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On Sunday January 28, the UBC Okanagan Residence Advisor team had the opportunity to explore the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada and hear a presentation orienting staff to the host nation, the Syilx Okanagan Nation. This...
Read MoreOn September 13, the Welcome Back Staff BBQ in Vancouver returned after a 3-year hiatus. A big thank you to our Food Services culinary team who catered this event and fed roughly 4,000 UBC staff—a lineup that stretched from...
Read MoreOn May 30 and June 6, our Not Myself Today ambassadors hosted fun and informative in-person sessions about positive ways to cope in times of change, delivered by Miranda Massie, M.Ed., from UBC Workplace Wellbeing. Nearly 60...
Read MoreThis summer, Food Services is organizing or partnering on a number of signature UBC events, including UBC Farm Long Table Dinner (July 21), UBC Blueberry Fest (July 26, 27, 28) and UBC Chef Challenge (July 27). We hope you are...
Read MoreFrom October 12 to 14, UBC Bookstore and the AMS hosted a three-day Indigenous Book Market at the Nest, as part of the Indigenous Culture Month (ICM)—a period of reflection, reconciliation and healing. The market aimed to help...
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30sepAll Day19novHoliday Clothing Drive
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
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?
September 30 (Monday) - November 19 (Tuesday)
01octAll Day20decSHCS Virtual Food Drive
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
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!
Questions? Email out.standing@ubc.ca.
October 1 (Tuesday) - December 20 (Friday) PST
UBC Vancouver Campus
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca
23oct12:00 pm1:00 pmMicro-wellbeing lunch and learn: Positive & Inclusive Communication
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
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.
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
november
30sepAll Day19novHoliday Clothing Drive
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
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?
September 30 (Monday) - November 19 (Tuesday)
01octAll Day20decSHCS Virtual Food Drive
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
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!
Questions? Email out.standing@ubc.ca.
October 1 (Tuesday) - December 20 (Friday) PST
UBC Vancouver Campus
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca
31octAll Day04novHalloween Photo Contest
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+
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.
Email your photos to out.standing@ubc.ca by Nov 4.
October 31 (Thursday) - November 4 (Monday)
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca
december
01octAll Day20decSHCS Virtual Food Drive
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
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!
Questions? Email out.standing@ubc.ca.
October 1 (Tuesday) - December 20 (Friday) PST
UBC Vancouver Campus
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca
04dec2:15 pm4:45 pmFeaturedOWC Winter Festival
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
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
Questions?
Email out.standing@ubc.ca.
(Wednesday) 2:15 pm - 4:45 pm PST
Thunderbird Arena
6066 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca
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