On April 26, a senseless attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver left at least 11 people dead and injured many others. It is shocking that a tragedy of this scale and violence could happen right here in our city, and our thoughts are with everyone who has suffered loss on this dreadful day.
At this very difficult time, we urge care and compassion for any staff, faculty or students impacted by this unthinkable event and who may need additional support. Below are resources to support all members of the UBC community:
Student resources
- https://students.ubc.ca/health/counselling-services/mental-health-care-ubc/
- https://students.ubc.ca/support-unanticipated-circumstances/ (UBC Vancouver)
- https://students.ok.ubc.ca/support/support-for-unanticipated-circumstances/ (UBC Okanagan)
Faculty and staff resources
- https://hr.ubc.ca/benefits/benefit-plan-details/employee-and-family-assistance-program
- https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/mental-health
UBC Human Resources is working closely with departments to deploy additional on-site counselling. The Employee and Family Assistance Program is also being expanded in support of part-time and auxiliary staff who may be impacted.
In acknowledgment of this tragedy, the university will be lowering its flags to half-mast. The university extends our condolences and will continue to support our community members over the coming weeks.
Benoit-Antoine Bacon
President and Vice-Chancellor On behalf of the UBC Executive
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