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Homecoming 2024 Faculty activities
September 21 at 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
12 noon–2 pm: Central Courtyard
Stop by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences booth to enjoy a frozen sweet treat! Whether you’re reconnecting with friends or exploring the latest campus developments, our booth promises a refreshing break with delicious ice cream. We look forward to seeing you there!
School of Engineering
12 noon–2 pm: Central Courtyard
Join students and staff from the School of Engineering for a fun, family-focused STEM activity using recycled/sustainable materials. Challenge yourself and your “team” to utilize design principles and engineer a solution to a real-world problem. This activity can take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes — it’s up to you and your creativity! While you’re at our station, chat with our students about their recent Design Team successes, from concrete toboggans and motorsport vehicles to solar-powered benches.
Geering Up Presents: Nature, art, and science
Inspire a love of STEAM as we explore nature, art, and science through the creation of chromatography butterflies. Perfect for all kids big and small! Look for the Geering Up booth to come discover and create with us!
Faculty of Health and Social Development Vitals Lab
12 noon–2 pm: Central Courtyard
Join our Faculty of Health and Social Development students for tips on healthy living and get those vitals checked!
Faculty of Management Trivia
12 noon–2 pm: Central Courtyard
Ready to test your management smarts? Here’s your chance to show off your business savvy! Compete head-to-head in a thrilling trivia showdown to challenge your knowledge of management principles, UBCO history, and fun facts. Afterward, refresh yourself with a drink from our iced coffee bar.
Can’t make it to campus? Join the fun from anywhere with our online trivia option.
The top trivia master will win a luxurious two-night stay at the stunning Sparkling Hill Resort. Imagine soaking in the serenity of the Okanagan Valley, all thanks to your quick wit and business acumen!
Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science: Experiment with us!
12 noon–2 pm: Central Courtyard
Join the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science for exciting activities and a chance to reconnect! Dr. Chase Manson and his team members from the student-led UBCO Plant Breeding Initiative will showcase experiments that involve assessing pepper sugar content, performing cross-pollination to generate hybrid offspring and create new varieties, distributing mystery hybrid pepper seeds in small packets, and prize giveaways of UBC merchandise.
Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies
2–3 pm: FINA Gallery, Creative and Critical Studies Building
Annual Faculty and Staff Exhibition
Our inaugural exhibition and speaker series features the artwork of select Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies faculty and staff. The 2024 exhibition will showcase the works of instructors Briar Craig, Aleksandra Dulic, Patrick Lundeen, Crystal Przybille (BFA’97, MFA’20), and Darian Stahl, as well as staff and alumni Joanne Gervais (BFA’06, MFA’10), Shauna Oddleifson (BFA’98), and Lacia Vogel (BFA’12).
Gervais and Oddleifson will offer a talk about their work at the opening reception. Light refreshments and wine will be served.
Opening reception and artist talk: 2–3 pm
Exhibition dates: August 28 to September 26, 2024
Okanagan School of Education: Explore Indigenous Flora through Augmented Reality
2–3 pm: Central Courtyard (meet at the registration tent)
In this land-based learning activity, Augmented Reality software will guide you in locating, identifying, and learning the Syilx names of Indigenous flora, to provide a deeper understanding of the importance of these plants to Syilx culture. Participate in teams, connect with nature, and learn more about Indigenous Okanagan species found on the UBC Okanagan campus!
