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Undergraduate Anti-Racism Book Club
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In the spring of 2021, undergraduate student and NUS Representative Selyen Singh organized a virtual book club for members of her cohort. The group of ten to twenty then first-year students came together about once a month on Sunday evenings via…
Two Accolades for Jennifer Baumbusch, FAAN
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The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) announced on August 4, 2021 that it has selected 225 distinguished nurse leaders to be inducted into the 2021 Class of Fellows. Among them is Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch, an Associate Professor at the School of…
New Health System Impact Fellows Announced
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According to a news release of August 4, 2021, "The Government of Canada is investing in some of our country’s brightest minds – to provide them with the opportunity to work directly within our health systems and tackle our most pressing and…
Marilyn D. Willman (1928-2021)
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Marilyn Dawn Willman was born in Hancock, Michigan on December 31st, 1928. Her father was an engineer, and the family moved often within Michigan during her childhood as a result of his job. After completing her high school education in Cadillac,…
Dr. Elder Roberta Price Honouring Event
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On June 21, 2021 we came together as a nursing community, holding our hands high, to honour Dr. Elder Roberta Price following being conferred an Honorary Doctor of Laws.
Funding for EQUIP Pathways Announced
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On April 9, 2021, Ken Hardie, Member of Parliament for Fleetwood-Port Kells, and BC Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Sheila Malcolmson made a joint announcement regarding government funding for the “Supporting Pathways to Care for People…
Museum of Human Rights Tells Browne/Dion-Stout Story
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In telling the story of "Nurses working for respect, fairness and social justice for First Nations, Inuit and Métis," The Canadian Museum of Human Rights details the relationship that has developed between Honorary Professor Madeleine Dion…
Most trans and non-binary youth are supported and healthy
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...despite stigma and discrimination Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc, director and professor at UBC’s school of nursing, Ace Chan and Dr. Ashley B. Taylor at the Stigma and Resilience Among Vulnerable Youth Research Centre, say we need to commit to creating…
Trevor Goodyear Announced as Killam Doctoral Scholarship Awardee
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On March 8, 2021, Trevor Goodyear, a PhD student in the School of Nursing was announced as 1 of 7 awardees of the Killam Doctoral Scholarships. These are recognized as the most prestigious graduate awards available at UBC and are awarded to…
Rapid Testing at Orchard Commons
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Orchard Commons rapid testing was a fantastic experience; I have been following British Columbia’s COVID response since the pandemic began and had wanted to get involved with community testing, so the opportunity to be a part of the BD Veritor…