UBC Faculty of Arts

04/03/2026

Congratulations to our Outstanding Student Leader award recipients! Your impact across the Faculty of Arts, the UBC community, and beyond has been truly meaningful 💜👏 Read more about each of our award winners as they reflect on their time at UBC Arts ⬇️

🌟 Sarah Wong, Outstanding Student Leader in the Faculty of Arts: https://www.arts.ubc.ca/news/sarah-wong-receives-2026-outstanding-leader-in-the-faculty-of-arts-award/

🌟 Akuol Riak & Ian Dominique Caguiat, Outstanding Student Leaders in the UBC Community: https://www.arts.ubc.ca/news/akuol-riak-and-ian-caguiat-receive-2026-outstanding-leader-in-the-ubc-community-award/

🌟 Amirsadegh Kashanipour & CJ McGillivray, Outstanding Student Leaders in the UBC Community and Beyond: https://www.arts.ubc.ca/news/amirsadegh-kashanipour-and-cj-mcgillivray-receive-2026-outstanding-leader-in-the-ubc-community-and-beyond-award/

🌟 Fabiana Peschiera, Undergraduate Arts Co-op Student of the Year: https://artscoop.ubc.ca/news/2025-ug-student-of-the-year/

04/01/2026

As we approach the end of term and school year, we’re recognizing 70 Arts student leaders for the ways that they’ve shaped their communities on campus and beyond. 👏

While their experiences don’t look the same, what connects them is how they’ve shown up where they’re needed—supporting others, building community, and contributing in ways that matter. Read more about the moments that stood out to them ⬇

Recognized for their impact in Arts, at UBC, and beyond, these students are also sharing heartfelt wishes for this year’s graduating class.

02/11/2026

We are deeply shocked and saddened by the shootings at Tumbler Ridge and extend our deepest sympathy to all those impacted. This is a truly horrific event and our hearts are with the people of Tumbler Ridge and all British Columbians. For university community members impacted by this event and who are seeking support, please visit this site for a list of supports and resources: https://bit.ly/460hpjY

In acknowledgment of this tragedy, the University of British Columbia will be lowering its flags to half-mast.

12/03/2025

Last week, we were delighted to welcome University of British Columbia President & Vice-Chancellor Benoit-Antoine Bacon to the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts for a showcase of the diverse and impactful research happening across the Faculty of Arts.

A heartfelt thank you to our faculty members and students for demonstrating the depth and importance of their work, and to our staff for helping to organize this event.

Read more about the President's visit to the Faculty of Arts: https://www.arts.ubc.ca/news/presidents-visit-to-arts/

11/28/2025

🎓✨ Congratulations to the Fall Class of 2025! 🍂 We’re incredibly proud of everything you’ve achieved and excited to see where your next chapter leads.

Your connection to UBC Arts doesn’t end at graduation. Take advantage career development opportunities this December—led by Arts Career Strategist Robyn Stalkie—to help you navigate your next steps:
🗣️ Drop-in career advising: https://www.arts.ubc.ca/events/event/weekly-drop-in-career-advising-for-arts-students/
💭 Beyond Your B.A. Workshop Series: https://www.arts.ubc.ca/events/event/beyond-your-ba-dec2025/

Explore more resources, events, and supports for new grads: https://www.arts.ubc.ca/graduation

11/06/2025

Congratulations to Arts student Shalaya Valenzuela for receiving this year’s national Tom Longboat Award, presented by the Aboriginal Sport Circle to the country’s top Indigenous athletes! 🏆👏

10/17/2025

🗣️ Calling all Arts students, get ready for our Arts Athletic Takeover—a pre-game pep rally with great music, yummy food & drinks, and fun activities! 🎉

There will be poster-making 🎨 , lawn games ⛳, and a photo-booth 📸. The event will take place from 4-5 pm on October 24th at the Arts Student Centre, after which we will walk to the War Memorial Gym to cheer on our women’s varsity basketball team! 🏀

Arts students will also receive exclusive access to free popcorn at the game!! 🍿 🤩

📍Arts Student Centre (ASC)
⏰October 24th from 4–5 PM
📷 Photo Credit: UBC Thunderbirds

09/30/2025

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day honours Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors of the Indian Residential School system, including those who didn't return home.

As we work toward reconciliation and decolonization, we encourage you to engage with resources from UBC Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre and participate in events in your community that commemorate the day, such as the Intergenerational March at UBC.

Learn more about the significance of the day, including events, insights, and wellness resources at UBC:

Orange Shirt Day at UBC Every Child Matters Orange Shirt Day, September 30, is a day to honour and uphold Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors of the Indian Residential School system, and to commemorate those who didn’t return home. What’s On Featured Events 2025 Intergenerational March to ...

09/19/2025

The Indigenous Symbols and Signifiers Exhibition recently opened, with student artists joining the Faculty of Arts and UBC First Nations Longhouse to mark the occasion.

Featuring beadwork, formline design, pictographs, native plants, and ceremony, each piece reflects a deep connection to Indigenous heritage and the resilience of Nations across the country.

🖼 See the exhibition at the Hatch Art Gallery (AMS Nest, 2nd floor) until Oct 9. Learn more: https://www.arts.ubc.ca/events/event/exhibition-indigenous-symbols-and-signifiers/

09/03/2025

Welcome back, UBC Arts! 💜 Here’s to a fresh start, new opportunities, and everything the school year ahead has to offer. Let’s make it a great one! ✨

09/03/2025

WELCOME BACK, UBC ARTS! 💜✨️

What a way to start the year! From the cheers at the Pep Rally, to discovering new communities at the Campus Life Expo, to gathering at the Arts Faculty Welcome—it was so good to celebrate being on campus together.

Whether it was your first Imagine Day or your last as an Arts student, here’s to making the most of the year ahead. 💜

08/12/2025

A heat warning is in effect for Metro Vancouver, including UBC. More info here: https://bit.ly/3JcAaIA