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Move-in Day at UBCO balloons in size
Posted by Mike McGhee | Sep 21, 2026 | Innovation, Okanagan, Parking, SHCS, Student Housing | 0
UBC News features Food Services’ efforts to ...
Posted by admin | May 19, 2026 | Food Services | 0 |
Food for Fines: a record-breaking fall campaign
Posted by Mike McGhee | Feb 12, 2026 | Okanagan, Our People, Parking, SHCS, Vancouver | 0
OWC Winter Festival 2025
Posted by Erin Harley | Dec 22, 2025 | All Departments, Events, Our People, OWC, 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
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 MoreStudent Housing Management System: progress update
by admin | May 19, 2026 | Conferences & Accommodation, Student Housing | 0
Both UBC Okanagan and UBC Vancouver have reached significant milestones in transitioning to StarRez, a new Student Housing Management System.
Read MoreUBC News features Food Services’ efforts to eliminate single-use containers
by admin | May 19, 2026 | Food Services | 0 |
UBC Food Services’ efforts to eliminate single-use containers from retail and residence dining halls were recently featured in UBC News.
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 MoreOWC Winter Festival 2025
by Erin Harley | Dec 22, 2025 | All Departments, Events, Our People, OWC, SHCS, Vancouver | 0
Check out photos from the OWC Winter Festival in November 2025.
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 MoreFeeding the future: Campus food leaders gather at UBC for CCUFSA 2025
by Fiona Cameron | Sep 19, 2025 | Awards, Food Services, SHCS, Vancouver | 0
This summer, we hosted the 2025 CCUFSA National Conference at UBC, welcoming over 300 food service professionals from across the country. Check out photos, learn more and find out who won the culinary challenge and CCUFSA’s most prestigious awards.
Read MoreSeptember updates and new renderings: LMP project
by Mike McGhee | Sep 17, 2025 | Buildings, Child Care, Food Services, LMP Project, Residence Dining, Student Housing, Vancouver | 0
Get the latest updates and view the most recent architectural renderings for the Lower Mall Precinct (LMP) project.
Read MoreOWC Summer Kickoff Carnival 2025
by Erin Harley | Jul 3, 2025 | All Departments, Events, Our People, OWC, SHCS, Vancouver | 0
Relive all the fun—and check out all the photos—from our 2025 OWC Summer Kickoff Carnival!
Read MoreWorld Deaf Ice Hockey Championships at UBC: Teaming up for safety, accessibility and inclusivity
by Mike McGhee | Jun 11, 2025 | Conferences & Accommodation, Occupational Health & Safety, Our People, SHCS, Vancouver | 0
Discover how our colleagues collaborated to make WDIHC 2025 safe, inclusive and accessible for over 150 athletes and organizers.
Read MoreLand-based learning at xʷməθkʷəy̓əm
by Mike McGhee | Jun 11, 2025 | Child Care, HR, Indigeneity, Marketing & Communications, Musqueam, Occupational Health & Safety, SHCS, Vancouver | 0
On Saturday, May 24, nearly 50 staff from across SHCS participated in a unique learning experience at xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam).
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Upcoming Events
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24augAll Day18decSHCS Virtual Food Drive
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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
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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
26augAll Day13octClothing Drive
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Help keep our UBC community warm and dry this winter by donating to the Clothing Drive. Donated products will be given out to students and families in need at the
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Help keep our UBC community warm and dry this winter by donating to the Clothing Drive. Donated products will be given out to students and families in need at the Acadia Community Food Hub in late-October.
We’re accepting donations at these locations from now until October 13.
What can I donate?
Warm winter clothing such as jackets, hats, mittens, scarves, boots, gloves, etc.
Where can I donate?
- Bookstore: 6200 University Blvd
- Child Care Office: 2881 Acadia Rd
- Conferences & Accommodation’s Office: 5961 Student Union Blvd
- SHCS Main Office: 2205 Lower Mall, MD6
- UBC Life Food Services Office: 6138 Student Union Blvd
Time
August 26 (Wednesday) - October 13 (Tuesday)
24oct7:30 pmOWC Ticket Contest: Ghibli Jazz Orchestra
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Enter for your chance to win one pair of tickets to see Ghibli Jazz Orchestra on October 24 at the Chan Centre! Entry deadline: October 15. ENTER THE CONTEST >>
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Enter for your chance to win one pair of tickets to see Ghibli Jazz Orchestra on October 24 at the Chan Centre!
Entry deadline: October 15.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
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
31octAll Day04novHalloween Photo Contest
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On Halloween, dress up at work—then send us your Halloween photos in any of these categories for your chance to win awesome prizes: · Best Individual Costume · Best Group Costume (2+
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On Halloween, dress up at work—then send us your Halloween photos in any of these categories for your chance to win awesome prizes:
· Best Individual Costume
· Best Group Costume (2+ people)
· Most Unique Costume
Winning photos will be announced by mid-November and posted at shcs.ubc.ca.
How to Enter
Email your photos to out.standing@ubc.ca by Nov 4.
Time
October 31 (Saturday) - November 4 (Wednesday)
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