Category: Child Care
Linda Fong receives Prime Minister’s Award i...
Posted by Mike McGhee | Oct 16, 2022 | Awards, Child Care, Our People | 0
Ena Point: weaving Indigeneity through space and p...
Posted by Mike McGhee | Feb 9, 2022 | Child Care, Indigeneity, SHCS, Vancouver | 0
Q&A with Barbara Undurraga
Posted by Mike McGhee | Jun 11, 2020 | Child Care, On-campus Staff Q&A, SHCS, Vancouver | 0
Child Care Services: At The Heart of the Matter
Posted by Mike McGhee | Nov 8, 2017 | Child Care, Vancouver | 0
Welcome 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.
Read MoreLinda Fong receives Prime Minister’s Award in Early Childhood Education
by Mike McGhee | Oct 16, 2022 | Awards, Child Care, Our People | 0
Congratulations to Linda Fong from Child Care Services on receiving a Certificate of Excellence in the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Education.
Read MoreEna Point: weaving Indigeneity through space and place at UBC Child Care
by Mike McGhee | Feb 9, 2022 | Child Care, Indigeneity, SHCS, Vancouver | 0
Meet Ena Point, our Indigenous Relations Engagement Pedagogist at UBC Child Care. Find out how Ena, who returned to CCS in September 2021 in this newly-created position, is working with our CCS educators to weave Indigeneity into the incredible work they do every day.
Read MoreQ&A with Barbara Undurraga
by Mike McGhee | Jun 11, 2020 | Child Care, On-campus Staff Q&A, SHCS, Vancouver | 0
Read a Q&A with Barbara Undurraga to find out how the Child Care Services team has adapted to caring for our community’s children during COVID-19.
Read MoreWelcome to Karen Vaughan & Steve Alb
by Mike McGhee | Feb 18, 2020 | Bookstore, Child Care, SHCS | 0
We would like to extend a big welcome to two new SHCS directors: Karen Vaughan, Child Care Services and Steve Alb, UBC Bookstore and Campus Mail.
Read MoreChild Care Services: At The Heart of the Matter
by Mike McGhee | Nov 8, 2017 | Child Care, Vancouver | 0
The team at UBC Child Care Services (UBC CCS) cares for over 600 children at 27 locations across campus. And yet, for the hundreds of families with children in care, Child Care Services offers a personal and familiar environment that belies the size of their organization. Read on to find out how they make it feel like home for each child and family.
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Upcoming Events
november
02octAll Day22decSHCS 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. Thanks to everyone who helped us reach our
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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.
Thanks to everyone who helped us reach our initial goal of $500. Let’s try to reach $750 and make an even bigger contribution!
DONATE TODAY >>
Questions? Email out.standing@ubc.ca.
Time
October 2 (Monday) - December 22 (Friday) PST
Location
UBC Vancouver Campus
Organizer
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca
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November is Thrive month—a time when we come together as a UBC community to learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health. Check out the
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November is Thrive month—a time when we come together as a UBC community to learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health.
Check out the 2023 Thrive events calendar for details.
Time
november 1 (Wednesday) - 30 (Thursday) PST
Location
UBC Vancouver Campus
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09novAll Day30Holiday Clothing Drive
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Help keep our UBC community warm and dry this winter by donating to the Holiday Clothing Drive. Donated products will be given out to students and families in need at
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Help keep our UBC community warm and dry this winter by donating to the Holiday Clothing Drive. Donated products will be given out to students and families in need at the Acadia Community Food Hub in December.
We’re accepting donations at these locations from now until November 30.
What can I donate?
Warm winter clothing such as jackets, hats, mittens, scarves, boots, gloves, etc.
Where can I donate?
- Bookstore Office: 6200 University Blvd
- Child Care Office: 2881 Acadia Rd
- Open Kitchen at Orchard Commons: 6363 Agronomy Rd
- Parking Office: 301 – 2389 Health Sciences Mall
- SHCS Main Office: 2205 Lower Mall, MD6
Time
november 9 (Thursday) - 30 (Thursday)
december
02octAll Day22decSHCS 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. Thanks to everyone who helped us reach our
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.
Thanks to everyone who helped us reach our initial goal of $500. Let’s try to reach $750 and make an even bigger contribution!
DONATE TODAY >>
Questions? Email out.standing@ubc.ca.
Time
October 2 (Monday) - December 22 (Friday) PST
Location
UBC Vancouver Campus
Organizer
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca
20novAll Day01decSHCS Survivor
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We are seeking players that can outwit, outplay and outlast in a 10 day adventure! From November 20–December 1, survivor names will be randomly drawn each day to be voted out
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We are seeking players that can outwit, outplay and outlast in a 10 day adventure!
From November 20–December 1, survivor names will be randomly drawn each day to be voted out of SHCS Survivor. Those voted out will be emailed each day at 2 pm (names will only be elected on weekdays). The ultimate survivor will receive a $100 gift card to Amazon.
How to Register
1. Make a $10 virtual donation to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank
2. Email out.standing@ubc.ca stating you wish to participate and provide verification that you donated
Registration deadline: November 14, 2023 (11:59 pm)
Time
November 20 (Monday) - December 1 (Friday)
Organizer
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca
07dec2:30 pm5:30 pmFeaturedOWC Winter Festival
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Come on out to this year's OWC Winter Festival. Join your fellow colleagues for skating, cookie decorating, games, food and more. Limited skate rentals will be available—bring
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Come on out to this year’s OWC Winter Festival. Join your fellow colleagues for skating, cookie decorating, games, food and more.
Limited skate rentals will be available—bring ’em if you have ’em.
Time: 2:30 pm–5:30 pm*
Location: Thunderbird Arena
Cost: Free!
*Skating will be available between 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm; all other activities ongoing from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
RSVP by November 30
RSVP >>
Did we mention there will be prizes?!
- $100 gift card for UBC Food Services
- $150 gift card for Chambar Restaurant
- Vancouver Canucks Tickets
- Yeti Tundra Cooler
- and more!
Questions?
Email out.standing@ubc.ca.
Time
(Thursday) 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm PST
Location
Thunderbird Arena
6066 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Organizer
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca
january
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