Happy retirement to Dan Hiebert
After a varied and remarkable career in the department, we prepare to bid a fond farewell to professor Dan Hiebert as he retires at the end of December.
TA and Stellar Staff Awards 2022
Congratulations to this year’s recipients, who were announced at the department’s holiday gathering on Dec 7th.
Introducing The Sandy Lapsky Award in Geography
We are pleased to announce the establishment of a new $4,000 award for international graduate students, thanks to a generous donation by the department’s administrator Sandra Lapsky.
Dr. Matthias Jakob
We are profoundly saddened to hear of the sudden passing of alumnus and colleague Dr. Matthias Jakob.
Professor Cole Harris (1936 – 2022)
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Cole Harris, professor emeritus at UBC Geography.
UBC Geography introduces monthly Green Day
Beginning on October 28th, we will take the last Friday of every month to work, teach and learn from home.
UBC Geography and SCARP introduce new Major in Urban Studies
In collaboration with SCARP, UBC Geography is introducing an undergraduate Major in Urban Studies for the 2023/24 academic year.
Get to know Jemima Nomunume Baada!
Dr. Baada joins UBC Geography as Assistant Professor of Climate Change and Human Migration in September 2022.
Teaching through the pandemic: a TA’s perspective
As the recipient of UBC’s most prestigious graduate teaching assistant award, Chris shares his experiences and advice as a TA.
Introducing our monthly Green Day
Geography undergraduate Holly Denson-Camp shares why this initiative is so important to students.