Black History Month

February is an opportunity for a focused and intentional reflection of Black history and achievement. Join us as we celebrate and honour Black culture this month! Check out some of the events happening in the first half of February 👇 

Community Trailblazers: Scavenger Hunt | All month long

Ten posters featuring notable Black, Queer figures are hidden across campus. Find them all for your chance to win! 🔍

Echoes of Heritage: Embracing Heritage, Expressing Love | February 7

Join us for an evening of connection as we honour the diversity that unites us. This vibrant event is an opportunity to celebrate traditions, share stories, and foster a deeper understanding of one another. 

Black History Month Movie & Board Game Night | February 7

Come celebrate Black History Month as we screen Hidden Figures and play board games. Free popcorn, drinks, and treats! 🍿📽️🎞️🎲

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February is Move UBC Month

Move UBC is all about aiming to increase physical activity and reduce the time we spend being inactive. Small changes can add up to big impacts – moving more and breaking up bouts of stationary (or sedentary) behaviour can improve both mental and physical health, impact academic and professional success, and contribute to wellbeing and sustainability in meaningful ways. 

Check out some FREE ways to get moving this month 👇

More volunteer opportunities you may want to check out:

🥫 Volunteer at the Central Okanagan Food Bank: Market shopping, snack pack building, cleaning, and more
🖼️ Volunteer with events at the Kelowna Art Galler
🥾 Volunteer this spring with the Elevation Outdoors Take a Hike program

Get connected with the Community Service Learning team to learn more about volunteer opportunities

Improve your stress levels AND get a free 3-month membership to the YMCA!

School, relationships, current events, future planning... it can all feel like too much, but there are ways to manage your stress and anxiety.  Y Mind is a free series of workshops that help you learn different techniques to cope with worry and negative thoughts, as well as strategies for calming your body and mind. 

Plus, Y Mind participants will receive a free 3-month membership to the YMCA! 

Interested? Attend an intro session to learn more. There is one session tomorrow (February 6) from 5:30 to 7 pm or another on February 13 from 5:30 to 7 pm. Registration is required.  

Learn more and register!

Save the date: Career Fair is coming 💼

Mark your calendar! The Career Fair on happening on February 26 and 27. All year-level students from any program are invited.

Whether you are seeking something part-time, full-time, seasonal, or co-op, there are a variety of student opportunities available. You’ll have the chance to make connections and meet local employers from a diverse range of industries. 

Prepare to put your best foot forward by attending Career Development workshops. Prep for interviews, polish off your resume, or chat with a Career Peer Mentor. 

Get ready!

This week is Eating Disorder Awareness Week

Whether it’s diet culture, body image pressure, or the constant noise around food and health, eating disorders and related concerns often hide in plain sight. Stop by our booth and take part in a fun, interactive experience that’s all about building awareness, breaking stigmas, and fostering a healthier relationship with food, body, and mind.

Stop by the first floor of the UNC on February 5 and 6 from 11 am to 1pm for trivia, snacks, and more.

Learn more

Next week is Sexual Health Awareness Week  

Sexual health doesn’t need to be taboo! Drop by any of the upcoming events to learn more. 

• February 11: Day of the Dot (information on period product sustainability and equity) 

• February 12: Sex, Drugs & Harm Reduction  

• February 12 and 13: Nurse on Campus (information about birth control, sexual health, and other healthcare-related inquiries) 

• February 13: Express STI Testing Clinic (free, non-invasive, and confidential self-testing)  

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Next week: UBCO loves integrity! It's the honesty for me

Stop by the Sawchuk Family Theatre on February 12 from 11 am to 1 pm to enjoy some chocolate, show your passion for integrity, and grab an Academic Integrity Valentines card to share with that special person in your life. Learn how the Academic Integrity Matters program can support you.

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Big dreams and ideas, but no funds?

UBC has a fund set aside to help students like you bring events, initiatives, or professional development opportunities to life. Successful applications can receive up to $3,500. The next deadline to apply is Sunday, February 16.

Apply for funding

Graduating this year? You must apply by February 28 – and that's a hard deadline 🎓

Regardless of whether or not you plan to attend the June 2025 graduation ceremonies, you must apply to graduate before February 28 in order to receive your degree. You will not receive your degree if you do not apply to graduate.

Applying for graduation is a multi-step process, and both the Program Completion Application in Workday and the Graduation Application need to be completed or you will not receive your degree.

If you have questions about your degree requirements or would like to do a grad check, meet with an Academic & Career Advisor.

Learn more and start the process

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