Congratulations to the 2025 honorary degree recipients! These 11 remarkable individuals are leaders in their respective fields, having made significant contributions and transformative impacts. Their achievements inspire our students, faculty and communities. Learn more:

Dr. John-Tyler Binfet will be part of the BC Summer Institute: Partnerships for Inclusive Learning, August 25 to 27. Dr. Binfet's session will be on "How Social and Emotional learning Optimizes Teacher Professional Satisfaction and Joy" Learn more: bcinclusivelearning.com

Take a paws🐕 in the courtyard today to say hi to the BARK UBC team! Can't make it to #UBCO campus today? See how you can get involved online: givingday.ubc.ca

On behalf of everyone at B.A.R.K., THANK YOU to everyone who spread the word, voted, donated, or put up challenges. This has been our most successful #UBCGivingDay yet, and we're so grateful for all the support! Here's a quick update!

We have big #UBCGivingDay news: in just 24 hours, together we raised over $318,000 for our students! ⁣This generosity will advance groundbreaking research, strengthen communities and empower students to live their dreams. 💙

We are proud to celebrate teaching excellence and those making a lasting impact on teaching and learning. Congratulations to the 2024/25 UBC Okanagan teaching awards recipients Bowen Hui, Tanya Forneris, Heather Latimer and Mohammad Tiznobaik. Read more: provost.ok.ubc.ca/teaching-award…

We’re proud to announce the 2025 recipients who are pushing the boundaries of research, innovation and creative activity. Congratulations to Mohammad Arjmand, Brodie Sakakibara and Michael V. Smith: bit.ly/44ugKHG

Congratulations to our students (past and present!) who won at Kelowna's 50th Annual Civic and Community Awards! ow.ly/Zn0U50VQ8TC

With the support of donors, Adrianna Reynolds is turning her passion for education into an example for the next generation—starting with her own children. give.ubc.ca/impact-stories…

"I love everything about it. It is such a special thing. When the kids know that baby is coming to visit, they are just full of joy, and their faces light up as soon as they see her come through the door" #Togetherness castanet.net/news/Kelowna/5…

The new issue of Together We Learn is here! Take a moment to read/watch! bit.ly/TWLSpring2025

Deepen your understanding of Indigenous perspectives and develop strategies emphasizing institutional change to advance reconciliation in your environment. Register now: buff.ly/GLGARZa

Discover how you can create classroom environments dedicated to reconciliation. Register now, and explore Indigenous perspectives on learning that can be applied to everyday experiences at school: buff.ly/7wLjJVR

Welcome #BackToSchool! sd23.bc.ca/news/welcome-t…

Gain insights from guest speakers as they examine Western assessment practices through various cultural lenses. Using these discussions as a basis, we will uncover the best practices for creating assessments that value every unique learner. Register by September 19:

A welcome back message from UBC President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon (Benoit-Antoine Bacon). 💙

📣 Registrations close September 19! Assessments for learning have taken root worldwide, but how accessible are they for all learners? Join the Assessment for Equity program to discover more inclusive and effective assessment practices. Register now: buff.ly/1u9oCWR

Registrations end soon! Don't miss out on this chance to develop your understanding of practices that advance reconciliation in your classroom. Explore strategies emphasizing institutional change and create an environment committed to enhancing our relationships with Indigenous

As artificial intelligence changes the landscape of education, educators must understand AI and prepare students for a future which involves this powerful technology. Examine the ways Gen AI can be used by educators and learners: buff.ly/z6QDIPk

Check out Dr. Binfet's latest blog in Psychology Today, Sharing Your Life With a Dog: 5 Benefits and learn more about recent research out of the University of Brighton that reveals five key benefits arising from having a dog! psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/canine… John-Tyler Binfet, PhD Freya Green