What is UBCO Life?
UBCO Life is a newsletter delivered twice per month to continuing undergraduate students, featuring academic and social events, upcoming deadlines, university news, and other issues relevant to student life and success at UBC Okanagan. | Hey, UBCO students! Happy New Year! We're so excited to kick-off a new term on campus. Scroll through for a sneak peek at some events, resources, and opportunities to help you start the new year on the right foot.👇 | - Upcoming dates and deadlines
- Upcoming events
- Celebrate the start of term with Winter O Welcome!
- Cheer on the Heat as our teams begin the playoffs push!
- Jan. 11: A talk with Dr. Marius Kothor - West African Women Merchants and the Economics of Decolonization
- Jan. 12: Advance your career with ChatGPT
- Jan. 25: The Life Raft Debate
- Student opportunities
- Do you want to spend your summer abroad while getting UBC credit?
- Host your own event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
- Apply now to be a Campus Tours Student Ambassador
- Student resources
- Get a head start with express advising for Term 2
- Check out the Recreation activities for the new term
- Yoga for mental wellness
- UBCO Community Markets return for Term 2
| Upcoming dates and deadlines - Jan. 8: Winter Session Term 2 begins for most faculties
- Jan. 10: Tuition and fee deadline for most faculties
- Jan. 15: Deadline to apply for a change of program or change of campus for the Winter Session, for most programs
- Jan. 19: Last day to drop Term 2 courses without a W standing
More important dates and deadlines | Celebrate the start of school with Winter O Welcome! New to UBCO? Winter O Welcome is a great way to get to know the people, places, activities, and resources available at UBCO. Meet fellow new students at the Welcome Dinner, join in on a craft night, or learn more at an international student info session. Not a new student? That’s okay! Returning students are welcome to join in on some of the fun as well. This year’s programming includes snow tubing at Big White, skating, and more! Events run from January 8 to 27. Check out the schedule and register for the events that interest you. Sign up now
| Cheer on the Heat as our teams begin the playoffs push! The Heat volleyball teams return to action as they begin their push for the playoffs this weekend! It's a showdown of sister schools as we take on the UBC Thunderbirds. Join us this Friday, January 5, in the gymnasium as the women take to the court at 5 pm followed by the men's game at 7 pm. The doubleheader wraps up on Saturday, January 6 with the women battling UBC at 4 pm followed by the men's game at 6 pm. UBCO Heat volleyball will then host the Calgary Dinos on Friday, January 12 and Saturday, January 13 in their second last home weekend of the season. Cross this off your uni bucket list and attend a Heat game before the season wraps up! Come and bring the noise to the gymnasium to support the Heat 🔥 See the schedule
| A talk with Dr. Marius Kothor – West African Women Merchants and the Economics of Decolonization You are invited to attend the Department of History and Sociology's Speaker Series featuring Dr. Marius Kothor from The University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Kothor’s talk, "West African Women Merchants and the Economics of Decolonization," will focus on how a wealthy group of Togolese women textile traders, known collectively as the Nana Benz, used the wealth and influence they gained from selling batik textiles to shape the political landscape of twentieth-century West Africa. Join us on January 11 from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Downtown Library to listen to Dr. Kothor's talk. Learn more
| Advance your career with ChatGPT Looking to supercharge your job search? Learn how to unlock the power of ChatGPT when seeking out job opportunities and receive game-changing career insights. Join Khan Academy’s Marketing Director, Jeremy Schifeling, for an in-depth ChatGPT workshop on January 12 from 12 to 1 pm. Register now
| Save the date: The Life Raft Debate Don’t miss one of UBCO’s most engaging, most dramatic, and most iconic events: the Life Raft Debate. Mark your calendars for January 25, and watch as professors from different faculties debate against each other to prove that their discipline is superior to all others. This year, debaters will imagine that a vampiric curse has plagued society. Which debater will used as bait to save humanity? The Life Raft Debate is free to watch, but registering gives you a chance to win one of the door prizes (a UBC hoodie or UBC Bookstore gift card). Register now
| Do you want to spend your summer abroad while getting UBC credit? Go global with your UBCO experience! There are lots of opportunities to study or learn abroad. Deadlines are soon approaching to apply (January 18 and 25). Don't miss out! You can choose from 42 summer exchange destinations, or from five seminar programs (Australia, Japan, Mexico, Portugal or Spain). Check out our Outbound Short-Term programs to learn more about both these opportunities and plan for the best summer of your life! Start exploring your experience abroad
| Host your own event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) The Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office (SVPRO) is providing up to $250 to support initiatives during SAAM. You can create and host your own event and we will fund it! For more than 10 years at UBC, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, rooted in consent culture and student activism, has raised awareness and encouraged people to take action to prevent sexualized violence. This year’s theme is "Sex Ed Saves Lives". In addition to events put on by SVPRO over the years, we have been joined by collaborators including student clubs and associations, staff units, academic departments, and community partners. SVPRO would like to invite you to participate in SAAM 2024. Apply for SAAM funding Check out all the SAAM events | Apply now to be a Campus Tours Student Ambassador Are you interested in sharing your story of your UBC journey? Interested in helping shape the journey of prospective students? Interested in working alongside a vibrant, diverse team? Then the Student Ambassador job is for you! As an ambassador, you will run campus tours, participate in student panels, and share your story with students from all around the world. Don't miss the opportunity to join our brilliant team! Applications are due January 9. Apply now | Get a head start with express advising for Term 2 The course add/drop deadline is swiftly approaching on January 22 for most Term 2 classes. Whether you need to refine your schedule, adjust your courses, or simply seek guidance, our doors are wide open to support you. Join our drop-in express advising line until January 22 as we offer advising by phone and in person (UNC 207) between 9 am and 4 pm. Bookable appointments will resume January 23. Connect with an advisor
| Check out the Recreation activities for the new term New year, new me? New and exciting on and off-campus programs are coming your way this term. Check out the UBCO Recreation website or subscribe to their monthly newsletter for more info. Learn more
| Yoga for mental wellness Unwind, de-stress and take a moment for your mental wellness in a one-hour yoga class, open to all students. No pre-registration is required, just arrive a few minutes early to set up your mat. Classes will run every Wednesday from 3:10 to 4:10 pm in Nechako 221 Gathering Room until April 10 (no class during Reading Week). Learn more
| UBCO Community Markets return for Term 2 Discover local and sustainable businesses at our biweekly Community Market. Browse artisan products and learn about campus initiatives. The Market provides an opportunity for our campus community to showcase a project, initiative, club, and more. Want to become a vendor or promote a campus initiative? Get started through the link below. Learn more
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