April 2021
CANCELLED – Growth and Success for International Students
This is a support group to facilitate international students' adjustment, academic success and personal growth. This group is run as a closed group. To participate, please email group facilitator, Liz Jonas at liz.jonas@ubc.ca. There is a maximum of 20 participants so make sure you register.
Lunch & Lift
Free 2-in-1 interactive wellbeing workshops!
Starting a Conversation with Alanna Coady: How do shame and social support impact depressive symptoms for people living with chronic pain?
This discussion series facilitates an informal opportunity for students, staff, faculty and community members to engage on a variety of topics. The presentations are often about works-in-progress and invite feedback and brainstorming. Everyone is welcome!
CTL Virtual Drop-in Hours
Drop in for help with your Canvas course set up, questions about Canvas or other learning technologies. Need help with course design, learning activities, or resources for your students? Pop into our virtual office and our helpful CTL staff will be available to assist you. Open to all faculty, instructors and TAs. This workshop is held in Zoom, a link to the event is provided upon registration. REGISTER ONLINE For a full listing of upcoming CTL events, see the CTL Events…
Tech Connect Drop-In
Do you have technology-related questions? Are you having difficulty accessing and using UBC software and programs for online learning? Wondering about what technology is available to you as a student? Come to a Tech Connect Drop-In session with your Peer Technology Assistant! Bring your questions about: technical assistance Canvas and other UBC learning technologies access to UBC programs and software troubleshooting software issues information on online learning resources available to you When? Every Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 pm PDT/PST and every…
Tech Connect Drop-In
Do you have technology-related questions? Are you having difficulty accessing and using UBC software and programs for online learning? Wondering about what technology is available to you as a student? Come to a Tech Connect Drop-In session with your Peer Technology Assistant! Bring your questions about: technical assistance Canvas and other UBC learning technologies access to UBC programs and software troubleshooting software issues information on online learning resources available to you When? Every Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 pm PDT/PST and every…
Teaching Online Learning Community
You are invited to join our Teaching Online Learning Community! Each week we come together virtually to discuss topics related to teaching online, and to learn from each others’ online teaching experiences. There are many resources available, including: Building Community Planning your Online Course Using Kaltura to Record Lectures Building Virtual Learning Teams Assessing Participation ...and so much more We invite you to submit topics of interest and we will do our best to invite a guest speaker with expertise…
Intercultural Competencies: an introduction to Intercultural Development and cross-cultural skills
Join International Programs and Services for a facilitated discussion on the core themes of intercultural development.
Black Underrepresentation in Medicine and Community Health
Dr. Bastiany and Dr. Omole will address the issue of underrepresentation drawing from their experience and expertise.
Outlook Strategic Management with OneNote
Learn how to create a powerful time management dashboard in Outlook that will allow you to manage your priorities and schedule.
Publishing Agreements for Graduate Students Workshop
This workshop will provide students with information about what to look for in advance when trying to publish
CANCELLED – Growth and Success for International Students
This is a support group to facilitate international students' adjustment, academic success and personal growth. This group is run as a closed group. To participate, please email group facilitator, Liz Jonas at liz.jonas@ubc.ca. There is a maximum of 20 participants so make sure you register.
Virtual Job Search Strategies
Join our Career Educator to learn some tips, tricks and strategies for navigating your virtual job search. Register in advance using the link below. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the session. REGISTER HERE
CTL Virtual Drop-in Hours
Drop in for help with your Canvas course set up, questions about Canvas or other learning technologies. Need help with course design, learning activities, or resources for your students? Pop into our virtual office and our helpful CTL staff will be available to assist you. Open to all faculty, instructors and TAs. This workshop is held in Zoom, a link to the event is provided upon registration. REGISTER ONLINE For a full listing of upcoming CTL events, see the CTL Events…
Tech Connect Drop-In
Do you have technology-related questions? Are you having difficulty accessing and using UBC software and programs for online learning? Wondering about what technology is available to you as a student? Come to a Tech Connect Drop-In session with your Peer Technology Assistant! Bring your questions about: technical assistance Canvas and other UBC learning technologies access to UBC programs and software troubleshooting software issues information on online learning resources available to you When? Every Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 pm PDT/PST and every…
Biocomposites Cluster Seminar Event
You are cordially invited to attend the next seminar event of the Biocomposites Research Network, which will feature 6 speakers from academia and industry.
Annual Sharon Thesen Lecture
Kevin Chong, professor of Creative Writing at UBC Okanagan, will give the second annual Sharon Thesen Lecture.
Teaching Online Learning Community
You are invited to join our Teaching Online Learning Community! Each week we come together virtually to discuss topics related to teaching online, and to learn from each others’ online teaching experiences. There are many resources available, including: Building Community Planning your Online Course Using Kaltura to Record Lectures Building Virtual Learning Teams Assessing Participation ...and so much more We invite you to submit topics of interest and we will do our best to invite a guest speaker with expertise…
May 2021
Biology Graduate Symposium
The annual Biology Graduate Symposium brings together a diverse breadth of exciting research taking place in the Department of Biology.
Resume Building Workshop
Make sure your resume is competitive and up to date. Join our career educator for some tips to build or update your resume. Register using the link below. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email with more information about how to join the workshop. Register Here
Biology Graduate Symposium
The annual Biology Graduate Symposium brings together a diverse breadth of exciting research taking place in the Department of Biology.
Parent-Adolescent emotion dynamics: Associations with mental health
Join the IHLCDP during CMHA Mental Health Week to focus on emotions that occur in the context of parent-adolescent relationships.
Geohazards Connections 2021
National conference, hosted by UBC Okanagan, intended to showcase a diversity of geohazards research promote student-to-student connections and student-to-practitioner connections across Canada, and encourage presentations from graduate students in the early stages of their research
Rock Your LinkedIn Profile
Do you need to brush up your LinkedIn profile? Need tips for virtual networking? Whether you are a beginner just starting out on LinkedIn, or you’re an expert, this workshop is for you. Join us for this interactive workshop to help elevate your profile and get the most out of your virtual network. No account required – we can help you set it up! Register in advance using the link below. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email…
Interview Skill Building
Online interviewing is becoming the new norm. Make sure you know what to expect and how to best present yourself in the virtual environment. Register in advance using the link below. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the session. REGISTER HERE
Project Superhero: Science & the Superhero in You!
Join award-winning author and science communicator Dr. Paul E. Zehr.
2021 Researcher of the Year Awards Celebration
Join colleagues and members of the campus community for a festive online celebration of outstanding researchers.
Excel Expert Part 1: Forms and Functions
Attend this advanced Excel course to learn how to assemble complex operations simply, one step at a time.
MD Admissions Information Session (Virtual)
The Southern Medical Program is hosting virtual information sessions for prospective medical students via Zoom.
Excel Expert Part 2: Database Management
Learn how Excel will capture potential data errors, minimize input errors and then automate the updating of datasets into Excel tables and then into Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts.
Master Grads: Careers in Academia Panel Discussion
Are you interested in a career in academia? Hear from five UBC Okanagan faculty members about their career journeys. The event will begin with an open panel discussion, followed by the opportunity to join a breakout room of your choice.
Black Underrepresentation in Business
Dr. Francis and Ms. Ahmed Omer bring extensive experiences that span from the private sector, civil movement, to academic to speak about the underrepresentation of Black people in Business.
UBC’s Curriculum Mapping and Syllabus Generator Website: UBC Curriculum MAP (mapping, analysis and planning)
This live demo will showcase a new UBC website built to support instructors to ideate, evaluate or create new/current courses.
Geohazards Connections 2021
National conference, hosted by UBC Okanagan, intended to showcase a diversity of geohazards research promote student-to-student connections and student-to-practitioner connections across Canada, and encourage presentations from graduate students in the early stages of their research
Virtually (Im)Possible Leadership Program
Centered on the concept of leading during times of uncertainty and change, this program enhances awareness around how leaders tend to show up in volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environments, and what they need to do differently to lead themselves, their teams and organizations.
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
This workshop will help you craft your resume and cover letter.
Virtual Run with Rec!
Enjoy the outdoors with our Virtual Run with Rec! You choose your distance of 3km, 5km or 10km.
June 2021
Interview Workshop
This workshop will cover how to prepare for an interview in the job search process.
MD Admissions Information Session (Virtual)
The Southern Medical Program is hosting virtual information sessions for prospective medical students via Zoom.
Geohazards Connections 2021
National conference, hosted by UBC Okanagan, intended to showcase a diversity of geohazards research promote student-to-student connections and student-to-practitioner connections across Canada, and encourage presentations from graduate students in the early stages of their research
Job Negotiation Workshop
This workshop will provide tips on how to negotiate during the hiring process.
Virtual Run with Rec!
Enjoy the outdoors with our Virtual Run with Rec! You choose your distance of 3km, 5km or 10km.
Virtually (Im)Possible Leadership Program
Centered on the concept of leading during times of uncertainty and change, this program enhances awareness around how leaders tend to show up in volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environments, and what they need to do differently to lead themselves, their teams and organizations.
July 2021
Writing the Academic CV
If you have questions about organization, structure, or how to use the CV to highlight your accomplishments, you may benefit from this workshop.
Virtually (Im)Possible Leadership Program
Centered on the concept of leading during times of uncertainty and change, this program enhances awareness around how leaders tend to show up in volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environments, and what they need to do differently to lead themselves, their teams and organizations.