The African Caribbean Student Club is hosting a month-long, campus-based scavenger hunt that invites students to explore campus while engaging with Black history, culture and community. Weekly clues tied to locations will lead participants to hidden markers and prizes, encouraging ongoing participation, connection and fun throughout the month. Follow @acscsuo for more information.
Create your own personalized tote bag in the Senior Collegium! We’ll provide all the supplies—just bring yourself and your creativity. You’re welcome to bring your own tote bag or pick up a free one at the event. Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome.
Feeling stuck in a work routine and curious about starting your week in a new way? Want to try a different way of working that can help reduce distractions and help you focus on the task at hand? Looking for the time and space to get a project started or across the finish line?
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.
Fight back against harmful messaging that influences how we see food, body size and movement. Join Picnic Dietitian, UBCO Counsellor, and Master’s Social Work Practicum Student for tea and conversation and challenge societal narratives that equate health with weight. Explore alternatives to common assumptions about health, learn how to interrupt harmful conversations about food and […]
This 90-minute online workshop explores how critical frameworks—specifically queer theory, critical disability theory, and institutional ethnography—can inform and strengthen community research and practice.
Startup Sprint is an immersive, high-energy weekend experience of learning-by-doing! The concept is simple: start a company over a weekend. The program teaches in an exciting, hands-on environment, teaching you how to go from identifying a problem to building a solution fit to form a new business. The program is free, open to everyone in […]
Cheer on the Heat Women's Basketball team at the Furnace! Games are free for UBCO students and tickets for the game can be purchased at GoHeat.ca/Tickets or at the door on game day. 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 […]
The African Caribbean Student Club and Residence Life are hosting a Super Bowl Watch Party. Support your favourite team and watch the Super Bowl with us in the Nechako Gathering Room (on the 2nd floor of the Nechako Housing Commons). Food and refreshments will be provided.
Feeling stuck in a work routine and curious about starting your week in a new way? Want to try a different way of working that can help reduce distractions and help you focus on the task at hand? Looking for the time and space to get a project started or across the finish line?
Celebrate Safer Internet Day with the Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office (SVPRO) and Campus Security. Drop by the Sawchuk Theatre to learn tech tips for safer social media use, sharing intimate images, and more. Participate in a self-guided exploration, demonstrations (or both!) and enter to win prizes!
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.
Are you striving to balance the demands of career with the responsibilities of parenting? Do you want to build a more equitable partnership at home, ensuring you and your partner can thrive professionally and personally?
This introductory session is the first in the Study and Stay series and will give you an overview of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Skills Immigration and Express Entry streams as they are most commonly used by international students. You will begin to position yourself within the context of immigration and start to develop a plan to meet your immigration goals. We will discuss eligibility, registration, and application processes. All other sessions build on the foundational information in this session.
The Black Student Association's LATD is hosting an evening of engaging and interactive Family Feud designed to encourage collaboration, connection and community among students and faculty. Participants will form teams and compete to answer survey-based questions featuring Black history and culture. Prizes will be available for winners. Connect with the Black Student Association through Instagram […]
Feeling stuck in a work routine and curious about starting your week in a new way? Want to try a different way of working that can help reduce distractions and help you focus on the task at hand? Looking for the time and space to get a project started or across the finish line?
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.
Join Naim Cardinal, Educational Facilitator with Indigenous Programs and Services, and Jessica Bayer, Educational Consultant for Indigenous Initiatives, for bi-weekly coffee gatherings. These sessions provide a space to ask questions and engage in conversations about truth and reconciliation, decolonization, Indigenization, Indigenous history, culture, worldviews, and more. All are welcome! Register now
Professionals and students in health disciplines are invited to join Dr. Mary Jung, Health & Exercise Sciences Professor and Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes to learn about a new strategy to target stereotypes and biases in health programming.
The Black Student Association is hosting a dynamic and immersive platform to celebrate the vibrant cultural tapestry of the Black student community. Our primary objective is to amplify the voices, perspectives and artistic expressions of Black students. By fostering a sense of belonging, pride, and openness to diverse artistic forms, the gallery contributes to the university's commitment to diversity, […]
Feeling stuck in a work routine and curious about starting your week in a new way? Want to try a different way of working that can help reduce distractions and help you focus on the task at hand? Looking for the time and space to get a project started or across the finish line?
Do you dream of students being motivated by learning rather than grades? Then, join the Community of Practice for Alternative Grading to explore ideas for making that possible. Sessions are on Mondays, and the themes for this term are: January 19: Approaches to giving feedback that save instructor time and that students actually use February […]
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.
Have questions about the upcoming student U-PASS referendum? Visit one of our open information booth sessions to learn more and connect with representatives from the SUO, UBC, and the City of Kelowna.
UBCO is proud to host an annual Career Fair tailored specifically for students. Come meet potential employers, network, and learn more about different job opportunities. Event details Date: February 25 and 26, 2026 Time: 11 am to 3 pm Location: EME Foyers 80+ employers from dozens of industries will be present. Whether you’re looking for part-time work, a […]
Build confidence in navigating tough conversations with practical, repeatable tools. About the Program This hands-on training introduces practical tools for leading difficult conversations with confidence and clarity. You’ll learn to understand what’s happening “beneath the surface” in groups and meetings—why tensions arise, where conversations get stuck, and what supports more grounded, skillful dialogue. Key Takeaways: […]
UBCO is proud to host an annual Career Fair tailored specifically for students. Come meet potential employers, network, and learn more about different job opportunities. Event details Date: February 25 and 26, 2026 Time: 11 am to 3 pm Location: EME Foyers 80+ employers from dozens of industries will be present. Whether you’re looking for part-time work, a […]
Join faculty, staff and partners to celebrate the end of Move UBC with a warm beverage, snacks, activities and prizes. A suggested donation of $2 for the United Way British Columbia is encouraged.
When inclusion is treated as a shared responsibility, workplaces can become more accessible for everyone. Recognizing UBC as the 2025 Untapped Workplace Inclusion Award – Diverse & Inclusive Champion, this virtual event highlights UBC’s evolving practices and lessons in building inclusive and accessible workplaces. Presented by UBC's Equity & Inclusion Office and the Open Door Group, […]
UBC Okanagan Library, Okanagan College Library, and Okanagan Regional Library have partnered to offer a screening of the film: The Librarians at Okanagan College, Kelowna Campus.
To celebrate Black History Month, the African Caribbean Student Club is collaborating with other clubs to organize a student ski trip to SilverStar Mountain Resort. More details to come. If you have questions, please connect with the African Caribbean Student Club at acscsuo@gmail.com or follow them on Instagram for updates.