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For his contributions in the field of intellectual disabilities, Dr. Stainton has been named Fellow of the International Association for Scientific Study in Intellectual and Developmental Disability. Read More
This newly released report, "Sexual Assault at the University of British Columbia: Prevention, Response, and Accountability", provides recommendations for an action plan that addresses the presence of sexual and gendered violence at UBC. Read More
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Announcing Appointment of New DirectorProfessor Miu Chung Yan has been appointed as Director of School of Social Work. Click on the link above to learn more.
Alumnus Recognized with Achievement AwardDavid Young, CEO of Sources and a UBC School of Social Work alumnus, has been recognized with a 2016 BC Community Achievement Award.
Beating the OddsDr. Barbara Harris is one of the six recipients of the 2016 Courage To Come Back Awards, presented by Coast Mental Health. The awards are presented to people who have overcome significant obstacles to contribute back to their communities.
Dedicating His Life to Helping OthersTom Mutsuo Teranishi is one of the six recipients of the 2016 Courage To Come Back Awards, presented by Coast Mental Health. Click to read more.
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NOVEMBER 28, 2016 Splane Lecture in Social Policy Sense and Debility: How disability figures in progressive social policy With Dr. Catherine Frazee 5:30 pm, followed by reception Liu Institute for Global Issues, Room 6476
JANUARY 3, 2017 Beneath the Surface: Inuit Miners at Rankin Inlet, 1957-62 Film screening: a look at Inuit colonial history 4:15-5:30 pm Jack Bell Building, 2080 West Mall, Room 200