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  • February 2026

  • Mon 16

    Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

    February 1 - February 28 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.      

  • Tue 17
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    Tuesday Weekly Writing Community

    February 17 at 9:00 am - 11:00 am Weekly Writing Community
    Online virtual event

    Tired of solo writing sessions? Craving a supportive environment to fuel your creativity? Look no further than our weekly Writing Community, tailored for the UBCO community.

    Free
  • Tue 17

    Thesis Defence: All-Digital Transmitter Employing Delta-Sigma Modulation for S-Band Radio Applications

    February 17 at 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Online virtual event

    Edwin Firmansyah will defend their thesis.

  • Wed 18

    Dissertation Defence: An Exploration of Body-Anchored User Interfaces for Augmented Reality Across Different Mobility and Social Contexts

    February 18 at 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Online virtual event

    Marium-E Jannat will defend their dissertation.

  • Wed 18

    Coffee & Decolonization

    February 18 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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

  • Wed 18

    3MT Support: Drop-In Session

    February 18 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 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.

  • Wed 18

    The Roger Watts Debate Practice Sessions

    February 18 at 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Roger Watts Debate Practice Sessions
    Arts Building (ART) 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Undergraduate students are invited to hone their debating skills at weekly practice sessions in preparation for the Roger Watts Debate.

  • Fri 20

    Dissertation Defence: Optimizing Delay in Fog-Radio Access Networks: The Role of Smart Helpers

    February 20 at 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Online virtual event

    Hesameddin Mokhtarzadeh will defend their dissertation.

  • Fri 20

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

    February 20 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    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.

  • Mon 23

    Black Student Association Art Gallery

    February 23 - February 26 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, […]

  • Mon 23

    Focus together: body doubling work sessions

    February 23 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Focus together: body doubling work sessions
    Online virtual event

    Feeling stuck in a work routine and curious about starting your week in a new way? Want to try a different way of working that can help reduce distractions and help you focus on the task at hand? Looking for the time and space to get a project started or across the finish line?

  • Mon 23

    Women’s Workout Times

    February 23 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 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!  

  • Mon 23

    Community of Practice for Alternative Grading

    February 23 at 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm 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
  • Mon 23

    FCCS Visiting Artist Series: Katherine Pickering

    February 23 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm 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 […]

  • Mon 23

    Clustering & Classification (6 of 11): Graph-Based Models

    February 23 at 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm The Advanced R Series: Clustering & Classification
    Library Building (LIB) 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada   +1 more

    This workshop introduces graph-based clustering, including community-detection approaches such as spectral clustering and modularity-based methods. We examine how similarity networks are constructed and how graph topology guides cluster formation.

    Free
  • Tue 24
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    Tuesday Weekly Writing Community

    February 24 at 9:00 am - 11:00 am Weekly Writing Community
    Online virtual event

    Tired of solo writing sessions? Craving a supportive environment to fuel your creativity? Look no further than our weekly Writing Community, tailored for the UBCO community.

    Free
  • Tue 24

    Thesis Defence: nanâtawihowin (Healing and Finding Place) Through Economic Self-Determination

    February 24 at 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Online virtual event

    Dante Carter will defend their thesis.

  • Tue 24
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    U-PASS Referendum Information Booth

    February 24 at 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 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.

  • Tue 24

    ADHD Peer Support with TideMinds Therapy

    February 24 at 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 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
  • Tue 24
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    Community Market featuring Black-owned Businesses

    February 24 at 10:30 am - 2:30 pm 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.  

  • Tue 24
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    Black Community Meal

    February 24 at 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 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. 

  • Tue 24

    Addressing Difficult Conversations as Teaching Assistants

    February 24 at 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    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
  • Tue 24

    Job Market Outlook for Grad Students: Where the Jobs Are

    February 24 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Graduate Career Readiness
    Online virtual event

    Wondering how the job market looks right now? Curious about which industries are hiring?

  • Tue 24

    Pizza for your thoughts

    February 24 at 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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.

  • Tue 24
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    Researcher Drop-Ins with the Centre for Scholarly Communication: General Session

    February 24 at 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Researcher Drop-Ins with the Centre for Scholarly Communication
    Library Building (LIB) 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Researchers, meet your Okanagan research support team! Come join us to connect with friendly faces who are always there to support solutions for your scholarly communication and digital or data-intensive research needs.

    Free
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