It’s Creative, It’s Critical – FCCS Research Series
Arts Building (ART) 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, CanadaThis series is a a chance to hear about current research projects from faculty and graduate students in FCCS.
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Economics Speaker Series: Dr. Gady Jacoby
Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, CanadaDr. Gady Jacoby discusses racial integration and active investing in this installment of the Economics Speaker Series.
CCGS Lecture
Library Building (LIB) 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin us for a lecture exploring Canada-Palestine relations through a settler colonial lens.
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B.A.R.K. Drop-in Session
B.A.R.K. Drop-in Session
Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, CanadaSpend time with therapy dogs, reduce your stress, and meet others from UBC Okanagan.
STRONG Pilates
STRONG Pilates Kelowna 889 Vaughan Ave #101, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin UBCO Recreation and STRONG Pilates Kelowna for a Strong Body class like no other! This dynamic, full-body workout combines low-impact strength training with high-intensity cardio bursts to help you build strength, improve mobility and torch calories—all in one energizing session. You’ll move through three strength blocks focusing on your upper body, lower body and […]
$10
Open Education 101
Online virtual eventWould you like to learn more about open education and open educational resources but don’t know where to start? This introductory workshop is for you.
Free
Exploring Quantum Codes: Theory, Practice, and Applications with PENNYLANE
Online virtual eventThis workshop aims to equip attendees with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in quantum coding and programming, fostering innovation and exploration in this rapidly evolving area. Perfect for researchers and enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of quantum technologies!
Come Say “High”
University Centre (UNC) 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaDrop in for a chat with a team member to learn how to access drug checking, ask questions about safer use, and access fentanyl test strips.
Mental Health Mondays
University Centre (UNC) - Picnic 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaDrop in to learn new skills to support your mental health and overall wellbeing!
Eat The Frog Mondays
Residence - Nechako 1255 International Mews, Kelowna, BC, CanadaGet tough tasks done with community support.
FCCS Visiting Artist Series
Campus Administration Building (ADM) - University Theatre (ADM026) 1138 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, CanadaThe Visual Arts program brings in a diverse variety of visiting artists for campus talks and public gallery presentations that includes visual artists, filmmakers, sculptors, painters, playwrights, essayists, interactive and digital media artists.
Dissertation Defence: Hand Proximate User Interfaces: Design Space For Single-Handed, Always Available and Comfortable Interface for Head Mounted Displays
Arts and Sciences Centre (ASC) 3187 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada +1 moreAhmed Shariff Mohommed Faleel will defend their dissertation.
“The Courage to Teach” Book Club
Campus Administration Building (ADM) 1138 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin us in reading and reflecting on the seminal work of Parker Palmer, “The Courage to Teach: Guide for Reflection and Renewal” (20th Anniversary Edition), that still resonate decades after its publication. This is an opportunity to pair our exploration of teaching practices and tools with reflections on our teaching identity. “This book builds on the […]
Weekly Writing Community
Online virtual eventTired 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.
New developments in Nav-CARE: the Compassionate, Dementia Inclusive Communities toolkit
Online virtual eventThe Compassionate, Dementia Inclusive Communities toolkit provides practical advice for organizations aspiring to improve support for persons living with dementia and their care partners using a compassionate community approach. The purpose of this presentation is to describe the theoretical and practical development of this toolkit, specifically the weaving together of three community development lenses: compassionate […]
Indigenous Atlas Open House
University Centre (UNC) - Ballroom 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaAn enormous, 25-by-35-foot, Indigenous territorial map of what we call Canada will be on display in the Ballroom (UNC 200) on March 4 from 10:00am-12:00pm for UBC Okanagan students, faculty, and staff to view in order to further their learning about the traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples and relevant historical events. The Canadian Geographic Indigenous Peoples […]
Dissertation Defence: A Meta-Analysis and Intensive Longitudinal Investigation Into the Relationships Between Active and Passive Social Media Use and Social and Emotional Wellbeing
Arts and Sciences Centre (ASC) 3187 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada +1 moreRebecca Godard will defend their dissertation.
Career Connection: Associated Engineering
Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, CanadaEmployer Information Session Discover exciting career opportunities in engineering, infrastructure, and environmental consulting! Meet the team and get an exclusive look into the company’s dynamic culture. Learn how the company fosters professional growth and development to help careers thrive. Connect with industry experts, ask questions, and expand your network. Plus, enjoy free pizza while making […]
UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Co-op Information Session
Online virtual eventCo-op offers undergraduate students enriched educational experiences through workplace learning in a diversity of organizations. Co-op is a paid opportunity for you to gain employable skills, explore career options, and build a professional network—all before graduation!
Free Community Meal
University Centre (UNC) - Picnic 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaBuild community, share culture, and enjoy a free, nourishing meal. Help us reduce waste by bringing your own container! First come, first served.
(Hierarchical) Generalized Linear Models
Library Building (LIB) 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaThis workshop will introduce Generalized Linear Models (GLMs), which allow one to model non-Gaussian (i.e., non-normal) data.
By the end of this session, participants will be familiar with the three parts of GLMs (family of distribution, linear predictor, and link function) and will be able to decide what family of distributions and link function to choose for their data. They will also be able to interpret the output of the summary() function and diagnostic plots for (H)GLMs and recognize the limitations of (H)GLMs.
Free
Dissertation Defence: Fostering Stem Identities: Exploring Perceptions of Meaningful Classroom Engagement with Diverse Groups of Secondary Students
Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, CanadaElizabeth Saville will defend their dissertation.
Copyright and Licensing for Open Educational Resources
Online virtual eventThis session will introduce you to copyright basics for your OER project and take you through licensing considerations to insure that your work is reusable by others.
Free
Recovery Conversations
Residence - Nechako 1255 International Mews, Kelowna, BC, CanadaAre you wanting to reduce or eliminate your substance usage? Every other Tuesday, a support group holds a safe space for individuals exploring their alcohol and substance use. Join a small group of peers on a similar journey, and come ready to discover what recovery could look like for you. This group is confidential, judgement-free, […]
Free
Researcher Drop-Ins with the Centre for Scholarly Communication
Library Building (LIB) 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaResearchers, 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.
