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. | Keep scrolling for: A list of the top cafes in Kelowna ☕️
The chance to win a $100 Bookstore gift card 💰
Ways to get compensated as a research participant 👀
Thrive social events 🗣️
Glow with the Flow announcement 🌟 And more! 👇 | Take care of your wellbeing and grow your campus community this month 💛 Did you know that social connection is one of the biggest components of mental wellbeing? This month we have curated a variety of student-led events to inspire social connection on campus. Come out to these events alone or with a friend to make new friends, grow our campus community, and to help social connection flourish on campus. We always brag about being a small campus with a tight-knit community, so let’s grow that community together. <3 Check out these social-centered Thrive events: And more! Browse the Thrive events calendar | Looking for cafés to study in? Mia's got you covered ☕️ Third-year student, Mia, scoped out some of the best cafes in Kelowna. Check out her list to see which ones she’d recommend! Hint: It’s not Starbucks. Get the full scoop 💬 | Nov. 9: 2024 U SPORTS Cross Country Championships 🏃 The Heat cross country teams will be going head-to-head with over 300 of the top runners from across Canada as we get set to host the second U SPORTS Championships in school history! Cheer on the Heat with us on Saturday, November 9. 📣 The men’s race starts at noon followed by the women’s race at 1 pm. More details here | Nov. 14: Partnership in Research Webinar
Brain injury in women experiencing intimate partner violence Brain injury due to intimate partner violence is a underrecognized but remarkably common occurrence primarily affecting women and sex- and gender-minority individuals. This presentation discusses recent research taking place at UBCO that examines the impacts on brain function and how the systems put in place to support survivors can be improved. Register here | Nov. 18: Libera tu sera bailando – "free your being through dancing" 💃 Join SVPRO for a dance class facilitated by Mayca Lucero (she/her). In this workshop, Mayca guides participants through a rich blend of Latin rhythms, ecstatic dance, contact improvisation, and Mexica dances. The space encourages participants to connect with their bodies, build confidence, enjoy movement, and have fun while engaging with others. Register here | Nov. 20 & 21: 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 and get those papers written!
Drop-in for as much or as little time as you want. We will have hot drinks, snacks, and writing consultants available 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! 🩵 Yes please! | Pride Programming events this month | | | Nov. 25: Drag Story Time 📖 The Pride Programmers invite you to take a break for a Drag Story Time with Ella Lamoureux, an icon of the Kelowna drag scene. Come for the story, stay for a snack! More details here | | | | Nov. 28: Holiday movie night Join the Pride Programming team for a cozy evening movie night with cookie decorating and hot chocolate before exams begin! 🎥 ❄️🍿 Save the date | | | Monthly series: Public Theatre Project | Voices Unleashed 🗣️ Voices Unleashed is an uncurated, monthly public speaking series open to all UBCO students, fostering a community of expression and connection. Each one-hour session—followed by coffee, treats and conversation— provides a platform for students to share their stories, insights and what matters most to them. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their public speaking skills and listen to their peers.
This is a free event and all are welcome! Learn more about& register | Dec. 1: Glow with the Flow 🌟🧘 Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 1! Our iconic glow-in-the-dark yoga event is back. Join UBCO Recreation and lululemon as they fill the Furnace with glow sticks, neon lights, a DJ and good vibes. Check it out | Thrive with free personal fitness training! 💪 Getting into the gym can feel like a big step, but our personal fitness trainers are here to help. Recreation is offering FREE personal training packages (a $165 value) this year. Whether working out is new to you or you want to elevate your current routine, meeting with a personal fitness trainer can help you build confidence and reach your goals. Once you’re connected with a personal trainer, they’ll offer the following: - A goal setting session
- An exercise assessment
- Two individual personal training sessions
Get started | Research participants needed! 📣 Get compensated and receive free food while learning about your body composition and metabolism Dr. Sarah Purcell's lab is currently recruiting for study entitled “The Effect of Exogenous Ketones on Appetite in Adults with or without Obesity.” Participants will learn about their body composition and metabolism, receive five days' worth of food, and be compensated for their participation. We seek individuals aged 19-45 who engage in less than 300 minutes of vigorous exercise per week and have no major chronic conditions. Sign me up! | Enter to win a $100 UBC Bookstore gift card by sharing your feedback on the UBCO Campus plan UBC wants to hear from you on how the physical Okanagan campus could change and grow in the next 20 years. The Campus Planning team wants to know: Do the proposed updates to the physical campus address the future needs of the university, its communities, and people like you? Complete the survey and you'll be entered to win one of five $100 Bookstore gift cards. Complete the survey | Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund Application The Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund supports implementation of the Indigenous Strategic Plan (ISP). Funds are available to support projects that advance UBC’s ISP.
For support and guidance with your ISI proposal, attend an information session. Learn more | Need someone to talk to? Access the Walk-in Wellness Service on campus 🧠 UBCO's Walk-In Wellness Service offers free, single-session appointments where students can receive psychological services and support for stress management, depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, substance misuse, and coping with academic demands/stressors. The service is available Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10 am and 3 pm in ASC 167 and there is no need for an appointment. Learn more | Learn how to create a student-friendly budget with Spend, Save, Borrow, Plan 💰 Feeling overwhelmed by budgeting? Take this self-guided course to learn how to manage your money more confidently! 💻100% online and self-paced via Canvas
🕛Get started anytime Enrol now | Commit to Harm Reduction with us on campus Our Harm Reduction team on campus provides resources such as Fentanyl Test Strips, Naloxone Training, expired naloxone replacement, Safe Snorting Kits, Recovery Conversations with a social worker, condoms, and education about harm reduction practices. Pop by one of their events or stop by Picnic between 12 and 2 pm on Wednesdays to meet with the team and learn more. Upcoming Harm Reduction events | Find us on social media @ubcostudents: | | | | |
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