News Archive
JOB Posting: Academic Assistant for Indigenous Projects
Job title: Academic Assistant for Indigenous Projects
Pay rate: $20-$25 per hour
Hours: 5 hours per week for 10 weeks
Time Period: May- August 2023
Project Background and Description
The UBC Emeritus College (EC) requires an undergraduate or graduate academic assistant to assist the Continuing Scholarly Activity and Engagement Committee (CSAEC) with a new project related to the EC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan. The project is to identify and collate information about Indigenous educational resources, courses, events, and Indigenous business services to inform and educate members of the Emeritus College.
Call for Nominations for Convocation Senators
Nominations for Convocation Senators to serve on the Vancouver and Okanagan Senate for a term lasting from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2026 are open until 4pm Monday February 27, 2023.
Members of the Convocation who are eligible to nominate, stand for election and vote are alumni and all emeriti (UBC Faculty, Professional Librarians, and Program Directors). Current faculty and librarians are also members and can nominate and vote, but cannot stand for election. For more information regarding eligibility and to download a nomination form, please visit the link below:
Posted: February 16, 2023
New President and Vice-Chancellor | Call for Feedback
UBC has launched its search for a new President and Vice-Chancellor. The Search Committee is calling for input from all members of the UBC community including the members of the Emeritus College. Some key area’s they are asking for input on is as follows:
- What do you see as some of the key opportunities and challenges ahead for the President and Vice-Chancellor in the coming years?
- What experience and personal qualities would you want an ideal candidate to bring to this role?
- Any other comments that might be useful to the committee?
- Any suggestions of potential candidates for this role?
A short survey has been created to collect responses. The survey can be accessed here: https://chkmkt.com/ubcpresident. Responses will be anonymous unless you choose to provide your name. The deadline for feedback is February 23, 2023.
Posted: February 14, 2023
COLLETTE BLACK FRIDAY SALE
Members of CURAC/ARUCC Retiree Associations (which includes UBC Emeritus College members) are eligible for a 20% discount and more on a wide range of Collette Tours.
In the past, UBC Emeritus College members booked trips with Collette and had a good time. Offer is valid until November 29, 2022.
Click here for more information (PDF).
Posted: November 23, 2022
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY WITH ACADEMICS WITHOUT BORDERS
An online program to enhance education of health professionals in Nigeria.
The College of Health Sciences at Obafemi Awolowo University is in the process of establishing a Centre for Health Professions Education. As part of establishing the Centre, the College hopes to collaborate with AWB volunteers to develop a set of three online professional development courses for faculty in: Teaching in the Health Professions, Fundamentals in University Teaching and Learning, and Research in Health Professions.
Application deadline: December 20, 2022
Click here for more information.
Posted: November 23, 2022
SPEC ELDErs circle - guiding elders
The SPEC Elders Circle will offer a new course "Legacy-Making for Organizational Guiding Elders" in the spring of 2023. Click on link for more information (PDF).
They are piloting modules for this training in December - February and offering these at no charge to interested participants.
Each module will include two 2-hour sessions. The different modules will include information on how organizations behave, effective communication, supportive leadership styles, and ethical and diversity practices, all of which underpin social cohesion. They'll also offer a Youth Panel and, (hopefully) an Indigenous Elders Panel. The first module is an Effective Communications module on December 1 & 8.
If this is something you are interested in, please register using the following form by clicking on the link or reply by email to: elders@spec.bc.ca.
Posted: November 22, 2022
Elaine Carty recipient of ubc honorary alumni award 2022
"Overcoming controversy, resistance, and opposition, the courageous nurse and midwife Elaine A. Carty has been a pioneer in the practice of, research about, and advocacy for women’s health, and helped introduce midwifery into the Canadian health care system.
Beginning in the late 1970s, she worked with forward-thinking obstetricians and family physicians on pilot projects demonstrating safe maternity practice. She also conducted clinical research on innovative approaches to care during childbirth, built alliances across hospital and community care sectors, and reduced structural and attitudinal barriers to legitimizing midwifery. Her research focused on developing sensitive care for women with disabilities experiencing childbirth, midwives experiences of integration into the BC health care system, and images of women in pharmaceutical advertising.
In 2002, she established B.C.’s founding midwifery education program within the Department of Family Practice of UBC’s Faculty of Medicine. As the first director of Western Canada’s first formal midwifery program, she was involved in developing the admissions process, curriculum, and teaching environment.
Having devoted 50 years to lobbying for the recognition of midwifery, she has seen the profession become regulated in most provinces, including in B.C. as of 1998. Her leadership was instrumental in spreading midwifery services across B.C., which now has almost 300 registered midwives. The College of Midwives of British Columbia awarded her its inaugural Life Membership in 2005, McMaster University granted her an honorary Doctor of Science in 2013, the University of New Brunswick an honorary Doctor of Letters in 2022, and she was appointed a member of the Order of Canada and the Order of B.C. in 2017.
Her efforts will continue to provide healthy choices for women and families in B.C. and beyond."
Posted: November 15, 2022
JOB Posting: Indigenous graduate academic assistant
Job title: Indigenous Graduate Academic Assistant for Indigenous Projects
Pay rate: $20-$25 per hour
Hours per week: 5 hours per week for 10 weeks
Time Period: Jan-March 2023
Project Background and Description
The UBC Emeritus College (EC) requires a graduate academic assistant to assist the Continuing Scholarly Activity and Engagement Committee (CSAEC) with a new project related to the EC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan. The project is to identify and collate information about Indigenous educational resources, courses, events, and Indigenous business services to inform and educate members of the Emeritus College.
Order of Canada Recipients - June 2022
Congratulations to our members:
Dr. Paul Joseph Dubord, O.C. Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology
Vancouver, British Columbia
Recognized for his contributions to ophthalmology and for his tireless humanitarian work on the international stage, notably in India.
Eva-Marie Kröller, C.M., Professor Emerita of English Language & Literatures
Vancouver, British Columbia
For her contributions to the appreciation of Canadian writing, and for her achievements as an educator.
The 2022 Johnson Scholarship Program is open
Johnson, Inc. is once again offering 50 scholarships valued at $1,000 each to eligible students attending a post-secondary educational institution in Canada in the fall of 2022.
The Johnson Scholarship Program is open to children and grandchildren of all UBC Emeritus College members (even if they are not Johnson policyholders).
Applications must be submitted by July 28, 2022. To learn more, visit Johnson.ca/scholarship.
lATEST ISSUE OF NEWSLETTER - April 20 2022
The April issue of the newsletter is available online.
Past issues of the newsletter are available as well.
Please let us know if you have a paper copy of past newsletters from the UBC Association of Professors Emeriti (1988 to 2011)
Thank you!
graduation at ubc - may 26-27 & 30-31, june 1-2 2022
This is your graduation journey. Use these resources as your roadmap to the memories you’ll soon be making with friends and family on your big day. Share your graduation stories and view your classmates’ pictures, messages and cheers at #UBCgrad.
Share this day with the loved ones who helped get you here. You can request up to two (2) guest tickets online starting Friday, April 1 at 12:00 pm (PT).
Family and friends who cannot join you at your graduation ceremonies may watch the live webcast to virtually cheer you on. Live Webcast
UBC hosts nearly 32,000 graduates and their guests each year for the spring and fall graduation ceremonies. These resources will help your guests easily find their way to graduation, receptions and more. Guest Resources
LATEST ISSUE OF NEWSLETTER - March 16 2022
The March issue of the newsletter is available online.
Past issues of the newsletter are available as well.
Please let us know if you have a paper copy of past newsletters from the UBC Association of Professors Emeriti (1988 to 2011)
Thank you!
UBC Statement on russia and ukraine
The UBC Emeritus College is in support of President Ono's statement on Russia and Ukraine.
"On behalf of the University of British Columbia, I am deeply concerned about Russia’s attacks on Ukraine and its impact on many of our university community members. These attacks are unwarranted, unprovoked, and unacceptable.
We join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and B.C. Premier John Horgan in deploring this illegal and unjust war, and echo the international community’s calls for de-escalation and an immediate resolution to the conflict.
We recognize that students, faculty, and staff may be affected by the conflict. I want to reassure you that we are doing all we can to provide required supports during this evolving situation."
You can read the full statement by clicking on the link.
Deadline for two Awards Nominations - February 15, 2022
1. UBC Emeritus College Award for Excellence in Innovative and Creative Endeavours
Nominations due February 15, 2022
The Award of Excellence in Innovative and Creative Endeavours from the UBC Emeritus College recognizes UBC emeriti for excellence in innovative research, artistic creation or new applications of previous research since attaining emeritus status.
Each year, Emeritus College holds a ceremony to highlight both UBC and the accomplishments of its Emeriti, honouring those who have excelled and brought integrity to UBC. In addition to the recognition of the Award, recipients will receive $1,000. Any person may nominate candidates for the Award to the Emeritus College through an online nominations form.
Candidacy nominations can be submitted by any persons, however, to be considered, candidates bust be persons listed under "Emeritus Staff" within the UBC Vancouver Academic Calendar.
More information about the online application and last year’s recipient at: UBC Emeritus College website
2. UBC President’s Award for Distinguished Service
Nominations due February 15, 2022
The UBC President's Award for Distinguished Service honours UBC emeriti who have displayed exceptional leadership in volunteer community services.
UBC Emeritus college seeks to recognize the importance of the voluntary and community contributions made by UBC Emeriti toward broader communities. In addition to the recognition of the Award, recipients will receive $1,000. It is anticipated that the recipient(s) will direct the fund to an organization, charity, or fund of their choosing.
Candidacy nominations can be submitted by any persons, however, to be considered, candidates bust be persons listed under "Emeritus Staff" within the UBC Vancouver Academic Calendar.
More information about the online application and past award recipients at: UBC Emeritus College website
Latest issue of Newsletter - January 31 2022
The January issue of the newsletter is available online.
Past issues of the newsletter are available as well.
Please let us know if you have a paper copy of past newsletters from the UBC Association of Professors Emeriti (1988 to 2011)
Thank you!
Order of Canada Recipients - december 31, 2021
Congratulations to our members:
Pieter Cullis, O.C., Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Vancouver, British Columbia
For his contributions to the advancement of biomedical research and drug development, and for his mentorship of the next generation of scientists and entrepreneurs.
Donald Chisholm McKenzie, O.C., M.S.M., Professor Emeritus of Kinesiology and Family Practice
Sidney, British Columbia
For his expertise in sports medicine and for his seminal research on the effectiveness of exercise as an intervention for breast cancer patients.
Walter N. Hardy, C.M., Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy
Vancouver, British Columbia
For his pioneering contributions to the fields of particle physics, materials science and high-temperature superconductivity, as a distinguished theorist and experimentalist.
Latest issue of Newsletter - November 2022
The November issue of the newsletter is available online.
Past issues of the newsletter are available as well.
Please let us know if you have a paper copy of past newsletters from the UBC Association of Professors Emeriti (1988 to 2011)
Thank you!
Summary of Survey 2021 online
A summary of the survey is available online.
“I do not relate to the term ‘retirement’. I resonate more to ‘re-inventing’, ‘re-tooling’, ‘re-firing’.” (2021 Survey respondent).
In Spring 2021 the College conducted this survey of its members to garner qualitative feedback on its programs and activities, and to explore how people adapt to a new phase in life. There were 456 respondents who were representative of the 1227 survey recipients in terms of gender, age, and length of retirement. Many people took the time to provide comments which will be helpful in shaping College initiatives.
Only 8 respondents (2%) indicated dissatisfaction with their post-retirement experience, while 87% expressed satisfaction (41 (11%) were neutral). We hope that you will appreciate that the information in this report contributes to the growing view that "Retirement may be an ending, a closing, but it is also a new beginning." (Quote by Chaterine Pulsifer)
Global Panel on "Healthy Aging"
"Healthy Aging" is the topic of discussion at a global panel October 1, co-sponsored by UBC Emeritus College and the European Association of Professors Emeriti (EAPE), an Athens, Greece-based organization. The event is free and open to the public, UBC community and emeriti groups across Canada and Europe. More information and registration is available by clicking on the link.
E-Alert on covid Vaccine immunization schedule
Please find the current COVID-19 immunization schedule summarised by the Ad hoc Coming out of Covid-19 Committee of the College by clicking on the link.
The committee will monitor the government schedule from here and provide updates as needed.
You will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this e-Alert. Please download a free copy of Acrobat Reader by clicking on the link if you don‘t already have it.
Order of Canada REcipients
Congratulations to our members:
B. Lynn Beattie, C.M., Professor Emerita of Geriatric Medicine (2005)
For her poineering contributions to the filed of geriatric medicine in Canada and abroad
Izak Benbasat, C.M., Professor Emeritus of Commerce and Business Administration (2017)
For his role in the development of the field of management information systems (MIS) and for his mentorship of generations of MIS scholars.
John Challis, O.C., Obstetrics and Gynaecology
For his seminal contributions to the field of obstetrics and gynaecology, and to health research and innovation in Canada and abroad.
Priscilla Edson Greenwood, C.M., Professor Emerita of Mathematics (2000)
For her contributions to the fields of statistics and mathematics, and for her pioneering work in probability theory.
Stanley Hamilton, C.M., Professor Emeritus of Commerce and Business Administration (2004)
For his contributions to business education in Canada and abroad, and for generously supporting Vancouver’s arts scene.
Recipient of the "President's Award of Distinguished Service by UBC Emeriti" in 2018.
Carol Perl Herbert, C.M., Faculty of Medicine
For her contributions to the fields of clinical and academic medicine, as a family physician, medical educator, researcher and administrator.
Robert Krell, C.M., Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry (1996)
For his contributions to our understanding of mass ethnopolitical violence, and for his advocacy on behalf of Holocaust survivors.
John H. McNeill, C.M., Dean Emeritus of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2004)
For his contributions to cardiovascular pharmacology and for his pioneering research that linked cardiac disease and diabetes.
The Honourable Lynn Smith, O.C., Faculty of Law
For her extensive and pioneering contributions to the Canadian legal system as a lawyer, academic and judge.
The Announcement is available at the website of The Governor General of Canada.
Official Release of the canadian research and development classification
Since December 2017, SSHRC has collaborated with CIHR, NSERC, CFI and Statistics Canada on the development of a new research classification standard for Canada. The CRDC is based on internationally recognized best practices in standards development and its development included in-depth consultations with subject matter experts from various research areas and disciplines.
For more information, please click on the link.
News on the five UBC Emeritus College members in ubc Senate
Five members of the Emeritus College were elected to the Vancouver Senate as "Representatives of the Convocation"
For more information, please click on the link.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Office
The physical office of the College is closed due to the Coronavirus. The staff can be reached by by email: office@emerituscollege.ubc.ca
For full details of this announcement visit https://broadcastemail.ubc.ca/
Congratulations to the Recipients of the Order of Canada - december 2019
Congratulations to the following UBC Emeriti:
Jim Zidek, Professor Emeritus of Statistics (2004): Officer of the Order of Canada
For his contributions to mathematical statistics and for his leadership in expanding the field in academia and government.
Jim Zidek was a member-at-large at the UBC Association of Professors Emeriti from April 2011 to April 2014.
Donald Mavinic, Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering (2017): Member of the Order of Canada
For his contributions to environmental engineering science and technology in Canada, notably in the areas of liquid wastewater and residuals management.
Congratulations to the Recipients of the Order of Canada and the order of BC
Congratulations to the following UBC Emeriti:
Ray Cole, Professor Emeritus of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (2017): Member of the Order of Canada
Arthur Ray, Professor Emeritus of History (2007): Officer of the Order of Canada
Peter Suedfeld, Professor Emeritus of Psychology (2000): Officer of the Order of Canada
Jane Coop, Professor Emeritus of Music (2012): Order of BC
Carl Walters, Professor Emeritus of Fisheries (2013): Order of BC
William H. New, University Killam Professor Emeritus of English, recipient of UBC Honorary Degree
Congratulations to William New for receiving a UBC Honorary Degree.
William H. New, O.C.
William H. New is an internationally recognized literary critic, editor, anthologist, poet and children’s writer who has made an extraordinary and singular contribution to the creation and appreciation of Canadian literature and Canadian literary history. During his more than 50 years on UBC’s faculty, he has won many prestigious awards for teaching and research, has served as the editor of numerous journals and has authored over 150 scholarly articles.
An overview of the 2019 UBC Honorary Degree Recipients can be found by clicking on the link.