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 events - Feb. 27: Black Student Success Game Show
- Feb. 29: Move UBC Pit Stop
- March 1: Undergraduate Research Showcase
- March 5: Mic Werstuik, First Keynote of the Indigenous Business Speaker Series
- March 6 and 7: Career Fair
- March 7: Planting Pride
Student opportunities - Work on campus next fall
- Graduating? Last chance to apply for the Student Involvement & Leadership Award!
- Apply for a $4,000 community engagement fund
- Unlock your potential as an English as an additional language educator
- Check out the Summer Institute in Education
- Volunteers needed: Help support a bird-friendly campus
Student resources - Graduating this year? You must apply by February 28
- Get the “write advice” with the Student Learning Hub
- A day in the life of a UBCO Master's student
| Feb. 27: Black Student Success Game Show Come on down and compete in a competitive game night with the Black Student Success team. Participants will be divided into teams to compete to win prizes. We have a thrilling night planned and refreshments will be available. Learn more about the Black Student Success team through the link below. Learn more
| Feb. 29: Move UBC Pit Stop Stop by the upper-level foyer of the gym from 10 to 11 am to celebrate the conclusion of Move UBC with some sports themed snacks, refreshments, and activities! Learn more
| March 1: Undergraduate Research Showcase Learn about undergraduate student projects and experiences through an afternoon of presentations on Friday, March 1, from 2:30 to 4 pm in the Sawchuk Family Theatre (SFT) COM 104. Drop by, enjoy some refreshments, and enter the prize draw. Save the date
| March 5: Indigenous Business Speaker Series Learn from local Indigenous thought and business leaders to advance the conversation about truth and reconciling for the future. These esteemed speakers will share their compelling narratives, insights, and achievements to explore how Indigenous businesses are shaping communities and economic opportunities.
On March 5, the Faculty of Management will welcome Mic Werstuik, Chief Executive Officer of Ntityix Development Corporation, as the first keynote speaker in the series. Register now
| March 6 and 7: Career Fair The UBCO Career Fair is coming back, and it's going to be bigger and better than ever. Spanning two days this year, the Career Fair will feature over 60 employers from a variety of industries. Whether you’re looking to make the next step in your career path, or just want to explore job opportunities that suit your degree program, all UBCO students are welcome to attend. Some tips to make the most of the Career Fair: - bring copies of your resume to hand out to employers
- brainstorm a 30-second elevator pitch about yourself as an employee
- bring your best self forward (dress for success)
- connect with Career Development in advance or attend one of their workshops
Visit the Events Calendar for full event details and to browse the employer list. Learn more
| March 7: Planting Pride 2SLGBTQIA+ and allies are invited to join the Pride Programming team for a fun afternoon of terra cotta pot painting and planting. Stop by between 4 to 7 pm on March 7 in the UNC second floor foyer to join the fun. Refreshments will be provided; just bring your friends and your creativity! We hope to see you there. Add this to your calendar!
| Work on campus next fall Want a job on campus next fall? It’s time to start browsing the Student Job Board! There are already tons of positions posted for next fall including opportunities to work for the UBCO Student Life channels, the Student Experience Office, and the Student Learning Hub. Here are some of our pro tips to secure a position on campus: Ready to get started? Find an opportunity that’s right for you through the link below. Browse opportunities
| Graduating? Last chance to apply for the Student Involvement & Leadership Award! Have you been involved on campus, within your community, or other organizations? UBC Okanagan, in partnership with alumni UBC, wants to recognize and celebrate graduating students who made it their mission to give back and get involved while they were a student. Sound like you? Submit your nomination package this weekend! Nominations are due on Sunday, February 25. Learn more
| Apply for a $4,000 community engagement fund Work with university mentors and community partners on a community engagement project that utilizes your interests in local history, public humanities, Indigenous studies, regional identity, community engagement, or museum and library studies. Get started
| Unlock your potential as an English as an additional language educator Join us at one of two upcoming online information sessions (March 5 or March 6) to learn more about our Teaching English and Additional Languages (TEAL) Post-Baccalaureate Certificate. The sessions are designed to provide you with insights into the curriculum, admission requirements, and skills development it offers. Learn more | Summer Institute in Education The Okanagan School of Education is offering summer learning opportunities focused on current trends and needs in education. Courses start July 2 and are offered in a three-week series (Tuesday to Friday, half-days) or a six-week series (online, asynchronous). Courses are delivered online, in-person, and hybrid. This year's topics include Introduction to Additional Language Teaching and Learning; Play and Early Childhood Education; AI for Educators; Creating Inclusive Spaces, Advancing Equity and Using Anti-Racism Pedagogy; and more. Learn more
| Volunteers needed: Help support a bird-friendly campus The Sustainability Office is recruiting volunteers to monitor bird impacts with buildings this spring. Time commitment is two to four times per week for 30 minutes per day. The information collected will help to inform and support UBC’s Bird Friendly Design Guidelines for Buildings. Learn more
| Graduating this year? You must apply by Feb. 28 Regardless of whether or not you plan to attend the June 2024 graduation ceremonies, you must apply to graduate before February 28, 2024 in order to receive your degree. You will not receive your degree if you do not apply to graduate. If you have questions about your degree requirements or would like to do a grad check, meet with an Academic & Career Advisor. Check out the Graduation Application on the Student Service Centre (SSC) by selecting Graduation -> Apply to Graduate Learn more and start the process
| Get the "write advice” with the Student Learning Hub Do you have research papers, lab reports, essays, essay exams or other written assignments that are stressing you out? Stop by our table, grab a candy, and ask us anything about how to succeed in writing these assignments. There are multiple times and locations for you to stop by. If we can’t answer it, we can help you find a person who can! Support and snacks make everything a little easier. Can't make it? Check out the Student Learning Hub for more undergraduate writing resources and to book an appointment with a writing consultant. Learn more
| A day in the life of a UBCO master's student Check out the latest UBCO Life vlog! Take a peek behind the scenes of a day in the life of a master's student at UBC Okanagan. Stay until the end for a very informative Q&A that will hopefully help answer some of the questions you may have about starting your master's at UBCO. Watch the vlog
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