We are excited to share an incredible opportunity for your graduate students to engage in meaningful conversations and share their research and lived experiences through our upcoming Human Library events of the Graduate Student Society.
This initiative aims to foster knowledge exchange, real human interaction, and community building while creating a supportive space for mental well-being. By participating, students can gain new perspectives to improve their research and studies and engage in enriching discussions in a relaxed and inclusive environment.
We invite your department’s students to participate as Human Books or Readers:
???? Human Books: Share personal stories and expertise—receive a $25 honorarium per session.
???? Readers: Engage in inspiring conversations—stand a chance to win prizes and enjoy meals.
We would greatly appreciate your support in spreading the word within your department and encouraging your GAA team to promote this event among students.
Additionally, for future events and initiatives supporting graduate students, we would appreciate it if you could share your GAA’s main contact with us so that we can send them more information directly.
Attached, you will find two event posters:
???? One inviting students to become Human Books
???? One encouraging students to join as Readers to learn from Human Books
Please help us share these posters within your department and among students.
Thank you for helping us create a more connected, open, and understanding academic community!
Best regards,
Patricia Unung (She/Her/Hers)
Vice President University and Academic Affairs
E: vpacademic@gss.ubc.ca
Orkhon Gantogtokh
Academic Policy Assistant
E: academicpolicy@gss.ubc.ca
