Congratulations to Dr. Amir Shiva who has received the 2025 Award for Undergraduate Teaching from the UBC Anthropology Student Association (ASA).
Dr. Shiva’s impact in the classroom — and on his students — can not be overstated. This marks the fourth consecutive year that he has received this award.
“On behalf of undergraduate anthropology students, thank you, Dr. Shiva, for your tireless commitment to enhancing pedagogy within the Anthropology Department. Your dedication has not gone unnoticed and continues to shape the positive learning experiences of students across the department.” – ASA Leadership Team, 2024-25
As part of the voting process students were invited to give a brief explanation of why they voted for their selected professor. Below are just a few worth highlighting:
“Amir is one of the most caring and devoted professors I have had at UBC. He shows a genuine appreciation and respect for students’ thoughts in class and is always willing to offer time, knowledge and help outside of class hours.”
“Amir’s ANTH100 is the reason I decided to major in Anthropology.”
“Amir has made my learning journey so much better, and his support is so meaningful”
