UBC Recreation: Storm the Wall
Storm The Wall is THE #iconic event essential to the UBC experience. From Just For Fun teams, competitive teams or individual competitive participation, to spectating and attending the festivals – everyone can get over it! Registration ends by March 11.
This Week at UBC – January 24 – 30, 2016
This week at UBC take the time to reach out and help prevent suicide, debate the purpose of wine, join the UBC Thunderbirds at the Winter Classic, and learn about The World Hobbit Project.
Faculty Cup 2016
The insatiable rumors and word on the malls are true- Faculty Cup is back and bigger than ever! On January 29th, we’re rollin’ out the faculty colours and unleashing those friendly rivalries in UBC’s only faculty vs. faculty competition.
UBC Centennial Lunar New Year Festival
Celebrate the Year of the Monkey at the largest Lunar New Year event in UBC history! The UBC Centennial Lunar New Year Festival takes place Feb 5 at the Nest.
BizHacks 2016
BizHacks is a 24-hour hackathon with a business focus, acting as a platform for students from different faculties to work together to develop solutions for real world problems.
UK Foreign Policy in Turbulent Times: A Roundtable Discussion with British Consul General, Rupert Potter, and Julia Nolan, Head of the Foreign Policy Team at the British High Commission in Ottawa
As the global community tackles challenges from terrorism and weapons proliferation to climate change and energy security, Canada and the UK will need to work together. How do we do that? What […]
This Week at UBC: January 18 – 22, 2016
This week learn about the human rights of aboriginal children, support Syrian refugees at a gala, show off your skills with a visit from the NBA to UBC, wear Denim to stand up against sexual violence, and get your applications in for Reading Week projects and Go Global programs.
Peace Process Architectures: Critical Lessons from the Northern Ireland Conflict
On January 27th, the Peter Wall Institute is presenting a public talk by International Visiting Research Scholar Geoffrey Corry.
Pacific Venture Capital Conference 2016
Pacific Venture Capital Conference & Competition (PVCC) has worked alongside a myriad of professionals (venture capitalists, lawyers, startup founders and entrepreneurs) to provide Conference Delegates with a variety of workshops, panels, simulations, networking events and premier keynote speakers. Industry professionals will guide you in better understanding the venture capital industry and the burgeoning Canadian startup space.
BizHacks 2016
BizHacks 2016! [Empowerment through leadership allowing students to create cutting edge practices in technology and business for real world problems] Are you interested in solving business problems? Do you love […]
The Sweet Escape – UBC Food Society
An Annual Desert Tasting with UBC Food Society -The Sweet Escape! A variety of desserts from well known bakeries around the city, including but not limited to the “Iron Three”: Thomas Haas, Thierry, and Faubourg will be available! From strawberry cheesecake to Cartem’s gourmet donuts.
Annual Health Conference 2016
Are you interested in learning more about future careers in healthcare? BPP has invited representatives from UBC Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, the School of Population, Public Health, Audiology and Genetic Counselling to talk about their programs and admissions at our Annual Health Conference.
This Week at UBC: January 10 – 16, 2016
This week check out the #UBCfun photo booths, UBC Recreation’s Free Week, Sexual Assault Awareness Month events, and the Presidential Search Town Hall.
The Syrian Refugee Benefit Gala
At this event you can experience a 3-course middle eastern inspired dinner with musical performances and speakers will be granting insight on their first-hand experiences with the crisis. This black-tie event will be dedicated to raising funds for the Mosaic Charity Refugee Program, which will help integrate all incoming refugees into the Canadian community.
The Wild Brunch
Enjoy brunch from a variety of specialty cuisines with friends while knowing your $10 is going to support animal conservation programs through the World Wildlife Fund.