We are excited to invite you to our first in-person Not Myself Today (NMT) session. It’s time to come together, meet new faces, and learn some powerful ways to boost your mental health.

This session will cover positive ways to cope in times of change. You’ll learn coping tips backed by science, and we’ll guide you through a mindfulness exercise. It will be a fun and informative session delivered by Miranda Massie, M.Ed, from UBC Workplace Wellbeing.

Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Time: 5:45 – 6:45 pm
Child Care Services Admin Building

Light refreshments will be provided.
Limited to 40 attendees.
Questions? Contact jennifer.dowdeswell@ubc.ca.

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Join a crew of your SHCS colleagues and take part in the Longest Day Road Race on June 16, 2023.  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.

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On the day of the event, please meet the SHCS group in front of the live band area at 6:15 pm—and, if you’ve got one, please wear your SHCS T-shirt!

For further information, please email marie.booth@ubc.ca.

Come one, come all.

Get ready to welcome summer at the OWC Summer Kickoff Carnival! Join your fellow colleagues for games, activities, food and more.

Event Details
Tuesday, June 20
11:30 am–1:30 pm
Orchard Commons Courtyard

Let us know you’re coming.

RSVP to the OWC Summer Kickoff Carnival by June 8. Walk-ins also welcome.

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As part of National Indigenous Peoples Day, walk a guided Decolonization Tour with SHCS colleagues and community. 

Tour Details

• June 21 from 3:30 pm–5:00 pm
• The Decolonization Tour is conversational and participation-driven. Tour visitors are encouraged to read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action in advance of the tour.
• The tour lasts about 90 minutes and the walking route is 1.5–2 km, starting in front of the first work: Brent Sparrow Jr (Musqueam), sʔi:ɬqəy̓ qeqən (2016), located outside the UBC Bookstore at 6200 University Blvd.
• The tour takes place outside, moving between Main Mall, East Mall and West Mall. The ground is mostly paved and fairly level. If you have mobility concerns please email out.standing@ubc.ca as soon as possible so that accommodations can be organized.
• Remember to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Tours typically take place rain or shine.
• This walking tour is organized through the Belkin Art Gallery. Learn more about the Belkin walking tours.
• Space is limited. Please register to attend by Friday, May 26 at 4:00 pm.

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The SHCS Golf Tournament is back! Register today for our 7th annual tournament at Musqueam Golf & Learning Academy. 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: 12:30 pm–6:00 pm
Cost: $50 per player. If needed, club rentals are available for an additional $16.75.

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Registration deadline: July 11.