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  • In Memoriam: Dr. Bonita (Bonnie) Long

    Dear Colleagues, It is with profound sorrow that we share the passing of Dr. Bonita (Bonnie) Long, Professor Emerita in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS). Dr. Long passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, in the arms of her husband, Dr. Robert (Bob) Schutz, also a longtime UBC faculty […] Read More

  • Three ECPS Faculty Members Have Been Inducted Into the UBC Quarter Century Club

    Congratulations to our three ECPS faculty members who have been inducted into the UBC Quarter Century Club. Drs. Anita Hubley, Bruno Zumbo, and Joseph Lucyshyn (retired August 2025), were honoured at the Annual Quarter Century Club celebration hosted on October 20th. The UBC Quarter Century Club was first established in 1996 by President David Strangway to […] Read More

  • HDLC Expands Graduate Programs with New Concentrations in Learning in Digital Cultures

    The Learning in Digital Cultures (LDC) concentration in the HDLC M.Ed. program explores how digital technologies shape the way we learn, work, and connect. You’ll examine the relationships between people, technology, and digital environments, while tackling issues like digital inequality, algorithmic bias, and online risks. With a focus on social justice, culture, and Indigeneity, this […] Read More

  • Turning Pages, Shifting Perspectives

    “Turning Pages, Shifting Perspectives” is a reflective, community-centered book club that invites participants to explore powerful texts that challenge assumptions and broaden understanding. Together, we’ll read, discuss, and unpack stories that prompt us to question dominant narratives, shift our thinking, and grow—individually and collectively. This book club is open to all Faculty of Education faculty, […] Read More

  • Redefining Self-Care with Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen

    “I strongly believe in community care. When we focus too much on the individual, we risk treating burnout and stress as personal problems, instead of recognizing them as collective challenges.” We are pleased to share a recent Q&A interview featuring Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen, ECPS Associate Professor in Counselling Psychology, and an investigator at the BC […] Read More

  • Congratulations to Gizem Guryil, Negar Khodarahmi, and Johanna Mickelson

    2024–25 UBC Graduate Teaching Assistant Award Winners We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of three exceptional graduate students who have been recognized for their excellence in teaching at UBC. These award recipients have demonstrated remarkable commitment, leadership, and pedagogical skill in their roles as teaching assistants, leaving a lasting impact on the students […] Read More

  • Congratulations to Natacha Monestel Mora on her new publication

    We’re excited to share that our HDLC Doctoral Candidate, Natacha Monestel Mora has co-authored a new article in Bank Street College’s Occasional Paper Series titled “Social Imagining in ‘Youth Taking Action’: Documenting Immigrating and Settling Through a Hybrid Youth Participatory Action Research Project.” The piece highlights a youth-led research and documentary project that explores immigrant […] Read More

Events

Turning Pages, Shifting Perspectives

September 9 - November 18, 2025


News & Stories

In Memoriam: Dr. Bonita (Bonnie) Long

October 29, 2025

Three ECPS Faculty Members Have Been Inducted Into the UBC Quarter Century Club

October 21, 2025

HDLC Expands Graduate Programs with New Concentrations in Learning in Digital Cultures

September 18, 2025

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 Equity (EDIDA) Resources

   Indigenous Culture Resources

   Student Wellness and Academic Support

Job Postings

Tenure-track Assistant or tenured Associate Professor of Edith Lando Professorship in Counselling for Refugee and Immigrant Youth and Families

Application Deadline: October 1, 2025


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