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EDST sessional/adjunct lecturers presenting at the 13th Biennial Conference of the Society for Multi-Ethnic Studies: Europe and the Americas (MESEA)
EDST sessional/adjunct lecturers presenting at the 13th Biennial Conference of the Society for Multi-Ethnic Studies: Europe and the Americas (MESEA) Gabriella Maestrini (EDST sessional), Sharon Jarvis (EDST adjunct), and Vicheth Sen (EDST sessional) are participating as a panel in the 13rd Biennial Conference of the Society for Multi-Ethnic Studies: Europe and the Americas (MESEA) […]
Black Visual Representation: Sports Celebrities in Brazil
Black Visual Representation: Sports Celebrities in Brazil
Remembering Sandy Abah
The EDST blog has a new post featuring a memorial for former EDST colleague, Sandy Abah. Read and share your memories here: https://blogs.ubc.ca/edst/2024/05/23/remembering-sandy-abah/
Donald Jean Poirier successfully defended his EdD Dissertation
Please join us in congratulating Donald Jean Poirier who successfully defended his EdD Dissertation on May 17 of 2024. Title: Community-University Engagement in Canada: Boundary Spanner Practice Abstract: Historically, public universities have played a role in the development of society through the creation and sharing of knowledge and upholding democratic values. In recent […]
EDST’s 30th Anniversary Celebration
Dear EDST Members: A profound bow of appreciation for all those who took part, yesterday, Thursday, May 16, in the celebration of EDST’s 30th Anniversary. Thank you, everyone, for the spirit of conviviality, hope and care that you brought to bear on the event, and for the opportunity to acknowledge EDST elders, EDST’s emeriti professors […]
Universities with a Social Purpose: Intentions, Achievements and Challenges
https://edst.educ.ubc.ca/events/event/universities-with-a-social-purpose-intentions-achievements-and-challenges
Celebration of the Life & Work of Professor Michael Marker (1951-2021)
(Released by the Department of Educational Studies, UBC, Vancouver, BC) On Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 2:00-5:00PM, The Department of Educational Studies (EDST) held a special gathering and journal launch at the Centre for Indigenous Land-Based Education, Research and Wellness at xwc̓ic̓əsəm in honour, memory and celebration of the life and work of Prof. Michael Marker (1951-2021). The gathering was […]
Blog Post “Letters and Journals of James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin: Insights into Colonial Governance Across Continents”
The EDST blog has a new post entitled “Letters and Journals of James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin: Insights into Colonial Governance Across Continents.” Check it out here: https://blogs.ubc.ca/edst/2024/05/03/letters-and-journals-of-james-bruce-8th-earl-of-elgin/