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  • Beyond Immunity: The Immune System in Metabolic Disease & Exercise Adaptation

    Department of Biology Seminar Series
    Arts Building (ART) 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    About the Presentation The immune system plays a critical role in far more than fighting infection. Emerging research shows that immune cells are closely linked to metabolism, influencing how the body responds to diet, exercise and chronic disease. In this presentation, Dr. Hashim Islam will explore the growing field of immunometabolism and share new insights […]

    Free

  • Building a Low-Carbon Future: A Climate Conversation

    Arts Building (ART) 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    How can we make the buildings we live, work and learn in more sustainable? In this Climate Conversation, hear from Dr. Shahria Alam (Civil Engineering), Dr. Klaske van Heusden (Mechanical Engineering) and Dr. Vikas Menghwani (Earth and Environmental Sciences, Bachelor of Sustainability) as they share their experience with building efficiency and pathways to low-carbon and […]

  • Language Models Without Language: Teaching AI to Think in Vectors

    Computer Science Seminar Series
    Arts and Sciences Centre (ASC) 3187 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    About the talk Language models were built to read and write language, yet a new generation of them thinks without it. Instead of writing out their reasoning step by step, these models think in vectors, called thought representations, which pass from one reasoning step to the next and even from one AI agent to another. […]

  • Linear Regression in R (Part 1): Intro to Linear Regression

    Fitting Models to Data Not Data to Models Workshop Series
    Library Building (LIB) 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    This workshop will demystify ANOVAs by framing them in the context of linear models with multiple predictors (i.e., multiple linear regression). The session will also introduce attendees to Directed Acyclical Graphs (DAGs) and demonstrate how to use them to infer causality in one’s model.

    By the end of this session participants should be able to fit linear models with more than one predictor, check for collinearity between predictors, and interpret linear models using DAGs.

    Free

  • Sankofa Book Club

    Sankofa Book Club
    The Commons (COM) 3297 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    This term, the Sankofa Book Club will discuss The Women of Brewster Place. The book club meets in the Black Student Space from 5 pm to 6:30 pm on October 26, November 19 and December 7.

  • UBC MD Undergraduate Information Session

    Featured
    Reichwald Health Sciences Centre (RHS) 1088 Discovery Avenue, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    The Southern Medical Program is hosting an information session for prospective applicants to the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s MD Undergraduate Program. Students and families will learn about the admission requirements, the application pathways, and how the program continues to train the next generation of physicians in our province. 

  • Indoor Rock Climbing

    Rock Climbing Session 1

    Learn to Rock Climb
    Beyond The Crux Climbing Gym #5 - 685 Finns Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Learn to climb with four fun-filled nights at Beyond the Crux Climbing Gym—each night is a 1.5-hour session on Mondays. At the conclusion of this course, you will feel comfortable and confident at the climbing gym and be able to top-rope climb without instruction/supervision. The class includes rental equipment and instruction by certified climbing instructors. […]

    $60

  • The Working Mind Virtual Mental Health Training for Employees

    The Working Mind Virtual: Mental Health Training for Employees
    Online virtual event

    The Working Mind is an evidence-based training program designed to address and promote mental health and reduce stigma in a workplace setting, established by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. It includes easily applied scenario-based lessons, videos of people with lived experience of mental illness, reference guides, and practical handouts. This training takes place across […]

    Free

  • Party 101: Ultimate Trivia (Party Hard, Party Safe)

    The Commons (COM) - Sawchuk Family Theatre (Engagement Theatre) 3297 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Drop by to compete in Party 101: Ultimate Trivia. Top the leaderboard to enter an exciting giveaway and chat with UBCO's Harm Reduction Team to learn more about the Party Hard, Party Safe campaign.

  • Reduce Your Risk

    Reduce Your Risk
    University Centre (UNC) - Picnic 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Looking out for each other means knowing the facts. Stop by Health Canada's Reduce Your Risk Booth and learn helpful information you can share with your friends to help spread safer substance use. This event is co-hosted by Campus Wellness and Education in collaboration with Health Canada.

  • Community Meal

    Community Meal
    University Centre (UNC) - Picnic 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Build community, share culture, and enjoy a free, nourishing meal Join us for a warm, delicious, and completely free community meal. Hosted by Picnic (and sometimes partners), this program is open to all members of the UBCO community. Each week, we prepare a large batch of primarily plant-based meals that reflect diverse cultural influences and support sustainable, inclusive eating. What […]

  • IBPOC Faculty and Staff Fall Meet and Greet Gathering

    Library Building (LIB) 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    IBPOC faculty, staff, and postdoctoral scholars are invited to join the IBPOC Faculty and Staff Affinity Group for our Fall Meet and Greet. The IBPOC Faculty and Staff Affinity Group at UBCO is dedicated to building connection and support among IBPOC and racialized faculty, staff and postdoctoral fellows at UBCO. We are a volunteer-based group […]

  • Learn to Box: Session 1

    Boxing and Fitness at Mad Katz Boxing
    Mad Katz Boxing 1934 Evergreen Ct #3, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Join UBCO Recreation in partnership with Mad Katz Boxing for five weeks of boxing lessons! This class will introduce the participants to the requirements of the sport of boxing. If you are looking for hand-eye coordination drills, strength conditioning, cardio conditioning, core and the basic skills of boxing, this is the program for you! Register […]

    $60