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Mindful Mondays with Aisha
Mindful Mondays with Aisha
Join Aisha Tejani for a 20-minute, virtual mindfulness session focusing on topics such as gratitude, interconnectedness, breath and more.
Global Education Week 2023: Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Altar
Global Education Week 2023: Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Altar
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a cultural celebration of life primarily celebrated in Mexico. Visit the altar to commemorate those who have passed, and learn about this cultural celebration.
Global Education Week 2023: Kickoff Event
Global Education Week 2023: Kickoff Event
Come and join the campus community for the kick off of Global Education Week.
16 events,
Writing Community
Writing Community
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.
Global Education Week 2023: Passport Giveaways
Global Education Week 2023: Passport Giveaways
Collect stamps and win prizes! As part of Global Education Week 2023, the Global Engagement Office (GEO) will distribute folded passports throughout the week. Students who attend certain events or complete certain objectives over the course of the week can get their passports stamped. The more stamps a student collects, the more likely they will […]
17 events,
Thrive Kick-off Coffee
Thrive Kick-off Coffee
On November 1 stop by for a free coffee and learn more about Thrive Month at UBC. There will be booths outside UNC and Lower ADM from 8:00-10:00 a.m. Come say hi and get informed about mental health literacy. Running from November 1-30, Thrive is a time when we come together as a UBC community to […]
Study and Stay Series – BC PNP International Post-Graduate Stream: Eligibility and Process
Study and Stay Series – BC PNP International Post-Graduate Stream: Eligibility and Process
This stream is for eligible Master’s students, as well as PhD candidates and graduates at UBCO. In this session we will talk about eligibility, documents, application process, and timeline. REGISTER NOW
Register and Play Indoor Volleyball
Register and Play Indoor Volleyball
Looking to set a regular, physical activity routine or just want to know there will be some others to play “drop-in” sports with on a regular basis
23 events,
Virtual Talk with Julia Read – Artistic Producer and SIGGRAPH VR Theater Director
Virtual Talk with Julia Read – Artistic Producer and SIGGRAPH VR Theater Director
Join the Media Studies Seminar Series for a virtual presentation from Julia Read
Register and Play Soccer
Register and Play Soccer
Looking to set a regular, physical activity routine or just want to know there will be some others to play “drop-in” sports with on a regular basis
5 events,
Dissertation Defence: A Performance-Based Loading Protocol: Generated Sequential Ground Motion
Dissertation Defence: A Performance-Based Loading Protocol: Generated Sequential Ground Motion
Maryam Golestani will defend their dissertation.
Syilx-Led Climate Justice in a Global Context: A Conversation Between Dr. Jeannette Armstrong and Prof. Naomi Klein
Syilx-Led Climate Justice in a Global Context: A Conversation Between Dr. Jeannette Armstrong and Prof. Naomi Klein
Join us for a conversation between Syilx Elder, scholar, and author Dr. Jeannette Armstrong and author, activist, journalist and filmmaker Naomi Klein.
1 event,
1 event,
Glow with the Flow with Lululemon
Glow with the Flow with Lululemon
Glow with the Flow is back and will be bigger than ever. Join us for our annual Glow with the Flow on Sunday night with DJ Johnny and Yoga Instructor Josee. We are excited to bring this UBCO Recreation Signature Event to you for free. Bring your friends and arrive early to get your glow […]
10 events,
Mindful Mondays with Aisha
Mindful Mondays with Aisha
Join Aisha Tejani for a 20-minute, virtual mindfulness session focusing on topics such as gratitude, interconnectedness, breath and more.
Decolonizing Academia – Virtual Coffee
Decolonizing Academia – Virtual Coffee
If you've ever wondered how to meaningfully weave Indigenous content, perspectives, and themes into your course, Jessica, the Educational Consultant for Indigenous Initiatives, is here to help.
Thesis Writing: Dissecting the Discussion
Thesis Writing: Dissecting the Discussion
Ever found it challenging to answer the critical "So what?" question in your research? Struggle no more! Join our online workshop, focusing on the discussion section of your thesis or article.
17 events,
The Process to Establish Recommendations and Clinical Practice Guidelines: Systematic Reviews, Meta-Analyses, Quality of the Evidence
The Process to Establish Recommendations and Clinical Practice Guidelines: Systematic Reviews, Meta-Analyses, Quality of the Evidence
At the end of this workshop, you will have an understanding of the different steps that lead to the development of clinical practice guidelines, and will be able to perform data extraction, meta-analysis, and to assess the quality of the evidence.
Register and Play Badminton
Register and Play Badminton
Looking to set a regular, physical activity routine or just want to know there will be some others to play “drop-in” sports with on a regular basis? Register & Play is a great options for people looking to play semi-organized sport in a recreational setting on a regular, weekly basis.
Study and Stay Series – Job Search Strategy for International Students
Study and Stay Series – Job Search Strategy for International Students
What is the best strategy for finding jobs that can help me with my immigration plans? Can any job support my Permanent Residency application? Should I discuss this with my future employer? In this session, we will cover some of these previous questions and you will learn how making informed decisions during job search can […]
14 events,
Copyright for Theses and Dissertations
Copyright for Theses and Dissertations
Join us to learn about Copyright and Fair Dealing for Your Thesis or Dissertation!
Introduction to OSF
Introduction to OSF
OSF is a free open platform to support your research and enable collaboration. In this introductory workshop, you will explore some existing projects, set up an OSF account, and learn the basics of OSF to manage a research project from start to finish.
13 events,
Thesis Writing: Methods and Results
Thesis Writing: Methods and Results
Join our online workshop, where we'll unveil strategies for crafting the methods and results sections of your thesis.
Thesis Defence: Mexican Migrant Agricultural Workers’ Experiences of the Public Health Measures During the Covid-19 Pandemic in the Okanagan
Thesis Defence: Mexican Migrant Agricultural Workers’ Experiences of the Public Health Measures During the Covid-19 Pandemic in the Okanagan
Fernanda Novoa will defend their thesis.
This Event has been CANCELLED – UBCO Express STI Testing
This Event has been CANCELLED – UBCO Express STI Testing
Drop in for express STI testing. Happening every other Thursday from 12:30pm-3:00pm in NCH 251.
2 events,
Entrepreneurial Impacts of Blockchain-backed Financing: Do Public Token Offerings Slowdown or Accelerate Innovation in Startups?
Entrepreneurial Impacts of Blockchain-backed Financing: Do Public Token Offerings Slowdown or Accelerate Innovation in Startups?
The UBC Faculty of Management research seminar series is designed to provide a forum for critical academic discussion between faculty members and students from a wide range of management disciplines. All are welcome to attend. This is a hybrid event. No registration is required for the event; however, registration is required for virtual attendance. To […]
Gymnastics
Gymnastics
UBC Recreation has partnered with the Kelowna Gymnastix to offer a gymnastics program for students and staff! Join us on Friday nights for a short lesson and free play in the gym. Session 1: October 13, 20, 27, November 3 Session 2: November 10, 24, December 1, 8 Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm […]
7 events,
Writing Community
Writing Community
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.
Thesis Defence: Stabilization of Low-Valent Group XIII Complexes with Polydentate Ligands
Thesis Defence: Stabilization of Low-Valent Group XIII Complexes with Polydentate Ligands
Vigneshkumar Pattathil Narayanan will defend their thesis.
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid
In Mental Health First Aid you will learn to respond to emerging mental health problems and mental health crisis by learning a first aid framework.
7 events,
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.
Instructional Skills Workshop
Instructional Skills Workshop
The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is an internationally certified program designed to increase teaching effectiveness and encourage reflection on teaching practice.
7 events,
Instructional Skills Workshop
Instructional Skills Workshop
The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is an internationally certified program designed to increase teaching effectiveness and encourage reflection on teaching practice.
Understanding Your UBC Staff Pension Plan
Understanding Your UBC Staff Pension Plan
Understanding Your UBC Staff Pension Plan (UYSPP) is an informative, 90-minute workshop for active UBC Staff Pension Plan members. All ages are welcome to attend. This workshop helps members learn about their Plan, pensions in general, and related retirement considerations. If you are interested in retirement planning, this workshop will help you understand your retirement options. LEARN MORE
Thesis Defence: The Quest for New Enzymes Involved in the Biosynthetic Pathway of the Anticancer Drug Camptothecin from Camptotheca acuminata
Thesis Defence: The Quest for New Enzymes Involved in the Biosynthetic Pathway of the Anticancer Drug Camptothecin from Camptotheca acuminata
Helena Hitomi Chubatsu Nunes will defend their thesis.
3 events,
Instructional Skills Workshop
Instructional Skills Workshop
The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is an internationally certified program designed to increase teaching effectiveness and encourage reflection on teaching practice.
Thesis Writing: Writing a Research Proposal
Thesis Writing: Writing a Research Proposal
Join our online workshop for a comprehensive overview of research proposal writing, applicable across various disciplines.
Dissertation Defence: “You can tell me anything”: The role of caregivers in obtaining and maintaining support for children after receiving a disclosure of physical or sexual abuse
Dissertation Defence: “You can tell me anything”: The role of caregivers in obtaining and maintaining support for children after receiving a disclosure of physical or sexual abuse
Cassidy Wallis will defend their dissertation.
1 event,
Intercultural Sport Series: Taekwondo Workshop
Intercultural Sport Series: Taekwondo Workshop
UBCO Recreation, Indigenous Programs & Services, and the Global Engagement Office, together with SUO Clubs and community partners are teaming up to offer a series of cultural sport events that welcome domestic and international students to participate in and learn about intercultural sports. Students will learn the foundational skills of these sports and activities while […]
9 events,
Mindful Mondays with Aisha
Mindful Mondays with Aisha
Join Aisha Tejani for a 20-minute, virtual mindfulness session focusing on topics such as gratitude, interconnectedness, breath and more.
Applying to Graduate School at UBC Okanagan
Applying to Graduate School at UBC Okanagan
Thinking of applying to grad school? In this session, we will break down the graduate school application process at UBC Okanagan including admission requirements and key application elements.
Writing the Academic CV
Writing the Academic CV
Whether you're gearing up for graduate school applications, navigating the academic realm, or preparing for the job market, this online workshop is your key to building a successful CV.
13 events,
Writing Community
Writing Community
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.
Dissertation Defence: Modeling and Microsimulating Residential Relocation Decisions Within an Integrated Urban Model and Testing for the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dissertation Defence: Modeling and Microsimulating Residential Relocation Decisions Within an Integrated Urban Model and Testing for the COVID-19 Pandemic
Muntahith Mehadil Orvin will defend their dissertation
Thrive Research Round Table Creating Caring Communities: Exploring the Future of Social Wellbeing and Mental Health at UBC and Beyond
Thrive Research Round Table Creating Caring Communities: Exploring the Future of Social Wellbeing and Mental Health at UBC and Beyond
Join us for the first-ever Thrive research roundtable
13 events,
Get it written
Get it written
Working on a paper or project? Preparing for an essay exam? Just studying for finals? The SLH will have hot drinks, snacks, and writing consultants available to answer questions about written assignments and essay exam study strategies. Yes, you can study for essay exams! Can't make it? Check out the Student Learning Hub for more […]
Nurse on Campus
Nurse on Campus
Drop-in and chat with our nurse on campus. No appointment needed to access this free service.
UBC IT Okanagan Lunch and Learn
UBC IT Okanagan Lunch and Learn
Join us November 22, bring your lunch and learn some tips and tricks to make technology at UBCO work for you.
14 events,
CANCELLED – UBCO Express STI Testing
CANCELLED – UBCO Express STI Testing
Drop in for express STI testing. Happening every other Thursday from 12:30pm-3:00pm in NCH 251.
Don’t Stress IT (UBCO Thrive Event)
Don’t Stress IT (UBCO Thrive Event)
Don’t miss this chance to make your tech life easier, munch on scrumptious treats, and get to know the IT wizards behind the curtain. You’ll leave with a belly full of joy and a brain full of IT wisdom.
Canceled: Thesis and Dissertation Structure
Canceled: Thesis and Dissertation Structure
Embarking on the journey of writing your thesis or dissertation? This online workshop offers valuable tools and techniques to support your thesis writing process.
9 events,
The Global Health Gala
The Global Health Gala
The School of Nursing invites to the Global Health Gala fundraiser to support the needs of community partners in Zambia and Ghana.
Dissertation Defence: Microwave Resonant Sensors for Characterizing Electrical Properties at Microwave and Optical Frequencies
Dissertation Defence: Microwave Resonant Sensors for Characterizing Electrical Properties at Microwave and Optical Frequencies
Ali Maleki Gargari will defend their dissertation.
Technology Petting Zoo
Technology Petting Zoo
Students, faculty and staff are invited to try a variety of assistive technology and ergonomic equipment.
3 events,
Intercultural Sport Series: Karate
Intercultural Sport Series: Karate
A series of cultural sport events that welcome domestic and international students to participate in and learn about intercultural sports.
Mental Health Trivia Night with MHAAC
Mental Health Trivia Night with MHAAC
Join MHAAC for a fun night of mental health trivia on November 25 from 7-9 pm.
2 events,
Intercultural Sport Series: Bhangra Dance Workshop
Intercultural Sport Series: Bhangra Dance Workshop
A series of cultural sport events that welcome domestic and international students to participate in and learn about intercultural sports.
Intercultural Sport Series: Taekwondo Workshop
Intercultural Sport Series: Taekwondo Workshop
UBCO Recreation, Indigenous Programs & Services, and the Global Engagement Office, together with SUO Clubs and community partners are teaming up to offer a series of cultural sport events that welcome domestic and international students to participate in and learn about intercultural sports. Students will learn the foundational skills of these sports and activities while […]
4 events,
Did You Know Campaign
Did You Know Campaign
The campus Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) will be hosting our 3rd annual Did You Know Campaign to educate the campus community about the UBC Sexual Misconduct Policy (SC17).
Accessing Statistics Canada Data for your Research
Accessing Statistics Canada Data for your Research
Looking for data for your graduate thesis or post-doctoral project? This workshop will introduce you to both publicly available and restricted access Statistics Canada data, and how to apply to use restricted access data through UBC Okanagan Research Data Centre.
Cultivating Wisdom and Navigating Life’s Next Chapter: Professionalism and Professional Communication
Cultivating Wisdom and Navigating Life’s Next Chapter: Professionalism and Professional Communication
Learn what it takes to be a professional, how to communicate, and succeed in a work environment.
13 events,
Writing Community
Writing Community
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.
Writing the Academic Cover Letter
Writing the Academic Cover Letter
Whether you're on the path to graduate school, working in academia, or venturing into the academic job market, our online workshop will help you compose a compelling cover letter.
8 events,
Get it written
Get it written
Working on a paper or project? Preparing for an essay exam? Just studying for finals? The SLH will have hot drinks, snacks, and writing consultants available to answer questions about written assignments and essay exam study strategies. Yes, you can study for essay exams! Can't make it? Check out the Student Learning Hub for more […]
Nurse on Campus
Nurse on Campus
Drop-in and chat with our nurse on campus. No appointment needed to access this free service.
Exploring Indigenous Care Practices with Esk’etemc: A Student Researcher’s Journey
Exploring Indigenous Care Practices with Esk’etemc: A Student Researcher’s Journey
Graduate student Cara Basil will share her journey partnering with Esk’etemc, the lessons learned, and critical approaches taken along the way to receive knowledge in a good way.
11 events,
Get it written
Get it written
Working on a paper or project? Preparing for an essay exam? Just studying for finals? The SLH will have hot drinks, snacks, and writing consultants available to answer questions about written assignments and essay exam study strategies. Yes, you can study for essay exams! Can't make it? Check out the Student Learning Hub for more […]
SPP Lunch & Learn: Actuarial Valuation Results 101
SPP Lunch & Learn: Actuarial Valuation Results 101
You are invited to attend a short “Lunch & Learn” to learn about the actuarial valuation results. Bring your lunch and join us online for a 40-minute information session on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 12 p.m. You will learn about what an actuarial valuation is, why it is important, and how the results will […]
Thesis Defence: A Path Towards Net-Zero Communities in Cold Climates
Thesis Defence: A Path Towards Net-Zero Communities in Cold Climates
Amindha Senarath Jayasena will defend their thesis.
9 events,
Thesis Defence: Digital Marketplace Platform Inventory Management Under Disruption: a Robust Optimization/Regret Minimization Approach
Thesis Defence: Digital Marketplace Platform Inventory Management Under Disruption: a Robust Optimization/Regret Minimization Approach
Amirhossein Salamirad will defend their thesis.
Technology Petting Zoo
Technology Petting Zoo
Students, faculty and staff are invited to try a variety of assistive technology and ergonomic equipment.
Researcher Profiles and Identity Management
Researcher Profiles and Identity Management
Join us to explore the benefits of creating a compelling online presence, track and share your research outputs, and connect with a vibrant scholarly network.
