Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
(Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students)
Oct 7: Last day for payment of fees for any fee assessments incurred between September 1 and September 30. - Students who have not paid their fees are placed on financial hold; further registration activity is not permitted, grades are not released, and graduation diplomas are withheld. Students are assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest is assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).
Oct 11: University closed for Thanksgiving. IKB Learning Centre will be open during its regular hours. Oct 15 (Graduate Students): Last day for submission of exam copies of a doctoral dissertation to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for transmission to the external examiner in time for December 31 program end date. Oct 22 (Graduate Students): - Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for degrees to be conferred at November Congregation. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm.
- Last day for students to complete all program requirements (including major papers) for non-thesis master's degrees to be conferred at November Congregation.
Oct 29: Last day to drop Winter Term 1 courses with a W standing. To read more about dates and deadlines, click the button below. Read More | UPDATE: COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program
(Undergraduate & Graduates) As of Tuesday, September 28, 2021, 73,779 members of the UBC community, on both campuses, have completed their vaccination status declaration. If you have not declared your status yet, please complete the process in order to be exempt from UBC’s required COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program. If you have declared that you are fully vaccinated, a new requirement to verify your status has been issued, with proof of vaccination, here. Face coverings (a medical or non-medical mask, or a tightly woven fabric) are still mandatory in all indoor public spaces at UBC and throughout B.C. To find out where to get tested on campus or book an appointment, click here and scroll down to 'COVID-19 Rapid Testing' for more information. Read More About the Update Here | Return to Campus Orientation Course
(Undergraduate & Graduates) UBC has launched a Return to Campus Orientation course that orients students to BC’s Go Forward Plan and how it aligns with Step 3 of BC’s Restart Plan. All students who fall into the following categories are asked to complete the required training prior to returning to campus: - Students taking an in-person class/research on campus in Winter Term 1
- Students living in UBC Student Housing in Winter Term 1
To view the course and self-enroll click below. Register Now | | What IS Campus Kinnections?!
(Undergraduate Students) Campus KINnections is a peer mentorship program that pairs upper-year students with first-year and transfer students in Kinesiology for a year-long partnership. The initiative aims to provide incoming Kinesiology students with resources, support, and guidance to ensure a smooth transition into UBC Kin. Throughout the year, students will meet at Campus KINnection events designed to foster a sense of community and strengthen the bond between mentors and mentees. A few events you can expect to see this year include games nights, skating, movie nights, and more! Read More | | | | Alexia Lee, 4th Year BKin Student and Program Director, Campus Kinnections Hello! I'm Alexia and I’m the director of “Campus KINnections” this year. We provide new KIN students with resources, tips, and tricks, and a familiar face to help them with a smooth transition into the program, especially as we move back to in-person learning this year. The program also provides upper-year students with the opportunity to develop leadership and mentorship skills in a year-long pairing with their mentees. Read More | | | | Andrew Yong, 4th Year BKin Student and Associate Director, Campus Kinnections Hi, my name is Andrew, I am the Associate Director of Campus Kinnections. Within Campus Kinnections, I will be overseeing logistics, as well as planning and promoting fun events. The goal of the program is to create long-lasting relationships between upper and lower-year students. Through my role, I want to guide students in valuing their education while making new friends and attending fun events. Read More | | | | | Nicholas Feng, 2nd Year BKin Student and Communications Coordinator, Campus Kinnections Hello everyone! My name is Nicholas Feng (second from the left) and I will be working as the communications coordinator for “Campus Kinnections,” a program that pairs upper-year students with first-year and transfer students in Kinesiology. I joined Campus Kinnections to introduce incoming students to the UBC community and create a sense of belonging that upper-year students can provide. This opportunity allows both mentors and mentees to learn more about their fellow Kinesiology students, and to develop their interests, skills, and qualities. Read More | | | | Tanvi Khurana, 2nd Year BKin + MM Student and Event Coordinator, Campus Kinnections Hi, my name is Tanvi! Under my role as a Campus Kinnections Event Coordinator, I will create, organize, and deliver events for all participants. For me, this position is the best of both worlds! I can exercise my organizational skills and channel my creativity while building connections with the phenomenal individuals in this program. Given these unprecedented COVID-19 conditions, it is vital to continue to innovate, evolve, and improve. I look forward to doing so and creating a positive and lasting impact on the participants of this program! Read More | | | COVID-19 Pandemic and Exercise (COPE) Trial Congratulations to Dr. Eli Puterman and his team for their recently published research, "COVID-19 Pandemic and Exercise (COPE) trial: a multigroup pragmatic randomised controlled trial examining effects of app-based at-home exercise programs on depressive symptoms." The study reveals that at-home exercise apps help reduce depression levels in people ages 18-64. British Journal of Sports Medicine, DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2021-104379 Read the Article Here! | | 2021 Annual UBC Chan Gunn IMS Lecture
(Undergraduates and Graduates) Thursday, October 21, 2021 | 6:00 pm PST The annual UBC Chan Gunn IMS Lecture is back! This year, Olympic decathlon champion Damian Warner and his physiotherapist, IMS instructor Dave Zelibka, will join Senior Gunn IMS instructor Cory Choma to discuss their journey to the podium at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. After the discussion, join in the real-time Q&A session. The lecture will take place virtually. Attendance is limited, so register below soon to reserve a space!...................... Register! | | | | MPT Virtual Info Sessions (Undergraduate Students) Wednesday, October 13, 2021 | 5:30 pm-7:00pm PST The UBC Department of Physical Therapy is hosting information sessions for prospective students on Zoom These sessions will cover MPT's admission requirements and information about the physical therapy profession, followed by a Q&A. Attendees are encouraged beforehand to read the MPT Application Guide.
Register for MPT Vancouver | | | | UBC Occupational Therapy Info Night (Undergraduate Students) Tuesday, October 19, 2021 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm PST Attend an information session for the UBC Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program to learn more about its curriculum, application process, and potential career paths. The event will be hosted by current MOT students from the Occupational Therapy Student Society and the Student Services Manager, so bring in your questions! The session will be held on Zoom (link will be provided after registration). If you have any questions about the event, contact ubcmot2022@gmail.com. Register Here! | | | | | UBC Exercise, Kinesiology, and Health Seminar Program
(Graduate Students) Thursday, October 28, 2021 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST Missed September's seminar? Attend the second monthly seminar for this year's Exercise, Kinesiology, and Health Seminar Program! The event will take place on Zoom. More details on October's guest speaker and registration links are coming soon, so click the link below and bookmark it for future updates! Click Here | | | | Webinar: Significance of Sex and Muscle Strength in Understanding Age-related Loss of Force Control (Undergraduates and Graduates) Monday, November 8, 2021 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST As part of the UBC Women's Health Seminar Series, Dr. Jennifer Jakobi, Professor at UBC Okanagan's School of Health and Exercise Sciences, will be hosting an exciting webinar titled "Significance of Sex and Muscle Strength in Understanding Age-related Loss of Force Control." The event will take place on Zoom. Click below to read more and register! Register Here | | | KinCase Competition (Undergraduate Students) Friday, November 19, 2021 - Sunday, November 28, 2021 Presented by Hexfit, the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance is hosting their first virtual Kinesiology Case Competition for students in their third and fourth years of Canadian university kinesiology, human kinetics, and physical activity programs. Registration is open for teams until Nov. 10, 2021, and for spectators until Nov. 15, 2021. To learn more about the competition and how to participate, click below. Read More | Imagine Day 2021
(Undergraduate Students) "... I used to think orientations were all about providing ‘words of wisdom’ or ‘helping’ new students find their way. I now understand that acknowledging an incoming student’s unique interests and abilities is one of the most valuable things I can offer them. ..." Missed Imagine Day this semester? Check out fourth-year Kin student and Senior Orientation Leader Rebecca Tsow's recap of the event! Read More | | Engaging in Research: Advancing the Science & Research Partnership (Graduate Students) Dr. Heather Gainforth, UBC Okanagan, started off this year's Exercise, Kinesiology, and Health Seminar Program with her webinar on exploring knowledge translation as a way to bridge "health behaviour change research and practice." Interested to watch the webinar? Click Here | | Indigenous Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program
(Undergraduate Students) The Indigenous Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program (IURMP) is now accepting applications for the 2021/22 cohort! Undergraduate students, from any faculty, who self-identify as Indigenous and are interested in academic research are welcome to apply. IURMP pairs students with a faculty member on campus to learn about the variety of research being conducted at UBC. Students in IURMP will also contribute to research that interests them. Applications will be open until Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at 11:59pm PST. Click here to read more about the program and apply below. ......................... Apply! | | | | Volunteer Opportunity:
Walking School Bus
(Undergraduates & Graduates) Want to help children get a healthy start to their day? Do you love walking and active transportation? DASH is seeking responsible, enthusiastic, and caring individuals to be volunteers for the Kid Commute: A Walking School Bus pilot program, which is taking place in Vancouver and North Vancouver during the 2021-2022 school year. We are looking for volunteers willing to walk with a group of students to and/or from school at least once a week. Read More | | | | Job Opportunity:
Sport Facilities Staff
(Undergraduates & Graduates) Be involved in the newest addition to UBC Sport Facilities and join the team as an operations staff or floor attendant. New staff will work across multiple locations including the Student Recreation Centre and the new UBC Life Building Fitness Centre. Applications open from November 14-28, 2021, on Careers Online.
Learn More! | | | | | Funding Opportunity: Community Grant Applications Now Open!
(Undergraduates & Graduates) Create and implement a meaningful project in partnership with a local not-for-profit community organization. Designed as an accessible introduction to the grants experience, the C2C grant is a dynamic learning opportunity that challenges students to learn from the onset of the application through to project completion. - Grant Amount: $200-$1,500
- Application Deadline: Friday, October 29, 2021 at 11:59pm PDT.
Read More and Apply! | | | | Volunteer Opportunity in the Community
(Undergraduates & Graduates) Are you looking for an opportunity to meet new people, strengthen your ties to the community, connect with people who share common interests while developing your skills and understanding of issues that impact society today? Volunteer! You'll find a variety of volunteer opportunities on CareersOnline. Also, you're welcome to fill out the Volunteer Interest Survey to be matched with a community partner for a volunteer opportunity. If you submitted a survey before September 1, 2021, please complete one again to be included in the winter volunteer matching system. | | | Thrive Month: Event Registration
(Undergraduates & Graduates)
Registration Deadline is October 15, 2021 UBC Thrive is less than a month away! From November 1-30, 2021, the UBC community is coming together to learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health. There will be events happening throughout the month, both in-person and virtually, to ensure resources and events are accessible to everyone while following COVID-19 guidelines. Thrive event registration is now open until Oct. 15, 2021. If you have a great idea for an event but need funding to help organize and host it, register your event and apply for the grant here by Oct. 15, 2021. Click below to read more about Thrive at UBC.
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| On September 30th, the University of British Columbia halted classes for a day to stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples to recognize the lasting impacts of the Canadian Residential School system. On this day we paused to honour the victims, the survivors, their families, and communities and reflected on our commitment to reconciliation and healing. The reflection, learning, and actions we took on September 30th are something we encourage you to integrate into your lives across the year. Click on the button below to view the resources and continuing programs and events listed on the School of Kinesiology's webpage dedicated to Truth and Reconciliation.
Read More | Career events & workshops Connect with alumni and employers and take steps toward your career goals by participating in virtual career events and workshops. Explore the calendar of more upcoming events here. | Missed out on the last issue? Browse the KINformed archive here!
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