Select Page
Following a successful phase 1 of the waste pilot project at Marine Drive residence in Winter 2025, SHCS Facilities and Building Services, in coordination with the SEEDs Sustainability Program, is rolling out phase 2 based on...
Read MoreThanks to a collaboration with Hailey Rilkoff, Sustainable Transportation Program Lead, artwork by children in the 3–5 year-old program at spəqmix child care centre is now featured on a bike locker next to the centre. This...
Read MoreOne of several merchandise partnerships, including MAKE Originals and lululemon, the UBC Bookstore is proud to now carry official BC Lions merch—including the new 90s-inspired collection by Vancouver artist Seth Book. Don’t miss...
Read MoreThree robotic ambassadors are helping human students get ready for the new school term this month. Part of an innovation partnership between researchers in the Faculty of Applied Science and Rogers Communications, the Kiwibot...
Read MoreOn Thursday, June 5, in honour of World Oceans Day, our team spent the afternoon cleaning up trash on Wreck Beach, ultimately diverting 20.1 lbs of trash from the beach during our annual shoreline cleanup, organized by chef...
Read Moreapril
17apr7:30 pmOWC Ticket Contest: Whitecaps vs Sporting Kansas City
Enter for your chance to win one of four pairs of tickets to go see the Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Sporting Kansas City on April 17 at 7:30 pm. Entry deadline: April
Enter for your chance to win one of four pairs of tickets to go see the Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Sporting Kansas City on April 17 at 7:30 pm.
Entry deadline: April 9
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca
28apr6:00 pmTrivia Night | OWC
Calling all trivia buffs! Join a team of SHCS staff for trivia night at Koerner's Pub on-campus—or round up your own crew and make a team. It's Taco Tuesday, so
Calling all trivia buffs! Join a team of SHCS staff for trivia night at Koerner’s Pub on-campus—or round up your own crew and make a team. It’s Taco Tuesday, so you can enjoy $5 tacos and discounts on beverages while you put your knowledge to the test. There’ll be prizes for the winners, so come hungry and ready to rock at trivia!
Register by Tuesday, April 14.
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm PST
Koerner's Pub
1758 West Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca
may
14may11:30 am1:30 pmFeaturedOWC Summer Kick-off Carnival
Come one, come all. Get ready to welcome summer at the OWC Summer Kick-off Carnival! Join your fellow colleagues for games, activities, food and more. Event
Come one, come all.
Get ready to welcome summer at the OWC Summer Kick-off Carnival! Join your fellow colleagues for games, activities, food and more.
Event Details
Thursday, May 14
11:30 am–1:30 pm
Orchard Commons Courtyard
RSVP to the OWC Summer Kick-off Carnival by May 5.
(Thursday) 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Orchard Commons courtyard
6363 Agronomy Road
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca
29mayAll DayLongest Day Run/Walk
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
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.
All Day (Friday)
Thunderbird Stadium
6288 Stadium Rd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
30mayAll Day05junGo by Bike Week
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
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!
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!
Already registered on the SHCS Road Warriors team from a previous year?
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:
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 about the SHCS Road Warriors.
Email mike.mcghee@ubc.ca, the SHCS Road Warriors team captain from Marketing and Communications.
May 30 (Saturday) - June 5 (Friday)
Vancouver
june
30mayAll Day05junGo by Bike Week
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
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!
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!
Already registered on the SHCS Road Warriors team from a previous year?
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:
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 about the SHCS Road Warriors.
Email mike.mcghee@ubc.ca, the SHCS Road Warriors team captain from Marketing and Communications.
May 30 (Saturday) - June 5 (Friday)
Vancouver
X
Thank You
We have email-ed you a confirmation to