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Mindful Mondays with Aisha
Mindful Mondays with Aisha
Join Aisha Tejani for a 20-minute virtual mindfulness session every Monday
Visiting Artists Lecture Series: Katherine Pickering
Visiting Artists Lecture Series: Katherine Pickering
FCCS Visiting Artist Series Presents Katherine Pickering
Dissertation Defence: Designing Robust Oil-Repellent Textile Finishes using Polymer Brushes
Dissertation Defence: Designing Robust Oil-Repellent Textile Finishes using Polymer Brushes
Sadaf Shabanian will defend their dissertation.
9 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.
Roots and Reflections: February
Roots and Reflections: February
Join us every month for an enriching experience as we delve into an array of Indigenous resources—captivating podcasts, thought-provoking articles, soul-stirring songs, enlightening book excerpts, poignant poems, compelling TV shows, and more.
16 events,
Move UBC: Activewear Wednesdays
Move UBC: Activewear Wednesdays
Every Wednesday this February, during Move UBC month, wear your activewear and get a free drop-in to the Hangar Fitness Centre, Group Fitness Classes or open-gym time.
Write Advice: You’ve Got Questions? We’ve Got Candy (and answers)
Write Advice: You’ve Got Questions? We’ve Got Candy (and answers)
Do you have research papers, lab reports, essays, essay exams or other written assignments that are stressing you out? Stop by and ask us anything about how to succeed in writing these assignments
ReAnimating Research Through Puppet Creation and Performance
ReAnimating Research Through Puppet Creation and Performance
Action-inspiring awe can come from observation of the mini-dramas all around us, and puppetry, like other story telling modes, has the power to cultivate that awe.
18 events,
Being UBCO Career Fair Ready
Being UBCO Career Fair Ready
Join our Career Services to help you develop your goals for attending the UBCO Career Fair
3 events,
Conversations Unplugged with the Interdisciplinary Research Lab in Palliative and End of Life Care—Living with Dying
Conversations Unplugged with the Interdisciplinary Research Lab in Palliative and End of Life Care—Living with Dying
Hosted by UBCO's Interdisciplinary Research Lab in Palliative and End of Life Care, join us for a frank conversation about what it’s like to live with serious illness.
English Language Conversation Circle
English Language Conversation Circle
Do you want to practice your English speaking skills? Join our English Conversation Circle on March 1.
Undergraduate Research Showcase
Undergraduate Research Showcase
Want to learn about undergraduate research experiences at UBC Okanagan? Join the Undergraduate Research Showcase for an afternoon of presentations on Friday, March 1, from 2:30 to 4 pm in the Sawchuk Family Theatre (SFT) COM 104. Drop by any time throughout the session, bring your questions, enter the prize draw and enjoy some refreshments […]
2 events,
Woman in Automotive Conference
Woman in Automotive Conference
Hosted by OK Motorsports, the conference aims to inspire and encourage female students to explore career opportunities within the automotive industry.
Cross-Country Skiing at Telemark Nordic Club
Cross-Country Skiing at Telemark Nordic Club
UBCO Recreation is excited to offer Cross-Country Skiing in partnership with Telemark Nordic Club.
1 event,
Intramural Sports: Scorch’s Hoopfest
Intramural Sports: Scorch’s Hoopfest
Scorch’s Hoopfest is an open 3 on 3 open basketball tournament for all skill levels with teams playing a minimum of three games. Team costumes/uniforms are encouraged.
7 events,
RESCHEDULED Dissertation Defence: Media Representations of the Colten Boushie Case: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Property, Rural Crime, and Laissez-Faire Racism
RESCHEDULED Dissertation Defence: Media Representations of the Colten Boushie Case: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Property, Rural Crime, and Laissez-Faire Racism
Laura Mudde will defend their dissertation.
Elevate Your Allyship—A Learning Lab Series for Non-Indigenous UBCO Faculty and Staff
Elevate Your Allyship—A Learning Lab Series for Non-Indigenous UBCO Faculty and Staff
In collaboration, The Centre for Teaching and Learning and Indigenous Programs and Services proudly present a learning opportunity for non-Indigenous staff and faculty at UBC Okanagan. Join us on a transformative journey as we embark on the first installment of our learning lab series, designed to cultivate and amplify your allyship skills.
Mindful Mondays with Aisha
Mindful Mondays with Aisha
Join Aisha Tejani for a 20-minute virtual mindfulness session every Monday
12 events,
Leading Conversations on Academic Integrity: OER for Teaching and Learning
Leading Conversations on Academic Integrity: OER for Teaching and Learning
This virtual panel and roundtable discussion identifies ways to incorporate discipline-based knowledge building exercises on academic integrity in post-secondary classrooms.
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.
Information Session: Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC)
Information Session: Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC)
Are you interested in learning more about becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)? The Faculty of Management has partnered with the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC), the Management Student Association (MSA) and the MSA Accounting Club to answer all your questions about becoming a CPA. Join us on Tuesday, March 5 at the […]
15 events,
Student Directed Seminar Information Sessions
Student Directed Seminar Information Sessions
If you're interested in becoming a Student Coordinator for the Student Directed Seminars program, be sure to attend one of our information sessions.
Write Advice: You’ve Got Questions? We’ve Got Candy (and answers)
Write Advice: You’ve Got Questions? We’ve Got Candy (and answers)
Do you have research papers, lab reports, essays, essay exams or other written assignments that are stressing you out? Stop by and ask us anything about how to succeed in writing these assignments
UBC Okanagan 2024 Career Fair
UBC Okanagan 2024 Career Fair
UBCO's Annual Career Fair is taking place on March 6 and 7 in the EME Foyer.
16 events,
Co-Creating Effective Conversations: Essential Workplace Coaching Skills
Co-Creating Effective Conversations: Essential Workplace Coaching Skills
Join us for a workshop designed to equip you with the essential workplace coaching skills that foster impactful and effective co-created conversations.
Creative Commons and Copyleft Trolls
Creative Commons and Copyleft Trolls
This session will provide participants with a more in-depth understanding of Creative Commons licenses and some of the potential pitfalls when using and assigning licenses to your work.
UBC Okanagan 2024 Career Fair
UBC Okanagan 2024 Career Fair
UBCO's Annual Career Fair is taking place on March 6 and 7 in the EME Foyer.
4 events,
Inverse Optimization to Learn Personalized Diets
Inverse Optimization to Learn Personalized Diets
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.
Copyright and Licensing for Open Educational Resources
Copyright and Licensing for Open Educational Resources
This 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.
B.A.R.K. Drop-in Session
B.A.R.K. Drop-in Session
Spend time with therapy dogs, reduce your stress, and meet others from UBC Okanagan.
1 event,
UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Student Health Conference
UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Student Health Conference
The UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Student Health Conference brings together students from across UBCO to showcase their health science research and public health experiences at an engaging presentation event.
6 events,
Introduction to Program Evaluation: Developing Skills for Systematic and Useful Evaluations
Introduction to Program Evaluation: Developing Skills for Systematic and Useful Evaluations
If you're interested in community-based and health-related programs, join us for an engaging and informative workshop on program evaluation.
Mindful Mondays with Aisha
Mindful Mondays with Aisha
Join Aisha Tejani for a 20-minute virtual mindfulness session every Monday
12 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.
The Working Mind Virtual: Mental Health Training for Managers
The Working Mind Virtual: Mental Health Training for Managers
This online training is designed specifically for managers, supervisors, and team leads who are looking to further support their employees’ mental health and wellbeing.
The Working Mind Virtual: Mental Health Training for Managers
The Working Mind Virtual: Mental Health Training for Managers
The Working Mind Virtual: Mental Health Training for Managers.
This is a high engagement training that includes group discussions and breakout rooms. Participation also includes interactions with the group and facilitators via Zoom chat and through PowerPoint annotations.
For participant and facilitator safety, we encourage participants to have your cameras on during the training when possible.
15 events,
Setting Boundries
Setting Boundries
In this engaging workshop, we will explore the common struggles that arise after setting boundaries, such as guilt and pushback, and the impact these challenges can have on our relationships. We will also look at strategies to effectively manage these reactions.
Nurse On Campus
Nurse On Campus
Drop-in and chat with our nurse on campus. No appointment needed to access this free service.
17 events,
The Working Mind Virtual: Mental Health Training for Managers
The Working Mind Virtual: Mental Health Training for Managers
The Working Mind Virtual: Mental Health Training for Managers.
This is a high engagement training that includes group discussions and breakout rooms. Participation also includes interactions with the group and facilitators via Zoom chat and through PowerPoint annotations.
For participant and facilitator safety, we encourage participants to have your cameras on during the training when possible.
Study and Stay: Post-Graduation Work Permit
Study and Stay: Post-Graduation Work Permit
Join us to learn how to apply for your Post-Graduation work Permit, an open work permit that will be valid for up to three years, and how to extend the status of your family members.
Intercultural Development Program: Community-Building and Belonging Workshop
Intercultural Development Program: Community-Building and Belonging Workshop
Join the Intercultural Development Program for a workshop on Community-Building and Belonging!
7 events,
Scorch’s Spike & Smash Volleyfest
Scorch’s Spike & Smash Volleyball Fest is a mixed tournament for all skill levels with teams expecting to play 3 games in round robin play and a minimum of 2 games in playoffs. Team costumes/uniforms are encouraged.
Writing the Literature Review
Writing the Literature Review
Unlock the secrets of crafting impactful literature reviews in this interactive online workshop for graduate students. Discover how to synthesize existing research succinctly while maintaining your own critical perspective and voice.
Thesis Defence: Modeling the storage and transport of liquefied natural gas
Thesis Defence: Modeling the storage and transport of liquefied natural gas
Aaron Stroda will defend their thesis.
2 events,
Art on the Line
Art on the Line
This annual event brings together the local arts community to celebrate the work of our students, faculty, alumni, as well as artists practicing in the community in the spirit of raising funds.
0 events,
8 events,
Thesis Defence: A Journey from India to Canada—The Westernization of the Gut Microbiome is Associated with Dietary Acculturation in Indian Migrants
Thesis Defence: A Journey from India to Canada—The Westernization of the Gut Microbiome is Associated with Dietary Acculturation in Indian Migrants
Leah D'Aloisio will defend their thesis.
Mindful Mondays with Aisha
Mindful Mondays with Aisha
Join Aisha Tejani for a 20-minute virtual mindfulness session every Monday
Interdisciplinary Co-op Education Program Information Session
Interdisciplinary Co-op Education Program Information Session
To celebrate National Work Integrated Learning Month, join us for an informative session where you can learn about exciting undergraduate Co-op opportunities that bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical work experience.
12 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.
Adapting Nav-CARE to support caregivers of people living with dementia
Adapting Nav-CARE to support caregivers of people living with dementia
Nav-CARE is a volunteer-led navigation program supporting people with life-limiting illnesses who are living in the community. With the support of Health Canada, a team of researchers at UBCO adapted the Nav-CARE program to support caregivers of people living with dementia. Over the past year, a pilot study was conducted to evaluate the feasibility and […]
13 events,
Journée internationale de la Francophonie : Kiosk
Journée internationale de la Francophonie : Kiosk
Celebrate International Francophonie Day on your way to lunch.
CANCELLED: SVPRO Presents: Indigenous Community Care Beading Workshop
CANCELLED: SVPRO Presents: Indigenous Community Care Beading Workshop
This workshop creates a safe and supportive space where our Indigenous campus community can come together craft and be well.
Nurse On Campus
Nurse On Campus
Drop-in and chat with our nurse on campus. No appointment needed to access this free service.
7 events,
Unpacking identity, care & healing: An IBPOC-only wellbeing workshop series
Unpacking identity, care & healing: An IBPOC-only wellbeing workshop series
In this four-part series, open to IBPOC UBC faculty and staff, these concepts will be contextualized in a more community-centered way.
Statistical Fundamentals: A Visual Approach Workshop Series—ANOVA and Blocking
Statistical Fundamentals: A Visual Approach Workshop Series—ANOVA and Blocking
This session will introduce participants to the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), a statistical method used for comparing the means of three or more groups. The concept of blocking will also be introduced to reduce noise and isolate sources of variation.
By the end of the session, participants should be able to use ANOVA for multi-treatment analysis, implement blocking in experimental design, calculate the F statistic for assessing significance, and appreciate how blocking can improve the efficiency of a study.
7 events,
Climate Action Month: Creative Resistance 101
Climate Action Month: Creative Resistance 101
Join performer and community activist Norman Nawrocki for a high energy, hands on workshop about how to use the arts to address critical issues and work for social justice.
UBC Disability Affinity Group (DAG) Check-In
UBC Disability Affinity Group (DAG) Check-In
Attend an informal, drop-in style Zoom meeting with other disabled UBC community members.
1 event,
motionballU Marathon of Sport
motionballU Marathon of Sport
Motionball is a national non-profit organization that raises funds and awareness for Special Olympics. The Marathon of Sport is our annual signature event, which is an amazing day where over 100 UBCO students come out to fundraise and play alongside local Special Olympics athletes for a fun-filled day of sport and inclusion. You can sign […]
1 event,
Intramural Sports: Scorch’s Pickleball Tournament
Intramural Sports: Scorch’s Pickleball Tournament
Scorch’s Pickleball Tournament is an open format. Register as a team of two for some fun pickleball action in the Furnace. All games will be played in the UBCO Gymnasium. Date: March 24, 2024 Cost: $20.00 per person Registration coming soon. Learn More
5 events,
Dissertation Defence: Investigating the Human Microbiome: Dynamic Interactions and Therapeutic Potentials in Health and Disease States
Dissertation Defence: Investigating the Human Microbiome: Dynamic Interactions and Therapeutic Potentials in Health and Disease States
Negin Kazemian will defend their dissertation.
Mindful Mondays with Aisha
Mindful Mondays with Aisha
Join Aisha Tejani for a 20-minute virtual mindfulness session every Monday
10 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: Advanced AI-powered comprehensive framework for modeling, analysis, assessment and performance-based design of ultra-high-performance concrete elements
Dissertation Defence: Advanced AI-powered comprehensive framework for modeling, analysis, assessment and performance-based design of ultra-high-performance concrete elements
Tadesse Gemeda Wakjira will defend their dissertation.
12 events,
Healthy Living: Walk-through Health Fair
Healthy Living: Walk-through Health Fair
Please join us for this walk-through Health Fair. This event is brought to you by students in HEAL 100 Introduction and Principles of Health and Wellbeing and HES 200 Nutrition. They are keen to share what they have learned about healthy lifestyles, health issues and nutrition. The student teams researched a health or nutrition topic […]
Thesis Defence: Incineration Without Representation—A Critical Analysis of the Forgotten History of Canadian Nuclear Weapon Possession
Thesis Defence: Incineration Without Representation—A Critical Analysis of the Forgotten History of Canadian Nuclear Weapon Possession
Kai Derksen will defend their thesis.
Preparing for Your Thesis Defense
Preparing for Your Thesis Defense
Prepare for your thesis defense like a pro with our online workshop
12 events,
Thesis Defence: Long-Term Outcomes of Antibiotic Treatments in Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Donors on Microbiota Composition, Function, and Antibiotic Resistance Genes
Thesis Defence: Long-Term Outcomes of Antibiotic Treatments in Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Donors on Microbiota Composition, Function, and Antibiotic Resistance Genes
Ramin Karimianghadim will defend their thesis.
Get it written
Get it written
Working on a paper or project? Preparing for an essay exam? Just studying for finals? The Student Learning Hub 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! Join us in the SLH (LIB 237) March 27 […]
Get it written
Get it written
Working on a paper or project? Preparing for an essay exam? Just studying for finals? The Student Learning Hub 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! Join us in the SLH (LIB 237) March 27 […]
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1 event,
Mindful Mondays with Aisha
Mindful Mondays with Aisha
Join Aisha Tejani for a 20-minute virtual mindfulness session every Monday
9 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.
8 events,
Nurse On Campus
Nurse On Campus
Drop-in and chat with our nurse on campus. No appointment needed to access this free service.
Yoga for Mental Wellness – Cancelled
Yoga for Mental Wellness – Cancelled
Unwind, de-stress and take a moment for your mental wellness in a one-hour yoga class, open to all campus students.
Yoga for Mental Wellness – Cancelled
Yoga for Mental Wellness – Cancelled
Unwind, de-stress and take a moment for your mental wellness in a one-hour yoga class, open to all campus students.
8 events,
A Conversation with Dr. David Suzuki
A Conversation with Dr. David Suzuki
Humanity at a Crossroad: Business as Usual or Transformation 3:45 pm—Speaking Event and Q&A 5 pm—Book Signing Register here This event is free and open to UBC students, faculty, staff and the public. It is presented by the UBC Cluster of Research Excellence in Solar Energy for Net Zero and the UBC Faculty of Applied […]
Dissertation Defence: Inheriting the Toxic Effects of Our Ancestors Diet: Pre-Natal Glyphosate Exposure Induces Colonic Inflammation, Immune Metabolic Dysfunction and Behavioural Deficits in Mice
Dissertation Defence: Inheriting the Toxic Effects of Our Ancestors Diet: Pre-Natal Glyphosate Exposure Induces Colonic Inflammation, Immune Metabolic Dysfunction and Behavioural Deficits in Mice
Jacqueline Barnett will defend their dissertation.
6 events,
Do Remote Workers Deter Neighborhood Crime? Evidence from the Rise of Working from Home
Do Remote Workers Deter Neighborhood Crime? Evidence from the Rise of Working from Home
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 […]
1 event,
Latinx in Canada Stories of Community & Success
Latinx in Canada Stories of Community & Success
Join the Latin American Student Organization in collaboration with the Global Engagement Office.
