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. | Upcoming dates and deadlines - March 22: Last day to drop Term 2 courses with a W standing
- March 29: University closed for Good Friday
- April 1: University closed for Easter Monday
Upcoming events - March 20: Celebrate International Francophonie Day today!
- March 21: One hour, no power
- March 26: Seed bomb making
- April 4: Join a conversation with Dr. David Suzuki
- April 4: UBC Giving Day
- April 5: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing for Leadership: An interactive workshop
- April 12: Exam Jam
Student opportunities - Enter the UBC Student Tuition Contest today!
- Enhance your degree with a Work Study experience
- Student hiring is happening now!
Student resources - New on the vlog: A day in the life of an Arts student
| Upcoming dates and deadlines - March 22: Last day to drop Term 2 courses with a W standing*
- March 29: University closed for Good Friday
- April 1: University closed for Easter Monday
*We provide dates from the Academic Calendar. Please refer to the Course Schedule for specific course drop/withdrawal dates. More dates and deadlines
| Celebrate International Francophonie Day today! Espaces francophones UBCO invites you to discover and celebrate International Francophonie Day with two great events. Between 11:30 am and 1 pm, stop by the kiosk at the Sawchuk Family Theatre for trivia games, delicious Canadian cheese, sweets, Francophone music and to learn more about other upcoming Francophone events. In the evening from 5 to 7 pm, the Centre culturel francophone de l’Okanagan along with Espaces francophones are hosting Les Arts Francophones with tasting specialties from Francophone cultures and musical entertainment. This is a free event; just RSVP and show your student ID. RSVP
| March 21: One Hour, No Power 💡 UBC Okanagan’s Sustainability Office invites you to participate in the campus-wide challenge of Earth Hour: One Hour, No Power. Turn off lights from 12 to 1 pm in unoccupied spaces campus-wide during this one-hour challenge. Let’s show how UBCO can conserve energy. Learn more
| March 26: Get your hands dirty with this seed bomb making event! 🌱 Create your own wildflower seed bombs and plant herb seeds to take home! Seed bombs are easy to make and the wildflowers that grow from them will attract pollinators. Join us on Tuesday, March 26 from 11 am to 2pm at the at the UBCO Community Market on University Way (between UNC and Fipke). All supplies will be provided. Learn more
| April 4: Join a Conversation with Dr. David Suzuki Renowned environmentalist, author, broadcaster and activist Dr. David Suzuki will be in COMS 201 on Thursday, April 4 to deliver a free talk and participate in a Q&A. Suzuki’s talk, entitled "Humanity at a Crossroad: Business as Usual or Transformation" is presented by the UBC Cluster of Research Excellence in Solar Energy for Net Zero and UBC Faculty of Applied Science. A book signing will follow. All are welcome. Seating is limited so please reserve your seat in advance. Save your seat
| April 4: Learn more about campus causes on UBC Giving Day! Join us in front of UNC from 11 am to 1 pm on April 4 to celebrate Giving Day with fun games, food and drinks. Learn how thousands of donors come together to support UBC on Giving Day, and how you can support the causes you care about! 🎉 Giving Day is all about YOU, and the best part is you don't have to spend a cent to help. Come out to our event to vote, follow @ubcokanagan on Instagram and get ready to unlock thousands of dollars in donations to students. Mark your calendars and get ready to have a blast. Let's make a positive impact together. See you at UBC Giving Day – where giving back feels like a party! 🌟 Learn more and get involved | April 5: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing for Leadership: An Interactive Workshop Leaders don’t create motivation in people. They listen to help evoke it. But how? Join in for this interactive workshop for students and let’s re-evaluate together what it means to lead, and to be led. We’ll start with an engaging introduction to Motivational Interviewing, eat a free pizza lunch 🍕, and continue by putting these skills into the practice of leadership. This event is open to all students! Registration is now open. Learn more
| April 12: Save the date: Exam Jam! Don’t make studying harder than it has to be. Exam Jam is designed specifically to help you ace your finals. This essential exam prep event can help you de-stress, learn tips to manage your time, develop productive study habits, and review course content. Get a head start on studying for exams or wrapping up final projects while enjoying snacks and hot beverages. Mark your calendars for Friday, April 12. Looking for support sooner? The Student Learning Hub has ongoing resources available no matter where you’re at. Visit LIB 237 for writing support, free tutoring, tips from a Learning Strategist, and more. Learn more
| Enter the UBC Student Tuition Contest today! 🤑 Studying is hard work, but entering this contest doesn’t have to be. Win $1,000 towards your UBC tuition to make your academic life a little easier! This contest is open to all currently registered UBC students. Contest closes March 31, 2024. Sponsored by alumni UBC. Enter for your chance to win!
| Enhance your degree with a Work Study experience Work Study offers a variety of on-campus paid part-time job opportunities that students can complete alongside their degree, ranging from research to professional and administrative practices. Develop workplace skills, explore potential career paths, expand your networks, and gain insight into your personal and professional growth through hands-on experience. Work Study positions for summer and fall are now posted on the Job Board. Browse to find one that interests you! Learn more about Work Study
| Interested in other positions? There are still tons of on-campus jobs available! 👀 Many new student job opportunities were uploaded to the Job Board this week. Positions include Student Content & Community Builder for the @ubcostudents account, Research Assistants, Summer Camp Instructors, and more! Whether you’re looking for something on- or off-campus, part-time or full-time, summer jobs or ongoing, there are tons of opportunities to consider. Be sure to filter by "on-campus" positions to view the positions available specifically for UBCO students. Hire me! Psst...Need help polishing up your resume or practicing interview skills? The Career Development team can with that! | A day in the life of UBCO Arts student Check out the latest UBCO Life vlog! Take a peek behind the scenes as Sanaa shares a bit of her life as a third-year student in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. Watch the vlog | Find us on social media @ubcostudents: | | | | |
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