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UBC President Santa Ono recently published a statement regarding the profound effect of rising racism and hostilities towards Asian communities; particularly about how “statements are not enough”. Also in light of these issues, our own Associate Professor Nora Angeles gladly had a conversation among colleagues, and agreed to share it here.
Stephanie Chang on CCA expert panel re: disaster response
In 2020, SCARP's very own Stephanie Chang joined an expert panel convened by the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA), charged with investigating and reporting on what key opportunities exist to improve disaster resilience in Canada.
APSC Recognizes Nora Angeles with Dean's Service Award
SCARP is proud to say that our very own Professor Nora Angeles is a recipient of the 2021 Faculty of Applied Science Dean's Service Award.
The Award for Excellence in Service recognizes faculty who, through leadership, service, and administrative activates, make substantial positive high-impact contributions to their Departments, Schools and the Faculty as a whole. It is through these efforts that the Faculty of Applied Science provide students with the highest quality educational experience.
Assistant Professor Julia Harten receives 2021 Henry Reining Award
Our very own Julia Harten, Assistant Professor here at SCARP, has received the Henry Reining Award from the University of Southern California's Sol Price School of Public Policy.
This annual award recognizes the best dissertation written in public policy and management. Julia was recognized by the Reining award for her dissertation, "Crowded with Potential: Housing and Social Mobility Strategies Among China’s Educated Migrants".
Leonie Sandercock receives YWCA Women of Distinction Award
A big congratulations to our Professor Leonie Sandercock for receiving the 2020 YWCA Women of Distinction Award!
Leonie Sandercock ~ elected a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada- video release
A copy of the video produced for the Royal Society of Canada celebration is available for you to download at https://files.workspace.ubc.ca/MyDevice/s/570/9f94b100-78e7-49db-8d66-0b...
UBC Canada Research Chairs Appointed (New) - Martino Tran
SIX NEW AND RENEWED UBC CANADA RESEARCH CHAIRS APPOINTED
In its 20th year, the Canada Research Chairs Program continues to provide opportunities for researchers to excel in their fields, and build teams of experts at Canadian institutions. In spring 2020, the first of two cycles of fudning to be announced this year, the Government of Canada invested $140 million towards 182 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs including six new and renewed chairs at UBC:
Barcelona Studio publishes Public Life Study
Public life in Barcelona is vibrant, colourful, and diverse. Yet it is also contested, and many residents perceive that public spaces are under threat from the growing tourism economy, gentrification, commercialization and commodification.
BC tourism may be damaged by fires -- Jeremy Stone
B.C. tourism operators fear damage to industry after two summers of smoke and wildfire
SCARP PhD student Jeremy Stone was quoted in a Globe and Mail article about the effect of wildfires on the tourism industry. Stone, who has researched the economic resilience of businesses to disaster, said that damage to B.C.’s brand could be costly.
Globe and Mail
Railtown tech hub effort "too little, too late" -- Tom Hutton
Vancouver neighbourhood back on the rails
The Globe and Mail ran a story about Railtown, an area of Vancouver that appears to be undergoing a redevelopment boom. However, the efforts to make Railtown a design and tech hub are “too little, too late,” says Tom Hutton, a University of British Columbia planning professor.