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Fireside Chat with Krystal Withakay
FEELed Lab 969 Raymer Road, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin Krystal Withakay for a Syilx wellness activity, sharing laughter, gentle affirmations, and togetherness.
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Y Mind
Residence - Nechako 1255 International Mews, Kelowna, BC, CanadaY Mind is a series of supportive group sessions that help you learn techniques to manage stress and calm the body and mind. These free workshops will help you navigate stress and anxiety and provide a safe outlet to connect with other students with similar experiences.
Bonus! Participants will receive a free 3-month membership to the YMCA.
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UBC Engineering Virtual Open House
Online virtual eventDiscover UBC Engineering through online presentations, panel discussions and booths during our Virtual Open House sessions October 17-18, 2024. Our panel of faculty, staff and students will be available to answer your questions.
IWC Open Mic/Open Slam
BNA Brewing Co. 1250 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin us for an evening of poetry, fun, and friendly competition at the BNA Burger!
$6 – $10
Advocacy Speaker Series: Realizing Change in Mental and Behavioural Health Policy
Online virtual eventJoin us for the second lecture in our Advocacy Speaker Series about increasing access to psychological services.
Thesis Defence: Pretreatment of Hydrothermal Liquefaction Aqueous from Municipal Sludge by Hydrogen Peroxide for Enhanced Biological Treatment
Online virtual eventNahian Rahman will defend their thesis.
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Voice, Privilege, and Integrity: Navigating Generative AI and Linguistic Imperialism in Academic Assessment
Online virtual eventIn the second session of the Academic Integrity Week discussion series, Dr. Brenda McDermott will highlight how some voices are privileged in academic discourse and that Generative AI can be a tool for others to access that privilege, reflecting on how assessment alignment and critical reflection can increase assessment integrity and promote ethical generative AI use.
Speed Friending
University Centre (UNC) - Picnic 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaCome make new friends through this speed-friending event! Get ready to meet and talk to new people with fun conversational prompts.
RESCHEDULED Thesis Defence: Wildfire mitigation scenarios for the Thompson-Okanagan region of British Columbia: Assessing social-ecological trade-offs
Online virtual eventRenée Larsen will defend their thesis.
Dissertation Defence: Sustainable Gaseous Fuel Futures of Canada: A Techno-Economic-Environmental Assessment of Cleaner Supply Chain Configurations
Online virtual eventRavihari Kaumadi Kotagoda Hetti will defend their dissertation.
French Cinéclub: Vendredi Franco
Arts Building (ART) 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, CanadaPractice and enrich your French vocabulary with French cinéma and conversations
UBC Engineering Virtual Open House
Online virtual eventDiscover UBC Engineering through online presentations, panel discussions and booths during our Virtual Open House sessions October 17-18, 2024. Our panel of faculty, staff and students will be available to answer your questions.
B.A.R.K. Drop-in Session
Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, CanadaSpend time with therapy dogs, reduce your stress, and meet others from UBC Okanagan.
Mental health and psychedelics
Kelowna Art Gallery 1315 Water Street, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin us for a discussion about the use of psychedelic therapy for mental health. Panel Experts Laura C Person with lived experience Zach Walsh, PhD Professor, Psychology, Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, UBC Okanagan Francois Louw, MD EntheoMed, Kelowna Terra Belliveau, BsN, RN(C) Interior Health Moderator Jordyn Cates Masters student, Psychology, […]
Football Friday
Nonis Sports Field 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaFriday, October 18, 6:00 – 9:00 pm Location: Nonis Field Cost: FREE Join the Arab Student Club for non-competitive games of pickup football (soccer). Games will be focused on playing for fun. Games will be 25 minutes in length with at least one game per hour over a duration of three hours. Teams will be determined on […]
Hiking with the Move U Crew
Join the Move U Crew for a FREE hiking series discovering local hiking trails. Sept. 14: Mission Creek Sept. 28: Mill Creek Oct. 5: Knox Mountain (Paul’s Tomb) Oct. 12: Knox Mountain (Apex Trail) Oct. 19: Mount Boucherie (Rush Trail) REGISTER now
Men’s and Women’s Golf: Coquihalla Cup
Okanagan Golf Club 3200 Via Centrale, Kelowna, BC, CanadaCheer on the Heat Men's and Women’s Golf team at Okanagan Golf Club! Games are free for all to attend, including UBCO students. Visit GoHeat.ca for up-to-date schedules, scores and stats.
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Go Global Q&A Session
Online virtual eventJoin a Go Global Advisor and Ambassador at a Q&A session.
Resilience@Work
Online virtual eventIn today's dynamic workplace, cultivating resilience is a key strategy for navigating uncertainties, supporting teams effectively, and thriving amidst constant change. Register now for this interactive Resilience @ Work (R@W) ® assessment and workshop that takes a unique and powerful approach to measuring, building, and tracking resilient individuals and workplace cultures. The assessment and workshop […]
The Influence of AI on Academic Publishing
Online virtual eventJoin us for a discussion with Taylor & Francis VP External Affairs and Policy, Priya Madina, on AI and academic publishing.
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Dissertation Defence: Improvement of Ultrafast Experimentation through Optical Delay Lines, Noise Processing, and Enhanced Semiconductor Performance
Online virtual eventIsaac Spotts will defend their dissertation.
Study and Stay—Express Entry’s Federal Skilled Worker Program
Online virtual eventThe Express Entry is both a stand-alone immigration system, as well as an integration with the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) via the Express Entry BC (EEBC) option. Learn how to use your skilled experiences from abroad to contribute to your permanent residence application in Canada.
Okanagan Reads book club | White Space
Okanagan Regional Library (Downtown Kelowna) 1380 Ellis, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin the first Okanagan Reads book club on October 21 at 6 pm. Attendees can join in-person at the Okanagan Regional Library (downtown location) or online via Zoom. The first book that will be discussed is White Space: Race, Privilege, and Cultural Economies of the Okanagan Valley edited by UBC Okanagan Professors Dr. Daniel J. Keyes […]
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Weekly Writing Community
Online virtual eventTired of solo writing sessions? Craving a supportive environment to fuel your creativity? Look no further than our weekly Writing Community, tailored for the UBCO community.
Community Market
Courtyard 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaThe market brings together local farmers and artisans, offering an array of local goods, including candles, juices, and affordable jewelry.
