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June is Indigenous History Month. həm̓ləsəm̓ and q̓ələχən houses at Totem Park student residence were the first of our residence buildings to receive hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-language names, generously gifted by the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm...
Read MoreThis year, Not Myself Today (NMT) took place between November 2023 and May 2024, wrapping up with two in-person workshops, the first on preventing burnout (April 10) and the second on self and community care (May 30), delivered...
Read MoreThis spring, SHCS HR was pleased to present three engaging and informative professional development opportunities for select leaders across SHCS. In early-April, 17 staff attended Exceptional Customer Service Training with Kwela...
Read MoreOn March 21, nearly 20 staff from SHCS Vancouver and Okanagan attended a hybrid workshop on creating and maintaining healthy boundaries, delivered by Jhanelle Peters, a Registered Psychotherapist. This unique workshop was...
Read MoreIn February and March 2024, Ricky Biring and Johanna Webber, Associate Directors in Facilities and Building Services, provided several training and education sessions on climate action and sustainability at UBC for staff across...
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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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