The final Exam Jam of the year is next week! 📚

Peers and pros from the Student Learning Hub have put together a series of sessions to help you prepare for final exams.

Exam Jam is an all-day event that aims to help you de-stress, manage your time, learn course content, get support, and recharge. You can pick and choose from a variety of sessions including drop-in writing support, subject tutoring, activity classes, and supplemental learning reviews for specific courses.

Join us on Friday, April 8 between 10 am to 4 pm. Attend one, two, or as many sessions as you can — it’s up to you.  You can also stop by for a hot drink and a snack!

Learn more & see the schedule

Study 24/7 in the Commons during exams 🌙 

The Commons building is open 24 hours a day and seven days a week to support you during the busy exam period. From April 10 to 26, you can study in the Commons building any time during the day or night. 

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Spin while you study 🚲

There are active workstations throughout the Library and Commons buildings to help you get in some movement while you study. The stationary bikes on the first floor of the library allow you to charge your phone while you spin! 
     
Stationary Bikes:  
   📍Mezzanine on floor 2.5 between the Commons and the Library buildings.  
   📍 To the right of the Service Desk on the main floor of the Library.  
     
Treadmills: Get the key from the Library Service Desk  
   📍 Third floor of the Library building.  
   📍 To the right of the Service Desk on the main floor of the Library. 

Learn more about Library study space

Take care of your mental health and stop by the free Seed Library 🌱

Interactions with nature, no matter how small, can help boost our wellbeing. And growing a small amount of your own food can build health and confidence! 

Check out the new Seed Library located on the left side of the Service Desk near the entrance to the Commons building. Our Seed Library is a free program where you can select unique seeds to grow at home. When your plant goes to seed, you are invited to return some of the seeds to the seed library to help keep the seed library well stocked! 

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If you're feeling overwhelmed this finals season, please remember that there are supports available for you. 💙

🧠 Counselling appointments are available, including some same-day appointments for students in crisis. This includes support for personal emergencies and major life events.

📞 24/7 tele-counselling is available through Here2Talk. 

Learn more and access support

Upcoming dates and deadlines

April 8: Last day of classes for most faculties
April 11: Exams begin for most faculties
April 18: Good Friday — University closed
April 21: Easter Monday — University closed

See the Academic Calendar for more dates and deadlines

Go Global round two applications are now open 🌎

Immerse yourself in a new culture while earning credits toward your UBC degree. Study abroad, explore the world, and gain invaluable experiences that will shape your future. 

Apply by May 8

April 8: Plant some seeds at the last Community Market of the year 🪴 

Join Picnic and the Student Experience Office for some spring planting! Seeds, soil, and a small planting pot provided for free. Start your seeds and enjoy the last UBCO Community Market of the semester!

Event details 🗓️

April 14: Distinguished Speaker Series featuring Dr. Emeran Mayer

What does it mean to have a healthy gut, and how do you know if yours is healthy? Join the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science for a free public talk titled What Microbiome Science is Teaching Us About Our Minds, Guts, and the Foods That Fuel Us.

Event details & free tickets

April 16: Bachelor of Education Information Session

Join the Okanagan School of Education for an information session to learn more about UBCO’s 16-month Bachelor of Education (BEd) program. This session is designed to provide you with insights into the admissions requirements, application process, program highlights, and more! 

Register now

April 16: Queer Zine Workshop

Calling artists, writers, and creatives! Learn how to make zines, an underground and DIY art form integral to pre-internet queer and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities since the ‘70s. This free workshop will include a brief history of zines, considerations for zine-making, and time to create your own zines. 

Event details 🗓️

April 22: UBC Okanagan Debates 

Uncertainty about Canada's relationship with its southern neighbour has reached unprecedented levels. Should Canada go along to get along or is it time to unravel our alliance with the United States? Experts will share insights into how best to move forward with these changing dynamics. 

Save your spot! This event is free and typically sells out

More upcoming events:

📔 Today and tomorrow: Zine Fair at Okanagan Special Collections and Archives
🍻 April 3: SUO Spring Beer Garden
🎡  April 4: The SUO Spring Carnival
📓  April 4: That's What We Said Journal launch event
🥾  April 5: Hike with the Move U Crew

Browse the events calendar

More upcoming events:

🥫 Volunteer with the Central Okanagan Food Bank
👕 Volunteer with S.H.A.R.E. Society in the linen room
🩺 Volunteer with the Kelowna General Hospital

Get connected with the Community Service Learning team to learn more about volunteer opportunities

Apply for the SUO Service Award & Amal Alhuwayshil Award in Campus Engagement and Leadership

Applications are now open for the UBC Okanagan Students’ Union Service Award and the Amal Alhuwayshil Award in Campus Engagement and Leadership!

These awards recognize students who have made a meaningful impact on campus and beyond through leadership, engagement, and advocacy. If you are committed to fostering community wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion, apply now for a chance to be recognized. Submit your application by May 5. 

Learn more & get started

Send us your favourite photos from this year for the chance to be featured on @ubcostudents!

We want to share an end of year photo dump featuring your favourite moments of the year on the @ubcostudents Instagram. Send us those core memories of life at UBCO through the form below and be sure to let us know how to tag you. 

Submit your photos by next Monday!

End-of-term Student Experience of Instruction (SEI) surveys are now open. Share your experience now!

SEI Survey results are reviewed by your instructors to help them understand your course experience. Sharing your feedback helps departments identify and support effective teaching, and provides UBC with information about student experience of instruction.

Share your feedback by April 10 🗣️

Follow UBCO Student Life on Instagram 

@ubcostudents is the number one source for tips, opportunities, stories, and events to help you shape your student experience at UBC Okanagan. DM us or tag us in your best student life photos for the chance to be featured. 📸

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