Events

Passage to Freedom: Film Screening and Discussion

May 13, 2023 | Join us for a free screening and a panel discussion of “Passage to Freedom”, highlighting the courage of refugees and compassion from citizens during the 1976 Immigration Act.

Hearts of Freedom Exhibition: Stories of Southeast Asian Refugees

May 13 – May 31, 2023 | Learn about migration and settlement of non-European refugees in Canada through storytellings from Southeast Asian refugees and Canadians who assisted them.

Exploring tensions and opportunities of community-university engagement work within colonial systems, Part 2

May 3, 2023 | Engage in continued meaningful self-reflections and discussion on the colonial systems at play within our community engagement work.

2023 International Comic Arts Forum: Artist Keynote Talk featuring Haida Graphic Artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas

April 21, 2023 | Learn about comic book practices and techniques of how to extend a story using art and narrative.

The Ubyssey: Fail to Appear addresses the mental health system’s failures to see

Connects in the News | Fail to Appear, is a striking commentary on the shortcomings of Canadian legal systems’ dehumanizing and disempowering approaches to the mental health crisis.

Exploring tensions and opportunities of community-university engagement work within colonial systems

April 6, 2023 | Engage in meaningful self-reflection and discuss the colonial systems at play within our community engagement work.

The Ubyssey: Africans in BC town hall discuss role of diaspora in development of the continentUBC Connects at Robson Square offers funding to drive community-focused programs

Connects in the News | Christian Sopuruchi, president of PFF, opened the event by speaking about his experience providing educational resources to disadvantaged children in Nigeria.

Africans in BC Town Hall

December 17, 2022 | Explore how members of the African diaspora in British Columbia can contribute to the development of the continent.

UBC Indigenous Financial Guidelines: Info Session & Discussion

December 6, 2022 │Join us for an info session on the UBC Indigenous Financial Guidelines.

Equitable Compensation For Non-Indigenous Community Partners

November 8, 2022 l Join us for a discussion about the different approaches that are being used to support partner compensation at UBC.

CUES Fund Info Session #1: What to know before applying

Watch the Recording | Get an overview of the CUES fund, review the applicant guide and eligibility requirements, and ask any questions before submitting your Notice of Intent.

CUES Fund Info Session #2: How to build a strong application

November 17, 2022 | Once you have submitted your Notice of Intent, learn how to develop and submit a strong application.

The Ubyssey: Classical compositions and contemporary connections: An interview with the Matrix Duo

Connects in the News | Mina McKenzie and Jack Campbell perform together as the Matrix Duo.

UBC Today: UBC Connects at Robson Square offers funding to drive community-focused programs

Connects in the News | Introducing UBC Connects at Robson Square, a brand-new initiative aiming to provide students, faculty and staff with the support required to collaborate with community partners in delivering innovative, community-focused programming.

The Ubyssey: Documentary All Our Father’s Relations connects Musqueam and Chinese Canadian identity through family history

Connects in the News | The screening was followed by a panel discussion with Yoshizawa, Ling and Grant, focusing on the documentary’s significance to the Chinese immigrant and Musqueam communities in BC.