UBC Faculty of Arts

🎓🌟 Congratulations to the Fall Class of 2024! 🍂🎉⁠ ⁠ You have accomplished and achieved so much during your time at UBC — in the classroom, on campus, and in the community — and we couldn't be prouder! 💜 Even though your studies may be finished, you'll always be a part of the UBC community! As new Arts alumni, stay connected with UBC and explore resources and opportunities designed to support your next steps. ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gD_NdqEd

Erica Kawabe (BA'09) shares how her Arts degree and time at UBC have helped shape her career in the recruitment and her passion for connecting with people and their stories. Read more of Erica's alumni profile 👉 https://lnkd.in/gpeZiPvx

🎉🎓 It’s fall graduation week at UBC, and we thrilled to celebrate our incredible new Arts graduates! As you step into this next chapter, we know many of you are embracing new challenges and embarking on exciting adventures. Swipe through to discover heartfelt advice for the Class of 2024 from our Arts alumni, and read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/g2-ZmxmA

Gladiator movies don't always reflect historical reality. Here are a few things we learned from our Q&A with Dr. Charmaine Gorrie and Dr. Siobhan McElduff, who teach a course called "Gladiators, Games and Spectacle in the Greek and Roman World" in UBC Faculty of Arts. Read the full Q&A here: https://bit.ly/4fTySx2

🩺 🏥 Join the UBC Career Centre and alumni UBC on November 21 at a career exploration event designed for students and alumni to learn about the breadth of career options in healthcare and create network connections. Hear from experts from a variety of academic backgrounds and career stages, including UBC Arts alum Laurie Emack who will be one of the panelists! Learn more about the event 👉 https://lnkd.in/gZ6x2s5B

Dr. Neda Maghbouleh (UBC Sociology) has been appointed as a new Canada Research Chair and Dr. Nadja Kunz (UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA)) has been reappointed as a Research Chair, both in recognition of their outstanding contributions to their respective fields of research. Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/gCDN9kQR

Thousands of Canadians miss out on vital government benefits due to complex processes and lack of awareness. Dr. Vince Hopkins from UBC Political Science is tackling these barriers through his research work at UBC’s Stone Centre to ensure fair access for all. Learn more about the research happening at UBC’s Stone Centre here: https://bit.ly/3O7RrSi UBC Faculty of Arts Vancouver School of Economics at UBC UBC Centre for Migration Studies

Playback has named Film Production alum Mike Johnston (BFA'17) as one of their 10 to Watch for 2024! 🌟 🎞 Learn more about Mike's career and various projects since graduation, including collaborating with other UBC Film Production BFA alumni to form Studio 104 Entertainment Inc. alumni UBC https://lnkd.in/gKs4gERV

🌟 People of Arts: Staff Spotlight 🌟 Meet Maggie Moore, Academic Advisor with UBC’s Arts Indigenous Student Advising (AISA)! Maggie works closely with her team to support Indigenous students as they navigate UBC’s systems. As an uninvited European settler, she emphasizes cultural empathy, active listening, and thoughtful collaboration in her role. Curious to learn more about Maggie’s approach and insights? Discover how she continues to learn and grow in her work with Indigenous students here: https://lnkd.in/ggtU92U3 #PeopleofArts #UBCArts

University is all about learning new ideas, meeting new people, stepping out of your comfort zone… and figuring out how to feed yourself. So we want to know: What’s the most memorable meal you remember throwing together as a UBC student? Whether it was a delicious win or an epic fail, share your story by October 20 and it could be published in UBC Magazine! Submit here: https://bit.ly/3Xz7fBH #UBCStudentLife #UBCMemories #UBCStories