Category: Okanagan
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
SHCS Retirements: Spring 2025
Posted by Erin Harley | Apr 10, 2025 | Okanagan, Our People, Retirements, Vancouver | 0
Introducing sʔitwənx: UBC Okanagan Child Care
Posted by Kristen Thompson | Nov 7, 2024 | Buildings, Child Care, Indigeneity, Okanagan, SHCS, Sustainability, Syilx | 0
Food 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.
Read MoreCreating connection and community at UBC Okanagan
by Kristen Thompson | Apr 4, 2023 | Okanagan, Residence Life & Administration, Student Staff | 0
Meet Rekha, Taz and Annie, three incredible students whose work is shaping our unique Living Learning Communities at UBCO.
Read MoreWelcome to Alicia Larson
by Kristen Thompson | Jan 31, 2023 | Child Care, Okanagan, Our People | 0
Please join us in welcoming Alicia Larson to the SHCS team as our new Associate Director, Child Care, Okanagan.
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Upcoming Events
may
29mayAll DayLongest Day Run/Walk
Event Details
Join a crew of your SHCS colleagues and take part in the Longest Day Road Race on May 29, 2026. Enjoy an evening run on UBC’s beautiful campus followed by
Event Details
Join a crew of your SHCS colleagues and take part in the Longest Day Road Race on May 29, 2026. Enjoy an evening run on UBC’s beautiful campus followed by the best post-run party in Vancouver! There will be a BBQ, live music, kids’ play zone, beer garden and a picnic area!
This amazing 5K, 10K or Kids’ Mile raises money for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, along with school track and field programs for elementary age students.
Early bird pricing until March 15, 2026.
On the day of the event, please meet the SHCS group near the bandstand at 6:00 pm—and, if you’ve got one, please wear your SHCS T-shirt!
For further information, please email marie.booth@ubc.ca.
Time
All Day (Friday)
Location
Thunderbird Stadium
6288 Stadium Rd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
30mayAll Day05junGo by Bike Week
Event Details
It’s time for the SHCS Road Warriors—one of UBC and Metro Vancouver’s top teams!—to get ready for the next round of Go by Bike
Event Details
It’s time for the SHCS Road Warriors—one of UBC and Metro Vancouver’s top teams!—to get ready for the next round of Go by Bike Week from May 30 to June 5.
We would love to have new SHCS recruits from all departments and divisions join the riders already on our roster.
The goal is to log the team’s bike rides during Go by Bike Week, any length and for any reason—such as riding to work, for fun or while doing errands. Be part of the change and help make Metro Vancouver a happier, healthier place to live, work and play. Remember–every ride counts!
Prizes
Great prizes are up for grabs for all registered riders who log a ride. Check the Go By Bike BC website for details on how to enter the grand prize, a cycling adventure for two!
How to register
Already registered on the SHCS Road Warriors team from a previous year?
- Log on to the GoByBike website.
- Click on the “Log My Ride” button to enter your kms for each one way trip.
New to the SHCS Road Warriors team?
If you are signing up for the first time, set up an account and automatically join the team.
You can also visit Go By Bike BC to create your account, then click on the Team icon in the website header and register with the SHCS team using the instructions below.
Choose:
- Organization: UBC
- Team (from pull down menu): SHCS Road Warriors
- Team Captain: Mike McGhee
Once you’ve joined the SHCS team, register for the event by logging a trip via the Log My Ride button in the top right corner.
Happy pedalling!
Learn more
Learn more about the SHCS Road Warriors.
Questions?
Email mike.mcghee@ubc.ca, the SHCS Road Warriors team captain from Marketing and Communications.
Time
May 30 (Saturday) - June 5 (Friday)
Location
Vancouver
june
30mayAll Day05junGo by Bike Week
Event Details
It’s time for the SHCS Road Warriors—one of UBC and Metro Vancouver’s top teams!—to get ready for the next round of Go by Bike
Event Details
It’s time for the SHCS Road Warriors—one of UBC and Metro Vancouver’s top teams!—to get ready for the next round of Go by Bike Week from May 30 to June 5.
We would love to have new SHCS recruits from all departments and divisions join the riders already on our roster.
The goal is to log the team’s bike rides during Go by Bike Week, any length and for any reason—such as riding to work, for fun or while doing errands. Be part of the change and help make Metro Vancouver a happier, healthier place to live, work and play. Remember–every ride counts!
Prizes
Great prizes are up for grabs for all registered riders who log a ride. Check the Go By Bike BC website for details on how to enter the grand prize, a cycling adventure for two!
How to register
Already registered on the SHCS Road Warriors team from a previous year?
- Log on to the GoByBike website.
- Click on the “Log My Ride” button to enter your kms for each one way trip.
New to the SHCS Road Warriors team?
If you are signing up for the first time, set up an account and automatically join the team.
You can also visit Go By Bike BC to create your account, then click on the Team icon in the website header and register with the SHCS team using the instructions below.
Choose:
- Organization: UBC
- Team (from pull down menu): SHCS Road Warriors
- Team Captain: Mike McGhee
Once you’ve joined the SHCS team, register for the event by logging a trip via the Log My Ride button in the top right corner.
Happy pedalling!
Learn more
Learn more about the SHCS Road Warriors.
Questions?
Email mike.mcghee@ubc.ca, the SHCS Road Warriors team captain from Marketing and Communications.
Time
May 30 (Saturday) - June 5 (Friday)
Location
Vancouver
july
24jul11:00 am5:00 pmSHCS Golf Tournament
Event Details
Join the 10th annual SHCS Golf Tournament. Enjoy a 12-hole round of golf with your SHCS colleagues. BBQ dinner included! Register as a full team of
Event Details
Join the 10th annual SHCS Golf Tournament. Enjoy a 12-hole round of golf with your SHCS colleagues. BBQ dinner included!
Register as a full team of four, partial team, or as an individual. For partial teams and individuals, we’ll match you up with other players.
Never swung a golf club before? No worries! Players of all levels are welcome.
Details
Location: Musqueam Golf and Learning Academy
Time: 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Cost: $50 per player. If needed, club rentals are available for an additional $17.59.
Plus, we’re giving away prizes for the best team costume, longest drive and more!
Register online today >>
Registration deadline: July 7.
Time
(Friday) 11:00 am - 5:00 pm PST
Organizer
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca