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 October! Scroll through to see some of the ways you can get involved, access resources, and optimize your wellbeing on campus this month. | - Upcoming dates and deadlines
- Upcoming events
- Oct. 5: Exam Jam
- Oct. 10 and 12: Let’s cook together!
- Oct. 11: Learn about the Future of Work
- Oct. 12: Distinguished Speaker Series returns
- Oct. 13: Dirty Dash
- Oct. 17: Research to Practice webinar: Building palliative care capacity by engaging generalist providers and patients and families
- Oct. 19 and 25: Study and Stay in Canada
- Oct. 24: UBC Okanagan Debates - Free Speech is
not Dead - Have you completed the Student Diversity Census yet?
- Enjoy a free community meal at Picnic every other Tuesday
- Student opportunities
- Go Global: Study in one of almost 80 countries next year
- Calling all student vendors!
- Move with Rec
- Help recognize your favourite teacher
- Let’s choose to reuse
| Exam Jam is tomorrow! Exam Jam is an event aimed to help you de-stress, manage your time, develop productive study habits, review course content, and learn about academic integrity. You can pick and choose from a variety of activities that suit your needs. Activities include exam preparation, Supplemental Learning exam reviews for specific courses, supported study with tutors and more. Attend one, two, three, or as many activities as you can. Attending activities will earn you stamps—collect three stamps to enter to win an Amazon Fire tablet! See you tomorrow, October 5, from 2 to 7 pm at the Student Learning Hub. Learn more and register
| Let’s cook together! Free in-person food skills workshops continue! On October 10 and 12 we'll be making Vietnamese Spring Rolls, and on October 17 and 19 we'll make Argentinian Milanesa. Registration is required and spots are limited. RSVP to save your spot! Register now
| Learn about the Future of Work Future of Work is a four-part event series where UBC Faculty of Management has brought together different panels that are focused on the forces that shape the future of work. With pandemic-induced changes, rapid technological advancement, and increased urgency to mitigate the climate change crisis, the world of work is dynamic. Our first event, The Future of the Workforce, will be held on Wednesday, October 11 from 3-4 pm in UNC 200. It examines how people are an organization’s most valuable assets, and how the management of human resources plays a critical role in helping organizations respond to challenges and opportunities. We will explore real-world cases of how human resource experts are responding to the demands of pandemic-accelerated change and to understand what strategies and organizational structures enable a dynamic talent and work model for the future. Register now
| Distinguished Speaker Series returns Can spending time outdoors really lead to improved immune function and a reduction in stress and ADHD symptoms? On October 12, join Dr. Melissa Lem as she discusses the many benefits of green time at the Distinguished Speaker Series. This event is free and open to all, but pre-registration is required. Register now
| Dirty Dash 2023 Join us for Dirty Dash next week—gather your friends, bring your game face and prepare to get dirty! This 5k muddy obstacle course is an iconic UBCO event that you don't want to miss. Each team registration will include four food truck vouchers, and there are a variety of prizes available to win! Register now!
| Research to Practice webinar: Building palliative care capacity by engaging generalist providers and patients and families On Tuesday, October 17 from 10 to 11 am, join Dr. Hsien Seow (Professor, McMaster University, and Canada Research Chair in Palliative Care and Health System Innovation), who will share results from a palliative care education trial called CAPACITI and the lessons learned from the Waiting Room Revolution. Register now
| Study and stay in Canada Are you an international student interested in staying in Canada long-term? Learn more about immigration pathways through a Study and Stay workshop. This series will guide you through your immigration options, help you identify your immigration goals and milestones, and explore the BC PNP application process. This event series includes an introductory session followed by a variety of specialized workshops that are specific to different immigration goals. It's critical to attend an intro session, and you can pick and choose which follow-up workshops best suit you. Upcoming intro sessions are on October 19 from 6-6:45 pm, or October 25 from 2-2:45 pm. Learn more
| UBC Okanagan Debates: Free Speech is not Dead, Oct. 24 Have secretive, AI-powered social media algorithms choked off free speech and replaced it with noise? Or is the AI age supercharging free speech, granting anyone with an internet connection the power to express and influence regardless of their language or geography? 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. Register now
| Have you completed the Student Diversity Census yet? The UBC Student Diversity Census is a UBC-wide census that aims to enhance the collection of student demographic data. Students and community members were consulted when developing the questions. Completing the census is important in helping UBC better understand the diversity of our student population, student experiences, student inclusion, and success, and in assessing the progress of equity, diversity, and inclusion priorities. All UBC students received a link to the census in your Canvas inbox. Check your Canvas inbox
| Enjoy a free community meal at Picnic Build community and enjoy a free, nourishing meal. Stop by Picnic (UNC 122B) for primarily plant-based meals every other Tuesday. Meals are free and open to all members of the UBCO community. Upcoming community meal dates - October 10
- October 24
- November 7
- November 28
Help us reduce waste! Please bring your own (clean) container with you. Meals are served from 12 pm until the food is gone or 1:30 pm—whichever comes first. No registration is required. Learn more
| Go Global: Study in one of nearly 80 countries next year Are you interested in finding out more about how to incorporate an exchange or international learning experience into your degree? Watch our Go Global 101 Videos, attend a Q&A, and stop by during drop-in hours to find out more! Bonus: Students who attend a Q&A and follow us on Instagram (@ubcoglobal) will be entered to have their Go Global Fee waived! Register for a Q&A
| Calling all student vendors! Showcase your unique products—from crafts to homemade treats—at our campus Farmer's Market. We're also looking for a talented student with face-painting skills to join our Halloween Farmer's Market (Tuesday, October 31). Transform faces into spooky creatures and add to the Halloween fun! Apply today or volunteer for the Halloween face-painting booth. Learn more
| Campus Walks Join Recreation’s Move U Crew on alternating Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 12:30 pm to get some fresh air and walk around campus. Learn more
| Help recognize your favourite teacher Is there a teacher at UBC Okanagan who has gone above and beyond to support your learning? Work with your Faculty to nominate your favourite teacher for the Provost's Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation! Learn more
| Let’s choose to reuse Bring your reusable cup to campus and save $0.50-$2 a week, or $50-100 per year! In 2022, UBCO disposed of 53kg of garbage per person. 88% was found to be divertible or recyclable material and 16% of that consisted of single-use coffee cups. Let’s choose to reuse! We’re working together to reduce single–use items on campus. Bring your own reusable cup to campus for your favourite beverage and receive a $0.50 eco-discount at campus food outlets. Learn more
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