Category: Sustainability
Aligning our climate actions: SHCS CAP 2030 commit...
Posted by Mike McGhee | Apr 15, 2024 | Climate Action, SHCS, Sustainability | 0
SHCS sustainable holidays guide
Posted by Paula McCready | Dec 7, 2023 | Climate Action, SHCS, Sustainability | 0
Debra Eng: reducing our energy use and emissions
Posted by Mike McGhee | Nov 21, 2023 | Climate Action, Facilities & Building Services, Innovation, Our People, Student Housing, Sustainability, Vancouver | 0
Celebrating sustainability and climate action in S...
Posted by Mike McGhee | Mar 31, 2023 | 5-Year Plan, Climate Action, Innovation, SHCS, Sustainability, UBC | 0
Land to Table at UBCO Food Services
Posted by Kristen Thompson | Aug 23, 2022 | Climate Action, Food Services, Okanagan, Sustainability | 0
SHCS Shoreline Cleanup 2024
by Erin Harley | Jun 12, 2024 | Events, Food Services, Marketing & Communications, Occupational Health & Safety, Our People, Outstanding Workplace Committee, Purchasing, Sustainability, Vancouver | 0
Check out photos and learn more about this year’s shoreline cleanup at Wreck Beach, organized by Chef Hoang Nguyen and the Outstanding Workplace Committee
Read MoreAligning our climate actions: SHCS CAP 2030 committee
by Mike McGhee | Apr 15, 2024 | Climate Action, SHCS, Sustainability | 0
Learn more about the committee, who’s on it and our new climate action framework.
Read MoreSHCS sustainable holidays guide
by Paula McCready | Dec 7, 2023 | Climate Action, SHCS, Sustainability | 0
Check out this great guide by Paula McCready, our SHCS Purchasing Manager, to help you keep the holiday season a little easier on the earth—and your bank account!
Read MoreDebra Eng: reducing our energy use and emissions
by Mike McGhee | Nov 21, 2023 | Climate Action, Facilities & Building Services, Innovation, Our People, Student Housing, Sustainability, Vancouver | 0
Meet Debra Eng, our Ancillary Energy Manager, and learn more about how she’s working to reduce energy use in our buildings. Plus, get Debra’s energy saving tips for work—and home!
Read MoreCelebrating sustainability and climate action in SHCS
by Mike McGhee | Mar 31, 2023 | 5-Year Plan, Climate Action, Innovation, SHCS, Sustainability, UBC | 0
Learn more and join us in celebrating all the incredible achievements from this past year.
Read MoreLand to Table at UBCO Food Services
by Kristen Thompson | Aug 23, 2022 | Climate Action, Food Services, Okanagan, Sustainability | 0
Find out how UBC Okanagan Food Services is helping to support a burgeoning network of local food growers and producers.
Read MoreHydrogen cars and solar parkades
by Mike McGhee | Apr 11, 2022 | Climate Action, Parking, Sustainability, Vancouver | 0
Discover how UBC Parking is collaborating with campus partners to establish a renewable energy hub at Thunderbird Parkade.
Read MoreSHCS: supporting UBC’s strategic plans
by Mike McGhee | Nov 30, 2021 | Climate Action, Indigeneity, SHCS, Sustainability, UBC | 0
Find out how we’re taking action toward UBC’s strategic plans and helping to shape UBC’s next century.
Read MoreUpcoming Events
october
30sepAll Day19novHoliday Clothing Drive
Event Details
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
Event Details
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 19.
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
September 30 (Monday) - November 19 (Tuesday)
01octAll Day20decSHCS 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. Last year we doubled our fundraising goal and
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.
Last year we doubled our fundraising goal and raised $1,070. This year, we’re looking to raise $1,000. Let’s do it again!
DONATE TODAY >>
Questions? Email out.standing@ubc.ca.
Time
October 1 (Tuesday) - December 20 (Friday) PST
Location
UBC Vancouver Campus
Organizer
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca
23oct12:00 pm1:00 pmMicro-wellbeing lunch and learn: Positive & Inclusive Communication
Event Details
Join us on October 23 to explore how improv techniques can boost your wellbeing and those around you. Through a collection of amusing group activities and exercises, learn how your
Event Details
Join us on October 23 to explore how improv techniques can boost your wellbeing and those around you. Through a collection of amusing group activities and exercises, learn how your communication has the power to create an inclusive space.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Ponderosa Commons – Ballroom (map)
Lunch will be provided.
Space is limited, so register early! The deadline to register is October 22.
If you have any questions about the event, please email Jessica Sterman at jessica.sterman@ubc.ca. Jessica is a UBC Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador for SHCS.
Time
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
november
30sepAll Day19novHoliday Clothing Drive
Event Details
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
Event Details
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 19.
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
September 30 (Monday) - November 19 (Tuesday)
01octAll Day20decSHCS 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. Last year we doubled our fundraising goal and
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.
Last year we doubled our fundraising goal and raised $1,070. This year, we’re looking to raise $1,000. Let’s do it again!
DONATE TODAY >>
Questions? Email out.standing@ubc.ca.
Time
October 1 (Tuesday) - December 20 (Friday) PST
Location
UBC Vancouver Campus
Organizer
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca
31octAll Day04novHalloween Photo Contest
Event Details
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+
Event Details
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 (Thursday) - November 4 (Monday)
Organizer
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca
december
01octAll Day20decSHCS 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. Last year we doubled our fundraising goal and
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.
Last year we doubled our fundraising goal and raised $1,070. This year, we’re looking to raise $1,000. Let’s do it again!
DONATE TODAY >>
Questions? Email out.standing@ubc.ca.
Time
October 1 (Tuesday) - December 20 (Friday) PST
Location
UBC Vancouver Campus
Organizer
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca
04dec2:15 pm4:45 pmFeaturedOWC Winter Festival
Event Details
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
Event Details
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: 2:15 pm–4:45 pm*
Location: Thunderbird Arena
Cost: Free!
*Skating will be available between 2:15 pm and 4:15 pm; all other activities ongoing from 2:15 pm to 4:45 pm.
RSVP by Tuesday, November 26
RSVP >>
Questions?
Email out.standing@ubc.ca.
Time
(Wednesday) 2:15 pm - 4:45 pm PST
Location
Thunderbird Arena
6066 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Organizer
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca