https://f.mtr.cool/teoofwhzrs

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October 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation remembers Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors of the Indian Residential School system—including those who didn’t return home—and reminds non-Indigenous people of the work still needed.

Learn more about events & resources: irshdc.ubc.ca/orange-shirt...
UBC students and community members are wearing orange shirts during Orange Shirt Day to honour Indigenous residential school survivors outside the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre at UBC.
September 30, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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From the politicization of science to the global popularity of Korean media, Arts faculty members made headlines across several major outlets these past two months. 🔬

📰 Check out the August-September 2025 roundup of Arts in the Media ➡️ www.arts.ubc.ca/news/arts-in...
September 26, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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How do we shift the conversation from reconciliation to reparations? Prof. Tricia Logan (SPPGA/CIS) shares insights from her project on facing colonial complicity in high education.
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September 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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The Faculty of Arts is proud to share its Strategic Plan for 2025–2030, a forward-looking roadmap shaped by the voices of our community and reflecting our shared vision for the future of Arts.

Explore the plan ➡️ www.arts.ubc.ca/about/strate...
September 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Discover the latest research in French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Romance Studies at the FHIS Research Seminar! Enjoy engaging talks, discussion, and refreshments. View the full schedule and RSVP: fhis.ubc.ca/news/fhis-se...
September 9, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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The Indigenous Symbols and Signifiers Exhibition recently opened, with student artists joining us to mark the occasion.

Experience works rooted in Indigenous heritage and resilience at the Hatch Art Gallery until Oct 9. More info: www.arts.ubc.ca/events/event...
Five of the artists featured in the Indigenous Symbols and Signifiers exhibition stand in a line in front of artwork by Koyah Morgan-Blake. The entrance to the Hatch Art Gallery, with the sliding door opened and the word "Hatch" written on its side going up the edge of the door. The gallery is bustling with people mingling during the opening reception. Musqueam Nation member Alec Dan drums while wearing Musqueam traditional clothing to formally welcome guests to the exhibition. Attendee smiles while speaking with one of the artists of the exhibition. The attendee is wearing a beige polo shirt and faces the camera, while the artist is wearing a red shirt and is turned away from the camera facing the attendee.
September 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Join #UBCForestry and @landfood.ubc.ca on September 30 at 1956 Main Mall as we unite for an Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day.

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2025 Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day |
Join Land and Food Systems and Forestry for an Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day on Sept 30.
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September 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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The Atmospheric Apparitions mini-symposium on Sept 18-19 2025 is free and open to the public. We encourage you to visit the departmental Atmospheric Apparitions: Particle Pollutants – Dust, Ash, Smog and Smoke! exhibition July 21-Sept 26, 2025

Learn more: geog.ubc.ca/events/event...
August 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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👏 Congratulations to Dr. Kiran Soma (@ubcpsych.bsky.social) and Dr. Shannon Walsh (Dept. of Theatre & Film) for being named as a Royal Society of Canada Fellow and Member respectively. @src-rsc.bsky.social

Read more about this prestigious recognition: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/two-art...
September 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Welcome back, UBC Arts! 💜 Here’s to a fresh start, new opportunities, and everything the school year ahead has to offer. Let’s make it a great one! ✨
Three Arts students pose for the camera while standing and throwing peace signs with their hands. Arts Orientation Leaders pose for a photo at Wyman Plaza holding their signs, with trees and the UBC Clock Tower in the background. A crowd of students is filing out of the main entrance of the Chan Centre for Performing Arts and up the stairs after the Arts Faculty Welcome. An Arts Orientation leader holds up a sign while leading a group of students by the Buchanan complex, with trees in the background.
September 3, 2025 at 6:46 PM