Attendees in the courtyard watching a performance at Opera Under the Stars.

See what’s happening at UBC Okanagan

Whether you’re a student, faculty, staff or alumni, this site connects you to performances, talks, workshops, info sessions, and more.

  • 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
  • Dielectric Properties of Clay Minerals

    EESC Seminar Series
    Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    About the Talk Clay minerals are naturally occurring layered materials that are widely found in nature and have been used by humans for centuries. Traditionally, they have been applied in the production of ceramics and porcelain, while today they are also considered attractive, low–cost materials for the preparation of functional and hybrid nanomaterials. Among the […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

  • Learning R: Exploring Data

    R Fundamentals for Data Analysis
    Library Building (LIB) 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Join us on an exciting journey into the world of data with our introductory workshops! This session will introduce participants to common tasks of initial data exploration.

    Free
  • Where Does the Centroid Go? Balancing Shadows and Slices of Convex Bodies

    Arts and Sciences Centre (ASC) 3187 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    About the Talk The centroid is a mathematical concept that describes the centre of a shape and plays an important role in fields ranging from physics and statistics to data science and imaging. This talk explores what happens to the centroid when complex, high-dimensional shapes are viewed through lower-dimensional slices or projections. Through a series […]

    Free
  • 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
  • Learn to Springboard Dive at H2O

    SpringBoard Diving
    H20 Adventure & Fitness Centre 4075 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Come experience the fun and challenges of springboard diving! Learn new tricks and become the cool friend in the group with this activity. Join us at H2O on Tuesdays! Learn more

    $80
  • Naloxone Training

    Naloxone Training
    University Centre (UNC) - Picnic 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    “The street drug supply in BC is more toxic and unpredictable than ever. Any street drug can be poisoned, not just opioids. It can be hard to know what’s in the substances you’re taking. Even if they came from a source you trust, like a friend or roommate. Even if you only take a little, […]

  • Master of Social Work online info session

    Master of Social Work Information Sessions
    Online virtual event

    Learn about the Master of Social Work (MSW) at UBC's Okanagan campus. These sessions will give you a brief overview of our MSW program and what to expect from the degree. These sessions also outline the admission requirements for the MSW Advanced and Foundational Tracks and provide valuable tips about preparing your application for submission. […]

    Free
  • Embodying Revolutionary Love: Somatic Healing and Collective Care Workshop

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

    Please note: this workshop is open to self-identified queer and trans students only. What is “revolutionary love,” and how do we practice loving ourselves and others in the midst of terrifying times? Trans, non-binary, and gender diverse individuals are invited to join trauma-healing expert and somatics teacher Kai Cheng Thom for a workshop in embodied practices […]

    Free
  • Yoga for Mental Wellness

    Yoga for Mental Wellness
    Residence - Nechako 1255 International Mews, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    A free and relaxing yoga practice for UBCO students. Every Wednesday. On campus. Bring a yoga mat if you have one!

  • UBCO Drug Checking

    UBCO Drug Checking
    University Centre (UNC) 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    “The street drug supply in BC is more toxic and unpredictable than ever. Any street drug can be poisoned, not just opioids. It can be hard to know what’s in the substances you’re taking, even if they came from a source you trust—like a friend or roommate. Even if you only take a little, or […]

  • The World We Long For: Double Book Launch with Vivek Shraya & Kai Cheng Thom

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

    Join two of Canada's most beloved trans authors to celebrate the release of two works of fiction exploring dystopian and utopian worlds that are frightening, fantastical, and not so far away from the world we live in today: Shraya’s The Hystericals and Thom’s The Shapeshifter’s Guide to Gym Class. Content note: Both of these new novels […]

    Free
  • Community Cooking Classes

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

    Build community while learning how to cook! Led by trained peer facilitators, each session introduces a new recipe and covers essential kitchen skills, including: Basic food preparation techniques Meal-prepping strategies Budget-friendly cooking tips and more! How it works: Each participant will have their own cooking station with all ingredients provided. Our facilitators will guide you step-by-step […]