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Join us in congratulating Shannon Dunn, Director, SHCS at UBC Okanagan on receiving a 2022 President’s Service Award for Excellence. These awards are presented annually by the university to recognize staff members who...
Read MoreThis September, B.A.R.K. – a program that explores the role of therapy dogs in fostering well-being on campus and in the community – is celebrating 10-years of serving the UBC Okanagan community. To support this celebration,...
Read MoreOn June 24, the Okanagan campus was delighted to host the official opening of Skeena Residence – the first Student Residence to be certified as a Passive House in Canada. Anne Kang, the Honorable Minister of Advanced Education...
Read MoreCongratulations to Steve and Claire Brodrick who welcomed their new baby Raphael Oliver Brodrick, born at 2:48 pm on Tuesday Aug 9, weighing 7lbs, 9oz. Steve is the Associate Director, Residence Life at UBC Okanagan.A reminder...
Read MoreOn September 17, UBC Okanagan Food Services will be conducting an educational fruit and vegetable canning workshop with a group of students and alumni, along with volunteers from the BC Tree Fruits cooperative. Food Services is...
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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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