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! There is plenty coming up on campus in the next few weeks with tons of opportunities. Show your school spirit at Heat games, meet new people, get involved on campus, and more. Be sure to scroll through and secure your spot at all your favourite events and opportunities! | - Upcoming dates and deadlines
- Enter to win our giveaway to thank you for your integrity
- Flags raised in celebration of Pride at UBCO
- Upcoming events
- Oct. 20: Volleyball is back at the Gymnasium
- Oct. 21: Fall in love with French
- Oct. 24: UBC Okanagan Debates – Free Speech is Dead
- Oct. 27: Amité express – Halloween edition
- Nov. 1: Future of Work – The future of small
- Nov. 3 to 9: Flu clinics – get your flu shot on campus
- Nov. 5: Glow with the Flow
- Student resources
- Budgeting and finance tips from a UBCO student
- UBC has launched a generative AI website
- Occuspace Project launches in eight UBCO classrooms
- Make sure you complete the Student Diversity Census
| 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 | Enter to win our giveaway to thank you for your academic integrity What is academic integrity? Academic integrity is about upholding the values of respect, honesty, fairness, and responsibility throughout coursework. To thank you for your academic integrity at UBCO, the Student Learning Hub is holding a giveaway on the Student Life (@ubcostudents) Instagram channel. Enter to win a prize bag for both you and a friend. Two sets of friends can win! The prize bags include: - An “academic integri-kitty" tote bag
- A travel mug
- A coffee mug
- Tons of UBCO stickers
- Two UBCO notebooks
- And a couple more goodies
Enter to win!
| Flags raised in celebration of Pride at UBCO Did you know that October is Queer History Month? Starting this week until mid-November, there are 94 Pride flags displayed on banner poles across campus to celebrate the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer (or Questioning), Intersex, and Asexual communities (2SLGBTQIA+). The Pride flags are raised to represent and support a sense of belonging for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities at UBC Okanagan and are proudly displayed to signal our campus as an inclusive and welcoming space for all. The flags are also intended to inspire meaningful learning through education and conversation and build connections by and for all community members. Learn more about Pride flags
| This Friday: Beer gardens and volleyball The weather may be cooling down but this weekend the action is warming up with the return of Heat Volleyball. 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
| Oct. 21: Fall in love with French Enjoy the Fall colours and join us on Saturday for our last outdoor French event for this term! Use this opportunity to meet other French enthusiasts as we embark on a fun hike at Mission Creek Regional Park. Savour some healthy snacks and beverages to reenergize yourself while you’re at it. Registration is required. Learn more and register
| Oct. 24: UBC Okanagan Debates – Free Speech is Dead Have secretive social media algorithms choked off free speech and confined it within echo chambers? Or is the digital age supercharging free speech, granting anyone with an internet connection the power to express and influence? Is free speech dead or more alive than ever in the digital age? Join the forward thinkers considering these questions, for a spirited debate that promises to challenge assumptions, provoke thought, and potentially reshape your understanding of the future of free speech. Learn more and save your seat
| Oct. 27: Amitié express – Halloween edition As the spooky season settles in, so does the perfect opportunity to make new friends and have conversations in French (all levels). Dress up in your coolest costumes and join us for a fun and relaxing way to talk in French, and enjoy hot chocolate and pumpkin spice cookies. Cue cards, conversation starters, and small vocabulary banks will be available for assistance too. There’s a prize for the best costume as well! All levels are welcome. Learn more and add to your calendar
| Nov. 1: Future of Work – The future of small The Future of Small is the second Future of Work event presented by BDO Canada and the Faculty of Management. During this panel event, panelists will dive into the significant contributions of small to medium-sized organizations, to economies and societies around the world. As the world shifts, these organizations face more pronounced opportunities and challenges. Join us on Wednesday, November 1 from 3-4 pm in UNC 200 to find out what organizations should continue doing in order to thrive well into the future. Register now
| 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
| Save the date! Glow with the Flow is back and is brought to you by lululemon Save the date! Glow with the Flow is coming back to campus on Sunday, November 5, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever. This free event features a glow-in-the-dark yoga with a DJ, a photo booth, glow sticks, and more. You don’t want to miss this! Sign up early to save your spot. Save your spot!
| Budgeting and finance tips from a UBCO student Receiving a student loan can be both exciting and daunting. Hear some tips from a fellow student to help you manage your finances. Mia sat down to share some resources she has accessed during her time so far at UBCO, as well as some tips that she found really useful in her experience with budgeting. Show me the tips and resources
| UBC has launched a generative AI website Publicly available generative AI tools are rapidly emerging, and offer UBC an opportunity to revolutionize both our operational processes and academic endeavours. However, responsible and safe use of any technology must remain at the forefront. UBC’s new Generative AI website offers guidance, resources, expert insights, news, and events on the safe and responsible use of generative AI at UBC. Learn more
| Occuspace Project launches in eight UBCO classrooms The Occuspace Project supports a better understanding of occupancy levels by measuring device connectivity in certain spaces. Information collected will support planning for academic space and classroom technology needs. Learn more
| Make sure you complete the Student Diversity Census All UBC students are requested to fill out the Student Diversity Census to help UBC better understand the diversity of the student population. Demographic data will help UBC identify barriers to access and inclusion and improve student programming and experiences. Access your census link in your Canvas inbox. (CWL required) Get started
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