Attendees in the courtyard watching a performance at Opera Under the Stars.

See what’s happening at UBC Okanagan

Whether you’re a student, faculty, staff or alumni, this site connects you to performances, talks, workshops, info sessions, and more.

  • Elements of Good Teaching Faculty Pilot Group Meet and Greet

    Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    The Centre for Teaching and Learning is seeking faculty members interested in participating in a pilot group for UBC Okanagan’s Elements of Good Teaching Framework. Participants will engage with the framework, provide feedback, and help shape its future development and implementation across campus. Faculty who are teaching undergraduate courses are welcome, regardless of discipline or […]

  • UBCO Heat Women’s Basketball vs. Victoria Vikes

    Heat Women’s Basketball
    Gymnasium (GYM) 3211 Athletics Court, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Friday night hoops are heating up at UBCO! The UBCO Heat Women’s Basketball team is set to take on the Victoria Vikes in another exciting Canada West matchup. Come experience the action, support your Heat athletes and bring the energy as the team looks to make a statement on home court! Purchase your tickets at […]

  • STRONG Pilates

    STRONG Pilates
    STRONG Pilates Kelowna 889 Vaughan Ave #101, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Join UBCO Recreation and STRONG Kelowna for a "Strong Body" class like no other! This dynamic, full-body workout combines low-impact strength training with high-intensity cardio bursts to help you build strength, improve mobility, and torch calories—all in one energizing session. Don’t miss out. Experience the burn and take your fitness to the next level! Sign […]

    $15
  • UBCO Heat Men’s Basketball vs. Victoria Vikes

    Heat Men’s Basketball
    Gymnasium (GYM) 3211 Athletics Court, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Friday night basketball is back at UBCO! The UBCO Heat Men’s Basketball team welcomes the Victoria Vikes to the UBCO Gymnasium for another exciting Canada West matchup. Grab your friends, find your seats and get ready to make some noise as the Heat battle it out on home court! Purchase your tickets at GoHeat.ca/Tickets. UBCO […]

  • Learn Gymnastics: Session 2

    Gymnastics
    Kelowna Gymnastix 225-1891 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    UBC Recreation has partnered with the Kelowna Gymnastix to offer a gymnastics program for students and staff! Join us on Friday nights for four weeks of brief instruction followed by open gym play. Register here

    $70
  • UBCO Heat Women’s Basketball vs. Victoria Vikes

    Heat Women’s Basketball
    Gymnasium (GYM) 3211 Athletics Court, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Make your Saturday plans with the Heat! UBCO Women’s Basketball returns to the court for another exciting matchup against the Victoria Vikes. Join us at the UBCO Gymnasium for an afternoon of Canada West basketball and help give the Heat the home-court advantage from tip-off to the final buzzer! Purchase your tickets at GoHeat.ca/Tickets. UBCO […]

  • Career Exploration Series: Battle of the Sectors

    Career Exploration Series
    Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Public, private, or not-for-profit? What sector do you want to build your career in? From government agencies to fast-growing businesses and mission-driven non-profits, every sector offers unique opportunities, challenges, and career paths. Join recruiters from across the public, private and non-profit sectors as they share what it's really like to work in their organizations, the […]

    Free
  • Rock Climbing Session 2

    Learn to Rock Climb
    Beyond The Crux Climbing Gym #5 - 685 Finns Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Learn to climb with four fun-filled nights at Beyond the Crux Climbing Gym—each night is a 1.5-hour session on Mondays. At the conclusion of this course, you will feel comfortable and confident at the climbing gym and be able to top-rope climb without instruction/supervision. The class includes rental equipment and instruction by certified climbing instructors. […]

    $60
  • Men’s Mental Health: A conversation with UBC researchers and practitioners

    Thrive
    Online virtual event

    As part of Thrive Month and Movember, students, faculty, and staff are invited to join a special webinar on men’s mental health. Moderated by Professor John Oliffe, this panel features UBC researchers and practitioners for a dialogue on the factors that shape men’s mental health, as well as practical tools for fostering healthy, supportive environments.

  • Community Meal

    Community Meal
    University Centre (UNC) - Picnic 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Build community, share culture, and enjoy a free, nourishing meal Join us for a warm, delicious, and completely free community meal. Hosted by Picnic (and sometimes partners), this program is open to all members of the UBCO community. Each week, we prepare a large batch of primarily plant-based meals that reflect diverse cultural influences and support sustainable, inclusive eating. What […]

  • GLMs and GAMs in R (Part 1): Intro to Generalized Linear Models

    Library Building (LIB) 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    This workshop will demystify ANOVAs by framing them in the context of linear models with multiple predictors (i.e., multiple linear regression). The session will also introduce attendees to Directed Acyclical Graphs (DAGs) and demonstrate how to use them to infer causality in one’s model.

    By the end of this session participants should be able to fit linear models with more than one predictor, check for collinearity between predictors, and interpret linear models using DAGs.

    Free
  • Learn to Box: Session 2

    Boxing and Fitness at Mad Katz Boxing
    Mad Katz Boxing 1934 Evergreen Ct #3, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Join UBCO Recreation in partnership with Mad Katz Boxing for five weeks of boxing lessons! This class will introduce the participants to the requirements of the sport of boxing. If you are looking for hand-eye coordination drills, strength conditioning, cardio conditioning, core and the basic skills of boxing, this is the program for you! Register […]

    $60
  • Mental Health First Aid Essentials

    Mental Health First Aid Essentials
    Online virtual event

    Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training provides the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to support a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental wellbeing or a mental health or substance use crisis until professional help is available. The practical skills of MHFA help you develop the confidence and peace of mind knowing you […]

    Free