Category: Okanagan
Move-in Day at UBCO balloons in size
Posted by Mike McGhee | Sep 21, 2026 | Innovation, Okanagan, Parking, SHCS, Student Housing | 0
Food for Fines: a record-breaking fall campaign
Posted by Mike McGhee | Feb 12, 2026 | Okanagan, Our People, Parking, SHCS, Vancouver | 0
Building confidence in community at UBCO: Residenc...
Posted by admin | Nov 7, 2025 | Okanagan, Residence Life & Administration, Student Housing, Student Staff | 0
Sunshine Committee cookie decorating workshop
Posted by Kristen Thompson | Nov 5, 2025 | Events, Okanagan, Our People, SHCS, Sunshine Committee | 0
Coming together to support BC’s wildfire response
by Kristen Thompson | Sep 23, 2026 | Conferences & Accommodation, Food Services, Okanagan, Parking, SHCS, Student Housing | 0
UBC Okanagan is no stranger to hosting wildfire crews. But this August brought some important firsts, as the SHCS team mobilized to support wildfire personnel and evacuees on a significantly larger scale.
Read MoreMove-in Day at UBCO balloons in size
by Mike McGhee | Sep 21, 2026 | Innovation, Okanagan, Parking, SHCS, Student Housing | 0
Find out how UBC Okanagan innovated to make its largest-ever Move-in Day a success.
Read MoreFood for Fines: a record-breaking fall campaign
by Mike McGhee | Feb 12, 2026 | Okanagan, Our People, Parking, SHCS, Vancouver | 0
This fall, our Parking teams both broke Food for Fines donation records in support of UBC’s two student food banks, the SUO Pantry and the AMS Food Bank.
Read MoreBuilding confidence in community at UBCO: Residence Academic Connections Program
by admin | Nov 7, 2025 | Okanagan, Residence Life & Administration, Student Housing, Student Staff | 0
Find out about this exciting new residence program at UBC Okanagan from third year economics student and Residence Life Initiatives Coordinator, Samaira Talwar.
Read MoreSunshine Committee cookie decorating workshop
by Kristen Thompson | Nov 5, 2025 | Events, Okanagan, Our People, SHCS, Sunshine Committee | 0
Check out photos from the recent UBC Okanagan cookie decorating workshop, hosted by the Sunshine Committee.
Read MoreSHCS employees recognized at VPS Awards Reception
Congratulations to these outstanding SHCS employees who were nominated for the VPS Portfolio Employee Awards.
Read MoreSHCS Retirements: Spring 2025
by Erin Harley | Apr 10, 2025 | Okanagan, Our People, Retirements, Vancouver | 0
Congratulations to these SHCS staff on retiring, and thank you to each of them for their dedication to UBC throughout their careers.
Read MoreIntroducing sʔitwənx: UBC Okanagan Child Care
by Kristen Thompson | Nov 7, 2024 | Buildings, Child Care, Indigeneity, Okanagan, SHCS, Sustainability, Syilx | 0
sʔitwənx, our newest child care centre, opened on the Okanagan campus in early-November. Learn all about it, view photos and find out how to pronounce the new nsyilxcən names.
Read MoreExciting new dining options from Food Services
by Mike McGhee | Sep 19, 2024 | Food Services, Okanagan, SHCS, Vancouver | 0
Don’t miss all these great new Food Services’ locations, stations and offerings.
Read MoreChecking in: On-campus visitor accommodation at UBC
by Mike McGhee | Jun 12, 2024 | Conferences & Accommodation, Okanagan, Vancouver | 0
With 58,000 hotel and hostel room nights per year, our accommodation business is bustling. Learn more about it from Tash Reynolds, Tony Tsu and Ria Natividad. Plus, find out about discounts for SHCS staff!
Read MoreDigital transformation in SHCS: support departments innovating for change
by Mike McGhee | Feb 21, 2024 | Finance, HR, Innovation, IT, Marketing & Communications, Occupational Health & Safety, Okanagan, Vancouver | 0
Find out how our support departments are collaborating with our operational departments to innovate for change—through a wide range of digital transformation projects.
Read MoreSummer in SHCS: A season of opportunities
by Mike McGhee | Jun 13, 2023 | Conferences & Accommodation, Food Services, Okanagan, Vancouver | 0
From catering to conferences and much more, find out what’s on tap for summer 2023.
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Upcoming Events
november
24augAll Day18decSHCS Virtual Food Drive
Event Details
Join the SHCS Virtual Food Drive and help us raise funds for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank to support local families in need. This year, we're looking to raise $500. Let's
Event Details
Join the SHCS Virtual Food Drive and help us raise funds for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank to support local families in need.
This year, we’re looking to raise $500. Let’s do it!
DONATE TODAY >>
Questions? Email out.standing@ubc.ca.
Time
August 24 (Monday) - December 18 (Friday) PST
Location
UBC Vancouver Campus
Organizer
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca
19nov12:00 pm1:00 pmLunch & Learn: Managing Stress, Cravings & Overeating
Event Details
Join our registered dietitian, Gloria Sun, for an interactive session exploring the connection between stress and eating habits. Learn how to recognize emotional and stress-related eating, understand what triggers cravings,
Event Details
Join our registered dietitian, Gloria Sun, for an interactive session exploring the connection between stress and eating habits. Learn how to recognize emotional and stress-related eating, understand what triggers cravings, and discover practical strategies to manage overeating and build a healthier relationship with food. This session will offer helpful tips and insights you can incorporate into your everyday life.
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Capacity: Limited to 50 staff participants.
Space is limited, so register early! The deadline to register is November 12.
If you have any questions about the event, please email Gloria Sun at gloria.sun@ubc.ca.
Time
(Thursday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Organizer
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca
24nov1:30 pm4:00 pmFeaturedOWC Winter Festival
Event Details
Calling all SHCS employees for a fun wintery festival—with skating, games, holiday-inspired food & beverages, prizes and more! Limited skate rentals will be
Event Details
Calling all SHCS employees for a fun wintery festival—with skating, games, holiday-inspired food & beverages, prizes and more!
Limited skate rentals will be available—bring ’em if you have ’em.
Time: 1:30 pm–4 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arena
Cost: Free!
RSVP by Tuesday, November 17
RSVP >>
Questions?
Email out.standing@ubc.ca.
Time
(Tuesday) 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm PST
Location
Thunderbird Arena
6066 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Organizer
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca
december
24augAll Day18decSHCS Virtual Food Drive
Event Details
Join the SHCS Virtual Food Drive and help us raise funds for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank to support local families in need. This year, we're looking to raise $500. Let's
Event Details
Join the SHCS Virtual Food Drive and help us raise funds for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank to support local families in need.
This year, we’re looking to raise $500. Let’s do it!
DONATE TODAY >>
Questions? Email out.standing@ubc.ca.
Time
August 24 (Monday) - December 18 (Friday) PST
Location
UBC Vancouver Campus
Organizer
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca
january
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