UBC Emeritus College

09/01/2026

Join the UBC Emeritus College for the launch of "Poetic Odysseys", a poetry anthology written by 10 College members from eight UBC units!

September 16 | 4-6 pm | Green College Coach House

"The poems here on offer faithfully reflect the views of writers who, for the most part, have spent their adult lives at UBC and in Vancouver, but have also experienced the larger world we inhabit, with all its challenges and richness," said Dr. Philip Resnick, editor of the anthology.

Learn more and register: emerituscollege.ubc.ca/latest-news/poetic-odysseys-book-launch University of British Columbia

08/19/2026

Dr. Carl Walters, Professor Emeritus of Fisheries, has had a significant impact on fisheries science around the world. He co-developed the concept of adaptive management, described it in a landmark textbook and tested it extensively.

He also supervised more than 50 graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and advised hundreds more through committees and informal mentoring, which he continues in retirement. The UBC Emeritus College is pleased to honour Dr. Walters with a 2026 Award for Excellence in Innovative and Creative Endeavours.

Learn more: emerituscollege.ubc.ca/2026-awards/carl-walters

Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries University of British Columbia

07/16/2026

The UBC Emeritus College is pleased to honour Dr. David Ley, Professor Emeritus of Geography, with a 2026 Award for Excellence in Innovative and Creative Endeavours for his work on the housing crisis troubling cities around the world.

Learn more: emerituscollege.ubc.ca/2026-awards/david-ley

UBC Department of Geography University of British Columbia

06/18/2026

Congratulations to Dr. R. Kenneth Carty on receiving this year’s UBC Emeritus College President’s Award for Distinguished Service. Dr. Carty served the University of British Columbia for 52 years. Leaders and officials around the world continue to seek out his expertise on democratic organization and electoral dynamics 15 years into retirement.

Learn more: emerituscollege.ubc.ca/2026-awards/kenneth-carty

Benoit-Antoine Bacon UBC Political Science

06/11/2026

At the end of May, Jo-ann Archibald, Professor Emeritus of Educational Studies, took CURAC conference attendees on a journey to understand how Indigenous stories can impact education, by connecting the heart, mind, body, and spirit.

Learn more: emerituscollege.ubc.ca/latest-news/retired-university-professionals-connect-through-indigenous-storytelling University of British Columbia

06/09/2026

New UBC Emeritus College speaker series launches with a presentation on by Dr. Wolfgang Linden, Professor Emeritus of Psychology.

Learn more: emerituscollege.ubc.ca/latest-news/sts-speaker-series/wolfgang-linden

The Scholarly, Teaching, and Service (STS) Speaker Series, which features presentations by College members, will return in fall 2026.

UBC Department of Psychology University of British Columbia

06/08/2026

The Spring 2026 issue of the Emeritus College Newsletter is now live.

In this issue you'll learn about:

- How the Emeritus College is working to connect members across UBC's campuses
- 2026 Emeritus College award recipients
- A retired professor who is helping students tackle their dissertations
- A member's post-retirement research in child development
- The new Guided Autobiography Program
- An update on fundraising for the College
- UBC's Voluntary Retirement Program
- Awards and honours, special interest group updates and more!

Read today: emerituscollege.ubc.ca/newsletter Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries

06/02/2026

Lots of opportunities to get involved in Pride Month at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan! University of British Columbia

June is Pride Month. Explore the many Pride activities at our Vancouver and Okanagan campuses and connect with the community: https://bit.ly/3Hkn1vX

05/19/2026

Did you miss our Annual General Meeting on May 12? Don't worry, the recording is now available! Watch it today for important updates, appointments, awards and a special presentation by Dr. Jess McIver of the UBC Department of Physics & Astronomy and the Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute: emerituscollege.ubc.ca/latest-news/annual-general-meeting/2025-26 University of British Columbia

05/12/2026

We are pleased to announce Dr. David Ley and Dr. Carl Walters as recipients of the 2026 UBC Emeritus College Award for Excellence in Innovative and Creative Endeavours and Dr. R. Kenneth Carty as the recipient of the President’s Award for Distinguished Service. UBC Department of Geography Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries UBC Political Science University of British Columbia