• Thrive

    Random Acts of Thrive

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

    Drop by Picnic all month long and pick up a "Random Act of Thirve" you can commit! Pick up an encouragement card you can personalize for a friend or take an idea for a 'random act of campus kindness'. Bring your friends and start a chain reaction. Giving Back is one of the Thrive 5 […]

  • Mindful Break

    Mindful Break

    Online virtual event

    Join Registered Clinical Counsellor and former UBC researcher, Jan Klimas, PhD, for a community mindfulness session to practice moment-to-moment awareness. This summer series offers a space to continue or renew your mindfulness practice through guided meditation. This session involves a counsellor-led mindfulness meditation of 20-25 minutes long. We will practice attentional focused meditation, body scan, and compassionate friendliness practice.

  • Beading Bonanza

    University Centre (UNC) - First and Second Year Collegium 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Create your own beaded bracelet or beaded charm for free with the Collegia Assistants

    Free
  • Did You Know Campaign

    Did You Know Campaign: Trauma-Informed Approach

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

    The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) will be hosting our annual Did You Know Campaign to educate the campus community about the UBC Sexual Misconduct Policy (SC17). Throughout the month of November, SVPRO will be handing out free hot chocolate in the Sawchuk Family Theatre (COM 104) and sharing information on a different […]

  • FCCS Visiting Artist Series

    FCCS Visiting Artist Series: Nasim Pirhadi

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

    Join us on Monday, November 17th, 2025, from 3:00 PM for an artist talk with Nasim Pirhadi. This talk will be held in the University Theatre (ADM 026) as part of the CCS 250 Creative and Critical Art Theory class. Nasim Pirhadi is a multidisciplinary artist living and working on the unceded, traditional territory of […]

  • 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.

  • Co-creating a compassionate campus: Conversations on Grief and Loss

    Online virtual event

    Please join the panel on Tuesday, November 18, National Grief and Bereavement Day, to learn ways in which members of the UBC Okanagan campus community are co-creating a compassionate campus community to build awareness and skills in offering compassion to others and to ourselves. You will learn about student-led initiatives, resources to support compassionate responses, […]

  • Women’s Workout Times

    Women’s Workout Times

    The Hangar 3211 Athletics Court, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Women's Workout Times occur in Term 1 in Studio 2 from 10 am to 12 noon. Join the Girls Who Lift club and other women (gender queer and trans welcome) in Studio 2 for an inclusive workout space where you can exercise independently with the support of peers. No registration necessary. Hangar or Girls Who […]

  • Community Market

    UBCO Community Market

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

    The market brings together local farmer's, artisans, and campus initiatives. Make connections and peruse an array of local goods, including candles, juices, and affordable jewelry.

  • Thrive

    Café Enchanté

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

    A social event to celebrate the many languages and cultures that make up our campus community

  • Thrive

    Deep Breath: A Mindful Forest Walk

    UBC Okanagan 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Step into the stillness of the trees and leave the campus rush behind! This community walk invites students, faculty, and staff to get active on the beautiful, forested Pine Loop Trail (1.7 km—see map below). Join us for a picturesque hillside route that offers a total-body mental reset. We’ll pause for a moment of quiet […]

    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.

  • Graduate Student Spin Class

    Graduate Student Spin Class

    The Hangar 3211 Athletics Court, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Join your Graduate Student Community Facilitators for a Spin Class!  Take a break from the books and join us for an energizing spin class led by Alyssa! This session is designed for graduate students looking to recharge, connect with peers, and get moving in a fun, supportive environment. You are in control of your bike […]

  • Healthy Masculinities: Be part of the conversation

    University Centre (UNC) - Upper Levels Collegium 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Rewrite masculinity and be part of the change. Join a group of masculine-identifying people and discuss issues that matter: social expectations, mental health, friendships and relationships. These weekly conversations are a supportive way to connect with others, challenge stereotypes and redefine what it means to “be a man.”  Conversations are held on Tuesdays from 6 […]

  • PACE Spin sessions

    PACE Spin

    PACE Spin Studio 1717 Harvey Ave #5, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Grab your friends and ride to the rhythm of music during a fun spin class at PACE Spin! Sign up here

    $15