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Thank you to everyone who pre-ordered a 'Green Ribbon' crewneck sweater! Don't worry if you missed out, these are now on general sale at UBC's Bookstore (link below)! Thanks to the Student Legacy Project, all proceeds from these sweatshirts will be donated to the B.A.R.K. program! http://ow.ly/6zok50DTAnF... : Darren Hull & Adam Lauze

The Student Legacy Project has very generously offered to donate all proceeds from sales of their new 'Green Ribbon' sweatshirt to the B.A.R.K. program! Launched by the Student Legacy Project at UBC Okanagan a student-led initiative that promotes awareness to the impact we can make this crewneck features green to symbolize the continual awareness of mental health to help fight the stigma that is often associated it. Pre-order (until April 7th) your Green Ribbon crewneck h...ere: https://events.eply.com/UBCGreenRibbon! : Darren Hull

In case you missed the articles last week on Nicole Harris and Dr. Binfet's study exploring children's perceptions of a canine-assisted social and emotional learning program, here's a little video! http://ow.ly/AImY50DN6zY

Today is #pinkshirtday! Today we wear pink to celebrate that we stand against bullying and instead promote kindness, inclusion, and respect. Thank you to all the volunteers for sharing their photos in pink! "This Pink Shirt Day, our focus is working together and treating others with dignity and respect. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all and shown the importance of helping one another and advocating for those who need it. Help us lift each other up and support programs that encourage healthy self esteem and teach empathy, compassion and kindness" - pinkshirtday.ca

Another great new read from Castanet! https://www.castanet.net//UBCO-researchers-use-therapy-dog

In case you missed it - we've added two additional opportunities to be involved in our virtual canine study! If you're keen to help B.A.R.K. Research, contribute to the field of HAIs, or need SONA credits this is the study for you! : Layla May : Freya G

We had a wonderful virtual VEDA session on Monday and were thrilled to meet lots of lovely new (and familiar) faces! Remember there are two more opportunities to join us: November 23rd and December 7th! Sign up on eventbrite or send us an email! @VedaLiving ... http://ow.ly/ZFxc50CbCPC See more

BIG NEWS: We've added additional opportunities for SONA students to participate in the Virtual Canine Study. Back by popular demand, we will be holding two more sessions this semester! Sign-up now to get your SONA credits, connect with the B.A.R.K. team, and contribute to research in the field of human-animal interactions! http://ow.ly/jnfj50C5fWw

We have a new publication! Up the leash: Exploring canine handlers' perceptions of volunteering in canine-assisted interventions has just been published by Pet Behaviour Science. Congratulations to Camille Rousseau for leading this collaboration between UBC and Brock! Thank you to all the handlers who generously gave their time for this study. http://ow.ly/Emxl50C9rFP

Final chance to register for tonight's Virtual VEDA session! Registration closes at 4pm (BC time) so sign-up now so you don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with the B.A.R.K. team, meet fellow students, and learn about the lovely therapy dogs involved! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/virtual-bark-at-veda-tickets