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Create New Student Orientation
Create New Student Orientation
New-to-UBCO undergraduate students are encouraged to join us at Create on Mon Sept 2.
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Weeks of Welcome: Launchpad – Engineering Your Future
Weeks of Welcome: Launchpad – Engineering Your Future
Meet School of Engineering students, faculty, and staff & get to know your community, ask questions, and make connections!
Weeks of Welcome: Student Learning Hub Info Booth
Weeks of Welcome: Student Learning Hub Info Booth
Find out about the free learning supports provided by the Student Learning Hub at their Info Booth
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Thesis Defence: Defining Healthcare Harm From the Patient Perspective
Thesis Defence: Defining Healthcare Harm From the Patient Perspective
Melissa Faulkner will defend their thesis.
9 events,
Weeks of Welcome: Launchpad – Engineering Your Future
Weeks of Welcome: Launchpad – Engineering Your Future
Meet School of Engineering students, faculty, and staff & get to know your community, ask questions, and make connections!
Weeks of Welcome: Student Learning Hub Info Booth
Weeks of Welcome: Student Learning Hub Info Booth
Find out about the free learning supports provided by the Student Learning Hub at their Info Booth
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On Campus: Yoga Science School
On Campus: Yoga Science School
Stop by and visit our booth! Are you a busy professional who’s tired of the daily hustle? Does your self-care practice regularly slide to the bottom of your priority list? Would you love to earn extra income while doing something GOOD for YOU? It’s time to step into your power and start your Yoga training […]
Free
6 events,
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Weeks of Welcome: Faculty of Management’s Welcome Back Pancake Breakfast
Weeks of Welcome: Faculty of Management’s Welcome Back Pancake Breakfast
Get ready to kick off the new academic year with a sizzling start at the Faculty of Management’s Welcome Back Pancake Breakfast! Join the Faculty of Management on Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 9 to 11 am on the lower level of the ADM building (by the staircase, outdoors). There will be pancakes with vegan […]
4 events,
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.
Free
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Thesis Defence: Classifying riparian forests of the Okanagan Basin, British Columbia, Canada through random forest modelling with LiDAR and spectral derived parameters
Thesis Defence: Classifying riparian forests of the Okanagan Basin, British Columbia, Canada through random forest modelling with LiDAR and spectral derived parameters
Michael Scinocca will defend their thesis.
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.
2 events,
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Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory Open House
Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory Open House
The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science would like to extend an invitation to the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory located in Kaleden, BC.
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Women’s Soccer: UBCO Heat vs Trinity Western Spartans
Women’s Soccer: UBCO Heat vs Trinity Western Spartans
Cheer on the Heat Women’s Soccer team at Nonis Field! Games are free for all to attend, including UBCO students. Game times/dates are subject to change. Visit GoHeat.ca for up-to-date schedules, scores and stats.
Free
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Stand-Up Paddle Board Lessons
Stand-Up Paddle Board Lessons
Join UBCO Recreation in partnership with the Kelowna Paddle Centre. Sessions are held on the water at the Paddle Centre on Abbot Street. Dates: September 8, 15 & 22 (Sundays) Time: 12–1:30 pm Location: Kelowna Paddle Centre (3020 Abbot Street, Kelowna) Cost: $75.00 Staff & Faculty & $55.00 for Students No transportation provided. REGISTER
$55
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Land Tour with Krystal Withakay
Land Tour with Krystal Withakay
Join us for a land tour guided by Krystal Withakay! She will guide us on a walking tour exploring the beauty of the Land and connection with Syilx culture. This is a low-impact event and no experience is needed. Snacks and refreshments will be provided as well as transportation. We will be meeting at F […]
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Rainbow Staircase Welcome
Rainbow Staircase Welcome
Join the Equity and Inclusion Office (EIO) and Pride programming for a warm welcome to UBC’s Okanagan campus! This is a drop-in event for students, staff and faculty to learn more about the EIO, Pride programming and upcoming events. No registration is required, and light refreshments will be provided. Participants can expect there to be […]
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Interdisciplinary Co-op Work Experience Showcase
Interdisciplinary Co-op Work Experience Showcase
The UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Co-op Education Program is excited to highlight the exceptional work and experiences of our top Co-op students at our first-ever Co-op Work Experience Showcase. The purpose of this event is to showcase the real-world impact our Co-op program has, allowing current and prospective students to learn from their peers’ Co-op experiences.
Free
4 events,
Master of Design Information Sessions
Master of Design Information Sessions
Prospective students are invited to attend information sessions to have a chance to ask questions about the program and to answer your questions as you prepare your application
Weekly Writing Community
Weekly 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.
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Thesis Defence: Using Wasserstein Distance and Conditionality for Stable and Selective Data Augmentation in Pavement Crack Analysis
Thesis Defence: Using Wasserstein Distance and Conditionality for Stable and Selective Data Augmentation in Pavement Crack Analysis
Afshin Shahrestani will defend their thesis.
8 events,
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Social Insurance Number Application Session
Social Insurance Number Application Session
A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a 9-digit number issued by Service Canada, a Canadian government department. You need a SIN before starting work in Canada, to file taxes, as well as access government programs and benefits, if eligible. You will also need to provide your SIN to UBC for tax purposes. Please come to the […]
Nurse On Campus – Cancelled
Nurse On Campus – Cancelled
Drop-in and chat with our nurse on campus. No appointment needed to access this free service.
Nurse On Campus
Nurse On Campus
Drop-in and chat with our nurse on campus. No appointment needed to access this free service.
11 events,
UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Co-op Information Session
UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Co-op Information Session
Co-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
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Kickback
Kickback
The Black Student Success Program (BSSP) is hosting its second annual Kickback event happening on the Commons Field by Nechako on September 12 from 4-7pm. We are so excited to welcome folks back to campus with a BBQ. Stop by and mingle, grab a bite to eat and enjoy music, play lawn games and more. […]
Narrative and Voice for Public Presentation
Narrative and Voice for Public Presentation
As a graduate student, you will likely have opportunities throughout your career to present your work in public, whether that’s giving a pitch at a meeting, reading an excerpt of your writing, or giving a conference talk. This workshop will give participants a foundation for developing clear and catchy narrative structures and provide instruction on vocal exercises to strengthen your voice for public speaking.
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Weeks of Welcome: Adopt a Stuffie
Weeks of Welcome: Adopt a Stuffie
Feeling overwhelmed this fall? Need some comfort? Does your dorm room need a friend? FREE stuffies for adoption! This is the first of a series of the Public Theatre Projects produced by the Department of Creative Studies. Adopt a Stuffie is a gesture of welcome to new and returning students at UBC Okanagan. Come by […]
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Men’s Soccer: UBCO Heat vs Alberta Golden Bears
Men’s Soccer: UBCO Heat vs Alberta Golden Bears
Cheer on the Heat Men’s Soccer team at Nonis Field! Games are free for all to attend, including UBCO students. Game times/dates are subject to change. Visit GoHeat.ca for up-to-date schedules, scores and stats.
Free
1 event,
Hiking with the Move U Crew
Hiking with the Move U Crew
Join the Move U Crew for a FREE hiking series discovering local hiking trails. Sept. 14: Mission Creek Sept. 28: Mill Creek Oct. 5: Knox Mountain (Paul’s Tomb) Oct. 12: Knox Mountain (Apex Trail) Oct. 19: Mount Boucherie (Rush Trail) REGISTER now
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Men’s Soccer ‘Pups at the Pitch’: UBCO Heat vs Calgary Dinos
Men’s Soccer ‘Pups at the Pitch’: UBCO Heat vs Calgary Dinos
Bring out your furry friends and cheer on the Heat Men’s Soccer team at Nonis Field for 'Pups at the Pitch'! Games are free for all to attend, including UBCO students. Game times/dates are subject to change. Visit GoHeat.ca for up-to-date schedules, scores and stats.
Free
5 events,
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Queer Consent Workshop
Queer Consent Workshop
This one-hour interactive workshop will take you through the building blocks of consent. This workshop is meant specifically for anyone who identifies as a member of the 2SLGBTQIA community. We will talk about what healthy consent practices look like and how to be a respectful sexual and romantic partner. We will talk about some of […]
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Visiting Artist Series: Jordan Hill
Visiting Artist Series: Jordan Hill
The Visiting Artist Series will be held in-person on Mondays at 2 pm in the University Theatre (ADM 026) as part of the CCS 150 Creative and Critical Art Theory class. These talks are open to the public. Jordan Hill is a Coast Salish (T’Sou-ke Nation) new media artist from Vancouver Island whose work alludes […]
Free
11 events,
CANCELLED: Weekly Writing Community
CANCELLED: Weekly 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.
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Social Insurance Number Application Session
Social Insurance Number Application Session
A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a 9-digit number issued by Service Canada, a Canadian government department. You need a SIN before starting work in Canada, to file taxes, as well as access government programs and benefits, if eligible. You will also need to provide your SIN to UBC for tax purposes. Please come to the […]
14 events,
UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Co-op Information Session
UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Co-op Information Session
Co-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
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Weeks of Welcome: SUO EXPO Student Associations and Services Fair
Weeks of Welcome: SUO EXPO Student Associations and Services Fair
Explore the diverse range of clubs and organizations on campus
Free
Thesis and Dissertation Structure
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.
Free
11 events,
Teaching Writing in the Age of AI
Teaching Writing in the Age of AI
This workshop will walk participants through the ethical and academic integrity issues with genAI (especially large language models/LLMs such as ChatGPT), then equip participants to teach academic writing effectively in the current environment.
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What does learning look like at an Age-Friendly University? A panel discussion
What does learning look like at an Age-Friendly University? A panel discussion
Have you ever wondered if people of all ages can enroll in university courses and fully participate in campus life? As an Age-Friendly University (AFU), UBCO welcomes learners of all ages and actively seeks to challenge the idea that higher education is only for younger adults. This panel will explore “What can UBCO offer you?” […]
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Benefits@UBC Webinar
Benefits@UBC Webinar
For all new faculty and staff at UBC Okanagan & Vancouver Still figuring out what is covered under your benefits plan? The Benefits team will help you to better understand the wide range of benefits available to you. At the end of this 90-minute session, you will: Learn which benefits you are eligible for and […]
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UBCO Homecoming: AlumNIGHTs Off-the-Pitch Reception
UBCO Homecoming: AlumNIGHTs Off-the-Pitch Reception
Get together for an exclusive alumNIGHTS gathering where we’ll bring the noise — and the Heat — to support our talented student athletes!
Free
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Women’s Soccer Homecoming: UBCO Heat vs MRU Cougars
Women’s Soccer Homecoming: UBCO Heat vs MRU Cougars
Cheer on the Heat Women’s Soccer team at Nonis Field! Games are free for all to attend, including UBCO students. Game times/dates are subject to change. Visit GoHeat.ca for up-to-date schedules, scores and stats. The Heat women’s soccer team is set for an exciting return to Nonis Sports Field, in an evening filled with food and […]
Free
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Thesis Defence: Advancing Video Segmentation by Integrating Advanced Learning Paradigms
Thesis Defence: Advancing Video Segmentation by Integrating Advanced Learning Paradigms
Islam Adel Abdelfattah will defend their thesis.
5 events,
Discover UBC’s Okanagan Campus Event
Discover UBC’s Okanagan Campus Event
Discover UBC’s Okanagan campus by connecting with current students. This student-led event will allow you to connect with current students, and hear their personal stories and first-hand experiences of life at UBC’s Okanagan campus. Discover what it's truly like to be part of our close-knit, vibrant community, renowned for its world-class academics and over 300 […]
Free
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Principal’s Homecoming BBQ
Principal’s Homecoming BBQ
Come back to campus to celebrate the UBC Okanagan community with a weekend full of activities! Root for the UBCO Heat in their thrilling soccer match. And what’s summer without a barbecue? Indulge in beverages, bites, and great conversations with fellow alumni and UBC Okanagan’s principal and deputy vice-chancellor.
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Homecoming 2024 Faculty activities
Homecoming 2024 Faculty activities
Come back to campus to celebrate the UBC Okanagan community with a weekend full of activities! Root for the UBCO Heat in their thrilling soccer match. And what’s summer without a barbecue? Indulge in beverages, bites, and great conversations with fellow alumni and UBC Okanagan’s principal and deputy vice-chancellor.
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Fall GoByBike Week
Join the UBCO Recreation team on GoByBikeBC.ca, log a ride during fall GoByBike Week, from September 23 to October 6, and be entered to win 1 of 5 bike prizes!
Legacy of Hope Exhibition: Where are the Children? Healing the Legacy of Residential Schools
This exhibition spans over 125 years and contains photographs and documents from the 1880s to present day. Photographs, text panels and artifacts move the witness through the process of leaving home and arriving at school to school activities and being part of a classroom. It also includes a section on the children who never returned […]
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Orange Shirt Day Flag Printing Workshop
Orange Shirt Day Flag Printing Workshop
Join us on Monday, September 23 for a printmaking workshop to create a series of hummingbird flags that will be installed on campus in honour of children who attended residential schools.
Free
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Mini-zine workshop
Mini-zine workshop
Learn to make mini-zines: Mini-zines are a good way to get creative juices flowing, think through ideas, and doodle! Drop in, no registration required.
Copyright and Your Thesis
Copyright and Your Thesis
Do you want to learn how to use copyrighted material in your research, and how to protect your own rights as an author? If so, this workshop is for you!
14 events,
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Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada: Mapping Residential Schools
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada: Mapping Residential Schools
In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, the event will be an opportunity to locate various Indian Residential Schools (IRS) around what we know today as Canada as well as provide educational information about profiled IRS’. We are hoping the Indigenous Atlas will help you identify where Residential Schools were located and provide you with […]
Weekly Writing Community
Weekly 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.
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Community Market
Community Market
The market brings together local farmers and artisans, offering an array of local goods, including candles, juices, and affordable jewelry.
16 events,
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Annual Sharon Thesen Lecture: truth beauty
Annual Sharon Thesen Lecture: truth beauty
Sharon Thesen was the first full professor in the Department of Creative Studies and is now professor emerita here at UBC. She is also a renowned Canadian poet and editor. The Creative Writing program at UBC intends for the Sharon Thesen lecture to acknowledge her contributions to British Columbian and Canadian literature and to the […]
Free
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Thesis Defence: Byzantine-Tolerant Erasure Coding for Blockchains
Thesis Defence: Byzantine-Tolerant Erasure Coding for Blockchains
Saeid Yazdinejad will defend their thesis.
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Employer on Campus: RCMP 911 Dispatchers
Employer on Campus: RCMP 911 Dispatchers
Come stop by our booth! We’re looking for confident and considerate people to join our team of 9-1-1 Police Dispatchers at BC RCMP. You have a great attitude and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done and serve your community. You have excellent communication skills and a strong ability to multi-task. […]
Free
11 events,
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Orange Shirt Day paper crafting event
Orange Shirt Day paper crafting event
UBC Okanagan students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to stop by the Sawchuk Family Theatre to craft an orange paper shirt, learn more about Orange Shirt Day, and reflect on Truth and Reconciliation.
free
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Career Connections: CPABC
Career Connections: CPABC
Are you a post-secondary student interested in becoming a CPA after you graduate? This session will cover the CPA program in detail and include an open Q&A with CPABC’s Student Recruitment Officer, Natalie Williams. This session will be tailored to UBCO post-secondary students interested in becoming a CPA and is open to students from any […]
UBCO Express STI Testing
UBCO Express STI Testing
Drop in for express STI testing. Happening every other Thursday from 12:30 to 3:00 in NCH 251.
5 events,
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Orange Shirt Day Flag Installation
Orange Shirt Day Flag Installation
Join us on Friday, September 27 at the central courtyard for the third annual installation of the hummingbird flag project which honours children who attended residential schools.
Free
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Dirty Dash
Dirty Dash
You don’t want to miss UBCO Recreation’s legendary obstacle course run! Join us for 5km of fun as you navigate the course and conquer 14 obstacles. All fitness levels are welcome! Sign up in teams of four. Each team will receive four food truck vouchers. Open to students, staff and faculty. Date: September 27 REGISTER […]
$25
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Women’s Soccer: UBCO Heat vs UNBC Timberwolves
Women’s Soccer: UBCO Heat vs UNBC Timberwolves
Cheer on the Heat Women’s Soccer team at Nonis Field! Games are free for all to attend, including UBCO students. Game times/dates are subject to change. Visit GoHeat.ca for up-to-date schedules, scores and stats.
Free
5 events,
Hiking with the Move U Crew
Hiking with the Move U Crew
Join the Move U Crew for a FREE hiking series discovering local hiking trails. Sept. 14: Mission Creek Sept. 28: Mill Creek Oct. 5: Knox Mountain (Paul’s Tomb) Oct. 12: Knox Mountain (Apex Trail) Oct. 19: Mount Boucherie (Rush Trail) REGISTER now
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2024 Western Canadian Conference on Undergraduate Research in Psychology
2024 Western Canadian Conference on Undergraduate Research in Psychology
The Psychology Department of UBC Okanagan will be holding its third annual Western Canadian Conference on Undergraduate Research in Psychology on Saturday, September 28 at UBCO
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Women’s Soccer Graduating Seniors Night: UBCO Heat vs UBC Thunderbirds
Women’s Soccer Graduating Seniors Night: UBCO Heat vs UBC Thunderbirds
Cheer on the Heat Women’s Soccer team at Nonis Field! Games are free for all to attend, including UBCO students. Game times/dates are subject to change. Visit GoHeat.ca for up-to-date schedules, scores and stats. Come out and join us for a special evening as we gather to celebrate our graduating seniors! Before the game, we’ll be holding […]
Free
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1 event,
8 events,
Weekly Writing Community
Weekly 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.
Faculty and Staff—Unlocking Potential Series
Faculty and Staff—Unlocking Potential Series
This series is designed to navigate through the intricacies of professional growth, setting goals, acing reviews, receiving feedback, and self-motivation.
$300
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 UBCO Research Data Centre.
Free
15 events,
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Indigenous Speaker Series
Indigenous Speaker Series
Join the Faculty of Management, students and faculty from across campus, and community members to learn from and engage with local Indigenous business leaders. Connect with us in this ongoing community, together with Indigenous thought leaders to begin, continue and advance the conversation about truth and reconciling for the future. Keynote speaker: Sharon Bond-Hogg On […]
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Employer on Campus: BC RCMP
Employer on Campus: BC RCMP
Interested in a career as a police officer, community constable or telecommunications operator? The BC RCMP Recruiting team are visiting the UBC Okanagan campus community and want to meet you. Stop by the recruiting booth and walk away with the information you need to decide if BC RCMP has the career choices for you.
Free
13 events,
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RESCHEDULED: Truth and Legacy: Indigenous Stories Film Showcase
RESCHEDULED: Truth and Legacy: Indigenous Stories Film Showcase
You're invited to a special one-day screening of short films by Indigenous creators, highlighting the profound impacts of the residential school system and the enduring legacy of education on Inuit, Métis and First Nation communities. These powerful stories delve into the deep connections between education and Indigenous identity, revealing how schooling has shaped and continues […]
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IWC’s Season Kickoff Open Mic
IWC’s Season Kickoff Open Mic
Join us for an evening of poetry, fun, and friendly competition! Inspired Word Cafe is back at it with our first open mic of the season at the BNA Tasting Room. Entry is a $6-$10 sliding scale, and $5 for members. If you’re interested in becoming a member, go to inspiredwordcafe.com/membership Doors open at 6:30 […]
$6 – $10
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Ballet Kelowna Pop -up Series
Ballet Kelowna Pop -up Series
Join us for an open viewing of the Ballet Kelowna company warmup, and a special performance
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Cultural Mixer
Cultural Mixer
Make new friends, learn about diverse cultures and share stories about your own culture.
2 events,
Hiking with the Move U Crew
Hiking with the Move U Crew
Join the Move U Crew for a FREE hiking series discovering local hiking trails. Sept. 14: Mission Creek Sept. 28: Mill Creek Oct. 5: Knox Mountain (Paul’s Tomb) Oct. 12: Knox Mountain (Apex Trail) Oct. 19: Mount Boucherie (Rush Trail) REGISTER now
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Create New Student Orientation
