We hope you're enjoying the beautiful spring weather here in Vancouver, or are enjoying your vacation in another part of the globe. Read on to find out about some interesting events coming up in May and June, as well as some exciting news! Wishing you all the best on your summer break!

UBC NEWS

UBC Transfer Credit Search Tool launched!

The UBC Transfer Credit Search Tool, a collaborative effort between Enrolment Services, Student Communications, and the BC Council on Admissions and Transfer (BCCAT), was recently launched to help Transfer Students make informed decisions along their academic journey. This new search tool complements the UBC Equivalency Search (for course equivalencies between UBC-O and UBC-V) launched in Fall of 2017, and allows users to search for transfer credits at UBC from courses completed within BC, across the rest of Canada, the US, and abroad, based on prior admissions.

Also see the updated Transfer Credit Page for help on navigating the different types of Transfer Credit, the newly added Post-secondary Transfer Page for students completing courses at another institution, and the Letter of Permission Page for students taking non-approved exchange courses.

SCHOOL NEWS

KIN Banner wins platinum Hermes Creative Award!

The School of Kinesiology and UBC Studios are proud to announce that the new KIN banner installed received a platinum Hermes Creative Award in the category of Print Media – Outdoor Advertising on May 1, 2019.

The Hermes Creative Awards are administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals which has been ongoing since 1994. More information about the banner can be found here.

The School would like to thank UBC Studios for their design support throughout the project and UBC photographer Paul Joseph, as well as Scarlett Sparrow-Felix for her enthusiastic participation, Elder Gail Sparrow for her support and blessing, Rosalin Miles for her engagement with the Musqueam community, Kavie Toor for his collaboration on the banner project, and President Ono for his generous support of the project.

Thank you and congrats to the 2018/19 KUS Exec!

The School of Kinesiology would like to recognize and congratulate the outgoing Kinesiology Undergraduate Society (KUS) Executive for their leadership and contribution to the undergraduate experience over the past year.

President: Andrew Au
VP Academic: Delon Chan
VP Communications: Sara Cathcart
VP Finance: Nikol Grishin
VP Student Life: Brandon Lam & Olivia Tobias

We would also like to welcome the incoming executive who were recently elected for the 2019/20 term.

President: Nikol Grishin
VP Academic: Sonia Gavrilova
VP Communications: Karmen Leong
VP Finance: Keira Britto
VP Student Life: Allison Hill & Madison Bulloch

ARTICLES

This year at UBC in photos!

Each year at UBC brings new and exciting things, and this past year was no exception. From signature events and experiences to fresh faces and new friendships, life at UBC leaves lasting memories.

Let’s reminisce with photos that capture some of our best moments this year and dive back into our favourite memories to savour and celebrate the end of the year! [Read More]

Your guide to Vancouver in the spring

Everyone talks about Paris in the spring but really, they should be paying attention to this city right here. When there’s so much to see and do, it can easily become overwhelming. Read Aaron's article about things to do in Vancouver in the spring, ranging from Music and Arts, to Beaches and Outdoors, and to Food and Festivals. [Read More]

UBC Life beyond your first year

As your first year at UBC winds down, maybe you're preparing to say goodbye to new friends, classmates, or floormates—people you’ve come to care about and who you know care about you.

But goodbyes don't have to be final. You can find ways to stay in touch with the new connections you've made and to maintain and grow your friendships—just as you can stay connected to the larger UBC community that cares about you, too. [Read More]

EVENTS

The Cost of Winning Screening

May 30, 2019, 7PM | Gerald McGavin UBC Rugby Centre

The Cost of Winning is a 24 minute documentary that takes an honest look at the impact of an outcome-driven focus on our youth sport system. Drawing from a global perspective, The Cost of Winning connects with some of the most prestigious amateur and professional sport organizations in the world, including the United States Olympic Committee, Soccer Canada, Norway’s Ski Jumping Federation, Sport New Zealand, The Ohio State University, the PGA and the NHL relating to their take on creating quality sport experiences. (Synopsis from Potential Pictures Documentaries)

The film was produced by FoE KIN alum, Matt Young, and Atheltics football alum, Atlee James. UBC Professor of Sport Psychology, Shaunna Taylor, also appears in the film! As well, UBC KIN Professor, Maria Gallo, will be facilitating a Q+A session after the screening.

NHL Draft Hockey Career Conference

June 20-22, 2019 | Rogers Arena

The Sports Management Worldwide invite you to attend the annual NHL Draft Hockey Career Conference from June 20-22. The conference will provide you with opportunity to:

Network with hockey executivesReceive career guidance from hockey insiders
Discover who is hiring and what you need to know to get hired
Connect with other hockey career-minded individuals
Learn strategies to catapult your career to the next level
Ask questions of hockey executives, scouts, media members and more

Conference registration also includes lower bowl tickets to both days of the NHL Draft

Registration is limited to the first 125 attendees, and you can register today for $50 OFF using the discount code: UBC

Information + Registration

Congress 2019

June 1-7, 2019 | University of British Columbia

Canada's biggest academic conference is coming to UBC, bringing together over 10,000 academics from all over Canada for a week in June. This year’s Congress will feature more than 2,000 events—270 of these events will be free and open to the public, and 92 events have a UBC connection, showcasing the work of our faculty and students. Whether you’re a student, staff member, or part of our Faculty, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Read more about what UBC President and Vice-Chancellor Santa J. Ono has to say about this event.

Congress 2019 is currently recruiting for 1,000 volunteers in varying roles. This opportunity is open to everyone - students, staff, community members, anyone interested in making Congress 2019 an incredible experience. Apply by the deadline: May 27, 2019.

Congress 2019 | Volunteer at Congress

COMMUNICATIONS

Do you have information you want to share with KIN students?

If you'd like to share academic-related news with all students, please send us an email! We're happy to include your projects, seminars, workshops, volunteer opportunities, or wellness initiatives! Email us at kin.communications@ubc.ca.

Help us improve the Current Students section of our website!
Do you have feedback to share about our website? We want to hear from you! If you're interested in sharing your feedback with us or participating in a small user survey, send us an email at kin.communications@ubc.ca.

SERVICES

Undergraduate Academic Advising

The Undergraduate Advising Office is the place to help current KIN students with all academic and course related concerns. [Contact]

UBC Wellness Center

At the Wellness Centre, talk with a trained student for tips and resources on stress, study tips, or navigating university life. [Contact]

Other on-campus study resources

From coaching and learning assessments to videos and workshops, UBC offers a range of services and supports to help develop your personal study skills. Whether you are in the thick of exam preparation or just want to improve your time management, UBC has resources to help you. [Read more]

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