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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
ECPS GTA Training Workshop: Accessible Active Learning
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Scarfe Library Block 278 (2nd floor) Facilitators: Daria Oleinichenko & Esther Roorda All ECPS GTAs (new and returning GTAs or those interested in TAships in the future) are invited to attend this in-person training workshop on Accessible Active Learning. Workshop focus: If you have any questions, please contact […] Read More
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Online Master’s Info Sessions
About the program Learn more about the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program (M.A./M.Ed.) Questions? Contact Dr. Joanna Cannon at joanna.cannon@ubc.ca 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