Meet the authors of ‘Valley of the BirdTail’: A conversation about reconciliation

27 March 2024 12:00 pm

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Join us for a virtual conversation with Andrew Stobo Sniderman and Douglas Sanderson about their book, The Valley of the Birdtail.

UBC Giving Day: Support the Psychology Inclusive Excellence (PIE) Student Fund + join us for pie!

04 April 2024 3:30 pm

Venue: Suedfeld Lounge: Room 2510
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Together, we can create a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive psychology department community for all.

Making the Most of Mixed Methods: Dr. Erin Michalak Discusses Research on Bipolar Disorder

17 April 2024 12:00 pm

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Dr. Erin Michalak is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UBC, an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Champion at the BC SUPPORT Unit, and Network Lead and Founder of CREST.BD: a research network focused on lived experience engagement in bipolar disorder research and knowledge exchange. Erin gratefully settled in British Columbia in Canada in […]

EDI Strategic Plan Town Hall

24 April 2024 12:00 pm

Venue: Kenny Room 4001
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Join the Department of Psychology’s EDI Committee at our EDI Strategic Plan Town Hall. Over the past year, our department has continued to work on our 5-year Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategic plan, based on the 2021 EDI Task Force recommendations. We invite all psychology department members to the 2024 EDI Strategic Plan Town […]

PrideMind End-of-Term Event

07 May 2024 1:00 pm

Venue: Douglas T. Kenny Building - Room 4001
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Whether you’re an undergrad, graduate student, staff, or faculty, we’re creating a safe space for you to meet other 2SLGBTQIA+ members of the department – and share your thoughts on how we can best support you!

Douglas T. Kenny Building: 40th Anniversary Event

09 May 2024 4:00 pm

Venue: Douglas Kenny Building
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Celebrate with Us! On May 9, 2024, the Douglas T. Kenny Building turns 40.

EDI Consulting Coffee Hour

16 May 2024 2:00 pm

Venue: Douglas Kenny Building, Suedfeld Lounge, Room 2510
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Join our EDI Consultants for conversations on getting involved in Department EDI Initiatives.

Anti-Racist Book Club Movie Night: Cold Road

17 June 2024 5:00 pm

Venue: Douglas T. Kenny Building - Room 4004
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Cold Road is an Indigenous-written and directed film that touches on topics of living on- and off-reserve, challenges that Indigenous populations have with the police as well as the high level of violence that Indigenous women (girls and 2 spirit individuals) experience.

The Illusion of Control: Book event with Dr. Wolfgang Linden

19 June 2024 4:00 pm

Venue: Dodson Room (302) Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
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At this event, Dr. Linden shares his legacy research, insights, and lifelong learning on how individuals often overestimate their influence over others while overlooking the potential within themselves.

Diversity Mentorship Program: Apply by Aug 2

02 August 2024

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This program provides mentorship and professional development for students from diverse, under-resourced, traditionally underrepresented, and/or marginalized backgrounds.