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The UBC Emeritus College is Canada’s only academic unit for retired faculty, senior administrators and librarians–fostering healthy aging and lifelong learning through lectures, special interest groups, workshops & financial support for research.

10/14/2026

As Vancouverites prepare to head to the polls on October 17, the housing crisis is once again taking centre stage. Discover why Penny Gurstein, University of British Columbia Professor Emerita, thinks the issue is about more than housing: emerituscollege.ubc.ca/latest-news/sts-speaker-series/penny-gurstein

10/06/2026

Over the past year, the UBC Emeritus College proudly welcomed more than 100 new members, hosted over 200 events, celebrated Order of Canada and Order of British Columbia recipients, introduced new activities and forged exciting partnerships.

Most importantly, we continued to build a community based on the desire to connect, thrive, and make a difference. UBC’s motto—Tuum Est or “It Is Yours"—is engrained in the College. We support members as they imagine retirement as a time to flourish.

Learn more in our 2025/26 Annual Report: emerituscollege.ubc.ca/2025-26-annual-report

09/29/2026

Join Prof. Gu Xiong, multimedia artist, as he paints a picture about art, migration, globalization, displacement, and identity at a special UBC Emeritus College talk on October 14.

Register: emerituscollege.ubc.ca/events/general-meeting-5 University of British Columbia UBC Faculty of Arts

09/09/2026

Where is AI going? How will it impact jobs, universities and society? Join leading future of work expert, Phillip Brown, for two events at the University of British Columbia in September and October.

Learn more: emerituscollege.ubc.ca/latest-news/phillip-brown-at-ubc

Events co-organized by the UBC Emeritus College, Green College and the Vancouver Institute.

UBC Faculty of Arts UBC Science UBC Sociology UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs UBC Political Science Green College, UBC

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

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Room 4160, 6180 Walter Gage Road (Brock Commons South)
Vancouver, BC

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 2pm
Wednesday	10am - 2pm
Thursday	10am - 2pm
Friday	10am - 2pm

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