June 29humour
How to spot Queerness on campus: an updated guide to gaydar
Back in the good old days (2016), you could tell if someone was gay based on their appearance. But now, Queerness is all ambiguous and nonchalant.
All in In bloom: Beyond the binary
June 29humour
UBC celebrates Pride Month, launches innovative course on allyship
In an exciting conference that I accidentally stumbled upon after 45 minutes of looking for a passably clean washroom on campus, UBC unveiled a new course to be integrated into its curriculum in celebration of Pride Month.
June 27culture
Chinese Cafes: Paul Wong at the Queer Arts Festival
Wong’s displayed piece, “Chinese Cafes: The Five Energies,” was initially made for Them = Us, a photographic exhibition that travelled across Canada between 1998–2000 aimed at promoting diversity. Varied Editions is the first time “Chinese Cafes” has been unpacked since that viewing.
June 26sports
Beyond the game: Building inclusive physical activity spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ students at UBC
Addressing the needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in sport has received limited funding and attention, often being cast off and separated from norms. While UBC is certainly not exempt from this issue, because of dedicated people and groups across campus, progress is being made.
June 26science
Neither/nor: Expanding research and nuance around non-binary experiences
While there is overlap between Trans and non-binary experiences, there’s still room for research surrounding the identities individually.
June 26culture
CampOUT! puts the "camp" in Camp Fircom
CampOUT! originally began as a day camp hosted at UBC and was inspired by a similar program at the University of Alberta, Camp fYrefly. It has since expanded with the support of UBC’s Faculty of Education, SOGI UBC and the Equity & Inclusion Office, as well as funding from community partners like Foundry — an inclusive care network based in Vancouver.
