{"id":1327,"date":"2017-02-01T16:18:15","date_gmt":"2017-02-01T23:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/stem2017\/?p=1327"},"modified":"2017-02-01T16:21:08","modified_gmt":"2017-02-01T23:21:08","slug":"these-challenging-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/stem2017\/2017\/02\/01\/these-challenging-times\/","title":{"rendered":"These Challenging Times"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dear class,<\/p>\n

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Cullum wrote the poem,<\/p>\n

The robin sang and sang, but teacher you went right on.<\/p>\n

The last bell sounded the end of the day, but teacher you went right on.<\/p>\n

The geranium on the windowsill just died, but teacher you went right on. (Cullum, 1971, p. 58).<\/p>\n

In the spirit of Cullum, I have been compelled to write given the tragedy in Canada. I know many of you are reaching out to your own students this week about painful events in the US and Quebec City. We cannot hear accents, see physical limitations, or know that you might wear a headscarf in this online place. In some respects, online education might be akin to a borderless classroom. I cherish the fact that we can and are able to participate in this environment.\u00a0 But I recognize too that we must work to maintain an inclusive environment that honors the diversity of our community and society at large. This we can do with our welcoming words that communicate the value of such diversity with our students and colleagues. Our actions with our children, such as introducing a science project that began in a country from “the list,” might also go a long way too– and you will have other classroom ideas. I would also like to share with you a book about how institutions and organizations can respond to challenges in these times in society written by my colleague, a sociologist, Dr. Robert VanWynsberghe http:\/\/www.utppublishing.com\/Adaptive-Education-An-Inquiry-Based-Institution.html.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Attached is a link to a statement from our Canadian Society for the Study of Education on the US and Canada sent today and below are resources for UBC students in these challenging times and responsive panel events being held at UBC.<\/div>\n
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Thank you for allowing me to share here, Samia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Sent on behalf of Diana Jung, Strategic Initiatives & Special Projects Coordinator-Wellbeing <\/u><\/i><\/strong><\/div>\n
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Good morning Everyone,<\/div>\n
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In light of events in the U.S. and Quebec, we wanted to reach out to share some of the key\u00a0supports that are available to the campus community.<\/span>\u00a0 <\/span>As Wellbeing Liaisons, it is helpful to be aware of these resources and supports and to share them with your colleagues. <\/span>Many of the following\u00a0Vancouver campus resources were highlighted in a recent update\/message to the campus community from President Ono (<\/span>http:\/\/president.ubc.ca\/featured\/2017\/01\/30\/ubc-condemns-violence-against-muslims\/<\/span>\u00a0(Links to an external site.)<\/span><\/a>): <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Emergency<\/strong><\/span>
\n<\/strong><\/span>If you have immediate safety concerns for yourself or others, call 911.<\/span><\/div>\n
Information about hate crimes: hatecrimebc.ca<\/span><\/div>\n
The non-emergency phone number for the RCMP on Campus is 604 224 1322<\/span><\/div>\n

\n<\/span>Equity & Inclusion Office<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0(Links to an external site.)<\/span><\/a>
\nFor anyone experiencing racism, harassment or discrimination, the best resource on campus is the Equity and Inclusion Office, in Brock Hall, 604 822 6353 or <\/span>info@equity.ubc.ca<\/span>\u00a0(Links to an external site.)<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n
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International Student Advising<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0(Links to an external site.)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
International students who would like to speak with an advisor about immigration questions or travel advice or questions about their student visa can contact International Student Development at 604 822 5021 or <\/span>international.house@ubc.ca<\/span>\u00a0(Links to an external site.)<\/span><\/a>. After hours, you can contact<\/span> Campus Security<\/span>\u00a0(Links to an external site.)<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>and you will be directed to an on-call advisor.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Counselling Services<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0(Links to an external site.)<\/span><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/span>Students seeking mental health support can contact\u00a0<\/span>Counselling Services<\/span>\u00a0(Links to an external site.)<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0Faculty & staff wishing to talk to a counsellor can call\u00a0<\/span>Shepell<\/span>\u00a0(Links to an external site.)<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Care Access Centre at 1 800 387 4765.<\/span><\/div>\n
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After hours community resources:<\/span><\/div>\n
Vancouver Crisis Line \u2013 1 800 SUICIDE (784 2433)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Crisis Centre BC<\/span>\u00a0(Links to an external site.)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
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Emergency Financial Support<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Enrolment Services Professionals<\/span>\u00a0(Links to an external site.)<\/span><\/a> (ESPs) are available to support any type of student <\/span>financial distress<\/span>\u00a0(Links to an external site.)<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Campus Security<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0(Links to an external site.)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
Provides 24\/7 security services, including safety planning, and can be reached at 604 822 2222<\/span><\/div>\n
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Chaplains at UBC<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0(Links to an external site.)<\/span><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/span>Chaplains of several different faiths offer support to UBC students, faculty and staff. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Additionally \u2013 these events may be of interest to our community:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Vigil<\/i><\/strong><\/span>
\nStudents, faculty and staff wishing to express their solidarity can attend a vigil on Saturday, February 4 at the\u00a0Al Masjid Al Jamia mosque:\u00a0<\/i><\/span>http:\/\/vancouver.carpediem.cd\/events\/2439016-vigil-in-solidarity-with-quebec-city-mosque-at-al-masjid-al-jamia-vancouver\/<\/i><\/span>\u00a0(Links to an external site.)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Ban the Ban: A Learn-in for UBC Students, Faculty, and Staff<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
This panel is an immediate and urgent response to President Trump’s Executive Order which imposes a 90 day suspension of visas and other travel documents on nationals from 7 countries – Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Sudan, and Yemen.\u00a0 Join UBC Students and Faculty for a discussion that connects the ‘Muslim Ban,’ the Keystone XL\/ Dakota Pipelines, and Standing Rock; historical precedents to the Order; and how the ban will affect Muslims in the identified countries and beyond. <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1721163651528576\/<\/i><\/span>\u00a0(Links to an external site.)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
St. John\u2019s College, Social Lounge<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Friday February 3rd, 2017<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
12-1:30pm<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
University of British Columbia<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Unceded Musqueam Territory<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
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Within the Vice President Students portfolio, we are working in collaboration with campus partners to address the needs of all students. If you have specific student concerns that are not addressed with the resources listed above, please let us know and we can work together to address these concerns<\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Best,<\/span><\/div>\n
Diana & Patty<\/span><\/div>\n
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