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 Reading Week! We hope you are enjoying your week off and are taking a well-deserved break. We’re officially halfway through Thrive Month and are continuing to share opportunities available to you on campus to talk about, learn about, and take care of your mental health. Scroll through to browse the wide variety of resources and opportunities to build your campus community and thrive at UBCO. | - Upcoming dates and deadlines
- Upcoming events
- Nov. 17 and 18: Heat volleyball games
- Nov. 19 and 26: Intercultural Sport Series – Taekwondo Workshop
- Nov. 21 and Dec. 5: UBCO Farmer’s market
- Nov. 22: Undergraduate Research Awards information session
- Nov. 22: Amitié Express – Gestion de stress / Destress night
- Nov. 28: Thrive with a free community meal
- Nov. 28: UBCO annual water rocket competition
- Nov. 28: Future you – how to build your career in environmental sustainability
- Dec. 1: Cuisine Internationale | Cooking in French
- Dec. 8: Exam Jam – finals focus
- Student opportunities
- Enter to win a $1,000 cash prize courtesy of alumni UBC
- Raise your Voice! Help us understand more about Social Wellbeing at UBCO and receive a $10 Starbucks gift card
- New OER Excellence and Impact Awards accepting nominations
- Student resources
- Term papers sneaking up on you? Get it written with the Student Learning Hub
- A day in the life of an international student: learn tips and tricks for thriving while far from home
- Study and stay in Canada: Immigration advice
| Upcoming dates and deadlines - Dec. 1: Last day to withdraw from most full-year courses with a W standing
- Dec. 7: Last day of classes for most faculties
- Dec. 10: Exams begin for most faculties
More important dates and deadlines | Nov. 17 and 18: Support the Heat as court sport season continues Need an escape from textbooks? Join us in the Gym for exciting Heat volleyball and basketball action throughout November and December. The volleyball teams will be back on campus on November 17 and 18 to take on the Saskatchewan Huskies before battling the University of Alberta on November 24 and 25. Heat action wraps up before the exam break when the basketball teams tangle with the UNBC Timberwolves on December 1 and 2. And remember, UBCO students get in for FREE for every regular season home game. See the schedule
| Nov. 19 and 26: Intercultural Sport Series – Taekwondo Workshop Join the Taekwondo Club for two action-packed, adrenaline-fueled sessions! Whether you’re a prodigy or simply curious about martial arts, this session is perfect for anyone wanting to learn self-defense, de-stress from academics, and make new friends. Join for one session or come on out for both. Be sure to bring a water bottle with you and wear comfortable workout attire! Learn more & register
| Nov. 21 and Dec. 5: UBCO Farmer’s Market Browse community and student vendors selling produce, food, and goods. The Farmer’s Market also provides an opportunity for students, staff, and faculty to showcase projects, initiatives, clubs, and more to the campus community. Want to become a student vendor or promote a campus initiative? Visit the link below to get started. Learn more
| Nov. 22: Undergraduate Research Awards information session Are you an undergraduate student interested in conducting original research? This summer, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences will be running the Undergraduate Research Award and International Undergraduate Research Award programs. Please join us on Wednesday, November 22nd from 4 to 5 pm in FIP 139 to learn more about these opportunities. FASS students and FOS students studying a BSc in Psych are eligible for the programs. Learn more & register
| Nov. 22: Amitié Express – Gestion de stress/Destress night Has self-care been on your mind lately? Come join us for Amitié Express: Destress Night! Have mindful conversations, release your creativity, and while you’re at it, make yourself a de-stressing goodie bag as you indulge in healthy snacks. Learn more
| Nov. 28: Thrive Community Meal Build community and enjoy a free, nourishing meal with Picnic staff and volunteers as they prepare a large batch of a primarily plant-based meal in celebration of Thrive Month! Meals are free and open to all members of the UBCO community. Help us reduce waste by bringing your own clean container with you. See you on November 28 from 12 to 1:30 pm (or until the food runs out) at Picnic. Learn more
| Nov. 28: UBCO annual water rocket competition Join us for the annual Water Rocket Competition on Tuesday, November 28 from 3:30 to 4 pm on Nonis Sports Field. Watch the action as first-year physics students compete against each other with self-built water-propulsion rockets. You can also swing by the Hands-on Projects Presentation Day in the EME Foyer from 3 to 5 pm to watch students compete while conducting various physics demonstrations. Projects will be evaluated by Physics and Engineering professors while they choose the top three demos of the day. Learn more
| Nov. 28: Future You: How to build your career in environmental sustainability Thinking of a career in green buildings, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, or sustainability consulting? With an education in STEAM, there are so many exciting options! Join the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s second “Future you” webinar November 28 @ 2 pm (EST) and meet four recent graduates who will discuss the challenges and opportunities in sustainable careers, tips on gaining experience while in school, benefits of mentorship and gain a clearer vision on your future career. Save your spot today
| Dec. 1: Cuisine Internationale | Cooking in French Come and showcase your culinary talents and discover international dishes at our Cuisine Internationale event, featuring Morocco! Register in advance – space is limited. Learn more and register | Dec. 8: Exam Jam – finals focus Exam Jam is back to help you get ready for finals! This essential exam prep event can help you de-stress, manage your time, develop productive study habits, review course content, and learn about academic integrity. Get a head start on studying for exams or wrapping up final projects while enjoying snacks and hot beverages with your UBCO community. Collect three stamps when participating in activities at Exam Jam or for each hour of study in the Student Learning Hub and use your stamps to enter to win an Amazon Fire tablet! Learn more and register | Enter to win a $1,000 cash prize courtesy of alumni UBC Hey, UBCO students, get ready to treat yourself, courtesy of alumni UBC! Enter the 2023 Fall Giveaway to score a $1,000 cash prize. The contest runs from November 1 to 30 — don't miss your chance to win! Enter here
| Raise your Voice! Help us understand more about Social Wellbeing at UBCO Join as a survey participant by going onto our website and taking a 10-minute survey! You can also join as a Photovoice participant by taking photos around campus that relate to social wellbeing. Photovoice participants will receive a $10 Starbucks gift card as a thank-you. Learn more
| New OER Excellence and Impact Awards accepting nominations The OER Excellence and Impact Awards are teaching and learning awards that recognize outstanding work done by faculty who materially advance the use and impact of open educational resources (teaching materials that are free of cost barriers, and which also carry legal permission for reuse) in credit courses at UBC. The award program consists of one individual and one team-based award of $5,000 each year per UBC campus. Students and other UBC community members are invited to nominate faculty and teams on both campuses. Learn more
| Are term papers sneaking up on you? Get it written with the Student Learning Hub Working on a paper or project? Preparing for an essay exam? Just studying for finals? Come write with us at the Student Learning Hub and get those papers written! This event is drop-in, so you can join us for as much or as little time as you want. We will have hot drinks and snacks, as well as writing consultants available for drop-ins and to answer questions about written assignments and essay exams. Everyone has papers to finish and exams to study for, but snacks and support can make it a bit easier! Drop-in dates: November 22, 23, 29, and 30 from 11 am to 4 pm in LIB 237 Save the dates
| A day in the life of an international student: Learn tips and tricks for thriving while far from home Follow along with Ideja through a day in her life as an international student at UBCO. She'll show you life on campus from her perspective as an international student, and share tips to avoid homesickness, and more. Watch the vlog
| Study and stay in Canada: Immigration advice Are you an international student interested in staying in Canada long-term? Learn more about immigration pathways through a Study & Stay workshop. This series of sessions will guide you through your immigration options, help you identify your immigration goals and milestones, and explore the BC PNP and IRCC application processes. Learn more | Find us on social media @ubcostudents: | | | | |
