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.

  • Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

    Black History Month
    UBC Okanagan 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    The African Caribbean Student Club is hosting a month-long, campus-based scavenger hunt that invites students to explore campus while engaging with Black history, culture and community. Weekly clues tied to locations will lead participants to hidden markers and prizes, encouraging ongoing participation, connection and fun throughout the month. Follow @acscsuo for more information.      

  • Coffee & Decolonization

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

    Join Naim Cardinal, Educational Facilitator with Indigenous Programs and Services, and Jessica Bayer, Educational Consultant for Indigenous Initiatives, for bi-weekly coffee gatherings. These sessions provide a space to ask questions and engage in conversations about truth and reconciliation, decolonization, Indigenization, Indigenous history, culture, worldviews, and more. All are welcome! Register now

  • 3MT Support: Drop-In Session

    3MT
    Office Modular 2 (OM2) 1161 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Get ready for 3MT! Drop in to ask questions and get support with your presentation.

  • From Bias to Belonging: Building a More Inclusive Health and Fitness Workforce Through EDI Training

    Campus Administration Building (ADM) - Sunroom 1138 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Professionals and students in health disciplines are invited to join Dr. Mary Jung, Health & Exercise Sciences Professor and Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes to learn about a new strategy to target stereotypes and biases in health programming.

  • Black Student Association Art Gallery

    Black History Month
    Creative and Critical Studies Building (CCS) - FINA Gallery 1148 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    The Black Student Association is hosting a dynamic and immersive platform to celebrate the vibrant cultural tapestry of the Black student community. Our primary objective is to amplify the voices, perspectives and artistic expressions of Black students. By fostering a sense of belonging, pride, and openness to diverse artistic forms, the gallery contributes to the university's commitment to diversity, […]

  • Women’s Workout Times

    Women’s Workout Times
    Gymnasium (GYM) 3211 Athletics Court, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Join the Girls Who Lift Club for two hours of workout times in Studio 2. Open to all women and trans people!  

  • Department of Biology Seminar Series: Grand Challenges in Restoring Boreal Populations of Threatened Bison

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

    In his upcoming lecture, "Grand Challenges in Restoring Boreal Populations of Threatened Bison," Dr. Thomas Jung—Adjunct Professor from the University of Alberta and Senior Wildlife Biologist from the Government of the Yukon—will discuss challenges facing the largest mammals in the boreal forest. Once widespread, boreal bison populations are now small, isolated, and represent the only […]

    Free
  • Community of Practice for Alternative Grading

    Community of Practice for Alternative Grading
    Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Do you dream of students being motivated by learning rather than grades? Then, join the Community of Practice for Alternative Grading to explore ideas for making that possible. Sessions are on Mondays, and the themes for this term are: January 19: Approaches to giving feedback that save instructor time and that students actually use February […]

    Free
  • FCCS Visiting Artist Series: Katherine Pickering

    FCCS Visiting Artist Series
    Campus Administration Building (ADM) - University Theatre (ADM026) 1138 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    This talk will be held in the University Theatre (ADM 026) as part of the CCS 150 Creative and Critical Art Theory class. Katherine Pickering is a visual artist based on syilx territory in Kelowna, British Columbia. Rooted in material experimentation and the poetics of abstraction, her paintings explore the intersections of drawing, sculpture and […]

  • U-PASS Referendum Information Booth

    U-PASS Referendum Information Booth
    Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Have questions about the upcoming student U-PASS referendum? Visit one of our open information booth sessions to learn more and connect with representatives from the SUO, UBC, and the City of Kelowna.

  • ADHD Peer Support with TideMinds Therapy

    ADHD Peer Support with TideMinds Therapy
    Online virtual event

    UBC Human Resources is offering a 7-week virtual peer support series designed to support individuals with ADHD and those who identify as neurodiverse. The program, delivered in partnership with TideMinds Therapy Collective and hosted through the Centre for Workplace Accessibility, creates a confidential and supportive space for connection, skill-building, and shared understanding. This inclusive series welcomes UBC staff […]

    Free
  • Community Market featuring Black-owned Businesses

    Black History Month
    Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    In celebration of Black History Month, Black vendors will be featured alongside the regularly scheduled Community Market. Community and student vendors will sell produce, food, and artisan goods. Located in the EME.  

  • Black Community Meal

    Black History Month
    Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    The African Caribbean Student Club (in collaboration with Picnic) will be making traditional African and Caribbean dishes and serving them during the Community Market in the EME. 

  • Addressing Difficult Conversations as Teaching Assistants

    EME Amphitheatre 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Learn how to confidently handle grade disputes, classroom disruptions, tricky supervisor dynamics and emotional student disclosures. This interactive workshop gives you the tools, language, and strategies to navigate difficult conversations with clarity and confidence. This workshop is intended for undergraduate or graduate teaching assistants and students in other academic leadership roles. Register now

    Free
  • Pizza for your thoughts

    Pizza for your Thoughts: NSSE Edition
    University Centre (UNC) - First and Second Year Collegium 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Attention: First and fourth-year students! Stop by the Collegia, grab a slice of pizza, and take 15 minutes to help improve UBC.

  • Move UBC Keynote: The Power of Movement for Resilience with Olympian Clara Hughes

    Move UBC events
    University Centre (UNC) - UBCSUO Theatre 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    As part of Move UBC’s 10-year anniversary, join Olympian and mental health advocate Clara Hughes on Tuesday, February 24, from 1:30-3 pm for a watch party in the SUO Theatre (UNC106). Clara will share her experiences as a high-performance athlete and explore how movement can support resilience, mental health, and overall wellbeing both on campus […]