Stand-up Paddle Boarding
Stand-up Paddle Boarding
Come and enjoy a relaxing time on Okanagan Lake learning how to paddle board.
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TA Training
TA Training
Teaching Assistants and Graduate Students play a vital role in creating rich learning environments at UBC Okanagan. The Centre for Teaching and Learning partners with TAs to create a learning community that provides support and professional growth opportunities. This September, TA training looks different than in previous years. This year, TAs may participate in a […]
Move More, Learn More
Move More, Learn More
Move More, Learn More is an 8-week program designed for Asian Women students who want to improve their health and fitness.
$25
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How to make the most out of a virtual career fair
How to make the most out of a virtual career fair
Will you be attending an upcoming virtual career fair? Join us to ensure you enter the fair feeling prepared and confident. Register in advance using the link below. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the session. Register here
5 events,
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Year 1 Career Planning
Year 1 Career Planning
Join Career Services to discuss relevant career information based on your year of study. Bring your questions and we will help to provide resources that will help you take action towards your goals. This session will be geared toward students in the first year of their undergraduate degree. Register in advance using the link below. […]
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First Steps in Data Management Planning
First Steps in Data Management Planning
Having a data management plan (DMP) is a great way to ensure that your research project remains on track and that your data retains its integrity throughout the entire research life cycle. This course will introduce the concept of a data management plan, and using the mock project data from session 1, will examine a […]
Online Writing Communities
Online Writing Communities
Write with us! Join a weekly Online Writing Community to write together with other members of the UBCO community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty. The Centre for Scholarly Communication will facilitate short opening and closing discussions and plenty of writing time in the style of the Pomodoro technique. Mondays: 7 p.m. […]
Free
6 events,
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Writing the Cover Letter Workshop
Writing the Cover Letter Workshop
Join Career Services to learn how to create and use the cover letter as a marketing tool to introduce yourself to employers. This workshop is open to all graduate students. Register ONLINE This workshop is hosted over ZOOM. Students who register will receive the ZOOM link by email 48 hours before the event.
Online Writing Communities
Online Writing Communities
Write with us! Join a weekly Online Writing Community to write together with other members of the UBCO community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty. The Centre for Scholarly Communication will facilitate short opening and closing discussions and plenty of writing time in the style of the Pomodoro technique. Mondays: 7 p.m. […]
Free
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Virtual Interview Prep
Virtual Interview Prep
Online interviewing is becoming the new norm. Make sure you know what to expect and how to best present yourself in the virtual environment. Register in advance using the link below. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the session. Register here
4 events,
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Re-Introduction to the Data Life Cycle
Re-Introduction to the Data Life Cycle
This course will begin by discussing the Data Management Planning work from the previous day, encouraging conversation about differences across disciplinary data. It will then move on and discuss details of the data life cycle, the FAIR principles of data (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), and introduce Git (a system for tracking changes in source code) […]
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UBC Career Day Virtual Fair
UBC Career Day Virtual Fair
Connect with leading companies and organizations to explore your career and post-graduation options. Meet 50+ employers and network with organizations looking to recruit for 1300 positions from various academic disciplines and learn about the job opportunities available – from co-op to full-time/part-time positions to summer programs and volunteer roles. Open to all UBC students and […]
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Go Global Q&A Session
Go Global Q&A Session
Join a Go Global Advisor and Ambassador (returned student) at a Q&A session! We’ll be available for you to ask your questions about how specific pieces of the program works and how it can work for you! For a list of advisors and ambassadors, please review our contact page. Also, check out our new video series, […]
4 events,
Tech Connect Drop-In Sessions
Tech Connect Drop-In Sessions
Do you have technology-related questions? Are you having difficulty accessing and using UBC software and programs for online learning? Do you have questions about what technology is available to you as a student? Come to a Tech Connect drop-in session with your Peer Technology Assistant! Bring your questions about: technical assistance Canvas and other UBC […]
Free
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AVPS listening session: the virtual student experience
AVPS listening session: the virtual student experience
UBCO’s new Associate Vice-President, Students, is planning to hold monthly listening sessions with students on a variety of themes related to your experience. Bring your thoughts and perspectives to this first session on the topic of the virtual student experience at UBCO.
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Office Hours: Research Data Management Workshop Series
Office Hours: Research Data Management Workshop Series
Open office hours for any questions relating to Research Data Management sessions. We will have a number of people available for you to talk to. So bring your questions! Find Office Hours relating to RDM workshops: RDM Fall Series 2020.
6 events,
Click to Connect
Click to Connect
Graduate community drop-in sessions with Graduate Online Learning Coaches Meet other Graduate students at UBC Okanagan Share experiences managing online classes, research, and work Identify resources that you can access Connect with your Graduate Online Learning Coaches for learning strategies and support Tune in from wherever you are for the virtual sessions. Use the Register […]
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Introduction to Open Science Framework
Introduction to Open Science Framework
Research data management touches every aspect of the research life cycle. However, working across multiple platforms makes discrete connections across the research life cycle difficult. Open Science Framework (OSF) allows us to draw these linkages and identify where each facet of the research life cycle and your data interact. In this session we will see […]
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How to plan for Grad School
How to plan for Grad School
Is Grad School right for you? Join Career Services to find out more about deciding to continue your studies, and next steps to get there. Bring your questions so we can help you feel prepared for the next step of your academic journey. Register in advance using the link below. Once you register you will […]
5 events,
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Introduction to Data Repositories
Introduction to Data Repositories
Data Repositories exist as trustworthy storage and access platforms for data arising out of research activities. Some are discipline specific, while others accept datasets from the gamut of disciplines. In this session we will see samples of Canadian repositories, look at their specific uses, learn why metadata is so important and learn where to find […]
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OTP: The UBC Early Alert Program: Support for Students to Get Back on Track
OTP: The UBC Early Alert Program: Support for Students to Get Back on Track
The UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning is proud to promote the UBC Vancouver Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology Online Teaching Program (OTP) events to our Okanagan instructors. Register Online This presentation is for faculty, staff and teaching assistants (TAs). Early Alert helps students who are facing academic or wellness difficulties before these […]
Online Writing Communities
Online Writing Communities
Write with us! Join a weekly Online Writing Community to write together with other members of the UBCO community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty. The Centre for Scholarly Communication will facilitate short opening and closing discussions and plenty of writing time in the style of the Pomodoro technique. Mondays: 7 p.m. […]
Free
8 events,
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Writing an Academic Cover Letter Workshop
Writing an Academic Cover Letter Workshop
If you are planning to apply to graduate school or enter the academic job market, this workshop will help you write a strong cover letter. Suitable for graduate students from all disciplines. Register Online This workshop is hosted over ZOOM. Students who register will receive the ZOOM link by email 48 hours before the event.
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OTP: Making Teamwork Work in Online Courses
OTP: Making Teamwork Work in Online Courses
The UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning is proud to promote the UBC Vancouver Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology Online Teaching Program (OTP) events to our Okanagan instructors. Register Online Team projects in the online environment provide the chance for students to connect with one another, grow their skills, and deepen their learning. […]
Online Writing Communities
Online Writing Communities
Write with us! Join a weekly Online Writing Community to write together with other members of the UBCO community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty. The Centre for Scholarly Communication will facilitate short opening and closing discussions and plenty of writing time in the style of the Pomodoro technique. Mondays: 7 p.m. […]
Free
8 events,
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Data Discovery Using FRDR and Geodisy
Data Discovery Using FRDR and Geodisy
The Federated Research Data Repository (FRDR) is Canadian national data repository aimed to address a longstanding gap in Canada’s research infrastructure by providing a single platform from which research data can be ingested, curated, preserved, discovered, cited and shared. Geodisy provides map search functionality to supplement the FRDR discovery service, allowing researchers to find data […]
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Thesis Writing: Research Proposal
Thesis Writing: Research Proposal
This online workshop will provide an overview of research proposal writing across a range of disciplines and presents writing strategies and examples from successful proposals. You are encouraged to bring questions. Suitable for graduate students from all disciplines. Questions? Contact csc.ok@ubc.ca REGISTER NOW
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OTP: Inclusive Teaching: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
OTP: Inclusive Teaching: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
The UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning is proud to promote the UBC Vancouver Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology Online Teaching Program (OTP) events to our Okanagan instructors. Register Online This session is for anyone who teaches at UBC and is looking for an introduction to inclusive teaching practices. Be introduced to the […]
3 events,
Tech Connect Drop-In Sessions
Tech Connect Drop-In Sessions
Do you have technology-related questions? Are you having difficulty accessing and using UBC software and programs for online learning? Do you have questions about what technology is available to you as a student? Come to a Tech Connect drop-in session with your Peer Technology Assistant! Bring your questions about: technical assistance Canvas and other UBC […]
Free
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Office Hours: Research Data Management series
Office Hours: Research Data Management series
Open office hours for any questions relating to this week’s workshop sessions. We will have a number of people available for you to talk to. So bring your questions! Find Office hours: RDM Fall Series 2020.
Digital Drop-In: Writing Support
Digital Drop-In: Writing Support
Brought to you by the Student Learning Hub and the UBC Okanagan Library, these casual drop-in sessions are your chance to ask all your unanswered questions about academic writing, from “How do I meet with a writing tutor?” to “What’s the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?” to “What in the world is a dangling modifier?” […]
Free
1 event,
Online Writing Communities
Online Writing Communities
Write with us! Join a weekly Online Writing Community to write together with other members of the UBCO community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty. The Centre for Scholarly Communication will facilitate short opening and closing discussions and plenty of writing time in the style of the Pomodoro technique. Mondays: 7 p.m. […]
Free
10 events,
Click to Connect
Click to Connect
Graduate community drop-in sessions with Graduate Online Learning Coaches Meet other Graduate students at UBC Okanagan Share experiences managing online classes, research, and work Identify resources that you can access Connect with your Graduate Online Learning Coaches for learning strategies and support Tune in from wherever you are for the virtual sessions. Use the Register […]
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Introduction to Sensitive Data & De-identification
Introduction to Sensitive Data & De-identification
Data regarding human subjects can pose a number of unique challenges, and language that is articulated during the ethics application and in consent forms has the potential to unnecessarily restrict what can be done with the data. This course will introduce considerations when dealing with sensitive data, including levels of access, consent forms, direct and […]
9 events,
Digital Drop-In: Writing Your Term Paper
Digital Drop-In: Writing Your Term Paper
Need to start writing a term paper? Brew some coffee or tea, bring your ideas, and leave with a draft of a thesis statement! This informal session is run by Student Learning Hub writing consultants and will include group discussion, peer writing tips, and more! Brought to you by the Student Learning Hub and the […]
Free
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Virtual Networking & Branding with RBC
Virtual Networking & Branding with RBC
This session will be hosted in collaboration with RBC and will offer the opportunity to learn to build your brand and sell it while networking with industry partners. This workshop is open to all graduate students. Register ONLINE This workshop is hosted over ZOOM. Students who register will receive the ZOOM link by email 48 […]
Online Writing Communities
Online Writing Communities
Write with us! Join a weekly Online Writing Community to write together with other members of the UBCO community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty. The Centre for Scholarly Communication will facilitate short opening and closing discussions and plenty of writing time in the style of the Pomodoro technique. Mondays: 7 p.m. […]
Free
7 events,
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Career Connections: Canadian Armed Forces
Career Connections: Canadian Armed Forces
Meet the British Columbia Dragoons, located in the Okanagan as part of the Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserves. They employ a variety of people in part-time positions of military service. They are currently promoting the Reserve Entry Scheme Officer program which allows students to enrol as an officer into the Canadian Armed Forces while they […]
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Thesis Writing: Literature Review
Thesis Writing: Literature Review
This online workshop will provide an overview of the literature review's purpose, audience, and structure. Crucial questions, such as how to summarize the literature succinctly while maintaining your own critical perspective and voice, will be addressed. Suitable for graduate students from all disciplines. Questions? Contact csc.ok@ubc.ca REGISTER NOW
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CTL Workshop: Collaborate Ultra
CTL Workshop: Collaborate Ultra
The UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning invites you to join us for a series of online workshops. Our workshops are held in Collaborate Ultra. Everyone is welcome! REGISTER ONLINE Collaborate Ultra An introduction to the basic features and functionality of Collaborate Ultra. Topics will include a general overview of the interface, sharing files, […]
4 events,
Tech Connect Drop-In Sessions
Tech Connect Drop-In Sessions
Do you have technology-related questions? Are you having difficulty accessing and using UBC software and programs for online learning? Do you have questions about what technology is available to you as a student? Come to a Tech Connect drop-in session with your Peer Technology Assistant! Bring your questions about: technical assistance Canvas and other UBC […]
Free
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Office Hours: Introduction to Sensitive Data
Office Hours: Introduction to Sensitive Data
Open office hours for any questions relating to this week’s Introduction to Sensitive Data session. We will have a number of people available for you to talk to, so bring your questions! This workshop is part of the RDM Fall Series 2020. Register
Teaching Online Learning Community
Teaching Online Learning Community
You are invited to join our Teaching Online Learning Community! Each week we come together virtually to discuss topics related to teaching online, and to learn from each others’ online teaching experiences. There are many resources available, including: Building Community Planning your Online Course Using Kaltura to Record Lectures Building Virtual Learning Teams Assessing Participation […]
Free
11 events,
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Year 4 Career Planning
Year 4 Career Planning
Are you curious about how you can work in Canada after graduating? You may be eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP). Come to our session to learn more about eligibility, how to apply, and how it could help you get permanent residency. Join Career Services and IPS to discuss relevant career information based on […]
OTP: Transitioning to Online Teaching: A Blended Approach
OTP: Transitioning to Online Teaching: A Blended Approach
The UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning is proud to promote the UBC Vancouver Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology Online Teaching Program (OTP) Events to our Okanagan instructors. In response to the transition to online learning at UBC, we are offering a one-week intensive workshop that focuses on balancing and blending synchronous and […]
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Open Access Keynote: The Impact of Open Access at UBC Library
Open Access Keynote: The Impact of Open Access at UBC Library
Open access is a movement that supports the free availability of literature to the global community by making the outputs of knowledge production available on the public web. This not only supports users’ ability to read, search, and distribute full-text content, but also for institutions, like the academy, to provide access without the financial, legal, […]
11 events,
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Open Education Faculty Showcase
Open Education Faculty Showcase
Join us for a show-and-tell session featuring instructors, program leads, and UBC community members sharing their experience engaging with Open Education in unique and innovative ways to enhance teaching and learning. In this mix between a workshop and a panel, you'll hear about different ways Open Education is being used across a wide variety of […]
Digital Drop-In: Citing Sources
Digital Drop-In: Citing Sources
Need to cite sources for a paper or assignment? Brew some coffee or tea, bring your sources, and leave with a list of bibliography-ready citations. This informal session will include group discussion, citation tips, and favourite mugs on display! Brought to you by the UBC Okanagan Library and the Student Learning Hub. Digital drop-ins are easy! Use the […]
Free
16 events,
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Creating Inclusive Spaces
Creating Inclusive Spaces
This 60-minute workshop provides the opportunity to learn about and discuss what inclusion means for post-secondary education. You will learn about the difference between accessibility and accommodation. What does equity mean and how is it enacted in regards to disability? What responsibility does the university have towards disabled students? What are the rights and responsibilities […]
Online Writing Communities
Online Writing Communities
Write with us! Join a weekly Online Writing Community to write together with other members of the UBCO community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty. The Centre for Scholarly Communication will facilitate short opening and closing discussions and plenty of writing time in the style of the Pomodoro technique. Mondays: 7 p.m. […]
Free
OTP: Transitioning to Online Teaching: A Blended Approach
OTP: Transitioning to Online Teaching: A Blended Approach
The UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning is proud to promote the UBC Vancouver Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology Online Teaching Program (OTP) Events to our Okanagan instructors. In response to the transition to online learning at UBC, we are offering a one-week intensive workshop that focuses on balancing and blending synchronous and […]
13 events,
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IRP Community Call-In: Workday Support and the Integrated Service Centre
IRP Community Call-In: Workday Support and the Integrated Service Centre
UBC faculty and staff are invited to join sponsors and leadership from the Integrated Service Centre (ISC) for a discussion on how to access support after Workday goes live on November, 2, 2020. Leadership from the Integrated Renewal Program (IRP) will also be in attendance to address questions and comments on the Workday HR and […]
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Thesis Writing: Methods and Results
Thesis Writing: Methods and Results
This online workshop will feature strategies for writing the methods and results sections of a thesis. You are encouraged to bring questions. This workshop is suitable for graduate students from all disciplines, but will be primarily geared toward describing research with a quantitative focus. Questions? Contact csc.ok@ubc.ca REGISTER NOW
7 events,
Tech Connect Drop-In Sessions
Tech Connect Drop-In Sessions
Do you have technology-related questions? Are you having difficulty accessing and using UBC software and programs for online learning? Do you have questions about what technology is available to you as a student? Come to a Tech Connect drop-in session with your Peer Technology Assistant! Bring your questions about: technical assistance Canvas and other UBC […]
Free
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CTL Workshop: Camtasia
CTL Workshop: Camtasia
The UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning invites you to join us for a series of online workshops. Our workshops are held in Collaborate Ultra. Everyone is welcome! REGISTER ONLINE Camtasia Camtasia is a powerful screencasting desktop software that also supports video editing. Instructors can choose the screen area they wish to record and […]
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Provost’s Speaker Series on Systemic Racism: The Potential for Black Studies Programs in Canada
Provost’s Speaker Series on Systemic Racism: The Potential for Black Studies Programs in Canada
Festival of Ideas Okanagan is proud to present "Building Black Studies in Canada: Moving Beyond Anti-Racism Courses," Oct 23, 2020. This talk considers the possibilities for the creation of Black Studies programs in Canada that reflect Canada’s unique position as a site of global Black diasporas, as well as historic Black communities going back 300 […]
3 events,
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Thesis and Dissertation Structure
Thesis and Dissertation Structure
Overwhelmed by your graduate writing project? This online workshop offers resources and strategies for beginning and for organizing your writing process, while providing an overview of the major structure of a thesis or dissertation. You are encouraged to bring questions. Although primarily geared toward those who are starting a thesis or dissertation project, this session […]
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CTL Workshop: Canvas Groups & iPeer
CTL Workshop: Canvas Groups & iPeer
The UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning invites you to join us for a series of online workshops. Our workshops are held in Collaborate Ultra. Everyone is welcome! REGISTER ONLINE Canvas Groups & iPeer A two-part workshop on Canvas groups and iPeer: How to set up and manage Canvas groups, and how to improve […]
Online Writing Communities
Online Writing Communities
Write with us! Join a weekly Online Writing Community to write together with other members of the UBCO community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty. The Centre for Scholarly Communication will facilitate short opening and closing discussions and plenty of writing time in the style of the Pomodoro technique. Mondays: 7 p.m. […]
Free
8 events,
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Thesis Formatting Q&A
Thesis Formatting Q&A
Need help formatting your thesis to meet the College of Graduate Studies requirements? Join us for this online Q&A session to ask questions and learn more about how to properly format your thesis for submission to the College of Graduate Studies. Suitable for graduate students of all disciplines. Questions? Contact csc.ok@ubc.ca REGISTER NOW
Fitting in Movement
Fitting in Movement
In this one-hour webinar you will learn about the health impacts of inactivity and easy strategies to Fit in Movement. We'll finish with a 15-minute light exercise routine that you can do at your desk.
7 events,
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Virtual Interview Prep
Virtual Interview Prep
Curious what the most popular interview questions are? Then this session is for you. Be prepared to learn how to effectively answer interview questions. This workshop is open to all graduate students. Register Online This workshop is hosted over ZOOM. Students who register will receive the ZOOM link by email 48 hours before the event.
Online Writing Communities
Online Writing Communities
Write with us! Join a weekly Online Writing Community to write together with other members of the UBCO community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty. The Centre for Scholarly Communication will facilitate short opening and closing discussions and plenty of writing time in the style of the Pomodoro technique. Mondays: 7 p.m. […]
Free
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CTL Workshop: Respondus Quiz/Advanced Quiz
CTL Workshop: Respondus Quiz/Advanced Quiz
The UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning invites you to join us for a series of online workshops. Our workshops are held in Collaborate Ultra. Everyone is welcome! REGISTER ONLINE Respondus Quiz/Advanced Quiz An advanced workshop on importing questions banks using Respondus Quiz (note: Mac computers cannot run Respondus Quiz. Please contact ctl.helpdesk@ubc.ca for additional information). […]
11 events,
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Year 2 Career Planning
Year 2 Career Planning
Join Career Services to discuss relevant career information based on your year of study. Bring your questions and we will help to provide resources that will help you take action towards your goals. This session will be geared toward students in the second year of their undergraduate degree. Register in advance using the link below. […]
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Career Connections: CPABC
Career Connections: CPABC
Interested in a career in accounting? Attend the upcoming Career Connections event virtually for an informal, low-pressure conversation with the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC. The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is the training, governing, and regulatory body for over 37,000 CPA members and 5,000 CPA students. CPAs are on the front lines […]
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Master Grads with Danai Belanger: From Researching to Building Community
Master Grads with Danai Belanger: From Researching to Building Community
‘Master Grads’ is an online speaker series that explores the possibilities of a graduate degree and talks to alumni who are mastering their careers. Danai Belanger graduated with her master's degree in education from UBC Okanagan in 2018. Her studies propelled her to become an international student advisor at UBC Okanagan, building multicultural, inclusive and […]
4 events,
Tech Connect Drop-In Sessions
Tech Connect Drop-In Sessions
Do you have technology-related questions? Are you having difficulty accessing and using UBC software and programs for online learning? Do you have questions about what technology is available to you as a student? Come to a Tech Connect drop-in session with your Peer Technology Assistant! Bring your questions about: technical assistance Canvas and other UBC […]
Free
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CTL Workshop: Turnitin
CTL Workshop: Turnitin
The UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning invites you to join us for a series of online workshops. Our workshops are held in Collaborate Ultra. Everyone is welcome! REGISTER ONLINE Turnitin This session provides an overview and introduction to using Turnitin. Turnitin is used at UBC to check student submissions for originality. Turnitin can […]
