Winter Break: Drop-in Activities
Winter Break: Drop-in Activities
Drop by Nechako 221 for events and activities every evening from Dec 24-Jan 7!
Free
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Winter Break: Volunteering at Okanagan Food Bank
Winter Break: Volunteering at Okanagan Food Bank
Join the Get Involved leaders to volunteer and raise money for the Food Bank!
Free
3 events,
Winter Break: Volunteering at Okanagan Food Bank
Winter Break: Volunteering at Okanagan Food Bank
Join the Get Involved leaders to volunteer and raise money for the Food Bank!
Free
Winter Break: Kelowna Rockets Hockey Game
Winter Break: Kelowna Rockets Hockey Game
Enjoy a Kelowna Rockets hockey game at discounted prices for students!
1 event,
Winter Break: Volunteering at Okanagan Food Bank
Winter Break: Volunteering at Okanagan Food Bank
Join the Get Involved leaders to volunteer and raise money for the Food Bank!
Free
1 event,
Winter Break: Drop-in Activities
Winter Break: Drop-in Activities
Drop by Nechako 221 for events and activities every evening from Dec 24-Jan 7!
Free
2 events,
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Winter Break: Polar Bear Dip
Winter Break: Polar Bear Dip
Start of the New Year with an icy swim in Okanagan Lake for the Polar Bear Dip!
Winter Break: Kelowna Rockets Hockey Game
Winter Break: Kelowna Rockets Hockey Game
Enjoy a Kelowna Rockets hockey game at discounted prices for students!
0 events,
2 events,
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Winter Break: Skating at Stuart Park
Winter Break: Skating at Stuart Park
Come skate outdoors at the well-known Stuart Park to celebrate the New Year!
Free
Winter Break: Drop-in Activities
Winter Break: Drop-in Activities
Drop by Nechako 221 for events and activities every evening from Dec 24-Jan 7!
Free
0 events,
4 events,
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Career Exploration 1
Career Exploration 1
Using a career management tool, reflect on your experiences in an organized way to identify your strengths, desires, interests, personal qualities, and influences.
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CTL Workshop: Classroom Technology
CTL Workshop: Classroom Technology
This on-campus, in-person workshop will walk you classroom technology and how to set yourself up for success.
Free
1 event,
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CTL Workshop: Classroom Technology
CTL Workshop: Classroom Technology
This on-campus, in-person workshop will walk you classroom technology and how to set yourself up for success.
3 events,
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Okanagan Clinical Neurosciences Grand Rounds
Okanagan Clinical Neurosciences Grand Rounds
The UBC Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management is pleased to present the Okanagan Clinical Neurosciences Grand Rounds in partnership with Interior Health.
Winter Break: Drop-in Activities
Winter Break: Drop-in Activities
Drop by Nechako 221 for events and activities every evening from Dec 24-Jan 7!
Free
Winter Break: Kelowna Rockets Hockey Game
Winter Break: Kelowna Rockets Hockey Game
Enjoy a Kelowna Rockets hockey game at discounted prices for students!
2 events,
Winter Break: Kelowna Rockets Hockey Game
Winter Break: Kelowna Rockets Hockey Game
Enjoy a Kelowna Rockets hockey game at discounted prices for students!
1 event,
5 events,
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Winter Welcome Week – POSTPONED
Winter Welcome Week – POSTPONED
Start your day off with a coffee and treat from the College of Graduate Studies (CoGS).
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Winter Welcome Week – Art Break
Winter Welcome Week – Art Break
Learn how creativity can be a path to wellness in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
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Winter Welcome Week – Yoga Class
Winter Welcome Week – Yoga Class
Participants will enjoy a satisfying workout, while improving strength and concentration.
7 events,
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Winter O Welcome: Focusing on School
Winter O Welcome: Focusing on School
Start off the semester strong by gaining important skills with the Peer Mentor team!
Free
Winter O Welcome: Campus Tour
Winter O Welcome: Campus Tour
New to campus this January? Become more familiar with UBCO by joining a campus tour!
Free
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Rest as Resistance (as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2022)
Rest as Resistance (as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2022)
Come join an hour of rest and rejuvenation as we explore the meaning of doing “nothing”.
7 events,
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Winter O Welcome: Who is GEO?
Winter O Welcome: Who is GEO?
Learn more about the Global Engagement Office and how they support students!
Free
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Winter Welcome Week – Professional Communication
Winter Welcome Week – Professional Communication
This workshop will focus on professional communication best practices, specifically relating to online communication.
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CANCELLED: Healthy Habits Health Fair
CANCELLED: Healthy Habits Health Fair
Join the Healthy Habits Health Fair and get set you up with everything you need to start the year right.
7 events,
Ramble On Exhibition
Ramble On Exhibition
Explore UBC Okanagan Gallery’s Public Art Collection at the Vernon Public Art Gallery from January 13 to March 9.
Free
Understanding Mental Health
Understanding Mental Health
Increase mental health literacy so you can respond effectively in a caring and respectful way.
Free
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Winter O Welcome: UBC Okanagan’s Relationship with the Host Nation
Winter O Welcome: UBC Okanagan’s Relationship with the Host Nation
Explore the relationship with the Host Nation (Okanagan Nation) and the unique programming offered at UBCO.
Free
3 events,
Online Writing Community
Online Writing Community
Join our weekly Online Writing Community to help mitigate social isolation and write alongside other members of the UBCO community.
Winter O Welcome: Campus Tour
Winter O Welcome: Campus Tour
New to campus this January? Become more familiar with UBCO by joining a campus tour!
Free
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Winter Welcome Week – Graduate Student Social
Winter Welcome Week – Graduate Student Social
Join the Graduate Student Community Facilitators virtually on Zoom to conclude Winter Welcome Week!
2 events,
TA Training – Winter 2021 – Term 2
TA Training – Winter 2021 – Term 2
For TA’s starting in Term 2, you can begin working through the asynchronous modules of the TA Foundational Training program starting December 15.
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Winter O Welcome: Shopping Trip
Winter O Welcome: Shopping Trip
Join the Peer Mentors for a shopping trip to get winter supplies!
Free
3 events,
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Curling Open House
Curling Open House
Always wanted to try curling? Now is your chance! Attend this curling open house.
Free
5 events,
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Thesis and Dissertation Structure
Thesis and Dissertation Structure
This online workshop offers an overview of the major structure of a thesis or dissertation, as well as resources and strategies to guide for the writing process.
Ramble On Exhibition
Ramble On Exhibition
Explore UBC Okanagan Gallery’s Public Art Collection at the Vernon Public Art Gallery from January 13 to March 9.
Free
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Winter O Welcome: Focusing on School
Winter O Welcome: Focusing on School
Start the semester off strong by gaining important study skills!
Free
6 events,
Winter O Welcome: Tuum Est Virtual Drop-in
Winter O Welcome: Tuum Est Virtual Drop-in
Learn more about the Tuum Est Student Initiative Fund and meet the program assistant!
Free
The Working Mind for Managers
The Working Mind for Managers
Established by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, the Working Mind is an evidenced-based training program designed to address and promote mental health and reduce the stigma in a workplace setting.
Free
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Gratitude Practice with LifeWorks
Gratitude Practice with LifeWorks
Learn the science behind gratitude and how it can help to increase meaning in relationships.
Free
6 events,
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Thesis Formatting Q & A
Thesis Formatting Q & A
Join the Centre for Scholarly Communication for an online Q&A session to ask questions and learn more about how to properly format your thesis for submission.
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Get to Know UBCO Co-op: Virtual Coffee & Co-op Chat
Get to Know UBCO Co-op: Virtual Coffee & Co-op Chat
This session will give an overview of the Co-op program and hiring process.
Winter O Welcome: Tuum Est Virtual Drop-in
Winter O Welcome: Tuum Est Virtual Drop-in
Learn more about the Tuum Est Student Initiative Fund and meet the program assistant!
Free
5 events,
Understanding Mental Health
Understanding Mental Health
Increase mental health literacy so you can respond effectively in a caring and respectful way.
Free
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Financial Wellbeing with Vanessa Bowen from Mint Worthy
Financial Wellbeing with Vanessa Bowen from Mint Worthy
In this masterclass, participants will learn money management best practices.
Free
Winter O Welcome: Tuum Est Virtual Drop-in
Winter O Welcome: Tuum Est Virtual Drop-in
Learn more about the Tuum Est Student Initiative Fund and meet the program assistant!
Free
6 events,
Online Writing Community
Online Writing Community
Join our weekly Online Writing Community to help mitigate social isolation and write alongside other members of the UBCO community.
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Public Anthropology Speaker Series: Conjuring Anthropology and Its Publics
Public Anthropology Speaker Series: Conjuring Anthropology and Its Publics
You are invited to attend Dr. Adia Benton's discussion about Conjuring Anthropology + Its Publics.
Free
Interview Tips
Interview Tips
Learn how to prepare for an interview, communicate your story effectively, and present yourself professionally.
Free
4 events,
TA Training – Winter 2021 – Term 2
TA Training – Winter 2021 – Term 2
For TA’s starting in Term 2, you can begin working through the asynchronous modules of the TA Foundational Training program starting December 15.
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Winter O Welcome: Big White Tubing
Winter O Welcome: Big White Tubing
Join the Student Experience Office for an afternoon of tubing at Big White!
1 event,
7 events,
Ramble On Exhibition
Ramble On Exhibition
Explore UBC Okanagan Gallery’s Public Art Collection at the Vernon Public Art Gallery from January 13 to March 9.
Free
Digital Services for Individuals Presentation with Canada Revenue Agency
Digital Services for Individuals Presentation with Canada Revenue Agency
Join the Canada Revenue Agency to learn more about their digital services.
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Info Session: Arts Career Apprenticeship Program
Info Session: Arts Career Apprenticeship Program
Attend this session to learn about the Arts Career Apprenticeship Program.
Free
9 events,
The Working Mind for Managers
Established by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, the Working Mind is an evidenced-based training program designed to address and promote mental health and reduce the stigma in a workplace setting.
Free
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Defying the odds: Positive adaptation in the context of family adversity
Defying the odds: Positive adaptation in the context of family adversity
This presentation will provide an overview of emerging research examining positive adaptation.
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The Importance of Knowing the Truth Before We Can Have Reconciliation
The Importance of Knowing the Truth Before We Can Have Reconciliation
(Re)Introducing graduate students to the history of colonialism in Canada.
12 events,
Self and Community Care: Building Skills to Manage Stress
Self and Community Care: Building Skills to Manage Stress
This two-part webinar focuses on increasing mental health literacy.
Free
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Sex Education at Home: Integrating Consent into Parenting and Caregiving with Karen B.K. Chan
Sex Education at Home: Integrating Consent into Parenting and Caregiving with Karen B.K. Chan
This session will help diverse families integrate consent in sex education in the home, and is suitable for those parenting or caring for babies, toddlers, kids, and teens.
Free
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Thesis Writing: Writing the Literature Review
Thesis Writing: Writing the Literature Review
This online workshop will provide an overview of the literature review's purpose, audience, and structure.
8 events,
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Publishers Agreements for Graduate Students
Publishers Agreements for Graduate Students
This session will provide information about authorship contributions, what to look for in a publishing agreement, and things to consider about with a publisher.
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School of Nursing Graduate Programs Information Session
School of Nursing Graduate Programs Information Session
Join this information session to learn more about the nursing graduate program.
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Career Connections: Executive Aviation
Career Connections: Executive Aviation
Join this employer info session with Executive Aviation and learn about the jobs you can apply for today!
Free
12 events,
Online Writing Community
Online Writing Community
Join our weekly Online Writing Community to help mitigate social isolation and write alongside other members of the UBCO community.
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Economics Speaker Series: Carbon Pricing Costs for Households and the Progressivity of Revenue Recycling Options in Canada
Economics Speaker Series: Carbon Pricing Costs for Households and the Progressivity of Revenue Recycling Options in Canada
The Department of Economics, Philosophy and Political Science invites you to attend a talk with Dr. Jennifer Winter.
Free
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Community, Culture and Global Studies 2022 Speaker Series: Reconnecting, Reconciling, and Embodying Values of Decolonization
Community, Culture and Global Studies 2022 Speaker Series: Reconnecting, Reconciling, and Embodying Values of Decolonization
You are invited to attend a talk with Sandra Fox as part of the Community, Culture and Global Studies 2022 Speaker Series.
Free
7 events,
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Winter O Welcome: UBCO Heat Face Painting and Home Game
Winter O Welcome: UBCO Heat Face Painting and Home Game
Join the SEO for some face painting and cheering on our volleyball team!
Free
5 events,
7 events,
Ramble On Exhibition
Ramble On Exhibition
Explore UBC Okanagan Gallery’s Public Art Collection at the Vernon Public Art Gallery from January 13 to March 9.
Free
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Research Data Management Planning
Research Data Management Planning
Participants will learn data file management, file naming conventions, and how a Research Data Management Plan (DMP) will help through the whole research project.
Informational Interviews
Informational Interviews
Learn how to conduct informational interviews that allow you to explore career options and cultivate meaningful relationships with industry experts.
Free
9 events,
Move UBC Faculty & Staff Movement Break Challenge
Move UBC Faculty & Staff Movement Break Challenge
Join the Move UBC Movement Break Challenge and break up sedentary time during the work day.
Free
Move UBC Challenge
Move UBC Challenge
Learn more about physical activity, exercise, what they both mean and how you can lead a more active lifestyle when you join the Move UBC Challenge.
Free
9 events,
Activewear Wednesday
Activewear Wednesday
Wear your Active Wear on Active Wear Wednesday and receive complimentary access to all group fitness classes.
Free
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3-Minute Thesis Practice Session #1
3-Minute Thesis Practice Session #1
Attend this session to practice your presentation and get feedback from our 3MT experts.
CTL Workshop: Classroom Technology-February 2022
CTL Workshop: Classroom Technology-February 2022
This on-campus, in-person workshop will walk you classroom technology and how to set yourself up for success.
Free
9 events,
Self and Community Care: Building Skills to Manage Stress
Self and Community Care: Building Skills to Manage Stress
This two-part webinar focuses on increasing mental health literacy.
Free
CTL Workshop: Classroom Technology-February 2022
CTL Workshop: Classroom Technology-February 2022
This on-campus, in-person workshop will walk you classroom technology and how to set yourself up for success.
Free
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Conversation with Priya Gopal
Conversation with Priya Gopal
Join this speaker series for a discussion about anti-racist thought and activism in history with Priya Gopal.
10 events,
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Okanagan Clinical Neurosciences Grand Rounds
Okanagan Clinical Neurosciences Grand Rounds
Join Dr. Daryl Wile, Mini Sandhu, and Nancy Polyhronopoulos as they present Case Studies in Deep Brain Stimulation.
Online Writing Community
Online Writing Community
Join our weekly Online Writing Community to help mitigate social isolation and write alongside other members of the UBCO community.
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Political Science Speaker Series: Immigrants’ political involvement: Do political preferences and actions transfer across pre- and post-migration contexts?
Political Science Speaker Series: Immigrants’ political involvement: Do political preferences and actions transfer across pre- and post-migration contexts?
In this talk, Dr. Eline A. de Rooij tries to answer To what extent our political preferences and actions transfer from one country to another.
Free
4 events,
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UBCO Graduate Community: Family Fun Time
UBCO Graduate Community: Family Fun Time
Come connect with a social for graduate students and story time for the children!
Free