Centre ushers in new focus for Rehabilitation Sciences

Mar 20, 1997

The opening of an off-campus research centre this summer highlights
a new focus on research and community outreach in the School of
Rehabilitation Sciences. The Rehabilitation Research Laboratory,
which will be operated in partnership with the B.C. Rehabilitation
Society, will open at G.F. Strong Centre by September. The lab will
look at biological, behavioural and social issues that could lead
to better evaluation and treatments for people with impairments
and disabilities. “Our goal is not just to conduct research, but
to nurture a research environment for rehabilitation that integrates
expertise ranging from basic science to clinical evaluation,” says
school director Prof. Angelo Belcastro.

  • Contact: Prof. Angelo Belcastro, director, School of
    Rehabilitation Sciences, 604.822.7414

Events mark anti-racism day

UBC will be marking the International Day to Eliminate Racial Discrimination,
March 21, with a number of events, including panel discussions,
speakers, theatre productions and educational displays. At noon,
keynote speaker Yvonne Brown of the Teacher Education Office will
speak on Racism as an Object of Scholarly Inquiry. Later in the
day, a prize-winning, student-produced play dealing with issues
of racism will be performed.

  • Contact: Adrienne Chan, UBC Equity Office, 604.822.6353

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