Dr. Handel Wright’s interview with University Affairs
The article is linked here: https://www.universityaffairs.ca/features/feature-article/addressing-anti-black-racism-on-campus/
Former MA Student Logan Lorenz in the news
Article: https://www.straight.com/education/white-male-cis-settler-zeroes-in-on-indigenization-of-education
Dr. Vanessa Andreotti appointed Interim Director of the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies
For details, visit: https://educ.ubc.ca/dr-vanessa-andreotti-appointed-interim-director-of-the-peter-wall-institute-for-advanced-studies/
Meet Your GAAs 2021
RSVP Link: https://edst.educ.ubc.ca/aug-25-26-2021/
City of Vancouver’s Equity Framework
To learn more: https://educ.ubc.ca/drs-maina-and-wright-help-lead-the-city-of-vancouvers-unanimously-approved-equity-framework/
Jenalee Klutzz interviewed by The Star
Read the article,”Driven by need to protect the planet” here: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2021/07/15/driven-by-need-to-protect-the-planet.html
Peter Wall Institute Co-op Podcast
Listen to the podcast: https://pwias.ubc.ca/ideas/podcasts/the-diverse-solidarity-economies-collective/
Dr. Jude Walker – Associate Professor
See her profile: https://edst.educ.ubc.ca/facultystaff/jude-walker/
David N. Wilson Award for Distinguished Service 2021
Dr. Ali Abdi, Professor in EDST, is the 2021 recipient of the David N. Wilson Award for Distinguished Service. The award, which is bestowed by the Comparative and International Education Society of Canada (CIESC), recognizes outstanding achievement and contribution in research, mentorship and teaching. The award criteria are long term distinguished service to CIESC; distinguished achievement in research and teaching; exemplary mentorship of students; and service to the international network of comparative and international scholars. Congratulations Dr. Abdi! Text by Dr. Blye Frank