UBC Okanagan School of Education

Mark your calendars! UBC Okanagan Homecoming is back September 14 – 20, 2026, and we'd love to see you at one of the upcoming events!

Our BARK UBCO team will be at the alumFEST on Sunday, September 20! It's a high-energy, family-friendly afternoon with live music from Sunday Service, food trucks, coffee, and non-alcoholic drinks — a great chance to reconnect with fellow grads, and meet current students and faculty.

Register: https://alumni.ubc.ca/ubc-homecoming-okanagan/

This is just one stop on a full week of Homecoming programming, including an artist talk with Les Louis, UBCO Debates and Outdoor Yoga. Plus every event you attend enters you into a draw for a Big White Winter Season Pass!

UBC Homecoming - Okanagan Come back to campus to celebrate the UBC Okanagan community with a weekend full of activities!

The Okanagan School of Education requires an instructor to teach the following course in Term 2 of the Winter session (January to April 2027).

EPSE_O 470-A (3): AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION FOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

This course examines Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) as a critical element of inclusive practice across education, disability support, health, and community contexts. Students will explore contemporary AAC theory, evidence-based practice, and ethical considerations, with attention to disability justice, accessibility, and the social model of disability. The course emphasizes critical evaluation of AAC research, systemic barriers to communication access, and applied design of individualized, culturally responsive AAC supports.
Delivery method: online (asynchronous/synchronous)
Dates: Jan. 5 to Apr. 12, 2027
Synchronous Sessions (Saturdays): January 9, February 6, and March 6
Time: 9am-12pm

Deadline to apply: September 1, 2026

Learn more at https://education.ok.ubc.ca/about/careers/career-posting-instructor-2/

Careers We value our faculty and staff and are always looking for talented people to join our thriving UBCO team. Excellent benefits, diverse career opportunities, and a true community spirit are just some of the reasons you should consider joining our team of dynamic faculty and staff.

Mark your calendars! Dr. Sabre Cherkowski will lead Leader Wellness on January 12, 2027, focusing on supporting others while practicing self compassion in leadership roles.

Igniting Relational Leadership (a professional learning series beginning October 2026) brings together guest speakers who explore ethical, community centred approaches to leadership in education.

As part of the series, featured speaker Dr. Sabre Cherkowski will lead Leader Wellness on January 12, 2027, focusing on supporting others while practicing self compassion in leadership roles.

⏳Register by September 25, 2026
💻 Learn more: https://opl.educ.ubc.ca/ignite/

Today marks the start of our new 11-month Bachelor of Education! We are excited to welcome our teacher candidates into the inaugural cohort and getting to know everyone over the course of the program.

We are also pleased to share that today's cohort was joined by our new Community-Based BEd program in partnership with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences through their Interior Salish Languages Fluency Program, Adams Lake Band, Chief Atahm School, and, their post-secondary institution, R Stselxméms r Secwépemc Institute.

We're pleased to share that Dr. John-Tyler Binfet is one of the Co-Directors on this extensive $2.5 million SSHRC Partnership Grant project involving more than 100 partners. Learn more about their project, Establishing a Network for Human-Animal Connections Research and Collaboration, at https://pawsitiveconnectionslab.com/human-animal-network-host or watch the video: https://youtube.com/shorts/B78bJzu9Rp0?si=nUhTmQcqXbiEOnEY

SSHRC Funding Announcement The PAWSitive Connections Lab was awarded $2.5 million for the next...

Join us for an information session to learn more about UBCO’s 11-month Bachelor of Education (BEd) program. This session is designed to provide you with insights into the admissions requirements, application process, program highlights and more! The session will be comprised of a brief presentation and an opportunity to ask questions.

Thursday, September 24, 2026
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom

Register: https://education.ok.ubc.ca/2026/08/04/bachelor-of-education-information-session-3-2/

Roll into seasonal fun with an evening on wheels! On Aug 22, enjoy rollerskating and rollerblading with fellow alumni, friends, and family at Central Sports Club in the heart of Kelowna. New to skating? Instructors will help you get started. Snack on pizza and pop as you glide the night away at this lively alumni UBC Summer Series

https://alumni.ubc.ca/event/alumnights-kelowna-summer-roller-night/

$15 each, including admission, rentals, pizza, and soft drinks. Tickets must be purchased by a UBC alum (including for up to four non-alumni guests) by Wednesday, August 19, 2026, or until capacity is reached.

alumNIGHTS: Kelowna—Summer roller night - alumni UBC Part of the alumni UBC Summer Series. Roll into seasonal fun with an evening on wheels! Enjoy rollerskating and rollerblading with fellow alumni, friends, and family at Central Sports Club in the heart of Kelowna.

Explore ethical, community centred leadership through the Igniting Relational Leadership professional learning series offered by the Office of Professional Learning, beginning October 2026. Learn more: https://opl.educ.ubc.ca/ignite/

Explore ethical, community centred leadership through the Igniting Relational Leadership professional learning series, beginning October 2026.

Throughout the series, guest speakers will lead sessions on key themes in relational leadership.

Featured speaker Dr. Dustin Louie will present Ethical Leadership, Responsibilities and Professional Networks on December 1, offering insights into decision making, accountability, and leadership in complex educational systems.

⏳Register by September 25, 2026
💻Learn more: https://opl.educ.ubc.ca/ignite/

New to UBC? We want to hear from you!

Share your expectations as you prepare for UBC through the New to UBC (NUBC) Survey.

Your feedback helps improve programs, services, and supports for current and future students.

Complete the survey by September 8 for a chance to win one of two $500 UBC Bookstore shopping sprees.

Check your email or visit pair.ubc.ca/nubc to get started.

Regional wildfires and resources: Students, faculty and staff can find support resources, including emergency funding, counselling and HR support at https://principal.ok.ubc.ca/2026/08/04/regionalwildfiresandresources