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! November is Thrive Month! Thrive is all about taking care of your mental health and a key aspect of that is social wellbeing. We are sharing tons of ways for you to build a community of people on campus who can relate to and support you during the more challenging times of the year. Scroll through to see what's going on for Thrive and more! | - Upcoming dates and deadlines
- Upcoming events
- All month: Thrive Month
- Nov. 2: Pop-up booth – Undergraduate Research Ambassadors
- Nov. 3: Beer gardens and basketball
- Nov. 5: Glow with the Flow
- Nov. 9: Soirée Karaoké | French karaoke night
- Nov. 14: Lead the Way – A free student leadership conference
- Student opportunities & resources
- Volunteer during Reading Week
- UBCO physicians are accepting new patients!
- Student services now available through live chat
- Go Global with the Global Pathfinder Award
- Term 2 Intramural sports lottery registration
- Food for Fines returns this month
- Participate in a study for the chance to win $75 or to receive SONA credits
- Get your flu shot on campus
| Upcoming dates and deadlines - Nov. 10: Last day to drop most Winter Term 1 courses with a W standing
- Nov. 13-17 (inclusive): Midterm Break for most faculties
- Nov. 13: University closed in lieu of Remembrance Day.
More important dates and deadlines | November is Thrive Month! This November, let's learn to Thrive together by taking part in UBC’s community-led events and focusing on connecting socially. Whether you’re looking to enjoy conversation and coffee with your peers, Thrive at a Taylor Swift Eras ride with Rec, or to engage in deeper conversation about social wellbeing at the new Thrive Research Roundtable, there are many ways to come together to learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health and wellbeing together. Browse the Thrive events calendar
| Pop-up booth: Undergraduate Research Ambassadors The Undergraduate Research Ambassadors are hosting a pop-up booth on Thursday from 10:30 am to 12 pm to connect with students interested in learning more about undergraduate research opportunities. Undergraduate Research Ambassadors are students who have participated in research as part of their undergraduate studies. They will share what they have learned, connect you to resources, and help you navigate your own path to research at UBC Okanagan. Drop by the pop-up booth on the main floor of the Library with your questions and pick up a snack! Learn more
| This Friday: Beer gardens and basketball Grab your Heat gear, make some signs, text your friends, and get ready for an exciting weekend of Heat basketball! Friday night's games will feature a beer garden throughout the evening as well as concession snacks courtesy of UBCO Food Services. All UBCO students get into games for FREE by showing their student card at the ticket gate. Show your Heat spirit as the men's and women's volleyball teams open up their 2023-24 regular season. The men's game gets underway at 5 pm followed by the women's game at 7 pm. See the composite schedule
| This Sunday: Glow with the Flow brought to you in partnership with lululemon Glow with the Flow is back and will be bigger than ever (and is free to attend)! Join us for the Launch Party from 5:30 to 6:45 pm to enjoy some refreshments, and get your glow on before an hour of glow-in-the-dark yoga starting at 7 pm. Bring a mat or towel for yoga as there are a limited number available the night of the event. This event typically sells out, so save your spot now! Register now
| Nov. 9: Soirée Karaoké | French karaoke night Come dance and sing along with your favourite franco artists! Discover a new genre of music as you feast on delicious finger foods from our student pub, The Well. Register here
| Nov. 14: Lead the Way – A FREE student leadership conference Lead the Way is a free, on-campus leadership conference designed specifically for students. Learn how to grow your skills and become the best version of yourself while preparing for your future career journey. Sessions will include topics such as: - Self-care and boundaries
- How to talk to strangers and build social connections
- Time management for student leaders
- Leveraging creativity for problem-solving
- Managing burnout and improving your work-life balance
Happening on November 14, the conference is free to attend and includes lunch, refreshments, and a gift from the sponsor. Register now to save your spot. RSVP
| Volunteer during Reading Week Join the Get Involved Leaders and other UBC students in making a difference in the community by volunteering during Reading Week. We have opportunities from November 13 to 16 with community and campus partners. Spots are limited, sign up is first come, first served. Sign-up here
| UBCO physicians are accepting new patients! Did you know that you can register to have a family doctor at the Student Health Clinic? By registering with the clinic, you will have access to a family doctor for the duration of your studies at UBCO. UBCO physicians: - provide all the same services as a community clinic
- are conveniently located on campus
- understand students’ unique healthcare needs
If you do not currently have a medical concern, you can register with the clinic by booking a Telehealth registration appointment online. Book a registration appointment If you need to book an appointment for a medical concern, call the clinic to book a regular appointment and you can register at the same time. Contact the Student Health Clinic
| Student services now available through live chat Have a quick question? Student service representatives are now available through live chat to answer quick advising questions, connect you with resources, or help you book an appointment with the appropriate support service if your question needs deeper exploration. To start a live chat: - Visit students.ok.ubc.ca/advising during regular office hours
- Start a chat session with the UBCO chatbot by clicking the blue icon in the bottom right corner of your screen
- (If the icon is blue, we are online and ready to chat. If it is grey, then live chat is not currently available.)
- Type “live chat” and then select the most applicable topic when prompted
- Begin your chat session
Need after-hours support? Our UBCO chatbot is available 24/7 to answer common questions and direct you to resources even when a live representative isn’t available. Start a live chat | Want to Go Global but don't have the funding? Apply for the Global Pathfinder Award! Through the Global Pathfinder Award, established in 2019, UBC will award $100,000 in total funding to students who face barriers to participation in Go Global programming. The selection criteria for this award is broad in scope to recognize that all students have unique circumstances, that may impact their ability to participate in international learning. The award values are $5000 for Winter term-based experiences and $2000 for Summer and Research experiences. Applications are now open and are being accepted until November 10 at 4 pm. You will be notified of the results before the Go Global application deadline in December. Apply for the Global Pathfinder Award
| Term 2 Intramural sports lottery registration Want to play Intramural sports next term? Mark your calendar and register for the lottery between November 6 to 19. Sports include basketball, futsal, dodgeball, and volleyball with competitive or recreational divisions. Learn more
| Food for Fines returns this month Food for Fines gives you the opportunity to pay half of your parking ticket(s) with non-perishable food items. The SUO Pantry student food bank received a big boost thanks to the Food for Fines initiative in February, where more than 800 items were donated. Visit Parking Services at 261AA in the Nechako Residence with your donations and pay the remaining fine. Most canned items will be valued at $3 and will be donated to the SUO Pantry. Learn more
| Study: Social networks of university students Maintaining our wellbeing is partially dependent on social support. Yet, there is a notable gap in the literature concerning the social connections of university students. You’re invited to participate in an online survey, which will contribute to the comprehension of the various categories of social networks among students and their influence on student wellbeing. By participating in this study, you will get the chance to win one of four $75 prizes or SONA credits for any applicable psychology class. To participate, you need to be 17 years or older and be a current undergraduate student. Get started
| Nov. 3 to 9: Upcoming flu clinics – get your flu shot on campus Get your free influenza vaccination this fall at UBCO. The flu clinic is open to UBCO students, faculty, staff, and family members 12 years of age or older. Book your appointment
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